Farm/Home Mgmt Advisor
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FARM/HOME MANAGEMENT ADVISORS instruct and assist individuals and families engaged in agriculture, agricultural-related processes, or home economics activities. Farm/home management advisors help farmers with farm problems. They advise on crop rotation, production, and livestock. They demonstrate procedures and apply research findings to solve problems. Farm/home management advisors instruct and train in product development, sales, and the use of machinery and equipment.
Salary, Size & Growth
- $52,000 average per year ($25.00 per hour)
- A small occupation (10,700 workers in 2010)
- Expected to grow slowly (0.1% per year)
Entry Requirements
A bachelor's degree in agriculture, home economics, sociology, or a related field from an accredited college is the minimum education requirement to become a FARM/HOME MANAGEMENT ADVISOR. A master's or a Ph.D. degree in a specialized field is preferred and necessary for advancement. No special licensing or certification is required for farm/home management advisors.
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- Credit Counselor
- Dietitian/Nutritionist
- Farm Manager
- Farmer (Owner)
- Food Service Manager
- Home Economist
- Teacher (Vocational Agriculture)
Related Majors
- Agribusiness Operations
- Agricultural Business & Management
- Agricultural Economics
- Agricultural Mechanization
- Agricultural Production
- Agriculture, General
- Agronomy & Crop Science
- Consumer & Family Economics
- Family & Consumer Sciences, General
- Food & Nutrition
- Food Sciences & Technology
- Horticulture Science
- Natural Resources Management