Agriculture/Horticulture Program Issue Leader - 08481

Cornell Cooperative Extension Dutchess County (Millbrook, NY) is searching for a full time Ag/Horticulture Program Issue Leader. Primary Role and Accountability:Provides leadership to the Agriculture/Horticulture Program area within the Association. Responsible for Agricultural/Horticultural Program development, implementation, grants, marketing, evaluation, and applied research to address local and system-wide initiatives. Develops, delivers and evaluates educational programs pertaining to farm business management and marketing in partnership with the agricultural/horticultural community of the county. Provides leadership for agricultural/horticultural policy and is spokesperson for local agriculture/horticulture including the agricultural district law, general agricultural practices, town zoning and regulation as they relate to agriculture/horticulture and public education. Develops and maintains local, regional, and community liaisons. Works with the Farm Bureau, the Agriculture and Farmland Protection Board, government officials and other agricultural/horticultural groups on issues of local agricultural/horticulture policy and education. Identifies local/regional priorities and program direction as part of the management team with Executive Director and state/local Program Leadership and Program Work Teams. Connects with other associations and Cornell faculty/area teams to examine and develop regional efforts in program and research related to Extension's mission, priority programs and issues. Supervises Agriculture/Horticulture Program staff to effect quality program.
Masters degree with 4 years experience. PHD may substitute for 2 years experience. Farm business management &/or marketing degree or experience preferred. APPLICATIONS will be reviewed beginning on May 30, 2008, or until an acceptable pool of applicants has been identified. Send letter of intent, resume, and transcripts to PA#472, Box 26, Kennedy Hall, Cornell U, Ithaca, NY 14853. **Individuals who bring a diverse perspective and are supportive of diversity are strongly encouraged to apply. EOE. FOR MORE INFORMATION: http://www.cce.cornell.edu

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