(Career Asssessments, Exploration & Counselling)
Career: Farm and Home Management Advisors
Job Description
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.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
100
|
Prepare and distribute leaflets, pamphlets, and visual aids for educational and informational purposes. |
97
|
Collect and evaluate data in order to determine community program needs. |
97
|
Organize, advise, and participate in community activities and organizations such as county and state fair events and 4-H Clubs. |
94
|
Conduct classes or deliver lectures on subjects such as nutrition, home management, and farming techniques. |
94
|
Maintain records of services provided and the effects of advice given. |
85
|
Research information requested by farmers. |
82
|
Conduct field demonstrations of new products, techniques, or services. |
79
|
Schedule and make regular visits to farmers. |
79
|
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. |
76
|
Advise farmers and demonstrate techniques in areas such as feeding and health maintenance of livestock, growing and harvesting practices, and financial planning. |
74
|
Collaborate with producers in order to diagnose and prevent management and production problems. |
74
|
Conduct agricultural research, analyze data, and prepare research reports. |
71
|
Act as an advocate for farmers or farmers' groups. |
62
|
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. |
42
|
Set and monitor production targets. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
89
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
82
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
82
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
81
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
77
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
76
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
75
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
74
|
Getting Information
|
72
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
72
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
71
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
71
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
69
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
67
|
Thinking Creatively
|
66
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
66
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
64
|
Processing Information
|
63
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
63
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
62
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
62
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
61
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
60
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
59
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
56
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
53
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
53
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
51
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
51
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
50
|
Interacting With Computers
|
49
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
47
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
45
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
45
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
41
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
34
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
29
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
28
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
20
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
19
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
16
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|