[Core] [27% incumbents] Conduct classes or deliver lectures on subjects such as nutrition, home management, and farming techniques.
  DWAs: Teach life skills.

[Core] [27% incumbents] Collaborate with producers to diagnose and prevent management and production problems.
  DWAs: Confer with others to conduct or arrange operational activities.

[Core] [27% incumbents] Research information requested by farmers.
  DWAs: Search information sources to find specific data.

[Core] [27% incumbents] Collect and evaluate data to determine community program needs.
  DWAs: Collect data about customer needs. | Analyze data to determine project feasibility.

[Core] [27% incumbents] Act as an advocate for farmers or farmers' groups.
  DWAs: Advocate for individual or community needs.

[Core] [27% incumbents] Conduct field demonstrations of new products, techniques, or services.
  DWAs: Demonstrate products to consumers. | Promote products, services, or programs.

[Core] [27% incumbents] Maintain records of services provided and the effects of advice given.
  DWAs: Maintain operational records.

[Core] [27% incumbents] Prepare and distribute leaflets, pamphlets, and visual aids for educational and informational purposes.
  DWAs: Develop instructional materials.

[Core] [27% incumbents] Schedule and make regular visits to farmers.
  DWAs: Schedule instructional activities.

[Core] [27% incumbents] Organize, advise, and participate in community activities and organizations, such as county and state fair events and 4-H Clubs.
  DWAs: Plan community programs or activities for the general public.

[Core] [27% incumbents] Conduct agricultural research, analyze data, and prepare research reports.
  DWAs: Research topics in area of expertise. | Write articles, books or other original materials in area of expertise.

[Supplemental] [27% incumbents] Set and monitor production targets.
  DWAs: Monitor business indicators. | Develop program goals or plans.

[Supplemental] [27% incumbents] Collaborate with social service and health care professionals to advise individuals and families on home management practices, such as budget planning, meal preparation, and time management.
  DWAs: Collaborate with other agencies and institutions to coordinate educational matters.

[Core] [26% incumbents] Advise farmers and demonstrate techniques in areas such as feeding and health maintenance of livestock, growing and harvesting practices, and financial planning.
  DWAs: Advise educators on curricula, instructional methods, or policies.

[Supplemental] [26% incumbents] 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.
  DWAs: Provide customers with general information or assistance. | Purchase materials, equipment, or other resources. | Purchase products or services.

--- SKILLS ---
  Active Listening (imp:4.38 lvl:4.12) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Speaking (imp:4.12 lvl:4.25) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Reading Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.75) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Writing (imp:3.88 lvl:4.25) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Active Learning (imp:3.75 lvl:4.50) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Learning Strategies (imp:3.75 lvl:4.12) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Monitoring (imp:3.38 lvl:4.00) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Mathematics (imp:3.00 lvl:3.50) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Science (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Education and Training (imp:4.15 lvl:5.78) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  English Language (imp:3.93 lvl:4.74) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Food Production (imp:3.88 lvl:4.68) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.80 lvl:5.00) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Biology (imp:3.67 lvl:4.37) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Communications and Media (imp:3.48 lvl:3.63) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Administration and Management (imp:3.30 lvl:4.00) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Computers and Electronics (imp:3.22 lvl:4.00) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Administrative (imp:3.08 lvl:4.04) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Mathematics (imp:2.89 lvl:3.93) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.81 lvl:3.27) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Law and Government (imp:2.78 lvl:3.00) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Economics and Accounting (imp:2.73 lvl:2.73) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Psychology (imp:2.70 lvl:3.26) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Chemistry (imp:2.67 lvl:3.74) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Sales and Marketing (imp:2.65 lvl:3.38) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Public Safety and Security (imp:2.52 lvl:2.92) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Geography (imp:2.48 lvl:3.52) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Production and Processing (imp:2.38 lvl:2.19) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:2.37 lvl:3.07) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Engineering and Technology (imp:2.33 lvl:2.74) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Mechanical (imp:2.22 lvl:2.59) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Transportation (imp:2.15 lvl:2.15) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Telecommunications (imp:1.93 lvl:1.37) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Physics (imp:1.89 lvl:2.30) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.89 lvl:2.11) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Design (imp:1.85 lvl:1.89) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Foreign Language (imp:1.85 lvl:1.63) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Building and Construction (imp:1.81 lvl:1.81) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  History and Archeology (imp:1.74 lvl:1.67) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.67 lvl:1.78) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.59 lvl:1.11) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Fine Arts (imp:1.22 lvl:0.56) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform

