| 1. | Collaborate with producers in order to diagnose and prevent management and production problems. |
| 2. | Conduct classes or deliver lectures on subjects such as nutrition, home management, and farming techniques. |
| 3. | Advise farmers and demonstrate techniques in areas such as feeding and health maintenance of livestock, growing and harvesting practices, and financial planning. |
| 4. | Research information requested by farmers. |
| 5. | Prepare and distribute leaflets, pamphlets, and visual aids for educational and informational purposes. |
| 6. | Collect and evaluate data in order to determine community program needs. |
| 7. | Maintain records of services provided and the effects of advice given. |
| 8. | Schedule and make regular visits to farmers. |
| 9. | Organize, advise, and participate in community activities and organizations such as county and state fair events and 4-H Clubs. |
| 10. | Collaborate with social service and health care professionals in order to advise individuals and families on home management practices such as budget planning, meal preparation, and time management. |
| 11. | Conduct field demonstrations of new products, techniques, or services. |
| 12. | Conduct agricultural research, analyze data, and prepare research reports. |
| 13. | Act as an advocate for farmers or farmers' groups. |
| 14. | 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. |
| 15. | Set and monitor production targets. |