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Farm and Home Management Educators

SOC 25-9021.00Job Zone 5 · Extensive Preparationv.26.05

Context coveredThis framework covers farm and home management extension education practice from entry-level county service delivery through statewide organizational leadership, anchored in rural agricultural advising, adult instruction, community needs assessment, field demonstration, and advocacy contexts.

Sources:O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.SkillsCrosswalkSkillsCrosswalk — O*NET enrichment + adjacency index. Opens in new tab.
Emerging
Entry / Apprentice
  1. Livestock feeding and health maintenance protocols — demonstrate foundational techniques to farmers under the guidance of a supervising extension educator in a rural county setting.
  2. Educational lectures on nutrition and home management — deliver structured presentations using prepared materials under the oversight of an experienced program coordinator.
  3. Community program data — collect field surveys and compile preliminary findings for supervisor review in support of regional needs assessments.
  4. Farmer research requests — locate and summarize relevant agricultural literature and extension publications under direction to support client advisory sessions.
  5. Field demonstration logistics — assist in organizing and setting up product and technique demonstrations at farm sites under the supervision of a senior educator.
  6. Spreadsheet software and office suite tools — use to maintain basic records of client contacts and services provided in a county extension office environment.
  7. Active listening skills — apply during initial farmer consultations to identify stated concerns and relay findings accurately to supervising educators.
  8. Presentation software and multimedia educational materials — prepare and adapt for use in classroom and workshop settings under guidance from program leadership.
  9. Farming technique instructional content — review and study current extension guidelines to build foundational knowledge prior to independent client interactions.
  10. Service records and outcome notes — maintain organized logs of advice delivered and follow-up actions required, following established record-keeping protocols in an extension program.
Developing
Mid-level / Established
  1. Livestock production and health management practices — advise small and mid-sized farm operations with reduced oversight, drawing on current extension research and established diagnostic frameworks.
  2. Classroom instruction and workshop delivery — conduct sessions on topics including sustainable farming techniques, financial planning, and family resource management for diverse rural audiences.
  3. Management and production problem diagnosis — collaborate with producers to identify operational challenges and recommend evidence-based corrective strategies in routine field situations.
  4. Community needs assessment data — evaluate collected survey results and program participation metrics to recommend adjustments to extension program offerings for a county or district.
  5. New agricultural products and techniques — coordinate and lead field demonstrations on working farm sites, adapting presentation content to the technical background of attending producers.
  6. Farmer advocacy activities — represent producer interests in local advisory committee meetings and communicate constituent concerns to institutional and agency stakeholders.
  7. Geographic information system tools — use to map service areas, visualize agricultural trends, and support spatial analysis for program planning purposes.
  8. Written extension reports and briefs — compose clear, evidence-supported documents summarizing research findings and program outcomes for agency leadership and partner organizations.
  9. Electronic communication and web-based resources — use email, internet browsers, and web content tools to disseminate timely agricultural information to enrolled farm families.
  10. Critical thinking and inductive reasoning — apply when evaluating conflicting field data or emerging pest and disease reports to provide sound, context-appropriate guidance to producers.
Proficient
Senior / Expert IC
  1. Full-scope farm and home management advisory services — deliver autonomously across livestock, crop production, financial planning, and family resource domains to a diverse county or multi-county clientele.
  2. Complex agricultural production problems — diagnose and resolve non-routine management challenges by synthesizing biological, economic, and systems analysis knowledge in real farm environments.
  3. Regional community program curriculum — design, implement, and evaluate comprehensive education programs using adult learning strategies tailored to the knowledge levels of agricultural and rural audiences.
  4. Applied agricultural research — conduct or coordinate field-based investigations, interpret results, and translate findings into practical recommendations disseminated through extension publications and demonstrations.
  5. Systems evaluation of farm operations — assess the interdependencies among production, financial, and environmental factors to provide integrated, long-range management recommendations to producer clients.
  6. Farmer advocacy at agency and legislative levels — articulate producer needs persuasively to policymakers, funding bodies, and state extension leadership using data-driven position statements.
  7. Multi-media and ERP software platforms — employ advanced tools to design interactive educational modules and track program outcomes across large, geographically dispersed participant populations.
  8. Cross-sector collaboration — coordinate with university researchers, government agencies, and agribusiness partners to align extension programming with emerging industry priorities and research developments.
