Clay & Randolph Counties ANR Agent

Position Summary

This position will provide educational programming in the Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR) area by providing educational opportunities in production agriculture, horticulture, and natural resources to a wide variety of audiences utilizing multiple teaching methods. Randolph and Clay counties have a total combined Farm Gate Value of $85,021,527. Peanuts, small grains and forages are among the top agricultural commodities in these counties. Timber and forestry products comprise another large percentage of the Farm Gate Value.

This position requires frequent night meetings, some weekend work, and attendance at out-of-county meetings. A valid driver’s license and access to a reliable private vehicle for official duty travel are required. Reimbursement for business travel will be provided. Transportation of others including 4-H Youth and adult clientele is also a common and necessary function of the job. 4-H competitions, overnight camps, and other events are conducted at district and state levels and necessitate travel and transport of participants.

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Duties/Responsibilities

• Serve as an adviser and teacher for AG & Natural Resources – to local community.
• Develop a purposeful relationship with farmers, landowners, stakeholders and other county agents to accomplish outreach activities as related to Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR).
• Utilize the expertise of these advisory groups, community leaders, public officials and representatives of intended audiences to analyze data, identify needs and assist in developing educational programs.
• Develop a plan of work that is equitable in meeting the varied socioeconomic needs of both Counties.
• Conduct promotional efforts to expand the public’s view of extension programming.
• Utilize research data and information on emerging issues in program development.
• Target specific audiences for educational programs addressing critical issues identified in plan of work.
• Implements the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Civil Rights/Equal Opportunity plan.
• Develop and conducts interdisciplinary programs with other staff members based on critical issues.
• Partner and collaborate with other Extension programs – such as 4-H and Family and Consumer Sciences.
• Collaborate with other agencies and community groups to plan and implement programs.
• Other duties as assigned by District Director, Program Area Coordinator, County Coordinator or State Faculty.