Extension Agent - ANR
Extension Agent - ANR
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Job Description
The Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources ANR in Stokes County is responsible for planning executing and evaluating effective and comprehensive educational programs and training designed to solve social economic and environmental problems in horticulture confronting smallscale limitedresource parttime farmers and home horticulturists. Programs address high priority needs and issues for these farming populations that align with the mission and vision of the Cooperative Extension Program at NC A&T Stokes County programs include commercial vegetable & fruit production high tunnel crop production beekeeping and pollination and harvesting and handling fresh produce. The Extension Agent is responsible for nonformal education and farm demonstrations in appropriate technology best management practices high tunnel fruit and vegetable production horticulture marketing and leveraging community collaboration. The Extension Agent collaborates with county and community based organizations to deliver programs and recruit program participants; determines program needs and priorities by conducting needs assessments; and evaluates data collected from multiple sources including advisory committee members county residents and program participants.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelors degree with a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 overall or a 3.0 in the major field of study (based on a 4.0 scale) or completion of a Masters degree; a personal automobile and valid drivers license; computer literacy; strong oral and written communication skills; the ability to plan implement market and evaluate educational programs; willingness to work as a team member and support a total Extension program; and the ability to handle multiple demands and set priorities.
Preferred Years Experience Skills Training Education
For all Agent positions a Masters degree is preferred.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
