medium risk

Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products

Also known as: Agriculture Industry Specialist, Agronomy Supervisor, Any Commodity Buyer, Buyer, Buying Agent, Cattle Broker, Cattle Dealer, Cattle Producers, Cattle Shipper, Cattle Trader

Purchase farm products either for further processing or resale. Includes tree farm contractors, grain brokers and market operators, grain buyers, and tobacco buyers.

Green Increased DemandHigher risk than 81% of occupations

AI Impact Summary

Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products faces moderate AI displacement risk with a score of 43/100. This occupation has higher AI displacement risk than 81% of all analyzed occupations. Of 12 analyzed tasks, 5 are highly automatable, particularly routine cognitive tasks. Strong protective factors — including social intelligence, creativity, or regulatory barriers — significantly reduce effective risk.

Skill Impact Analysis

AI-Vulnerable

AI-Resistant

AI-Augmented

AI-Vulnerable

Mathematics10%

High reliance on Mathematics is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.

Reading Comprehension10%

High reliance on Reading Comprehension is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.

AI-Resistant

Persuasion80%

Persuasion is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.

Negotiation85%

Negotiation is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.

+14 more skills

Education & Training

Percentage of workers at each education and training level

Education Level

High School Diploma8%

Post-Secondary Certificate7%

Associate's Degree8%

Bachelor's Degree77%

Prior Experience Needed

Work experience required to enter this job

None11%

1-3 months10%

6 months - 1 year8%

1-2 years14%

2-4 years14%

4-6 years8%

6-8 years1%

8-10 years16%

Over 10 years18%

Training Provided After Hiring

How long it typically takes to learn on the job

None5%

1-3 months18%

3-6 months30%

6 months - 1 year4%

1-2 years30%

4-6 years13%

How AI Impacts Each Task

12 tasks analyzed

Purchase, for further processing or for resale, farm products, such as milk, grains, or Christmas trees.

Risk: 51.0%AI: 60Time: 15%

Arrange for processing or resale of purchased products.

Risk: 83.2%AI: 85Time: 10%

Negotiate contracts with farmers for the production or purchase of farm products.

Risk: 23.0%AI: 20Time: 15%

Arrange for transportation or storage of purchased products.

Risk: 85.2%AI: 90Time: 10%

Maintain records of business transactions and product inventories, reporting data to companies or government agencies as necessary.

Risk: 85.2%AI: 90Time: 10%

Task	AI Capability	Risk	Time %
Purchase, for further processing or for resale, farm products, such as milk, grains, or Christmas trees.	60	51.0%	15%
Arrange for processing or resale of purchased products.	85	83.2%	10%
Negotiate contracts with farmers for the production or purchase of farm products.	20	23.0%	15%
Arrange for transportation or storage of purchased products.	90	85.2%	10%
Maintain records of business transactions and product inventories, reporting data to companies or government agencies as necessary.	90	85.2%	10%

Protective Factors

Total protective discount: 24.4%

Essential Soft Skills

Traits that are hard for AI to replicate

Stress ToleranceDependabilityAttention to DetailIntegrityAnalytical ThinkingInitiativeAchievement/EffortCooperationLeadershipAdaptability/FlexibilitySelf ControlPersistence

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