Agricultural Consultant
American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers, Columbia, TN, United States
Extension Specialist, TN Landowner Education, Center for Profitable Agriculture: UTIA
Columbia, TN, United States
Job Description The Extension Specialist – Tennessee Landowner Education provides leadership for planning, implementing, evaluating and reporting statewide educational programs in landowner education (focusing on slowing the rate of farmland loss); farm enterprise analysis, planning, development, management and sustainability; and value-added agriculture. The position is full‑time, non‑tenure track, 100% Extension. The Specialist will:
Lead the development of curriculum, publications and other resources for statewide educational programs in landowner education, farm enterprise analysis, planning, development, management and sustainability, and value-added agriculture.
Teach educational programs for land owners, agricultural producers, industry partners and Extension agents.
Coordinate educational programs such as workshops, webinars, tours, and conferences.
Provide consultations and technical assistance for designated subject matter topics via farm and office visits.
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.
Responsibilities
Program Development: curriculum and publication development and grantsmanship.
Teaching: in‑service training for agents and multi‑county programs for producers, landowners, and industry partners; train the trainer for employees throughout the state.
Conduct needs assessment and environmental scanning; stay current on all trends and create curriculum accordingly; conduct assessments to identify needed programs in portions of the state.
Program evaluation: evaluate number of contacts statewide and impact; update program based on data.
Coordinate and select task forces within UTIA for action.
Program management: determine changes and updates to the statewide program.
Public relations: publications, websites, videos, social media and other ways of contacting the public; maintain a professional image of Extension.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Education/Experience:
M.S. Degree in Agricultural Business, Agricultural Economics, Economics, Finance, Marketing, Business Administration or closely related field.
OR
M.S. Degree with two or more years of relevant experience in Agricultural Business, Agricultural Economics, Economics, Finance, Marketing, Business Administration or closely related field. Candidates completing required degrees prior to June 1, 2026 are welcome to apply.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Knowledge and skills that demonstrate promise in Extension program development, implementation, teaching, evaluation and reporting.
Knowledge and skills that demonstrate promise in Tennessee Landowner Education, farm enterprise analysis and development, and value‑added agriculture.
Effective communication skills (written and verbal).
Ability to effectively work independently and serve as a team leader and team member.
Proficiency with computer applications such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Internet (Web, e‑mail), etc.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree in the relevant fields, knowledge of or experience in agriculture.
Experience:
1–3 years of relevant experience.
Our Ideal Candidate will have:
Knowledge of agricultural Extension programs and the land‑grant mission.
Knowledge and skills in grant writing.
Work Location
University of Tennessee, Institute of Agriculture, Extension, Center for Profitable Agriculture at the Ridley 4‑H Center in Columbia, Tennessee.
On‑site.
Compensation and Benefits
Find more information on the UT Market Range structure here.
Find more information on UT Benefits here.
The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.
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Job Description The Extension Specialist – Tennessee Landowner Education provides leadership for planning, implementing, evaluating and reporting statewide educational programs in landowner education (focusing on slowing the rate of farmland loss); farm enterprise analysis, planning, development, management and sustainability; and value-added agriculture. The position is full‑time, non‑tenure track, 100% Extension. The Specialist will:
Lead the development of curriculum, publications and other resources for statewide educational programs in landowner education, farm enterprise analysis, planning, development, management and sustainability, and value-added agriculture.
Teach educational programs for land owners, agricultural producers, industry partners and Extension agents.
Coordinate educational programs such as workshops, webinars, tours, and conferences.
Provide consultations and technical assistance for designated subject matter topics via farm and office visits.
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.
Responsibilities
Program Development: curriculum and publication development and grantsmanship.
Teaching: in‑service training for agents and multi‑county programs for producers, landowners, and industry partners; train the trainer for employees throughout the state.
Conduct needs assessment and environmental scanning; stay current on all trends and create curriculum accordingly; conduct assessments to identify needed programs in portions of the state.
Program evaluation: evaluate number of contacts statewide and impact; update program based on data.
Coordinate and select task forces within UTIA for action.
Program management: determine changes and updates to the statewide program.
Public relations: publications, websites, videos, social media and other ways of contacting the public; maintain a professional image of Extension.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Education/Experience:
M.S. Degree in Agricultural Business, Agricultural Economics, Economics, Finance, Marketing, Business Administration or closely related field.
OR
M.S. Degree with two or more years of relevant experience in Agricultural Business, Agricultural Economics, Economics, Finance, Marketing, Business Administration or closely related field. Candidates completing required degrees prior to June 1, 2026 are welcome to apply.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Knowledge and skills that demonstrate promise in Extension program development, implementation, teaching, evaluation and reporting.
Knowledge and skills that demonstrate promise in Tennessee Landowner Education, farm enterprise analysis and development, and value‑added agriculture.
Effective communication skills (written and verbal).
Ability to effectively work independently and serve as a team leader and team member.
Proficiency with computer applications such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Internet (Web, e‑mail), etc.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree in the relevant fields, knowledge of or experience in agriculture.
Experience:
1–3 years of relevant experience.
Our Ideal Candidate will have:
Knowledge of agricultural Extension programs and the land‑grant mission.
Knowledge and skills in grant writing.
Work Location
University of Tennessee, Institute of Agriculture, Extension, Center for Profitable Agriculture at the Ridley 4‑H Center in Columbia, Tennessee.
On‑site.
Compensation and Benefits
Find more information on the UT Market Range structure here.
Find more information on UT Benefits here.
The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.
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