A professional who instructs farmers and retail grain and feed-store customers in modern and scientific feed and farm management techniques. Responsibilities include:

• Discusses feeding problems for fowl, swine, cattle, and other livestock with farmers.
• Examines poultry or livestock and recommends medication and remedial measures to prevent spread of disease and to maintain healthy poultry or livestock.
• Advises and assists farmers in securing services of veterinarian for treating larger animals.
• Assists farmers in setting up cost and production records to determine most economical method of farm operation.
• May give lectures and demonstrations to farm groups.
• May take feed orders.