Farm and Home Management Advisors
Advise, instruct, and assist individuals and families engaged in agriculture, agricultural-related processes, or home economics activities. Demonstrate procedures and apply research findings to solve problems; and instruct and train in product development, sales, and the use of machinery and equipment to promote general welfare. Includes county agricultural agents, feed and farm management advisors, home economists, and extension service advisors.
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Median Annual Wage: $46,520
Education: Master's degree (59%); Bachelor's degree (24%); Post-master's certificate (7%)
Projected Growth: Average (8% to 14%)
Related Job Titles: Extension Specialist; Extension Agent; Agricultural Extension Educator; Extension Educator; Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent; 4-H Youth Development Specialist; Family Development Extension Specialist; Family Resource Management Extension Specialist; Marine Extension Agent; Natural Resources Extension Educator
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- Prepare and distribute leaflets, pamphlets, and visual aids for educational and informational purposes.
- Conduct classes or deliver lectures on subjects such as nutrition, home management, and farming techniques.
- Research information requested by farmers.
- Collaborate with producers to diagnose and prevent management and production problems.
- Advise farmers and demonstrate techniques in areas such as feeding and health maintenance of livestock, growing and harvesting practices, and financial planning.
- Conduct field demonstrations of new products, techniques, or services.
- Organize, advise, and participate in community activities and organizations such as county and state fair events and 4-H Clubs.
- Act as an advocate for farmers or farmers' groups.
- Collaborate with social service and health care professionals to advise individuals and families on home management practices such as budget planning, meal preparation, and time management.
- Conduct agricultural research, analyze data, and prepare research reports.
- Schedule and make regular visits to farmers.
- Maintain records of services provided and the effects of advice given.
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- Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
- Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
- Learning Strategies - Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
- Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
- Instructing - Teaching others how to do something.
- Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
- Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
- Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
- Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people.
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