--- ABILITIES ---
  Oral Expression (imp:4.50 lvl:4.88) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Oral Comprehension (imp:4.12 lvl:4.88) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Written Comprehension (imp:4.12 lvl:4.50) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Speech Clarity (imp:4.12 lvl:4.12) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Written Expression (imp:4.00 lvl:4.38) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:4.00 lvl:4.25) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:4.00 lvl:4.38) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Information Ordering (imp:4.00 lvl:4.12) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Originality (imp:3.75 lvl:4.00) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.62 lvl:4.00) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:3.50 lvl:4.00) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Memorization (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:3.00 lvl:3.25) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Number Facility (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Speed of Closure (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Visualization (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Selective Attention (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Time Sharing (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Near Vision (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Far Vision (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Control Precision (imp:2.25 lvl:2.50) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Depth Perception (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Spatial Orientation (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Manual Dexterity (imp:2.00 lvl:1.25) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Finger Dexterity (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Trunk Strength (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.00 lvl:2.25) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Response Orientation (imp:1.88 lvl:1.75) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Rate Control (imp:1.88 lvl:1.50) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Reaction Time (imp:1.88 lvl:1.75) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Static Strength (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Dynamic Strength (imp:1.75 lvl:1.00) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Stamina (imp:1.75 lvl:0.75) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Night Vision (imp:1.75 lvl:1.38) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.75 lvl:1.00) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.75 lvl:1.25) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Sound Localization (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Extent Flexibility (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.50 lvl:0.62) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:1.50 lvl:0.62) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.12 lvl:0.25) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:4.52 lvl:5.93) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:4.48 lvl:5.26) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:4.41 lvl:5.52) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:4.41 lvl:5.04) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:4.33 lvl:4.78) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.31 lvl:5.19) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:4.30 lvl:5.63) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Getting Information (imp:4.22 lvl:4.78) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Working with Computers (imp:4.19 lvl:3.30) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:4.15 lvl:5.30) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.00 lvl:4.38) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.96 lvl:3.85) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:3.93 lvl:5.00) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:3.89 lvl:3.78) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.78 lvl:4.19) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.70 lvl:4.33) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:3.67 lvl:4.00) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:3.67 lvl:3.37) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:3.56 lvl:4.15) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:3.50 lvl:4.38) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Processing Information (imp:3.48 lvl:4.22) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.44 lvl:4.41) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.41 lvl:3.78) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:3.38 lvl:4.19) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:3.37 lvl:3.70) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:3.33 lvl:2.41) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:3.27 lvl:3.88) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.19 lvl:3.33) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:3.11 lvl:3.85) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:2.88 lvl:3.22) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:2.78 lvl:2.81) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.78 lvl:3.19) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:2.67 lvl:2.96) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:2.62 lvl:3.54) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:2.59 lvl:4.19) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.59 lvl:2.89) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:2.54 lvl:2.56) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:2.07 lvl:2.15) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:1.81 lvl:1.59) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:1.78 lvl:1.44) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:1.44 lvl:1.00) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:8.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Integrity (imp:7.00) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:6.00) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Cooperation (imp:5.00) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Achievement Orientation (imp:4.00) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Social Orientation (imp:3.00) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Dependability (imp:2.53) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Social Orientation (imp:2.38) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Cooperation (imp:2.30) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Leadership Orientation (imp:2.19) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:2.12) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Integrity (imp:2.06) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Sincerity (imp:2.03) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Achievement Orientation (imp:2.01) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Leadership Orientation (imp:2.00) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Initiative (imp:1.96) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Empathy (imp:1.92) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Optimism (imp:1.90) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Adaptability (imp:1.83) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Attention to Detail (imp:1.81) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Innovation (imp:1.80) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.76) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance (imp:1.74) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Self-Control (imp:1.70) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Stress Tolerance (imp:1.52) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Humility (imp:1.35) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Cautiousness (imp:1.35) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:1.26) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Sincerity (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Cautiousness () — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Attention to Detail () — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Instructing (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Coordination (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.75 lvl:4.00) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Service Orientation (imp:3.62 lvl:3.88) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Systems Analysis (imp:3.62 lvl:3.88) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:3.62 lvl:4.00) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Persuasion (imp:3.50 lvl:3.88) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Time Management (imp:3.38 lvl:3.25) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Negotiation (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:2.62 lvl:2.75) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Operations Analysis (imp:2.50 lvl:2.50) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Management of Material Resources (imp:2.50 lvl:2.50) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Operations Monitoring (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Operation and Control (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Technology Design (imp:1.88 lvl:1.50) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:1.88 lvl:1.25) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Programming (imp:1.62 lvl:0.88) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Troubleshooting (imp:1.38 lvl:0.50) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.00) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Repairing (imp:1.00) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 8,220
  annual_median    : $60,220
  annual_pct10     : $37,650
  annual_pct25     : $46,990
  annual_pct75     : $73,130
  annual_pct90     : $85,060
  annual_mean      : $61,060
  hourly_median    : $28.95

