Farm and Home Management Educators
Instruct and advise individuals and families engaged in agriculture, agricultural-related processes, or home management activities. Demonstrate procedures and apply research findings to advance agricultural and home management activities. May develop educational outreach programs. May instruct on either agricultural issues such as agricultural processes and techniques, pest management, and food safety, or on home management issues such as budgeting, nutrition, and child development.
Common Job Titles
- 4-H Youth Development Specialist
- Extension Agent
- Extension Educator
- Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent
What You'll Need to Succeed
AI-generatedKey competencies for this occupation at a glance
- KnowledgeDesign educational outreach programs addressing agricultural processes, pest management, food safety, nutrition, and child development, tailoring content to diverse audiences and community needs.Advanced
- KnowledgeEvaluate agricultural practices and home management strategies in diverse community settings, synthesizing research findings with practical applications.Proficient
- MindsetEngage with individuals and families in agricultural and home management contexts, building trust through active listening and social perceptiveness.Proficient
- Hands-onDemonstrate agricultural procedures and home management techniques in field and community settings, modeling best practices for learners.Proficient
- KnowledgeApply research findings from biology, chemistry, and food production sciences to solve practical problems in agriculture and home management.Proficient
- MindsetAdvocate for evidence-based agricultural and home management practices, communicating with diverse stakeholders and public audiences.Proficient
- KnowledgeDevelop instructional materials and training curricula on agricultural and home management topics using multimedia tools and learning strategies that accommodate varied educational backgrounds.Proficient
- MindsetIntegrate customer service principles with educational objectives when advising families and agricultural stakeholders on complex issues.Proficient
- KnowledgeCoordinate interdisciplinary teams and community partnerships, organizing programs that address agricultural productivity, food safety, nutrition, and family well-being.Proficient
- KnowledgeAnalyze agricultural systems, pest management challenges, and household resource constraints using critical thinking to identify intervention points and solutions.Developing
- Hands-onOperate presentation equipment, digital cameras, and computers, delivering educational workshops and documenting program outcomes.Developing
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for Farm and Home Management Educators (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
10,260
Wage Distribution by Percentile
Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $36,780. 25th percentile: U.S. $46,010. 50th percentile: U.S. $58,120. 75th percentile: U.S. $69,110. 90th percentile: U.S. $85,230. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.
- U.S.
| Metric | U.S. |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers earn the following or less | $36,780 |
| 10% of workers earn the following or more | $85,230 |
| Workers on average earn | $60,470 |
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
Skills & Requirements
Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance
- Education and Training4.2/5
- English Language3.9/5
- Food Production3.9/5
- Customer and Personal Service3.8/5
- Biology3.7/5
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
In-Demand Technology
Frequently requested by employers in job postings
- ESRI ArcGIS software
- Microsoft Dynamics
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Microsoft Word
- SAP software
- ServiceNow
Technology Skills
- Adobe Experience Manager (AEM)
- Geographic information system GIS software
- Image editing software
- Kahoot!
- Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Order management software
- Web browser software
Tools & Equipment
- Desktop computers
- Digital cameras
- Laptop computers
- Overhead display projectors
- Personal computers
- Personal digital assistants PDA