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n.
a governmental official employed chiefly to advise farmers on farming and marketing techniques.
[1695–1705, Amer.]
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Noun1.county agent - an advisor employed by the government to assist people in rural areas with methods of farming and home economicscounty agent - an advisor employed by the government to assist people in rural areas with methods of farming and home economics
agricultural agent, extension agent
adviser, advisor, consultant - an expert who gives advice; "an adviser helped students select their courses"; "the United States sent military advisors to Guatemala"
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