Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of latest farming techniques
• Ability to work in rural settings and interact with farmers daily.
• Good communication skills, verbal, written, and interpersonal.
• Strong leadership Skills
• Ability to work Independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to work long, irregular hours and travel frequently.
• Ability to hold the interest of an audience.
• Ability to provide oral and written presentations to groups, individuals and through mass media.
• Ability to visit clientele at sites throughout the county.
• Ability to plan and teach educational programs.

Essential Job Functions

• Work closely with producers, agri-business, community leaders, Extension Leadership Councils and appropriate agents and specialists to identify and prioritize issues, problems, and opportunities.
• Use farm and business visits to remain knowledgeable of specific local needs and problems related to agricultural production, marketing, and environmental protection.
• Assist state coordinator in establishing farm trials that address state and local needs at off campus centers and model farms.
• Maintain a high level of proficiency in the subject matter field by participating in in-service training and professional activities.
• Develop and implement evaluation plans, report impacts, outcomes, and results of programs to clientele, public, and administration.
• Collaborate with other staff for planning, implementing, and evaluating programs.
• Assist with the collection of data, evaluation, and reports.
• Assist with grant writing, budgeting, and provide input in the development of educational programs.
• Provide communication and seek additional contacts with stakeholders.
• Prepare extension outreach materials like fact sheets, brochures for disseminating information to the limited resources farmers.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Qualifications

• M. S. in Plant Science/ Horticulture/Agronomy, or a closely related field
• 1 year experience in Sustainable Agriculture practices.
• 1 Yr. Experience in outreach and extension activities.
• 1 year experience in applied field research.

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