Careers in Agricultural Education

County Cooperative Extension Service Educator

Job Description

A county Cooperative Extension Service educator uses practical experience and knowledge of research to help farmers who are having problems with livestock, crops, farm management or marketing of farm products. The agent conducts educational programs to bring the latest agricultural developments to the farmer, organizes groups and committees to plan and develop programs and activities for rural development, and coordinates 4-H clubs in the county.

Skills

• A county Cooperative Extension Service educator should enjoy working with people and be interested in agriculture

Preparation

College degree in some field of agriculture and experience working on a farm.