  9. Program impact data — collect, analyze, and report outcome metrics demonstrating measurable changes in farm productivity, financial health, or household well-being attributable to extension services.
  10. Originality in instructional design — develop novel workshop formats, demonstration approaches, and digital learning experiences that address underserved topics in farm and home management education.
Advanced
Lead / Principal / Executive
  1. Statewide or regional extension education strategy — set programmatic direction and establish multi-year priorities for farm and home management education aligned with state land-grant and agency missions.
  2. Emerging agricultural and rural challenges — lead institutional response efforts by convening interdisciplinary teams and deploying evidence-based programs at organizational scale during crises such as disease outbreaks or economic downturns.
  3. Professional development of extension educator staff — mentor, coach, and evaluate a team of county and district educators, cultivating competency in instructional delivery, community engagement, and research translation.
  4. Organizational systems for data and accountability — design and implement enterprise-level record-keeping, impact reporting, and program evaluation frameworks adopted across an entire extension system.
  5. Farmer and rural community advocacy — represent extension constituents before state and federal legislative bodies, shaping policy that affects agricultural support, rural development funding, and land-use regulations.
  6. Institutional partnerships and grant development — negotiate and steward high-value collaborations with USDA, foundations, and private industry to secure funding and co-design large-scale programming initiatives.
  7. Extension knowledge management infrastructure — lead the creation and governance of digital resource repositories, web portals, and multimedia educational content libraries serving statewide practitioner and producer audiences.
  8. Cross-disciplinary systems analysis — synthesize insights from food production science, public health, environmental sustainability, and economics to lead the development of integrated rural community programs.
  9. Scholarly and applied research leadership — direct extension research agendas, oversee publication of peer-reviewed and practitioner literature, and establish the organization as a recognized knowledge authority in agricultural education.
  10. Organizational culture and integrity standards — model and institutionalize values of dependability, social equity, and service orientation, establishing conduct expectations and accountability structures across extension program divisions.

AI-at-Work Competency Framework

Sources:Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab.Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab.WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab.
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Authoritative source data identified for 998 occupations

How a worker at each mastery level uses, directs, and evaluates AI tools in this occupation. Each statement cites its evidence inline; click a citation chip to verify the source.

Emerging
  1. AI-assisted research retrieval — submits farmer-specific questions to an LLM to surface background information on crop practices, livestock health, or financial planning, then verifies outputs against extension service publications before sharing with clients Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
Developing
  1. Curriculum draft acceleration — delegates first-draft lecture notes and handout copy on topics such as nutrition or farm management to an AI writing assistant, then edits for local conditions and audience literacy level Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  2. Community needs data review — feeds collected survey or program-evaluation data into an AI tool to identify preliminary patterns, then applies professional judgment to interpret findings for program planning Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
Proficient
  1. Diagnostic consultation support — collaborates with an AI assistant to cross-reference symptoms and management variables when helping producers diagnose production problems, retaining responsibility for the final recommendation delivered in person Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab. Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
  2. Tailored demonstration preparation — directs an AI tool to generate step-by-step teaching scripts for hands-on field demonstrations, adapting outputs to the specific farm context and participant skill level before delivery WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  3. Rapid literature synthesis — tasks an AI assistant with summarizing recent research on requested topics, then critically evaluates source credibility and translates findings into actionable guidance for farmers Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
Advanced
  1. Program design orchestration — leads multi-session curriculum development by directing AI tools through iterative content drafts, gap analyses, and assessment item generation, while anchoring every design decision in direct community observation and social-perceptiveness insights that AI cannot replicate Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  2. AI-augmented advisory workflow evaluation — assesses the reliability and bias risks of AI outputs across the full educator workflow—research, diagnosis support, curriculum, and data analysis—and establishes quality-control checkpoints that preserve the human relationship central to farm and home education Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
Evidence pack
AEI usage
Task observations: 278
Augment share: 27.8%
Time saved: 84.8%
AI autonomy: 3.26
SAFI positioning
Top skill: Active Listening
Score: 42.2 / 100
Quadrant: Q2_ai_augmented
precision: exact
WEF cluster
Human-Technology Interaction
human_technology_interaction
Sources:Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab.WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab.Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab.

