What is an extension agent and how to become one

Key steps to become an extension agent

1. Explore extension agent education requirements

   Most common extension agent degrees

   Bachelor's

   75.7 %

   Master's

   16.0 %

   Associate

   5.1 %

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2. Start to develop specific extension agent skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Educational Programs	33.42%
   Consumer Sciences	10.32%
   Natural Resources	5.20%
   Community Development	4.79%
   Food Safety	4.21%

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3. Complete relevant extension agent training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New extension agents learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an extension agent based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real extension agent resumes.

4. Research extension agent duties and responsibilities

   • Review soil tests results from MSU labs and make fertilizer recommendations for lawn care base on the test results.
   • Develop, implement and evaluate educational programs relating to commercial and consumer horticulture IPM including field demonstration trials.
   • Establish home horticulture IPM program.
   • Design and implement community trash disposal, recycling and composting project.

5. Prepare your extension agent resume

   When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your extension agent resume.

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6. Apply for extension agent jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for an extension agent job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams