A professional who develops, organizes, and conducts programs for individuals in rural communities to improve farm and family life. Responsibilities include:

• Lectures and demonstrates techniques in such subjects as nutrition, clothing, home management, home furnishing, and child care.
• Visits homes to advise families on problems, such as family budgeting and home remodeling.
• Organizes and advises clubs, and assists in selecting and training leaders to guide group discussions and demonstrations in subjects, such as sewing, food preparation, and home decoration.
• Writes leaflets and articles and talks over radio and television to disseminate information.
• Participates in community activities, such as judging at rural fairs and speaking before parent-teachers associations.
• May direct 4-H Club activities (four-h club agent).