Pathsmith Durable Skills Framework

Sources:Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
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Ten durable-skill domains mapped to four proficiency/role levels for each occupation. Each statement is aligned to the Pathsmith taxonomy, derived from trusted grounding data and mapped to occupation-specific O*NET tasks and skills.

1Communication16 statements
Emerging
  1. Livestock care explanation — describes basic feeding and health maintenance practices to beginning farmers using accessible language during one-on-one consultations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Lecture preparation — drafts outlines for classes on nutrition or home management topics by organizing key content for rural audiences Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Written record drafting — documents services provided and advice given using standard reporting templates after each client visit O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Listening practice — attends to farmer concerns during initial consultations and restates key issues to confirm understanding Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Field demonstration narration — explains new agricultural products and techniques step-by-step during live field demonstrations to mixed-experience producer groups Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Community needs communication — presents findings from data collection on local program needs to county extension staff using clear summaries Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Multi-format messaging — adapts spoken presentations on farming techniques into written materials such as fact sheets and newsletters for wider distribution Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Active inquiry technique — asks targeted, open-ended questions to elicit production challenges from farmers during farm visits Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Diagnostic dialogue — leads structured conversations with producers to collaboratively diagnose management and production problems, drawing out operational details and constraints Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Advocacy communication — articulates farmer concerns and evidence-based positions to policymakers or community boards on behalf of producer groups Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Research translation — synthesizes technical agricultural research into plain-language recommendations delivered verbally and in writing to diverse farm audiences Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Program lecture delivery — conducts full-length classes on food production, financial planning, or home management with confident pacing and audience engagement Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Cross-audience messaging — tailors technical and policy-level agricultural information simultaneously for farmers, administrators, and media outlets using distinct communication strategies Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Educator mentorship communication — coaches new extension educators on effective listening, demonstration narration, and audience-appropriate language during field observations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Media engagement — delivers interviews and prepares press materials on extension program outcomes and farming innovations for community and regional media channels O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Systemic impact reporting — authors comprehensive program evaluation reports communicating data-driven outcomes to funders, extension directors, and legislative bodies Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
2Leadership16 statements
Emerging
  1. Program initiative — volunteers to coordinate a single workshop on home management or nutrition under the supervision of a senior extension educator Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Farmer encouragement — recognizes and affirms producer efforts during consultations, reinforcing motivation to adopt recommended practices Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Responsibility acceptance — takes ownership of accurate record-keeping for assigned client cases, following through without reminders Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Group facilitation support — assists lead educators in organizing and running field demonstration events for producer groups Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Workshop leadership — independently plans and leads educational sessions on farming techniques or financial planning for community groups Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Farmer group advocacy — represents producer interests at local planning meetings, presenting evidence-based positions on agricultural program priorities Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Peer guidance — mentors student interns or newer colleagues on extension methods, demonstration techniques, and client relationship practices Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Project coordination — manages logistics and sequencing for multi-session educational programs targeting specific production challenges in the community Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Community program leadership — directs the design, delivery, and evaluation of county-wide extension programs addressing food production, nutrition, and home management needs Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Producer coalition building — organizes and leads farmer groups to collectively address shared production or policy challenges with coordinated strategies Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Institutional advocacy — leads formal advocacy efforts on behalf of farming communities before government agencies, presenting data and farmer testimony Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Team accountability — establishes clear performance expectations and feedback cycles for extension program teams and holds members accountable to outcomes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Regional program vision — sets strategic direction for multi-county extension education initiatives, aligning resources, partnerships, and educator efforts toward measurable agricultural outcomes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Sector influence — serves on state or national extension advisory boards, shaping policy and program standards for farm and home management education Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Leadership development — designs and implements training pathways that develop the next generation of extension educators in facilitation, advocacy, and program management Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Crisis leadership — mobilizes extension resources and coordinates interagency response during agricultural crises such as disease outbreaks, drought, or market disruptions, guiding farmers through uncertainty Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
3Metacognition16 statements
Emerging
