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Agricultural Careers Extension Specialist

Agricultural Careers Extension Specialist. Dr. Frank Flanders and Anna Burgess Georgia Agricultural Education Curriculum Office Georgia Department of Education March 2006. Job Duties & Responsibilities.

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Agricultural Careers Extension Specialist

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  1. Agricultural Careers Extension Specialist Dr. Frank Flanders and Anna Burgess Georgia Agricultural Education Curriculum Office Georgia Department of Education March 2006

  2. Job Duties & Responsibilities • Instruct extension workers and develop specialized service activities in the area of agriculture consumer information • Plan, develop, organize, and evaluate training programs • Deliver lectures to commercial and community organizations and over radio and television promoting the development of agricultural or domestic skills • Analyze research data and plan activities to coordinate services with those offered by other departments, agencies, and organizations • Conduct workshops for groups such as dairy farmers, grain producers, and beef, poultry or swine producers • Coordinate programs for youth through 4-H • Determine program needs by monitoring • trends and issues • Conduct research in specialization area

  3. Work Environment • Approximately 70% of work is indoors and 30% is outdoors with some travel to state wide meetings, most of the work is office based • Work extensively with others • Work week is usually 40 hours • Working conditions are fairly comfortable unless visiting a farm or outdoor facility where weather might be unpleasant

  4. Salary • Salaries of Extension specialists vary greatly, generally being based on years of experience, highest degree earned, and their skills in a specialty area • The salary for an extension specialist is in the range of $30,000-$70,000 per year

  5. Qualities and Skills • Working well with adults and students is very important to building up good relationships with the local community members and students • An extension specialist needs to be able to plan and implement programs and interpret research from colleges and universities • Good communication and public relations skills are a must • One should be logical as well as open minded to new methods, teachings and possess good problem-solving skills

  6. Education • Have a minimum of a Master’s Degree in a relevant discipline with a Doctoral Degree preferred Other Careers You Might Want to Explore • Agricultural Education Teacher • Cooperative Extension Agent • Consulting Forester • Crop Consultant

  7. Career Resources National Association of Extension 4-H Agents Internet: http://www.nae4ha.org Epsilon Sigma Phi Internet: http://espnational.org National Association of County Agricultural Agents Internet: http://www.nacaa.com Joint Council of Extension Professionals Internet: http://www.jcep.org

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