Agent Associate, Agriculture and Food Systems
Core
Educator providing coordination and programmatic support for agronomy, horticulture, livestock, small farm, alternative agriculture, marketing, and urban agriculture programs in Prince George's County, Maryland.
Role type
Senior IC agricultural extension educator
Builds
Educational programs, training sessions, and economic development initiatives for agricultural producers and community organizations
Domain
Agriculture and Food Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
agricultural education, agronomy, animal science, horticulture, agricultural business, plant diagnostic skills, grant writing, public speaking, community organization, media relations, computer technology for educational programming, pesticide applicator licensing, nutrient management advising
Preferred skills
M.S. degree in agricultural education or related field, formal or non-formal community-based education experience, social media engagement, ability to acquire grant funding
Technologies
computer technology for educational programming and management
Responsibilities
Develop, promote, implement, and evaluate educational programs for agricultural production and business management; Deliver programs in crop production, integrated pest management, and natural resource conservation; Provide training and recertification for certified private pesticide applicators; Serve as a consultant to county government on land use and agriculture issues; Prepare information for the media including news articles and press releases; Work collaboratively with local planning commissions and agricultural marketing professionals to develop economic development initiatives.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC