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.

SOC: 25-9021.00

Common Job Titles

4-H Youth Development SpecialistExtension AgentExtension EducatorFamily and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent

What You'll Need to Succeed

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Key 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.
  • KnowledgeEvaluate agricultural practices and home management strategies in diverse community settings, synthesizing research findings with practical applications.
  • MindsetEngage with individuals and families in agricultural and home management contexts, building trust through active listening and social perceptiveness.
  • Hands-onDemonstrate agricultural procedures and home management techniques in field and community settings, modeling best practices for learners.
  • KnowledgeApply research findings from biology, chemistry, and food production sciences to solve practical problems in agriculture and home management.
  • MindsetAdvocate for evidence-based agricultural and home management practices, communicating with diverse stakeholders and public audiences.
  • KnowledgeDevelop instructional materials and training curricula on agricultural and home management topics using multimedia tools and learning strategies that accommodate varied educational backgrounds.
  • MindsetIntegrate customer service principles with educational objectives when advising families and agricultural stakeholders on complex issues.
  • KnowledgeCoordinate interdisciplinary teams and community partnerships, organizing programs that address agricultural productivity, food safety, nutrition, and family well-being.
  • KnowledgeAnalyze agricultural systems, pest management challenges, and household resource constraints using critical thinking to identify intervention points and solutions.
  • Hands-onOperate presentation equipment, digital cameras, and computers, delivering educational workshops and documenting program outcomes.
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

MetricU.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 softwareMicrosoft DynamicsMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft SharePointMicrosoft WordSAP softwareServiceNow

Technology Skills

Adobe Experience Manager (AEM)Geographic information system GIS softwareImage editing softwareKahoot!Microsoft Internet ExplorerOrder management softwareWeb browser software

Tools & Equipment

Desktop computersDigital camerasLaptop computersOverhead display projectorsPersonal computersPersonal digital assistants PDA