Dairy Forage & Nutrient Management Advisor

University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2 days of paid vacation per month

1 day of paid sick leave per month

paid holidays

sabbatical leave privileges

Family-Friendly Policies

Job summary

The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources invites applications for a UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Nutrient Management and Forage Systems Advisor at the assistant rank serving Stanislaus, San Joaquin, and Merced counties.

The advisor will lead an integrated extension education and applied research program focused on forage crop production, nutrient management, irrigation, and water quality in California's Northern San Joaquin Valley.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in agronomy, crop science, soil science, water management, crop production, plant nutrition or related discipline.
• Expertise in nutrient management for California dairy-forage systems.
• Ability to collaborate with county staff, academics, and stakeholders.
• Spanish or other foreign language skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct applied research and extension education on forage crop production and nutrient management.
• Develop multi-county programs serving Stanislaus, San Joaquin, and Merced counties.
• Collaborate with UC ANR academics and local stakeholders to implement research results.
• Disseminate findings via workshops, field days, publications and outreach.

Skills

Nutrient management

Forage systems

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree

Tools

GIS

Job description

The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources invites applications for a UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Nutrient Management and Forage Systems Advisor at the assistant rank serving Stanislaus, San Joaquin, and Merced counties.

The advisor will lead an integrated extension education and applied research program focused on forage crop production, nutrient management, irrigation, and water quality in California's Northern San Joaquin Valley.