UT Extension is currently accepting applications for two new Extension Specialist positions in the Center for Profitable Agriculture. Both positions will be involved with the development of a new Tennessee Landowner Education program. The program is intended to educate Tennessee landowners about opportunities to preserve existing farmland; identify and analyze value-added agriculture opportunities; and achieve landowner objectives.
The Extension Specialist – New Farm Enterprise and Entrepreneurship provides leadership for planning, implementing and evaluating a statewide educational program in Tennessee Landowner Education concentrating on the analysis and development of new farm enterprises and entrepreneurship. The position is full-time, non-tenure track, 100% Extension position.
The specialist will:
- Lead the development of educational curricula, publications and other resources for statewide educational programs based on client needs in new farm enterprise analysis and entrepreneurship and other designated subject matter areas.
- Teach educational programs and provide individual technical assistance for land owners, agricultural producers, industry partners and Extension agents.
- Secure extramural funds through grants, fee-based programs, and gifts.
- Evaluate and report program inputs, outcomes, impacts and accomplishments.
- Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with relevant Extension colleagues and industry partners.
- Assume other duties as assigned.