Oregon Labor Market Information System
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Occupational Report for Farm and Home Management Advisors (25-9021) , Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description

Advise, instruct, and assist individuals and families engaged in agriculture, agricultural-related processes, or home economics activities. Demonstrate procedures and apply research findings to solve problems; instruct and train in product development, sales, and the utilization of machinery and equipment to promote general welfare. Include county agricultural agents, feed and farm management advisers, home economists, and extension service advisors.

Employment Outlook for Farm and Home Management Advisors
Statewide Employment Analysis 2008 employment is estimated to be somewhat smaller than the regional average. This occupation is expected to grow at a somewhat slower rate than the regional average. Total job openings are projected to be much lower than the regional average.

Due to few projected job openings in this occupation, reasonable employment opportunities do not exist.

Data Sources and Limitations
Current Employment Department Job Openings for Farm and Home Management Advisors There are 1 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 1 are listed below.
Job Title Date Posted Location Wage Offered
Field Person 8/18/10 Ontario DOE
Job Openings from the Web for Farm and Home Management Advisors The following job openings have been automatically extracted from various sites across the Web. These links are provided as supplemental resources. However, the Employment Department cannot validate these openings nor endorse any of these external sites. Some of these jobs may no longer be open. In some cases, a single opening may be posted on multiple sites.

There are 2 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 2 are listed below.

Job Title Date Posted Location Employer
State Farm Agent Opportunity Information Session 8/18/10 Portland State Farm Insurance Companies
State Farm Agent Opportunity Information Session 8/17/10 Portland State Farm Insurance Companies
State of Oregon License Information for Farm and Home Management Advisors
License License Authority Web Site
Pesticide Consultant www.oregon.gov/ODA
Wages for Farm and Home Management Advisors
Region ---------------- 2010 Wages ----------------
Percentiles (hourly wages) Avg
Hourly
($/hr)
Avg
Annual
10th 25th 50th
(median)
75th 90th
Oregon Statewide $16.03 $25.42 $31.25 $35.54 $42.67 $30.42 $63,281
Lane 22.91 28.43 31.01 33.46 35.44 30.28 62,970
Data Sources and Limitations
Regional Employment Projections for Farm and Home Management Advisors
Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2008 2018 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 136 144 8 5.9% 1 3 4
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 60 61 1 1.7% 0 1 1
Lane 29 31 2 6.9% 0 1 1
Morrow / Umatilla 8 10 2 25.0% 0 0 0
Jackson / Josephine 8 10 2 25.0% 0 0 0
Multnomah / Washington 8 9 1 12.5% 0 0 0
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 7 9 2 28.6% 0 0 0
Clackamas 5 5 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Baker / Union / Wallowa 3 3 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 3 3 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 3 3 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Klamath / Lake 2 2 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Douglas 1 1 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Coos / Curry 1 1 0 0.0% 0 0 0

Replacement openings are caused by existing workers permanently leaving their occupation. Many additional job openings occur due to job changes within occupations.
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment for Farm and Home Management Advisors
Industry
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Ownership 2008
Employment
Total, All Industries All 136
Total, All Industries Private 37
Utilities Private 16
Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution Private 15
Construction Private 10
Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction Private 10
Utility System Construction Private 10
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Private 10
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services Private 10
Total, All Industries State 62
Educational Services State 62
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools State 62
Total, All Industries Local 37
Utilities Local 28
Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution Local 28
Educational Requirements for Farm and Home Management Advisors Workers must have a bachelor's degree to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with a bachelor's degree and related work experience have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills for Farm and Home Management Advisors
  • Apply Active Listening Techniques
  • Apply Childhood Development Theories
  • Apply Horticultural Techniques
  • Apply Nutrition Research Techniques
  • Apply Plant Materials Principles
  • Apply Research Methodology To Education Or Academic Specialty
  • Apply Soil Science Principles
  • Apply Teaching Techniques
  • Convert Information Into Instructional Program
  • Diagnose And Solve Agricultural Production Problems
  • Identify Livestock Characteristics
  • Identify Tree And Plant Characteristics
  • Inspect Agricultural Goods For Disease, Pests Or Noxious Weeds
  • Interpret And Apply Knowledge Of Relevant Laws
  • Judge Soil Conditions
  • Make Presentations
  • Obtain Information From Clients, Customers, Patients Or Others
  • Perform Long-Term And Short-Term Planning In Agricultural Setting
  • Prepare Reports In Timely Manner
  • Process Records And Maintain Forms And Files
  • Recognize Disease And Parasites In Animals
  • Recognize Plant Disease
  • Research Work-Related Topics Using Library Resources
  • Teach Food And Nutrition Principles
  • Understand Physical Properties Of Agricultural And Food Products
  • Use Correct Grammar, Punctuation And Spelling
  • Use Interviewing Techniques
  • Use On-Line Search Techniques
  • Write Grant Proposals
Schools and Training Providers for Farm and Home Management Advisors The training providers listed below offer programs related to this occupation. This information is updated once per year. Anyone interested in a particular program should check with the training institution regarding its availability. Listing these training providers does not necessarily constitute or imply their endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the State of Oregon.

Chemeketa Community College
4000 Lancaster Dr NE
Salem, OR 97305
Phone: (503) 399-5000
Programs of Training:
Linn-Benton Community College
6500 Pacific Blvd SW
Albany, OR 97321
Phone: (541) 917-4999
Programs of Training:
George Fox University
414 N Meridian St
Newberg, OR 97132
Phone: (503) 538-8383
Programs of Training:
Portland State University
724 SW Harrison
Portland, OR 97201
Phone: (503) 725-4433
Programs of Training:
Blue Mountain Community College
2411 NW Carden Ave
Pendleton, OR 97801
Phone: (541) 276-1260
Programs of Training:
Southwestern Oregon Community College
1988 Newmark Ave
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone: (541) 888-2525
Programs of Training:
Oregon State University
104 Kerr Administration Bldg.
Corvallis, OR 97331
Phone: (541) 737-0123
Programs of Training:
Treasure Valley Community College
650 College Blvd
Ontario, OR 97914
Phone: (541) 881-8822
Programs of Training:
Career Pathway Roadmaps for Farm and Home Management Advisors No Career Pathway links were found for this occupation.
Related Occupations The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Farm and Home Management Advisors matches the occupation in the list. A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed below.
Occupation Skill Overlap