Farm and home management advisors
conduct agricultural research
and apply their findings
to improve farming techniques,
home management, nutrition practices
and more.
They teach courses and raise awareness
by creating educational materials
and meeting with people in the community.
They also demonstrate new technologies
and methods that help their clients save money
or improve the health of their crops
and livestock,
or their own diet.
Depending on their focus,
farm and home management advisors
spend much of their time
visiting either farmers or families.
They help farmers purchase and sell products,
supervise properties or test soil and crops.
Those who serve families and individuals
focus on coordinating with social service
and healthcare professionals
around budgeting, meal preparation,
and time management.
These advisors may also advocate for farmers
and farmers’ groups,
and organize community activities
or organizations.
Farm and home management advisors
typically work long hours,
usually more than 40 hours a week.
Farm or home management advisor positions
require either a master’s or bachelor’s degree
in an agriculture-related field
or consumer and family sciences.