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : California ($98,770)
  lowest_state     : Texas ($33,260)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.970x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (35 total) ---
  Educational Services                     emp:    5,660  median: $  61,070
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    1,980  median: $  45,070
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:      160  median: $  53,790
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:      120  median: $  50,780

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (4 total) ---
  Educational Services                     emp:    5,660  median: $  61,070
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    1,980  median: $  45,070
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:      160  median: $  53,790
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:      120  median: $  50,780

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  Title: Horace Mann Educators Corporation (similarity: 0.5373)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horace_Mann_Educators_Corporation
  QID: Q39055177
  Extract: Horace Mann is an Illinois-based auto, property, supplemental and life insurance, as well as financial services company that focuses on retirement annuities and mutual funds. Horace Mann primarily works with educators and their families.

  Title: Agricultural education (similarity: 0.3929)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agricultural_education
  QID: Q3345348
  Extract: Agricultural education is the systematic and organized teaching, instruction and training available to students, farmers or individuals interested in the science, business and technology of agriculture as well as the management of land, environment and natural resources.

  Title: Agribusiness (similarity: 0.1739)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agribusiness
  QID: Q396622
  Extract: Agribusiness is the industry, enterprises, and the field of study of value chains in agriculture and in the bio-economy,
in which case it is also called bio-business or bio-enterprise. 
The primary goal of agribusiness is to maximize profit while satisfying the needs of consumers for products relate

  Title: United Workers Union (similarity: 0.2222)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Workers_Union
  QID: Q85812220
  Extract: The United Workers Union (UWU) is an Australian trade union. Described as the biggest blue-collar union in Australia, the UWU covers more than 150,000 workers within over 45 industries, including warehousing, defence, hospitality, health, disability support, early childhood education, aged care, log

  Title: Newton Rigg College (similarity: 0.2264)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newton_Rigg_College
  QID: Q105095286
  Extract: Newton Rigg College was an agricultural college near Penrith, Cumbria, England, founded in 1896 as the Cumberland and Westmorland Farm School. From 2011 it was part of Askham Bryan College, which in 2020 announced that it would close in 2021.

