District Farm Innovation & Agribusiness Manager

Virginia Tech; Danville (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tech is seeking an Area Specialized Extension Agent for Farm Innovation and Agribusiness Management in the Central District. You will lead educational programs, develop budgets, and analyze farm economics to support producers and Extension staff across 20 counties and independent cities.

You will collaborate with VT specialists on field trials, communicate impacts to stakeholders, and help advance sustainable profitability for farming operations while adhering to program goals and

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of applied agricultural economics, production and technology.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience collaborating with a wide variety of stakeholders, including businesses and Extension staff.
• Ability to plan, implement, facilitate, teach, and evaluate educational programs.
• Knowledge and use of computer technology in educational programming and management; strong presentation skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong desire to help clients succeed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver educational programs, workshops, and resources for Extension agents and agricultural producers.
• Assist with enterprise budgets, cost-benefit analyses, farm labor, financial planning, ROI of on-farm innovations.
• Conduct economic assessments to help local farmers maximize profits.
• Collaborate with Virginia Tech specialists on field trials to assess economic impact of farming practices.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Communicate program impacts with stakeholders.

Job description

Virginia Tech is seeking an Area Specialized Extension Agent for Farm Innovation and Agribusiness Management in the Central District. You will lead educational programs, develop budgets, and analyze farm economics to support producers and Extension staff across 20 counties and independent cities.

You will collaborate with VT specialists on field trials, communicate impacts to stakeholders, and help advance sustainable profitability for farming operations while adhering to program goals and