High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree Commonly in a Field of Agriculture

Master's Degree is sometimes required

; Education after high school Farm and home management advisors usually have at least a bachelor's degree. Some have a master's degree. Common areas of study are agricultural business and management, plant, soil, or animal science, or botany. It is helpful if you also have a strong background in science and math.; On-the-job training When first hired, some advisors undergo brief on-the-job training to orient them to policies and procedures. This training usually lasts one month.; Work experience Growing up on a farm is good work experience for this occupation. Participating in programs such as 4-H or FFA (Future Farmers of America) is also helpful.

May work part time or full time. Schedules are generally established.

May travel out of the local area when advising farmers.

May occasionally work irregular hours during community events.

; FARM and HOME MANAGEMENT ADVISORS will:

Help people run farms and homes better

Often teach classes

May work part or full time

Most work for colleges and universities

Interact with people

FARM and HOME MANAGEMENT ADVISORS frequently:

Sit when planning or doing paperwork.

It is important that FARM and HOME MANAGEMENT ADVISORS be able to:

Speak clearly so listeners can understand.

Understand the speech of another person.

See details of objects whether they are nearby or far away.