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : High confidence based on comprehensive O*NET data including detailed tasks, skills, knowledge areas, and work activities. Strong wage and employment data from BLS OEWS May 2025 provides solid market intelligence foundation.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-03T17:45:36.632410+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,491
tokens_output        : 4,308
cost_usd             : $0.047383
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match exists for this specific occupation. The closest semantic match was 'Agricultural education' which provides general context about systematic agricultural instruction, supporting the educational focus of this role.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Farm and Home Management Educators provide specialized instruction and advisory services to agricultural producers, families, and communities on farming techniques, nutrition, and home management practices. These professionals bridge the gap between academic research and practical application, delivering educational programs through universities, cooperative extension services, and government agencies. They serve as trusted advisors who help improve agricultural productivity and family wellbeing through evidence-based education and outreach.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
A typical day involves conducting educational workshops on topics like sustainable farming practices or family nutrition, visiting farms to diagnose production problems and provide technical assistance, and collaborating with producers to implement research-based solutions. They spend considerable time developing educational materials such as pamphlets and visual aids, maintaining detailed records of services provided, and researching the latest agricultural innovations to share with their communities. Much of their work involves direct interaction with farmers, families, and community groups, requiring extensive travel to rural areas and participation in events like county fairs and 4-H activities. They also collect and analyze community data to assess program needs and advocate for farmer interests with policymakers.

WHO THRIVES:
Successful Farm and Home Management Educators possess strong social intelligence and genuine passion for helping others, reflected in the high Social RIASEC score of 4.83. They excel at building trust with diverse rural communities and can communicate complex technical information in accessible ways to audiences ranging from individual farmers to large groups. These professionals demonstrate exceptional dependability and integrity, essential for maintaining long-term advisory relationships, combined with intellectual curiosity that drives them to stay current with evolving agricultural research and practices. They thrive on variety and problem-solving, enjoying the challenge of adapting educational approaches to meet unique community needs while balancing research, teaching, and fieldwork responsibilities.

CAREER ENTRY:
This role requires extensive preparation with 70.4% of practitioners holding master's degrees, typically in agricultural sciences, extension education, or related fields. Entry-level positions often require 3-5 years of relevant experience in agriculture, education, or community outreach, with many professionals beginning as research assistants or junior extension agents. Strong foundational knowledge in food production, biology, and education is essential, along with demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations and communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Career advancement typically leads to senior extension specialist positions, program management roles, or transition to related fields such as agricultural sciences teaching at the postsecondary level or management consulting for agricultural organizations. Many professionals develop specializations in specific crops, livestock, or family sciences that position them for expert consultant roles or leadership positions within cooperative extension systems. The combination of education, research, and practical experience also opens pathways to policy roles in government agencies or leadership positions in agricultural organizations.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The field employs 8,220 professionals nationally with a median annual wage of $60,220 according to BLS OEWS May 2025, though compensation varies dramatically by location from $33,260 in Texas to $98,770 in California, representing a 2.97x ratio. Educational services employ the majority (5,660 workers) followed by government agencies (1,980), indicating stable public sector employment. The specialized nature of this work and extensive educational requirements suggest steady demand, particularly as agricultural practices become more technologically sophisticated and communities seek evidence-based guidance on sustainable farming and nutrition practices. Geographic concentration in agricultural states provides the strongest employment opportunities.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
This role has low automation risk due to its heavy emphasis on interpersonal relationships, community engagement, and complex problem-solving that requires human judgment and empathy. The work activities of establishing relationships, communicating with diverse stakeholders, and providing personalized advisory services are inherently human-centered and difficult to automate, though digital tools may enhance educational delivery and data collection capabilities.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [knowledge_overlap] Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary (25-1041.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles require deep food production knowledge (4.7 level) and education/training expertise (5.8 level) with similar teaching and research activities.
    data: Food Production knowledge imp:3.9, lvl:4.7
    data: Education and Training knowledge imp:4.2, lvl:5.8
    data: Training and Teaching Others activity imp:4.3, lvl:4.8
  [riasec_cluster] Health Education Specialists (21-1091.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles share high Social orientation (4.83) with community education focus and similar work styles emphasizing dependability and integrity.
    data: Social RIASEC: 4.83
    data: Dependability work style imp:8.0
    data: Performing for or Working Directly with the Public activity imp:4.4, lvl:5.0
  [skill_overlap] Instructional Coordinators (25-9031.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles require high-level instructional design skills, learning strategies (4.1 level), and organizing educational programs.
    data: Learning Strategies skill imp:3.8, lvl:4.1
    data: Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work activity imp:4.3, lvl:5.6
    data: Instructing transferable skill imp:3.9, lvl:3.9
  [knowledge_overlap] Soil and Plant Scientists (19-1013.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Shared biology knowledge base (4.4 level) and food production expertise (4.7 level) with collaborative research activities in agricultural settings.
    data: Biology knowledge imp:3.7, lvl:4.4
    data: Food Production knowledge imp:3.9, lvl:4.7
    data: Research information requested by farmers task
  [task_similarity] Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School (25-2032.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both conduct classes and deliver lectures while developing educational materials and maintaining teaching records.
    data: Conduct classes or deliver lectures task
    data: Prepare and distribute educational materials task
    data: Training and Teaching Others activity imp:4.3, lvl:4.8

