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The article presents the process of shaping the farm advisory system under the influence of Polish and EU regulations. There are discussed organizational changes after submitting Advisory Centers to local self-governments (in 2009). During this period there was noticed reduction of counselors’ employment, as derivatives of the target to reduce subsidies for Advisory Centers. In terms of financial support for advisory centers there was indicated the importance of “Use of advisory services by farmers and forest owners,” which only at a minimum level (11.7% of the plan) was used. The legislation allowed for creation of private (licensed) advisory offices whose number remains low in relation to state advisory centers.