  1. Preparation reflection — reviews post-session notes to identify gaps in content knowledge or delivery before the next farmer consultation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Learning goal setting — identifies specific areas of agricultural or pedagogical knowledge to develop and maps them to available training resources Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Self-monitoring during demonstrations — notices when a field demonstration explanation is not landing and pauses to reframe the technique description Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Knowledge boundary recognition — accurately identifies the limits of personal expertise on a topic and directs farmers to appropriate specialist resources Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Instructional strategy review — evaluates which teaching formats (lecture, demonstration, one-on-one advising) produced the best learning outcomes for specific farmer audiences and adjusts future planning Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Research process monitoring — tracks the quality and relevance of sources gathered in response to farmer information requests and refines search strategies accordingly Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Bias awareness — examines own assumptions about farming practices or community needs before designing programs to ensure recommendations reflect evidence rather than habit Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Feedback integration — systematically reviews participant evaluations of workshops and modifies content sequencing and delivery methods in response Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Program logic self-assessment — evaluates the reasoning behind program design choices, identifying where assumptions about community needs may not align with collected data Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Adaptive expertise monitoring — tracks personal knowledge currency in fast-changing areas such as sustainable agriculture or food safety regulations and schedules targeted professional development Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Consulting reflection — after complex farm diagnostic sessions, reconstructs the reasoning process used to identify root causes and refines diagnostic frameworks for future use Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Cognitive load management — plans educational content delivery to avoid overwhelming farmers with technical information by pacing and chunking instruction deliberately Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Meta-level program evaluation — designs evaluation frameworks that prompt extension teams to reflect on collective assumptions embedded in program logic models Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Professional learning leadership — models explicit metacognitive strategies for newer educators, demonstrating how to monitor and adjust instructional thinking in real time during field sessions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Systemic knowledge gap mapping — conducts annual review of personal and team knowledge against emerging agricultural research priorities and leads targeted capacity-building responses Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Innovation reflection — documents and analyzes the reasoning process behind newly piloted extension approaches, distinguishing successful reasoning patterns from unproductive ones for institutional learning Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
4Critical Thinking16 statements
Emerging
  1. Data observation — collects and organizes community program needs data without yet drawing independent conclusions, preparing information for supervisor review Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Evidence identification — locates credible agricultural research and extension resources in response to basic farmer information requests Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Assumption questioning — identifies at least one implicit assumption in a farmer's description of a production problem before recommending a solution Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Practice comparison — lists the advantages and disadvantages of at least two farming techniques before presenting options to a producer Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Needs data analysis — evaluates community program needs data to distinguish urgent priorities from lower-impact issues and recommends program focus areas accordingly Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Diagnostic reasoning — analyzes multiple production variables (feed inputs, environmental conditions, financial records) to identify probable causes of livestock health or yield problems Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Research quality evaluation — assesses the credibility, recency, and applicability of agricultural research before integrating findings into farmer advice Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Trade-off analysis — weighs financial, environmental, and operational trade-offs of recommended farming technique changes for individual producer contexts Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Complex problem diagnosis — systematically applies multi-factor diagnostic frameworks to collaboratively identify root causes of management and production problems with producers Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Program evidence evaluation — critically evaluates program outcome data to distinguish genuine impact from confounding variables before reporting effectiveness claims Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Policy position analysis — examines proposed agricultural policies from multiple stakeholder perspectives and constructs evidence-based positions for farmer advocacy Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Conflicting information resolution — adjudicates between contradictory research findings or vendor claims to deliver well-reasoned, context-appropriate guidance to farmers Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Systems-level analysis — applies systems thinking to diagnose how interacting factors across food production, economic conditions, and community resources create persistent agricultural challenges in a region Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Evaluation framework design — constructs rigorous logic models and evaluation methodologies for extension programs, ensuring outcome measurement is aligned with causal theory Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Cross-disciplinary synthesis — integrates insights from agronomy, nutrition science, economics, and behavioral science to develop comprehensive, evidence-grounded educational recommendations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Critical mentorship — teaches farmers and junior educators to recognize faulty reasoning, evaluate vendor claims, and apply structured problem-solving to novel production challenges Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
5Collaboration16 statements
Emerging
