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Associate Extension Agricultural Economist-KFMA SE Chanute

Job in Chanute, Neosho County, Kansas, 66720, USA
Listing for: Kansas State University
Full Time position Listed on 2026-11-04
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Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 90000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 90000.00 YEAR

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About This Role

The Kansas Farm Management Association (KFMA) Southeast is seeking applicants to fill the role of an Associate Extension Agricultural Economist. The responsibilities of an Associate Extension Agricultural Economist are varied but center around providing education and consultation to KFMA member farms in the area of farm business management. KFMA Economists strive to provide cooperating farms with resources to make informed financial, production, and tax management decisions.

KFMA SE provides a farm business analysis educational program to member farm families in a 20-county area. Principal crops are corn, soybeans, wheat, and livestock forages. This is also a livestock intensive area of Kansas. Average farm size is 1,450 crop acres.

LOCATION:

Chanute, Kansas

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The foundation of the KFMA program is providing education and consultation to member farms in the area of farm business management. KFMA Economists strive to provide cooperating farms with resources to make informed financial, production, and tax management decisions. An Associate Extension Agricultural Economist position is expected to successfully develop the skills and knowledge required for the position of Extension Agricultural Economist while providing support to the Extension Agricultural Economists working in the association.

The position is designed to lead into an Extension Agricultural Economist position with KFMA SE within two years if all objectives are met, based on regular evaluations during the training period.

Specific responsibilities during the training period include:

  • Become proficient in farm record keeping systems used within the association (Quick Books, Farm Books, and manual record book)
  • Learn to efficiently use proprietary programs and spreadsheets for farm economic analysis and tax planning (K-MAR-105 Analysis System, K-MAR-105 Depreciation, and Microsoft Excel)
  • Develop an understanding of accounting, estate planning, business entity structure, and income tax management as they apply to agricultural businesses
  • Learn KFMA SE procedures to collect, process, and verify information from member farm businesses in order to complete a whole farm and enterprise analysis
  • Complete requirements to achieve IRS Enrolled Agent status
  • Provide support to KFMA SE Extension Agricultural Economists as they deliver economic analysis and technical expertise to KFMA member farm businesses
  • Develop skills necessary to complete tax forms (Forms 1096/1099, W-2/W-3, 1040, 1065, 1120, and 1120S) through Southeast Kansas Agricultural Tax Service, Inc.

    • After successful completion of the training, an Extension Agricultural Economist is expected to:

  • Develop and maintain a relationship with membership of approximately 70-80 cooperating commercial farms
  • Assist cooperating farms with development of a comprehensive and accurate accounting of the farm. Complete records are the essential foundation of all KFMA services provided
  • Provide KFMA members with:
    • Regular, scheduled on-farm visits each year (at times requiring extensive travel within the association)
    • An annual accrual whole-farm business analysis utilizing KFMA software to collect and process information
    • An annual economic analysis of farm enterprises
    • Benchmarks of farm performance in comparison to similar farms and/or industry standards
    • Guidance based on interpretation of whole-farm, enterprise, and benchmark analysis
    • Guidance and recommendations in estate planning, farm succession planning, and business entity structure
  • Learn and understand federal and state income tax regulations as they apply to farm businesses. This includes significant time spent working with members on:
    • Tax implications of farm business management decisions
    • Year-end tax planning and management
    • Preliminary income tax related work for KFMA SE members
    • Final income tax filing as an employee of Southeast Kansas Agricultural Tax Services, Inc. (with consulting leave time taken from Extension Agricultural Economist position)
  • Collect, process, and verify financial and production information from cooperating farms to be utilized by K-State Extension for research, teaching, and other Extension programs
  • Market and promote KFMA by supporting county, area, and state Extension personnel with technical expertise in the area of farm business and farm income tax management
  • Participate in continuing education to expand farm income tax and farm management technical skills
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    10+ Years work experience
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