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['farm management educator', 'agricultural extension', 'cooperative extension', '4-h agent', 'agricultural educator', 'extension specialist', 'farm advisor', 'agricultural consultant']
  exclude_keywords : ['veterinarian', 'agronomist', 'farmer', 'agricultural worker', 'soil scientist']
  title_patterns   : ['*Extension Agent*', '*4-H*Agent*', '*Agricultural*Educator*', '*Farm*Management*', '*Extension*Specialist*']
  common_variations: ['Agricultural Extension Agent', 'Farm Management Advisor', '4-H Youth Development Educator', 'Cooperative Extension Educator', 'Agricultural Consultant', 'Extension Specialist', 'Community Educator', 'Agricultural Agent']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['tendency', 'others', 'equipment', 'management', 'services', 'activities', 'principles', 'agricultural', 'techniques', 'needs', 'materials', 'production', 'research', 'educational', 'includes', 'resources', 'control', 'objects', 'problems', 'products']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
tendency                   42  0.01537  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
others                     40  0.01464  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:95%  dwas:2%  inference:2%
equipment                  24  0.00878  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:96%  dwas:4%
management                 17  0.00622  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:41%  inference:29%  onet_tasks:24%
services                   16  0.00586  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:38%  inference:31%  onet_tasks:12%
activities                 16  0.00586  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:56%  dwas:19%  onet_tasks:12%
principles                 16  0.00586  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
agricultural               15  0.00549  inference            inference:80%  wikipedia:13%  onet_tasks:7%
techniques                 14  0.00512  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:71%  onet_tasks:21%  inference:7%
needs                      14  0.00512  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:57%  dwas:14%  inference:14%
materials                  14  0.00512  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:71%  dwas:21%  inference:7%
production                 12  0.00439  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:67%  onet_tasks:17%  inference:17%
research                   12  0.00439  inference            inference:50%  onet_tasks:25%  onet_dimensions:8%
educational                12  0.00439  inference            inference:67%  onet_dimensions:17%  onet_tasks:8%
includes                   12  0.00439  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
resources                  12  0.00439  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  wikipedia:17%  dwas:8%
control                    12  0.00439  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
objects                    12  0.00439  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
problems                   11  0.00403  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:82%  onet_tasks:9%  inference:9%
products                   11  0.00403  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:45%  dwas:27%  onet_tasks:18%
ideas                      11  0.00403  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
events                     10  0.00366  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  onet_tasks:10%  inference:10%
body                       10  0.00366  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
farmers                     9  0.00329  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:67%  inference:22%  wikipedia:11%
community                   9  0.00329  inference            inference:56%  onet_tasks:22%  dwas:22%
practices                   9  0.00329  inference            inference:56%  onet_tasks:22%  onet_dimensions:22%
performing                  9  0.00329  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  onet_tasks:11%
problem                     9  0.00329  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  inference:22%
human                       9  0.00329  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  inference:22%
quickly                     9  0.00329  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                 9  0.00329  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
developing                  9  0.00329  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
social                      8  0.00293  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:62%  inference:25%  onet_tasks:12%
procedures                  8  0.00293  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
teaching                    8  0.00293  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:62%  inference:25%  wikipedia:12%
monitoring                  8  0.00293  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
rules                       8  0.00293  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
providing                   8  0.00293  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
standards                   8  0.00293  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
ways                        8  0.00293  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%