Will “Extension Officer” be Automated?

Core Skills & Abilities

• Conduct agricultural research, analyze data, and prepare research reports.

• 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.

• 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.

• Act as an advocate for farmers or farmers' groups.

• Collaborate with producers to diagnose and prevent management and production problems.

• Conduct field demonstrations of new products, techniques, or services.

• Schedule and make regular visits to farmers.

• 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.

• Organize, advise, and participate in community activities and organizations, such as county and state fair events and 4-H Clubs.

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

• Prepare and distribute leaflets, pamphlets, and visual aids for educational and informational purposes.

• Collect and evaluate data to determine community program needs.

• Research information requested by farmers.

• Set and monitor production targets.