Extension Specialist, Farm Enterprise & Entrepreneurship, Center Profitable Agriculture

Overview

The Extension Specialist – New Farm Enterprise and Entrepreneurship provides leadership for planning, implementing, evaluating and reporting statewide educational programs in new farm enterprise analysis, planning, development, management and sustainability; entrepreneurship; landowner education (focusing on slowing the rate of farmland loss); and value-added agriculture. The position is full-time, non-tenure track, 100% Extension position. The Specialist will:

• Lead the development of curriculum, publications and other resources for statewide educational programs in new farm enterprise analysis, planning, development, management and sustainability; entrepreneurship; landowner; and value-added agriculture.
• Teach educational programs for land owners, agricultural producers, industry partners and Extension agents.
• Coordinate educational programs such as workshops, webinars, tours, and conferences.
• Provide consultations and technical assistance for designated subject matter topics via farm and office visits.
• Secure extramural funds through grants, fee-based programs, and gifts.
• Evaluate and report program inputs, outcomes, impacts and accomplishments.
• Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with relevant Extension colleagues and industry partners.
• Assume other duties as assigned.