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Farm and Home Management Advisor

Company: Course Advisor
Location: Washington
Posted on: October 24, 2024

Job Description:

What is a Farm and Home Management Advisor?Example of Farm and Home Management Advisor Job: 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.Farm and Home Management Advisor Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with producers to diagnose and prevent management and production problems.
  • Schedule and make regular visits to farmers.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Prepare and distribute leaflets, pamphlets, and visual aids for educational and informational purposes.
  • Act as an advocate for farmers or farmers' groups.Things a Farm and Home Management Advisor Should Know How to DoWhen polled, Farm and Home Management Advisors say the following skills are most frequently used in their jobs:
    • Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
    • Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
    • Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
    • Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
    • Service Orientation: Actively looking for ways to help people.
    • Instructing: Teaching others how to do something.How Much Does a Farm and Home Management Advisor Make?The typical yearly salary for Farm and Home Management Advisors is somewhere between $27,050 and $81,360. Farm and Home Management Advisors who work in New Jersey, Oregon, or Iowa make the highest salaries.
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