Farm Innovation & Agribusiness Lead - Southeast

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Suffolk (VA); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Virginia Tech invites applications for the Area Specialized Extension Agent (ASA) position in the Southeast District, Suffolk, VA, focusing on Farm Innovation and Agribusiness Management. The role leads educational programming, economic analysis, and collaboration with stakeholders to enhance farm profitability and sustainability.

The ASA will assess technologies, provide budgeting and ROI insights, and work with extension agents and specialists to deliver impactful programs across 22

Formación

• A master’s degree in agricultural economics or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of applied agricultural economics, crop production, and agricultural technology.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience working collaboratively with a wide variety of stakeholders, including businesses, community organizations, and/or Extension agents and staff.
• Demonstrated 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.
• Virginia Tech is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas for this vacancy.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and deliver educational programs, workshops, and resources for Extension agents and agricultural producers that promote innovative agricultural practices to increase farm productivity and efficiency.
• Assist Extension agents and agricultural producers with enterprise budgets, cost-benefit analyses, farm labor, financial planning, return on investment of on-farm innovations, and other farm business management topics.
• Conduct economic assessments of agricultural practices, projects, and business decisions to help local farmers maximize their profits.
• Collaborate with Virginia Tech specialists to conduct field trials and research programs to assess the economic impact of innovative farming practices.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop external resources to support programs.
• Communicate program impacts with stakeholders.

Conocimientos

Oral communication

Written communication

Collaborative work

Educational program planning

Presentation skills

Independent work

Teamwork

Client focus

Educación

Master’s degree in agricultural economics or related discipline

Descripción del empleo

Virginia Tech invites applications for the Area Specialized Extension Agent (ASA) position in the Southeast District, Suffolk, VA, focusing on Farm Innovation and Agribusiness Management. The role leads educational programming, economic analysis, and collaboration with stakeholders to enhance farm profitability and sustainability.

The ASA will assess technologies, provide budgeting and ROI insights, and work with extension agents and specialists to deliver impactful programs across 22