  1. Team participation — contributes to extension team planning meetings by sharing observations from farmer consultations and field visits Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Agency coordination — communicates relevant farmer needs to partner organizations such as USDA offices, veterinary services, or financial assistance programs Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Shared goal alignment — clarifies personal role within collaborative farm management planning sessions to avoid duplication with agronomists or other specialists Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Farmer partnership initiation — establishes mutual expectations with producers at the start of advisory relationships, agreeing on goals and communication norms Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Multi-agency collaboration — coordinates with USDA representatives, agricultural lenders, and university researchers to deliver comprehensive extension programs that address farmer needs Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Producer group facilitation — guides farmer group discussions toward shared problem definitions and collaborative action plans during community meetings Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Cross-functional program planning — works with nutritionists, veterinarians, and financial advisors to design integrated farm and home management workshops Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Conflict navigation — mediates differing perspectives among farmers in group settings by acknowledging concerns and redirecting toward shared agricultural goals Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Interagency program design — co-develops extension programming with university extension systems, government agencies, and nonprofit partners, negotiating shared responsibilities and resources Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Community coalition participation — actively contributes to agricultural planning coalitions, ensuring farmer voices and evidence-based practices shape community development decisions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Collaborative diagnostics — partners with producers and technical specialists to collectively investigate and resolve complex farm management problems Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Diverse perspective integration — synthesizes input from farmers of varying backgrounds, scales, and specializations to build inclusive, relevant extension program content Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Regional partnership leadership — builds and sustains formal collaborative networks among extension services, academic institutions, producer associations, and government agencies across a multi-county region Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Collaborative model design — creates replicable frameworks for interagency extension program collaboration that other regions or states adopt as best practices Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Farmer coalition empowerment — develops farmer groups into self-sustaining collaborative entities capable of advocating collectively and supporting peer learning without ongoing educator facilitation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Research-practice partnership — forges working relationships between university researchers and farm producers to co-design applied research that directly addresses on-farm challenges Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
6Character16 statements
Emerging
  1. Confidentiality respect — maintains the privacy of individual farmer financial and production information shared during consultations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Accurate representation — presents only verified agricultural information to farmers, clearly distinguishing established best practices from untested approaches Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Commitment follow-through — completes promised research on farmer questions and delivers findings within communicated timelines Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Professional conduct — represents the extension service with appropriate dress, punctuality, and respectful language across all farmer and community interactions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Conflict of interest avoidance — declines or discloses relationships with agricultural vendors when those relationships could bias advice given to farmers Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Accountability in advising — acknowledges when a prior recommendation did not produce expected results and revises guidance based on new evidence or producer feedback Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Equity in service — provides consistent quality of education and advisory services across farmer demographics regardless of operation size, background, or community standing Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Ethical advocacy — ensures farmer advocacy positions are grounded in accurate evidence and transparent about uncertainties when presenting to policymakers Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Trust maintenance — sustains long-term credibility with farming communities by consistently delivering accurate, unbiased, and producer-centered guidance over time Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Transparent reporting — documents program outcomes honestly, including limitations and unmet goals, in evaluation reports submitted to extension leadership and funders Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Professional boundary integrity — maintains appropriate educator-client boundaries during farm visits and community relationships, preserving objectivity in advisory roles Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Culturally responsive practice — demonstrates respect for diverse farming traditions and community values when introducing new techniques, avoiding prescriptive or dismissive approaches Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Ethical standard modeling — exemplifies and explicitly articulates professional ethics standards for newer extension educators, addressing gray-area scenarios with principled reasoning Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Institutional integrity advocacy — identifies and raises systemic ethical concerns within extension programming structures, such as inequitable resource allocation or undisclosed industry influence on curriculum Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Farmer-first accountability — publicly acknowledges program failures at the community or institutional level and leads transparent corrective action processes that center farmer well-being Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Professional community trust — earns recognized standing as a trusted, ethical authority among farming communities through decades of consistent, principle-driven service and advocacy Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
7Creativity16 statements
Emerging
  1. Demonstration adaptation — modifies a standard field demonstration format to better fit the specific land, equipment, or crop context of an individual farm visit Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Engagement variation — experiments with different teaching formats (hands-on activity, visual aid, storytelling) to increase farmer participation in workshops Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Analogical explanation — develops original analogies to explain complex agricultural concepts such as soil biology or feed conversion ratios to non-specialist audiences Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Resource repurposing — adapts existing extension materials creatively to address locally specific challenges not covered in standard curricula Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Program innovation — designs novel workshop formats that combine nutrition education with practical cooking demonstrations to increase home management skill transfer Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Problem-solving facilitation — guides farmers through divergent thinking exercises to generate multiple potential solutions to a persistent production challenge before evaluating options Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Visual communication creation — develops original infographics, charts, or visual guides that make technical agricultural data accessible to low-literacy or low-numeracy audiences Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Cross-sector idea transfer — applies solutions from analogous industries (food processing efficiency, logistics) to farm management challenges identified during producer consultations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Curriculum design innovation — constructs original, context-specific educational curricula that integrate food production, financial planning, and nutrition in ways not available in existing extension materials Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Community engagement design — creates novel outreach strategies such as farm-to-table community events or mobile extension units to reach underserved producer populations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Pilot program development — designs and tests new extension delivery models (virtual farm consultations, peer-learning circles) and documents outcomes to support broader adoption Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Adaptive field demonstration — develops new demonstration protocols for emerging technologies such as precision agriculture tools or sustainable production practices not yet covered by existing extension guidance Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Field-advancing program models — invents extension education approaches that become adopted state or nationally as best practices, documented through publications or conference presentations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Interdisciplinary curriculum architecture — architects comprehensive farm and home management education systems that integrate agronomy, economics, behavioral science, and nutrition in original frameworks Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Innovation ecosystem cultivation — creates environments within extension teams where educators are encouraged and resourced to experiment, fail productively, and refine new program ideas Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Creative problem-solving mentorship — teaches farmers and junior educators structured creative problem-solving methods (design thinking, lateral thinking) applicable to novel agricultural and household management challenges Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
8Growth Mindset16 statements
Emerging
  1. Feedback receptivity — accepts critical feedback from supervising extension educators about demonstration delivery or advising approach without defensiveness Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Challenge engagement — volunteers for unfamiliar farm consultation types (new commodity, new technology) as a learning opportunity rather than avoiding them Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Effort acknowledgment — attributes improvements in farmer outcomes to sustained effort and skill development rather than innate ability in post-session reflection Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Setback reframing — when a recommended farming practice does not produce expected results, treats the outcome as diagnostic information for improved future guidance Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Professional development pursuit — consistently engages in agricultural workshops, university courses, and research literature review to extend expertise beyond current competency Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Persistence through resistance — continues to offer evidence-based recommendations to skeptical producers across multiple visits, refining the approach rather than withdrawing the guidance Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Learning from farmer expertise — actively solicits and integrates traditional or experiential farming knowledge from producers into revised educational recommendations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Failure documentation — records instances where program approaches did not achieve intended outcomes and uses those records to inform redesigned interventions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Continuous practice refinement — systematically updates advising and teaching methods each program cycle based on outcome data, participant feedback, and new agricultural research Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Stretch goal pursuit — voluntarily takes on complex, multi-year agricultural challenges (e.g., transitioning conventional farms to sustainable production systems) that require sustained learning and adaptation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Resilience modeling — openly discusses professional learning struggles and adaptation strategies with farmers and colleagues to normalize growth-oriented responses to failure Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Emerging knowledge integration — proactively incorporates new findings in precision agriculture, food science, or policy changes into existing programs without waiting for institutional mandate Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Learning culture leadership — establishes norms within extension teams that celebrate productive failure, reward experimentation, and build structured reflection into program cycles Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Farmer growth mindset cultivation — designs educational approaches that explicitly build farmers' own capacity to learn, adapt, and persist through agricultural adversity Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Career-long mastery pursuit — maintains active engagement with cutting-edge agricultural research and pedagogy well beyond early-career growth phases, consistently seeking expertise challenges Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Regional knowledge advancement — contributes original insights from field experience to academic and extension publications, advancing the collective knowledge base of farm and home management education Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
9Mindfulness16 statements
Emerging
  1. Presence during consultations — gives undivided attention to farmers during advisory visits, setting aside competing tasks and maintaining eye contact and active listening Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Emotional check-in — recognizes personal emotional reactions (frustration, discouragement) during difficult farmer interactions and pauses before responding Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Attention management — limits distraction from electronic devices during field demonstrations to maintain focus on participant engagement and safety Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Intentional pacing — deliberately slows the delivery of complex technical content during workshops to ensure participant comprehension rather than rushing through material Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Stress awareness — identifies early signs of occupational stress from high caseload or challenging farm situations and applies deliberate self-regulation strategies before they impair advising quality Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Farmer emotional attunement — notices non-verbal cues of farmer distress, confusion, or disengagement during consultations and adjusts tone, pace, and content