A professional who coordinates activities of farmers engaged in producing seed stocks for commercial seed companies. Responsibilities include:

• Inspects and analyzes soil and water supplies of farm and studies wind currents, land contours, and windbreaks to plan production areas for effective utilization of land, prevention of cross-pollination, and avoid recurrence of previously planted crops.
• Distributes seed stock to farmers and specifies areas and number of acres to be planted.
• Gives instructions to workers engaged in cultivation procedures, such as fertilization, tilling, and detasseling.
• Determines harvesting dates and methods of harvesting.
• Plans and directs storage and shipment of harvested seed crop to ensure protection of seed life.