Agricultural Representatives, Consultants and Specialists

About This Job

 * Provide assistance and advice to farmers on all aspects of farm management, cultivation, fertilization, harvesting, soil erosion and composition, disease prevention, nutrition, crop rotation and marketing
 * Work for businesses, institutions and governments that assist the farming community, or they may be self-employed

Annual Median Salary
$74,072

Hourly Rate

 * High: $42.75/hr
 * Median: $35.52/hr
 * Low: $11.35/hr

Duties

 * Provide counselling and advisory services to farmers on crop cultivation and fertilization, harvesting, animal and poultry care, disease prevention, farm management, farm financing, marketing and other agricultural subjects
 * Prepare and carry out information sessions and lectures for farmers and other groups
 * Carry out research, analyze agricultural data and prepare research reports
 * Communicate with researchers, educators, and government or business managers on matters relating to farming and agriculture
 * Keep records of services provided and the effects of advice given

Special Duties
Workers in this group may concentrate on aspects of agriculture such as:
 * Agricultural Economics
 * Animal Science
 * Appraisal
 * Drainage
 * Education
 * Environmental management
 * Extension
 * Farm management
 * Field crops
 * Horticulture
 * Irrigation
 * Land use
 * Marketing
 * Soil Science

Work Environment
Work in this occupation is typically performed in a structured environment, such as an office.

Education, training & qualifications

 * A bachelor's or master's degree in agriculture or in a related science is required.

Skills

 * Spatial Perception
 * Innovative
 * Numerical Ability
 * Detail-Oriented