Farm and Home Management Educators — Tasks

Task statements

• Set and monitor production targets.
• Advise farmers and demonstrate techniques in areas such as feeding and health maintenance of livestock, growing and harvesting practices, and financial planning.
• Conduct classes or deliver lectures on subjects such as nutrition, home management, and farming techniques.
• Collaborate with producers to diagnose and prevent management and production problems.
• Research information requested by farmers.
• Collect and evaluate data to determine community program needs.
• Act as an advocate for farmers or farmers' groups.
• Conduct field demonstrations of new products, techniques, or services.
• Maintain records of services provided and the effects of advice given.
• Prepare and distribute leaflets, pamphlets, and visual aids for educational and informational purposes.
• Schedule and make regular visits to farmers.
• Organize, advise, and participate in community activities and organizations, such as county and state fair events and 4-H Clubs.
• Conduct agricultural research, analyze data, and prepare research reports.
• 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.
• 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.