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; instruct and train in product development, sales, and the utilization of machinery and equipment to promote general welfare. Includes county agricultural agents, feed and farm management advisers, home economists, and extension service advisors.

Job Task

• Advises farmers in matters such as, feeding and health maintenance of livestock, cultivation, growing and harvesting practices, and budgeting.
• Advises individuals and families on home management practices, such as budget planning, meal preparation, energy conservation, clothing, and home furnishings.
• Plans, develops, organizes, and evaluates training programs in subjects, such as home management, horticulture, and consumer information.
• Collects and evaluates data to ascertain needs and develop programs beneficial to community.
• Conducts classes to educate others in subjects such as, nutrition, home management, home furnishing, child care, and farming techniques.
• Delivers lectures to organizations or talks over radio and television to disseminate information and promote objectives of program.
• Prepares leaflets, pamphlets, and visual aids for educational and informational purposes.
• Organizes, advises, and participates in community activities and organizations such as, county and state fair events and 4-H Clubs.

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