Extension Educator: Agriculture & Food Systems

University of Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Extension (UME) in Prince George's County, Maryland, seeks an Educator to provide coordination and programmatic support for agronomy, horticultural crops, livestock, small farm and alternative agriculture, marketing, urban agriculture, and farm and agribusiness development in the county and with the Capitol Cluster.

The Educator will develop and deliver educational programs, training and recertification opportunities, and collaborate with local agencies to promote

Responsibilities

• Work with UME Agriculture and Food Systems action teams to develop, promote, implement, and evaluate educational programs for agronomic and horticultural crop production, livestock production, small-scale farming and alternative agriculture enterprises, urban agriculture, and farm and agribusiness management to provide educational opportunities for clientele related to agricultural production, business management, and marketing in Prince George's County, the Capitol Cluster, and across the state.
• Deliver programs in crop production, farm and agribusiness management, integrated pest management, pesticide safety, livestock production, nutrient management, and natural resource conservation for agricultural producers in Prince George's County, the Capitol Cluster, and across the state.
• Provide training and recertification opportunities for certified private pesticide applicators and nutrient management voucher holders.
• Develop Extension programs that improve the financial viability of farms through business and cooperative development, grain marketing clubs, sustainable agriculture initiatives, community organization, and continuing education for producers.

Job description

University of Maryland Extension (UME) in Prince George's County, Maryland, seeks an Educator to provide coordination and programmatic support for agronomy, horticultural crops, livestock, small farm and alternative agriculture, marketing, urban agriculture, and farm and agribusiness development in the county and with the Capitol Cluster.

The Educator will develop and deliver educational programs, training and recertification opportunities, and collaborate with local agencies to promote