Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources – Oldham County

University of Kentucky; La Grange (KY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky in La Grange, KY seeks an Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources in Oldham County to lead educational programs across agriculture, horticulture and natural resources. The agent will develop proficiency in local citizens, provide expert answers, and create demonstrations and trails to showcase best practices.

Responsibilities include coordinating advisory groups, fostering community involvement and partnering with local government and services.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to communicate orally and in writing with groups and individuals and through mass media.
• Ability to plan and teach educational programs.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to serve as a positive role model.

Responsibilities

• Develop the agricultural & horticultural proficiency of local citizens through educational programs.
• Provide agricultural expertise to answer questions and solve problems related to agriculture, horticulture and natural resources.
• Develop field trails, test demonstrations and result demonstrations in related areas.
• Utilize and/or develop councils, advisory groups, and committees to facilitate community involvement in programming.
• Share responsibility in community programming around leadership development, local government, and community economic development.
• Disseminate practical information regarding urban agricultural and environmental practices and the local food systems; emphasise horticulture and diversified agriculture.

Skills

Communication

Public speaking

Educational program delivery

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Agronomy/Plant Science/Horticulture

Job description

Posting Details

Job Title

Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources – Oldham County

Requisition Number

RE55892

Department Name

81C06: KCES Region Central Area 06

Work Location

La Grange, KY

Grade Level

00

Type of Position

Staff

Position Time Status

Full-Time

Required Education

No set minimum requirements.

Click here for more information about equivalencies:

https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience

No set minimum requirements.

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Job-related travel including overnight stays; visiting clientele at sites throughout the county (including farms); standing/walking for long periods; handling of average-weight objects up to 25 lbs.

Shift

Monday-Friday (8:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m.) with evenings and weekends as needed. Most weeks will exceed 40 hours.

Job Summary

Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources in Oldham County
Location: La Grange, KY
The Extension Agent for Agriculture & Natural Resources will provide leadership for educational programs in agriculture, horticulture and natural resources for Oldham County. The Agent responsibilities include: (1) developing the agricultural & horticultural proficiency of local citizens through educational programs; (2) providing agricultural expertise to answer questions and solve problems related to agriculture, horticulture and natural resources; (3) developing field trails, test demonstrations and result demonstrations in related areas; (4) utilizing and/or developing councils, advisory groups, and committees to facilitate community involvement in programming; (5) jointly sharing responsibility in community programming around issues involving leadership development, community involvement, local government, community services and other forms of community economic development; (6) support the dissemination of useful and practical information regarding urban agricultural and environmental practices and the local food systems. Emphasis on horticulture and diversified agriculture.

All agents in a county will support the dissemination of useful and practical information on subjects relating to Agriculture, Family Consumer Sciences, 4-H and Community and Rural Development as outlined in the KRS statues 164.605 to 164.675.
State law requires a national and state criminal background check and a letter from the Cabinet for Health and Family Services stating the employee is clear to hire based on no findings of substantiated child abuse or neglect found through a background check of child abuse and neglect records as a condition of employment or involvement in this program.
Resume, cover letter and transcripts are required at time of application.
Visit the Extension Careers page: https://ces-personnel.ca.uky.edu/careers

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Demonstrated ability to communicate orally and in writing with groups and individuals and through mass media. Ability to use the computer for program delivery and management. Ability to visit clientele at sites throughout the county. Ability to plan and teach educational programs. Demonstrated leadership and ability to serve as a positive role model.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Agronomy/Plant Science/Horticulture; Agriculture Education/Leadership; Agricultural and Medical Biotechnology; Agriculture Economics; Animal Sciences; Community and Leadership Development; Equine Science and Management; General Agriculture; Forestry; Landscape Architecture; Natural Resources and Environmental Science; Sustainable Agriculture and Community Food Systems; General Biology; Ecology and Evolutionary Biology; Genetics, Genomics, and Bioinformatics; Physiology and Behavior; Plant Biology.

Deadline to Apply

10/12/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.