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- "Farm and Home Management Advisor"

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. Includes county agricultural agents, feed and farm management advisers, home economists, and extension service advisors.

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Job Tasks for: "Farm and Home Management Advisor"

Act as an advocate for farmers or farmers' groups.

Collect and evaluate data in order to determine community program needs.

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

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

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

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

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.

Research information requested by farmers.

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.

Collaborate with producers in order to diagnose and prevent management and production problems.

Collaborate with social service and health care professionals in order to advise individuals and families on home management practices such as budget planning, meal preparation, and time management.

Conduct classes or deliver lectures on subjects such as nutrition, home management, and farming techniques.

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

Schedule and make regular visits to farmers.

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Knowledge Requirements for: "Farm and Home Management Advisor"

Food Production -- Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.

Education and Training -- Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

Mathematics -- Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Economics and Accounting -- Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.

Administration and Management -- Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

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Skill Requirements for: "Farm and Home Management Advisor"

Instructing -- Teaching others how to do something.

Speaking -- Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Learning Strategies -- Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

Writing -- Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Persuasion -- Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.

Active Learning -- Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Service Orientation -- Actively looking for ways to help people.

Critical Thinking -- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

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.

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Ability Requirements for: "Farm and Home Management Advisor"

Oral Expression -- The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

Speech Clarity -- The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.

Mathematical Reasoning -- The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.

Written Expression -- The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.

Oral Comprehension -- The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Problem Sensitivity -- The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.

Speech Recognition -- The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.

Near Vision -- The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

Number Facility -- The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.

Fluency of Ideas -- The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).

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Job Activities for: "Farm and Home Management Advisor"

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization -- Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others -- Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Getting Information -- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Training and Teaching Others -- Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems -- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Coaching and Developing Others -- Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events -- Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships -- Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work -- Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Analyzing Data or Information -- Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

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