Agricultural Economics Analyst: Market & Policy Insights

American Farm Bureau Federation; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

American Farm Bureau Federation is seeking an economist to develop and present economic research, policy analysis, presentations, and commentaries on a wide variety of factors related to agricultural commodity market outlook and agricultural policy.

The role emphasizes Dairy Markets, Specialty Crops, Natural Resources, Disaster Programs and requires a Master’s Degree or higher in Agricultural Economics with at least two years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or higher in Agricultural Economics or similar field.

Responsibilities

• Actively follow current and emerging issues in agricultural commodity markets regarding market outlook and analysis, trade, farm policy programs including farm programs, federal crop insurance and conservation programs as well as federal lands issues.
• Generate economic analyses, market outlook analyses, and presentations related to agricultural markets.
• Provide weekly economic analyses, commentaries and social media posts for AFBF and state Farm Bureau staff, volunteer leaders and interested stakeholders in the food and agricultural industry.
• Analyze and compile public data needed to maintain databases and conduct analyses on agricultural commodity markets and generate easy-to-understand charts, presentations and infographics based on collected data.
• Provide economic presentations to Farm Bureau staff and members, government, and other stakeholder groups in the food and agricultural sector.
• Represent Farm Bureau at professional conferences and other functions to explain Farm Bureau policy positions and gain knowledge about policy issues and market trends.
• Respond to media and other inquiries concerning the economic aspects of Farm Bureau policy work.
• Work with various AFBF task forces, study groups, staff committees, working groups and AFBF meeting activities to provide economic input.
• Work with outside economic consultants on special economic research projects in support of Farm Bureau policies.
• Maintain professional competence by attending and participating in professional meetings, seminars and other activities to improve individual skills and abilities.

Skills

Public speaking

Data visualization

Stakeholder communication

Office software proficiency

Education

Master’s Degree in Agricultural Economics

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Access

Outlook

NASS Quickstats

Job description

American Farm Bureau Federation is seeking an economist to develop and present economic research, policy analysis, presentations, and commentaries on a wide variety of factors related to agricultural commodity market outlook and agricultural policy.

The role emphasizes Dairy Markets, Specialty Crops, Natural Resources, Disaster Programs and requires a Master’s Degree or higher in Agricultural Economics with at least two years of relevant experience.