A professional who directs and coordinates activities of workers engaged in agricultural or home economics services of agricultural extension program within group of counties. Responsibilities include:

• Determines methods and procedures or services and assigns tasks to workers according to extension program policies.
• Examines county methods and procedures to evaluate content and effectiveness of services within district.
• Delivers lectures to groups, such as commercial and community organizations, and directs county extension workers to deliver lectures to publicize and promote extension services activities.
• Reviews personnel data and recommends personnel action, such as hiring and discharging workers and adjusting salaries.
• Prepares, or assists in preparing, activity and planning reports and directs county extension workers to prepare reports.
• May formulate or assist in formulating budget requests to obtain operating funds.
• May be designated according to field of specialization as District Agricultural Agent; District Home Economics Agent.