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; instruct and train in product development, sales, and the utilization of machinery and equipment to promote general welfare. Include county agricultural agents, feed and farm management advisers, home economists, and extension service advisors.
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This profession generally requires Bachelor's degree
in one of the following
Farm/Farm and Ranch Management
Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production
Crop Production
Agricultural and Extension Education Services
Animal Nutrition
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Business Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
Consumer Merchandising/Retailing Management (NEW)
Family Resource Management Studies, General
Consumer Economics
Consumer Services and Advocacy (NEW)
Family and Consumer Economics and Related Services, Other
Housing and Human Environments, General
Home Furnishings and Equipment Installers
Housing and Human Environments, Other
Adult Development and Aging (NEW)
Family Systems
Child Development
Family and Community Services
Apparel and Textiles, General
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, Other