According to people in this career, the main tasks are...
| Task | Importance |
|---|---|
| Advise farmers and demonstrate techniques in areas such as feeding and health maintenance of livestock, growing and harvesting practices, and financial planning. | 85% |
| Conduct classes or deliver lectures on subjects such as nutrition, home management, and farming techniques. | 85% |
| Collaborate with producers to diagnose and prevent management and production problems. | 84% |
| Research information requested by farmers. | 81% |
| Collect and evaluate data to determine community program needs. | 80% |
| Act as an advocate for farmers or farmers' groups. | 80% |
| Maintain records of services provided and the effects of advice given. | 77% |
| Conduct field demonstrations of new products, techniques, or services. | 77% |
| Prepare and distribute leaflets, pamphlets, and visual aids for educational and informational purposes. | 73% |
| Organize, advise, and participate in community activities and organizations, such as county and state fair events and 4-H Clubs. | 72% |
| Schedule and make regular visits to farmers. | 72% |
| Conduct agricultural research, analyze data, and prepare research reports. | 72% |
| Set and monitor production targets. | 64% |
| 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. | 64% |
| 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. | 59% |
