Farm and ranch managers frequently:

• Stand for long periods of time.
• Use their hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.

It is important for farm and ranch managers to be able to:

• Speak clearly so listeners can understand.
• Understand the speech of another person.
• See details of objects that are less than a few feet away.
• See details of objects that are more than a few feet away.
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• Hold the arm and hand in one position or hold the hand steady while moving the arm.

It is not as important, but still necessary, for farm and ranch managers to be able to:

• Move two or more limbs together (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while remaining in place.
• Make quick, precise adjustments to machine controls.
• Use one or two hands to grasp, move, or assemble objects.
• See differences between colors, shades, and brightness.
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• Use stomach and lower back muscles to support the body for long periods without getting tired.
• Use fingers to grasp, move, or assemble very small objects.
• Choose quickly and correctly among various movements when responding to different signals.
• React quickly using hands, fingers, or feet.
• Use muscles to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects.
• Bend, stretch, twist, or reach out.
• Determine the distance between objects.
• Hear sounds and recognize the difference between them.
• Focus on one source of sound and ignore others.
• While looking forward, see objects or movements that are off to the side.
• Use muscles for extended periods without getting tired.
• Be physically active for long periods without getting tired or out of breath.
• Adjust body movements or equipment controls to keep pace with speed changes of moving objects.
• Make fast, repeated movements of fingers, hands, and wrists.
• Coordinate movement of several parts of the body, such as arms and legs, while the body is moving.
• Keep or regain the body's balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
• Determine from which direction a sound came.
• See objects in very bright or glaring light.
• Use muscles to jump, sprint, or throw objects.
• See objects in very low light.