To improve vocational education programs in agriculture, occupational information on a common core of basic skills within the occupational area of the forage producer is presented in the revised task inventory survey. The purpose of the occupational survey was to identify a common core of basic skills which are performed and are essential for success in the occupation. Objectives were accomplished by constructing an initial task inventory to identify duty areas and task statements for the occupation. The initial task inventory was reviewed by consultants in the field, and 247 tasks were identified. A random sample of 62 forage producers based on the 1974-75 Ohio Young Farmers Association, Inc. was obtained. Data were collected utilizing a questionnaire. Twenty questionnaires were returned of which 17 were usable. A compilation of basic sample background information is presented on the size of the forage enterprise, years as a forage producer, and preparation as a forage producer. A compilation of duty areas of work performed and work essential for the occupation is given. Percentage performance by incumbent workers and the average level of importance of specific task statements are presented in tabular form. (Author/EC)