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county-agricultural agent

A professional who organizes and conducts cooperative extension program to advise and instruct farmers and individuals engaged in agri-business in applications of agricultural research findings. Responsibilities include:

  • Collects, analyzes, and evaluates agricultural data; plans and develops techniques; and advises farmers to assist in solving problems, such as crop rotation and soil erosion.
  • Delivers lectures and prepares articles concerning subjects, such as farm management and soil conservation.
  • Demonstrates practical procedures used in solving agricultural problems.
  • Discusses extension program with representatives of commercial organizations, county government, and other groups to inform them of program services and to obtain their cooperation in encouraging use of services.
  • Prepares activity, planning, and other reports and maintains program records.
  • Prepares budget requests, or assists in their preparation.
  • May supervise and coordinate activities of other county extension workers.
  • May direct 4-H Club activities.
  • May be designated by specific program assignment as Agri-Business Agent; Farm-Management Agent; Horticultural Agent; Livestock Agent; Resource Agent.
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  • Jason F
  • (United States of America)

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