Farm and home management educators
SOC Code: 25-9021Also known as:
4-H Agent, 4-H Club Agent, 4-H Youth Development Educator, 4-H Youth Development Specialist, 4-H Youth Educator
Median Annual Salary
$58,120
-2.5% growth (2024-2034)
1K
Openings/Year
12K
Current Jobs
What Farm and home management educators Do
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.
💰 Salary
$58,120
Median annual wage (2024)
📈 Job Growth
-2.5%
Decline
🎓 Education
Master's degree
Typical entry-level requirement
🚀 Annual Openings
1K
Projected average per year
Employment Projections (2024-2034)
Current Employment (2024)
12,400
Projected Employment (2034)
12,100
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Top Skills Required
Active Listening
Speaking
Reading Comprehension
Writing
Social Perceptiveness
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
- Advise farmers and demonstrate techniques in areas such as feeding and health maintenance of livestock, growing and harvesting practices, and financial planning.
- Conduct classes or deliver lectures on subjects such as nutrition, home management, and farming techniques.
- Collaborate with producers to diagnose and prevent management and production problems.
- Research information requested by farmers.
- Collect and evaluate data to determine community program needs.
- Act as an advocate for farmers or farmers' groups.
- Conduct field demonstrations of new products, techniques, or services.
- Maintain records of services provided and the effects of advice given.
- Prepare and distribute leaflets, pamphlets, and visual aids for educational and informational purposes.
- Schedule and make regular visits to farmers.
Technology & Tools
📚 Entry-Level Education
Master's degree
Most common requirement
🎯 Recommended Education
Master's Degree
O*NET recommended level
Degree Programs for Farm and home management educators
These degree programs can prepare you for a career as a farm and home management educators:
Animal Sciences, General
7,535 degrees awarded •
124 colleges offer this program
Nutrition Sciences
5,456 degrees awarded •
150 colleges offer this program
Child Development
4,599 degrees awarded •
221 colleges offer this program
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
2,270 degrees awarded •
146 colleges offer this program
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
2,227 degrees awarded •
80 colleges offer this program
Apparel and Textiles, General
1,745 degrees awarded •
67 colleges offer this program
Family and Community Services
1,267 degrees awarded •
66 colleges offer this program
Agronomy and Crop Science
1,201 degrees awarded •
63 colleges offer this program
Horticultural Science
903 degrees awarded •
50 colleges offer this program
Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production
841 degrees awarded •
55 colleges offer this program
Best Colleges for Becoming a Farm and home management educators
Ranked by Repit grade, then by degrees in related programs. These are the top-rated colleges that prepare students to become farm and home management educators.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do farm and home management educators make?
The median annual salary for farm and home management educators is $58,120.
What education do farm and home management educators need?
Most farm and home management educators positions require a master's degree.
Common degree programs include Animal Sciences, General, Nutrition Sciences, Child Development.
Is becoming farm and home management educators a good career choice?
Farm and home management educators is projected to see -2.5% job growth from 2024 to 2034,
which reflects some decline in the field. With approximately 1,100 job openings expected annually,
there are good opportunities for those entering the field.
What are the best colleges for farm and home management educators?
Top colleges for aspiring farm and home management educators include
University of Georgia, University of Florida, The University of Texas at Austin, Cornell University, Tufts University.
These schools are ranked based on their Repit grade and the number of graduates in related programs.
What other job titles are similar to farm and home management educators?
Farm and home management educators may also be known as: 4-H Agent, 4-H Club Agent, 4-H Youth Development Educator, 4-H Youth Development Specialist, 4-H Youth Educator, Agricultural Agent, Agricultural Extension Agent, Agricultural Extension Educator, Agriculture Consultant, Agriculture Extension Agent, Agriculture Extension Specialist, Community Educator, Cooperative Extension Agent, County Agent, County Agricultural Agent, County Demonstrator, County Extension Agent, County Home Demonstration Agent, County Home Demonstrator, District Extension Service Agent.
These titles often refer to similar roles with varying responsibilities or specializations.