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horticulturist
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TN Visa
 
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As one of the professions set forth by NAFTA, horticulturists who are citizens of Mexico or Canada may be eligible for TN status. Below are several sources that clarify the responsiblities of a horticulturist. TN status is not necessarily granted to a horticulturist as minimum educational requirements may apply. List of TN Professions and Minimum education requirements.

This list has been modified since horticulturist was not listed in one of the two sources below.

 

U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Information Network

Soil and Plant Scientists

  • Communicate research and project results to other professionals and the public, and/or teach related courses, seminars or workshops.
  • Provide information and recommendations to farmers and other landowners regarding ways in which they can best use land, promote plant growth, and avoid or correct problems such as erosion.
  • Investigate responses of soils to specific management practices, in order to determine the use capabilities of soils and the effects of alternative practices on soil productivity.
  • Develop methods of conserving and managing soil that can be applied by farmers and forestry companies.
  • Conduct experiments to develop new or improved varieties of field crops, focusing on characteristics such as yield, quality, disease-resistance, nutritional value, or adaptation to specific soils or climates.
  • Investigate soil problems and poor water quality to determine sources and effects.
  • Study soil characteristics to classify soils on the basis of factors such as geographic location, landscape position, and soil properties.
  • Develop improved measurement techniques, soil conservation methods, soil sampling devices, and related technology.
  • Conduct experiments investigating how soil forms and changes, and how it interacts with land-based ecosystems and living organisms.
  • Identify degraded or contaminated soils, and develop plans to improve their chemical, biological, and physical characteristics.

Dictionary of Occupational Titles

CODE: 040.061-038
TITLE(s): HORTICULTURIST (profess. & kin.)

Conducts experiments and investigations to determine methods of breeding, producing, storing, processing, and transporting of fruits, nuts, berries, vegetables, flowers, bushes, and trees: Experiments to develop new or improved varieties having higher yield, quality, nutritional value, resistance to disease, or adaptability to climates, soils, uses, or processes. Determines best methods of planting, spraying, cultivating, and harvesting. May specialize in research, breeding, production, or shipping and storage of fruits, nuts, berries, vegetables, ornamental plants, or other horticultural products and be identified according to specialty. May prepare articles and give lectures on horticultural specialty.
GOE: 02.02.02 STRENGTH: M GED: R6 M6 L6 SVP: 8 DLU: 79

 

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