Agriculture & Natural Resources Extension Leader

University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service; Salyersville (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service in Magoffin County seeks an Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources to lead educational programs in agriculture, horticulture and natural resources. You will work with local citizens, respond to agricultural questions, and help develop field trials and demonstrations to showcase best practices.

This role emphasizes horticulture and diversified farming, community engagement, and collaboration with advisory groups; the agent will

Qualifications

• Resume, cover letter and transcripts are required.

Responsibilities

• developing the agricultural & horticultural proficiency of local citizens through educational programs;
• providing agricultural expertise to answer questions and solve problems related to agriculture, horticulture and natural resources;
• developing field trails, test demonstrations and result demonstrations in related areas;
• utilizing and/or developing councils, advisory groups, and committees to facilitate community involvement in programming;
• jointly sharing responsibility in community programming around issues involving leadership development, community involvement, local government, community services and other forms of community economic development; Emphasis on horticulture and diversified agriculture.

Job description

University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service in Magoffin County seeks an Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources to lead educational programs in agriculture, horticulture and natural resources. You will work with local citizens, respond to agricultural questions, and help develop field trials and demonstrations to showcase best practices.

This role emphasizes horticulture and diversified farming, community engagement, and collaboration with advisory groups; the agent will