Farm and home management educators teach people how to manage their farms and homes.

They educate farmers on how to:

• Care for livestock
• Grow and harvest crops
• Plan a budget
• Use complex equipment
• Improve and sell farm products
• Improve conservation practices

Farm and home management educators also:

Advise families

Farm and home management educators assist and advise families. They educate families about how to make home budgets and prepare healthy meals. They give advice about conserving energy and furnishing their homes.

Organize community events

Farm and home management educators also organize community activities, such as state and local fairs. They organize 4-H Clubs for counties. They collect data to identify needs and develop programs for the community. They often research issues or problems at the request of a farmer. Farm and home management eductors also teach classesin subjects such as nutrition, gardening, or home management.

Share information

Farm and home management educators sometimes write content for pamphlets, newsletters, or websites. They might also give lectures to organizations or write research reports.