Farm Business Growth Advisor

Cornell University; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Paid time off

Job summary

Cornell University’s Southwest NY Dairy, Livestock, and Field Crops Team seeks an Extension Supp Spec II to build trusted relationships with farmers across Western New York and deliver education on farm business management. You will travel regionally and provide guidance that strengthens farm viability.

You will design and deliver programs, collaborate with faculty and partners, and contribute to grant projects while maintaining confidentiality in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree and 3+ years relevant experience in agribusiness, dairy or field crops.
• Demonstrated knowledge of economics and business management of dairy, livestock, and field crops.
• Strong interpersonal skills with diverse audiences.
• Proficiency with common office and digital tools.

Responsibilities

• Build meaningful relationships with farmers and regional stakeholders.
• Develop and deliver educational programming, workshops, webinars, and one-on-one consultations on farm business management.
• Identify emerging trends and develop practical educational responses.
• Collaborate with Cornell faculty, team members, industry partners, and community organizations.
• Assist with program planning, evaluation, and reporting.
• Create outreach materials including in-person and virtual content.

Skills

Relationship building

Public speaking

Group facilitation

Communication

Project coordination

Technology literacy

Education

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture or related field

3+ years agribusiness/educational experience

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Access

Web development

Social media

Job description

Cornell University’s Southwest NY Dairy, Livestock, and Field Crops Team seeks an Extension Supp Spec II to build trusted relationships with farmers across Western New York and deliver education on farm business management. You will travel regionally and provide guidance that strengthens farm viability.

You will design and deliver programs, collaborate with faculty and partners, and contribute to grant projects while maintaining confidentiality in a fast-paced environment.