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Farm and Home Management Educator

Senior-level

Also known as: 4-H Agent, 4-H Club Agent, 4-H Youth Development Educator, 4-H Youth Development Specialist

Education & TrainingBachelor's Degree

Job Description

Instruct and advise individuals and families engaged in agriculture, agricultural-related processes, or home management activities. Demonstrate procedures and apply research findings to advance agricultural and home management activities. May develop educational outreach programs. May instruct on either agricultural issues such as agricultural processes and techniques, pest management, and food safety, or on home management issues such as budgeting, nutrition, and child development.
Agriculture EducationHome Management EducationAgricultural ExtensionFarm ManagementEducationCommunity OutreachAdvisingTeachingOutdoorsAgricultural

Skills employers are looking for in 2027

Software and technologies flagged by O*NET as Hot or In-Demand for this role.

Job Outlook 2025-2035

Projected growth

-3.2%

US average: +3.5%

Job openings

800

per year (US)

Jobs today

9,700

in 2025 → 9,400 (2035)

Typical entry education

Master's degree

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections; O*NET Bright Outlook.

Work Environment

How this work is typically performed, based on O*NET work context data.

Email & digital communication
High
Working in a team
High
Contact with others
High
Freedom to make decisions
High
Time pressure
Moderate
Time spent sitting
Moderate
Working outdoors
Moderate
Indoor, climate-controlled
High
Dealing with customers
High
Level of competition
Moderate

Source: O*NET Work Context (v31.0)

Future Perspective

Declining Job Market

This field is experiencing contraction with decreasing job opportunities. Consider developing skills in related growing fields.

Impact of AI on this Job

AI will likely enhance this career by providing data-driven insights for agricultural practices and home efficiency, automating routine data analysis, and developing personalized learning modules. Educators will focus more on interpreting AI outputs, critical thinking, and guiding individuals through complex sustainable practices, rather than basic data collection.