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Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Strong planning and organizational skills


• Strong teaching and presentation skills


• Excellent communication skills, verbal, written and interpersonal


• Strong decision-making skills


• Attention to detail


• Ability to work with and value a wide range of personalities


• Ability to work independently


• Ability to travel to sites outside the office


• Ability to develop public-private community partnerships

Essential Job Functions

• Identification and formation of work partnerships with relevant local organizations, agencies and institutions to deliver educational events and activities


• Works with producers and agricultural related associations to explore strategies for improving production and profitability based on environmentally sound recommendations


• Conducts on-farm demonstrations utilizing current research-based information emphasizing soil preparation and quality; production, harvesting and the marketing of alternative crops


• Maintains a working relationship with Extension Specialists and other Area Extension Educators to develop and implement project proposals in high priority areas


• Implementation of educational programs regarding farm management, including financial management, herd health, management and business analysis, risk management workshops, short courses, tours, demonstrations, and other appropriate teaching and delivery method


• Other related duties, as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a field of study related to crops science, horticulture, soil science, entomology or plant pathology


• Minimum Experience


• Three (3) years related experience