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Summary Description


	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.

Sample Job Titles

1.	4-H Youth Development Specialist

2.	Agricultural Agent

3.	Agricultural Extension Agent

4.	Agricultural Extension Educator

5.	Agriculture Consultant

6.	Agriculture Extension Specialist

7.	Cooperative Extension Agent

8.	County Agent

9.	County Agricultural Agent

10.	County Demonstrator

11.	County Extension Agent

12.	County Home Demonstration Agent

13.	County Home Demonstrator

14.	Demonstrator

15.	District Extension Service Agent

16.	Energy Audit Advisor

17.	Extension Agent

18.	Extension Educator

19.	Extension Service Advisor

20.	Extension Service Specialist

21.	Extension Service Supervisor

22.	Extension Specialist

23.	Extension Worker

24.	Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent

25.	Family Development Extension Specialist

26.	Family Resource Management Extension Specialist

27.	Family Resource Management Specialist

28.	Farm Adviser

29.	Farm Agent

30.	Farm Consultant

31.	Farm Demonstrator

32.	Farm Management Adviser

33.	Farm Management Supervisor

34.	Farm Service Adviser

35.	Farm Service Consultant

36.	Feed Adviser

37.	Feed and Farm Management Adviser

38.	Feed Management Advisor

39.	Four-H Agent

40.	Four-H Club Agent

41.	Future Farmers of America Advisor (FFA Advisor)

42.	Home Advisor

43.	Home Agent

44.	Home Demonstration Agent

45.	Home Economics Expert

46.	Home Economics Extension Worker

47.	Home Improvement Advisor

48.	Home Management Supervisor

49.	Home Service Advisor

50.	Home Service Consultant

51.	Home Service Director

52.	Home Supervisor

53.	Marine Extension Agent

54.	Natural Resources Extension Educator

55.	Resource Management Specialist

Job Tasks

	Collect and evaluate data to determine community program needs.

	Prepare and distribute leaflets, pamphlets, and visual aids for educational and informational purposes. Develop instructional materials.

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

	Research information requested by farmers. Search information sources to find specific data.

	Collaborate with producers to diagnose and prevent management and production problems. Confer with others to conduct or arrange operational activities.

	Advise farmers and demonstrate techniques in areas such as feeding and health maintenance of livestock, growing and harvesting practices, and financial planning. Advise educators on curricula, instructional methods, or policies.

	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. Plan community programs or activities for the general public.

	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. Collaborate with other agencies and institutions to coordinate educational matters.

	Conduct agricultural research, analyze data, and prepare research reports. Research topics in area of expertise. Write articles, books or other original materials in area of expertise.

	Schedule and make regular visits to farmers. Schedule instructional activities.

	Maintain records of services provided and the effects of advice given. Maintain operational records.

	Provide direct assistance to farmers by performing activities such as purchasing or selling products and supplies, supervising properties, and collecting soil and herbage samples for testing.

	Set and monitor production targets.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.

Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

Staffing Organizational Units — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.

Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

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The U.S. minimum wage in 1955 was 75 cents.

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