responsively Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Intentional agenda setting — begins each farmer visit or program session with a clear, stated purpose and checks alignment with farmer priorities before proceeding Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Reflective pause practice — builds brief reflection periods between farm visits to reset attention and approach each consultation with fresh situational awareness Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Regulated presence under pressure — maintains calm, focused advisory demeanor during crisis farm situations (disease outbreaks, financial distress) where farmer anxiety is elevated Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Intentional communication — chooses words deliberately during sensitive advocacy or diagnostic conversations, aware of the emotional weight of recommendations for farmer livelihoods Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Community meeting attentiveness — sustains focused attention across long community needs assessment sessions, accurately tracking nuanced stakeholder input without premature judgment Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Purposeful program design — approaches each new educational program cycle with deliberate clarity of intent, avoiding habitual repetition of prior formats without fresh situational assessment Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Mindful leadership modeling — demonstrates and explicitly teaches present-moment awareness and emotional regulation practices to extension educator colleagues during professional development sessions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Farmer wellbeing awareness — integrates awareness of farmer mental health signals into advising practice, recognizing when to refer producers to mental health resources alongside agricultural guidance Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Institutional culture influence — advocates for and implements mindful meeting and program design practices within extension organizations that improve team focus, decision quality, and professional sustainability Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Contemplative program design — incorporates structured reflection and intentionality practices into farmer education programs, helping producers approach management decisions with greater awareness and less reactive decision-making Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
10Fortitude16 statements
Emerging
  1. Persistence with reluctant farmers — returns for follow-up consultations with producers who initially resisted recommendations, maintaining professional composure and genuine interest Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Uncertainty tolerance — continues to provide best-available guidance to farmers when confronted with genuinely ambiguous agricultural situations lacking clear-cut solutions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Difficult feedback delivery — shares unfavorable assessments of farming practices or financial decisions honestly with producers even when the message is unwelcome Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Workload endurance — sustains consistent service quality across a full schedule of farm visits, community meetings, and program delivery without declining engagement Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Crisis advising endurance — maintains effective consulting presence throughout sustained agricultural crises (multi-season drought, livestock disease spread) despite prolonged farmer distress and uncertain outcomes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Advocacy persistence — continues to advocate for farmer policy needs across multiple legislative cycles or regulatory processes without yielding to bureaucratic friction Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Rejection resilience — pursues program funding applications and collaborative partnerships after initial rejections, refining proposals and maintaining forward momentum Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Rural hardship witness — sustains professional and emotional effectiveness while regularly engaging with farmers experiencing severe financial, environmental, or personal hardship Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Long-term community commitment — sustains multi-year engagement with underserved farming communities facing persistent structural barriers, resisting discouragement when progress is incremental Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Systemic change persistence — continues to advocate for evidence-based agricultural policy reforms across years of slow institutional change, maintaining strategic focus Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Complex case endurance — sees through multi-season farm turnaround plans with producers facing serious viability challenges, providing consistent support through setbacks and partial successes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Controversial practice courage — introduces evidence-based but culturally unfamiliar practices (sustainable intensification, financial restructuring) to resistant communities with composed, evidence-grounded persistence Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Generational resilience — sustains decades of effective extension service through cycles of funding cuts, agricultural crises, policy shifts, and community setbacks without loss of purpose or effectiveness Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Institutional courage — challenges extension organizational decisions that compromise program quality or farmer equity, engaging in principled institutional dissent when evidence demands it Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Crisis system leadership — leads coordinated regional agricultural crisis response over sustained periods, maintaining strategic clarity and team morale under conditions of prolonged uncertainty Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Resilience mentorship — coaches newer extension educators through occupational adversity, modeling and teaching professional fortitude as a deliberate, developable capacity Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Sources:Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
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  1. Advise farmers and demonstrate techniques in areas such as feeding and health maintenance of livestock, growing and harvesting practices, and financial planning.
  2. Conduct classes or deliver lectures on subjects such as nutrition, home management, and farming techniques.
  3. Collaborate with producers to diagnose and prevent management and production problems.
  4. Research information requested by farmers.
  5. Collect and evaluate data to determine community program needs.
  6. Act as an advocate for farmers or farmers' groups.
  7. Conduct field demonstrations of new products, techniques, or services.
  8. Maintain records of services provided and the effects of advice given.
CIP education codes
01.010401.030201.030401.030601.030701.031001.060101.060901.061001.080101.090101.090201.090401.090501.090601.090701.099901.110101.110201.110301.110501.110619.010119.020119.020319.040119.040219.040319.049919.060119.060519.070419.070619.070719.071119.071219.090130.1901

Sources: O*NET v30.2 (CC BY 4.0), SkillsCrosswalk.com, LER.me, Anthropic Economic Index, SAFI (Jadhav & Danve, 2026), WEF Skills Taxonomy 2021, Pathsmith Durable Skills Framework. © 2026 EBSCOed.