Agricultural Consultants

To prepare for the field, aspiring Agricultural Consultants should obtain as much experience (volunteering, internships, employment) as possible in agriculture and business. To work as an agricultural consultant, one must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant field, such as forestry, agriculture, natural resource management, environmental science, or a similar field. A minimum of three years of experience in a particular area of expertise is also necessary.

Aspiring Agricultural Consultants need a background of practical farming experience and a thorough knowledge of the problems that farmers face, rural community members, and their families encounter. Farmers naturally feel more comfortable seeking advice from people who completely understand their work.

Agricultural Consultants should:

• be a good teacher and should enjoy working with people
• be assertive yet diplomatic and have a particular affinity for farmers and their problems
• be willing to organize group projects, meetings, and broad educational programs that both adults and young people involved in agriculture will find stimulating and useful
• be willing to learn and use the latest teaching techniques and technologies to share current farming practices and knowledge with residents