Associate, Area Agriculture -Central / North MS Counties | Alcorn State University at Alcorn St[...]

Alcorn State University; Lorman (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Alcorn State University seeks an Educator, Area Agriculture to support Climate Smart-Agriculture initiatives and promote sustainable agricultural enterprises across multiple counties in southwest and central Mississippi. The role focuses on outreach, education, and advisory services to limited-resource farmers.

Based in Lorman, MS, the position collaborates with extension specialists and community partners to increase awareness, adoption of best practices, and economic resilience for rural

Responsibilities

• Support Climate Smart-Agriculture practices and promote sustainable agricultural enterprises.
• Enhance awareness and adoption of sustainable practices among limited-resource farmers across a multi-county region in southwest and central Mississippi.

Job description

Associate, Area Agriculture -Central / North MS Counties | Alcorn State University job at Alcorn State University. Lorman, MS.

The primary responsibility of the Educator, Area Agriculture will be to support the services aimed at advancing Climate Smart-Agriculture practices and promoting sustainable agricultural enterprises. The goal is to enhance awareness and encourage the adoption of sustainable agriculture practices among limited-resource farmers across a multi-county region in southwest and central Mississippi.

About Alcorn State University

Alcorn State University, a Historically Black College and University, is a comprehensive land-grant institution that celebrates a rich heritage with a diverse student and faculty population. The University emphasizes intellectual development and lifelong learning through the integration of diverse pedagogies, applied and basic research, cultural and professional programs, public service and outreach, while providing access to globally competitive academic and research programs.

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