Also called: County Extension Educator, 4-H Agent, Farm Advisor
Works for a state university in a county office, teaching farmers, gardeners, and kids the latest research.
Monday you test a farmer's soil, Tuesday you run a pesticide-safety class, Wednesday you judge pigs at the county fair, and Thursday you lead a 4-H robotics club. You're the bridge between university science and the community.
Farm and home management educators.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 5 years after high school. Bachelor's in an ag field; many states require or prefer a master's.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Agricultural Education, Agronomy, Animal Science, Horticulture.
Growing slowly (about 1% over 10 years). Estimate; depends on state budgets.
Low risk for 10 years. AI chatbots answer basic garden and crop questions; field visits, 4-H youth programs and community trust stay human.
Classes: Agriculture science, Biology, Public speaking.
Official data: O*NET occupation 25-9021.
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