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Farm and Home Management Advisors

SOC 25-9021.00

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.

Green Occupation Zone 5 Educational Instruction and Library

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Yes

Green

Top Skills 8

Active Listening

4.5

Speaking

4.1

Reading Comprehension

4.0

Writing

3.9

Active Learning

3.9

Learning Strategies

3.9

Coordination

3.9

Instructing

3.9

Knowledge Areas 8

Education and Training

4.5

English Language

4.3

Customer and Personal Service

4.0

Biology

3.9

Food Production

3.9

Communications and Media

3.8

Administration and Management

3.5

Mathematics

3.4

Key Tasks

1Collect and evaluate data to determine community program needs.

2Prepare and distribute leaflets, pamphlets, and visual aids for educational and informational purposes.

3Conduct classes or deliver lectures on subjects such as nutrition, home management, and farming techniques.

4Research information requested by farmers.

5Collaborate with producers to diagnose and prevent management and production problems.

Also Known As

4-H Youth Development Specialist Agricultural Agent Agricultural Extension Agent Agricultural Extension Educator Agriculture Consultant Agriculture Extension Specialist Cooperative Extension Agent County Agent County Agricultural Agent County Demonstrator