| Act as an advocate for farmers or farmers' groups. |
| 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. |
| Collect and evaluate data in order to determine community program needs. |
| Conduct agricultural research, analyze data, and prepare research reports. |
| Conduct classes or deliver lectures on subjects such as nutrition, home management, and farming techniques. |
| Conduct field demonstrations of new products, techniques, or services. |
| 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. |
| Schedule and make regular visits to farmers. |
| Set and monitor production targets. |
| Advise clients or customers. |
| Use interpersonal communication techniques. |
| Use oral or written communication techniques. |
| Use teaching techniques. |
| Collect statistical data. |
| Convert information into instructional program. |
| Develop instructional materials. |
| Develop teaching aids. |
| Resolve agricultural production problems. |
| Identify crop characteristics. |
| Identify livestock characteristics. |
| Recognize disease or parasites in animals. |
| Recognize plant diseases. |
| Use public speaking techniques. |
| Teach post high school non-college courses. |
| Write sales or informational speeches. |
| Make presentations. |
| Prepare audio-visual teaching aids. |
| Develop training programs. |
| Establish and maintain relationships with community organizations. |
| Advise farmers or growers of development programs or techniques. |
| Develop community programs. |
| Advise families with household problems. |
| Analyzing Data or Information | Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts. |
| Coaching and Developing Others | Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills. |
| 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. |
| Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates | Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. |
| Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others | Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks. |
| Developing and Building Teams | Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members. |
| Developing Objectives and Strategies | Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them. |
| Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships | Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. |
| Getting Information | Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
| Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events | Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. |
| Interacting With Computers | Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information. |
| Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others | Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used. |
| Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People | Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people. |
| Making Decisions and Solving Problems | Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. |
| Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings | Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. |
| Monitoring and Controlling Resources | Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money. |
| Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work | Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. |
| Performing for or Working Directly with the Public | Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests. |
| Processing Information | Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data. |
| Provide Consultation and Advice to Others | Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics. |
| Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others | Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others. |
| Scheduling Work and Activities | Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others. |
| Thinking Creatively | Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions. |
| Training and Teaching Others | Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others. |
| Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge | Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. |