• Agricultural Extension Agent Job Description

    An agricultural extension agent is a person whose job is to enlighten and educate farmers on new developments in the field of agriculture. An agricultural extension agent usually travels to rural areas to advice and provide information on latest agricultural developments to farmers so as to help them improve their farming methods and techniques.

    An agricultural extension agent should be enthusiastic, organized, assertive, resourceful, responsible and helpful, and have the ability to relate to a wide range of people. They should also be able to communicate effectively to breakdown and explain complex information to others in the simplest of ways.

  • What does an Agricultural Extension Agent do?

    Agricultural extension agents may do some or all of the following:

    • work with agricultural experts to develop new agricultural methods and techniques
    • travel to rural areas to meet with farmers
    • give advice and provide information on the latest agricultural developments to farmers
    • write reports, monitor and evaluate agricultural projects
  • Where does an Agricultural Extension Agent work?
  • Working Conditions

    Agricultural extension agents usually work normal office hours, but may sometimes work evenings and weekends to complete projects. They may travel to visit farms, ranches, dairies, aquaculture facilities, and other agricultural business sites, and be away from home for a period of time.

  • What is Required to Become an Agricultural Extension Agent ?

    To become an agricultural extension agent, you will need to have a degree in agricultural extension or a related discipline.

  • Modules
  • Specializations
  • Knowledge, Skills and Attributes

    Agricultural extension agent need to have:

    • patience
    • friendliness
    • flexibility
    • humility
    • self motivation
    • courteousness and tactfulness
    • confidence and assertiveness
    • persistence and diligence
    • honesty and dependability
    • good listening and communication skills
    • good analytical and problem solving skills
    • good judgment and decision making skills
    • leadership and public speaking skills
    • time management and organizational skills
    • interpersonal skills
    • the ability to manage stress
    • the ability to stay up to date with current events
    • knowledge of agricultural principles and techniques
    • knowledge of adult education
    • knowledge of rural sociology

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