Advise, instruct, and assist individuals and families engaged in agriculture, agricultural-related processes, or home economics activities. Demonstrate procedures and apply research findings to solve problems; instruct and train in product development, sales, and the utilization of machinery and equipment to promote general welfare. Includes county agricultural agents, feed and farm management advisers, home economists, and extension service advisors.

Other names for Farm and Home Management Advisors: 4-H Youth Development Specialist, Agent, Agricultural Agent, Agricultural Extension Agent, Agricultural Extension Educator, Agriculture Consultant, Cooperative Extension Agent, County Agent, County Agricultural Agent, County Demonstrator, County Extension Agent, County Home Demonstration Agent, County Home Demonstrator, County Supervisor, Demonstrator, District Extension Service Agent, Energy Audit Advisor, Extension Agent, Extension Educator, Extension Service Advisor, Extension Service Specialist, Extension Service Supervisor, Extension Specialist, Extension Worker, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent, Family Development Extension Specialist, Family Life Field Specialist, Family Resource Management Extension Specialist, Farm Adviser, Farm Agent, Farm Business Management Agent, Farm Consultant, Farm Demonstrator, Farm Management Adviser, Farm Management Specialist, Farm Management Supervisor, Farm Service Adviser, Farm Service Consultant, Feed Adviser, Feed and Farm Management Adviser, Feed Management Advisor, Four-H Agent, Four-H Club Agent, Future Farmers of America Advisor (FFA Advisor), Home Advisor, Home Demonstration Agent, Home Economics Expert, Home Economics Extension Worker, Home Economist, Home Management Supervisor, Home Service Adviser, Home Service Consultant, Home Service Director, Home Supervisor, Marine Extension Agent, Natural Resources Extension Educator, Professor, Watershed Management Specialist, Youth Development Extension Agent,

• Collaborate with producers in order to diagnose and prevent management and production problems.
• Conduct classes or deliver lectures on subjects such as nutrition, home management, and farming techniques.
• Advise farmers and demonstrate techniques in areas such as feeding and health maintenance of livestock, growing and harvesting practices, and financial planning.
• Research information requested by farmers.
• Prepare and distribute leaflets, pamphlets, and visual aids for educational and informational purposes.
• Collect and evaluate data in order to determine community program needs.
• Maintain records of services provided and the effects of advice given.
• Schedule and make regular visits to farmers.
• Organize, advise, and participate in community activities and organizations such as county and state fair events and 4-H Clubs.
• Collaborate with social service and health care professionals in order to advise individuals and families on home management practices such as budget planning, meal preparation, and time management.
• Conduct field demonstrations of new products, techniques, or services.
• Conduct agricultural research, analyze data, and prepare research reports.
• Act as an advocate for farmers or farmers' groups.
• Provide direct assistance to farmers by performing activities such as purchasing or selling products and supplies, supervising properties, and collecting soil and herbage samples for testing.
• Set and monitor production targets.