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