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Farm and home management advisors

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conduct agricultural research

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and apply their findings

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to improve farming techniques,

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home management, nutrition practices

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and more.

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They teach courses and raise awareness

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by creating educational materials

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and meeting with people in the community.

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They also demonstrate new technologies

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and methods that help their clients save money

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or improve the health of their crops

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and livestock,

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or their own diet.

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Depending on their focus,

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farm and home management advisors

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spend much of their time

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visiting either farmers or families.

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They help farmers purchase and sell products,

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supervise properties or test soil and crops.

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Those who serve families and individuals

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focus on coordinating with social service

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and healthcare professionals

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around budgeting, meal preparation,

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and time management.

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These advisors may also advocate for farmers

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and farmers’ groups,

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and organize community activities

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or organizations.

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Farm and home management advisors

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typically work long hours,

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usually more than 40 hours a week.

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Farm or home management advisor positions

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require either a master’s or bachelor’s degree

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in an agriculture-related field

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or consumer and family sciences.