Is being a farm management educator a good fit for you?
Advises and trains farmers and farming families on better ways to grow crops and look after animals. Runs demonstrations and shares new research.
What the work involves
- Advises farmers and shows techniques for feeding and animal health, growing, harvesting and financial planning.
- Runs classes or gives talks on topics like nutrition, home management and farming methods.
- Works with producers to find and prevent problems in how farms are run and managed.
- Looks up information that farmers ask for.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be helping and curious. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
What it tends to reward
Compared with other work, this job stands out for:
- Belonging. People who look out for each other, and a manager who has your back.
- Independence. Trusted to decide how the work gets done.
- Mastery. Getting really good at something over time.
How much training it needs
Degree required. Usually a degree, sometimes more study after. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
Answer quick questions about what you like doing and what keeps you going. We match you with roles from over 900 kinds of work, and you can see if a farm management educator is one of yours.
Free. About 15 minutes. No account.