Design, establish and complete on-farm research and demonstration trials aimed at farmer understanding and adoption of current fruit and vegetable production and marketing system technologies. Work with growers and market firms to develop value-added production and processing systems to insure the products being developed have an ability to be marketed. Conducts educational programming with agricultural producers to teach methods of fruit and vegetable production, business, and marketing to enhance the profitability of the producers. These educational programs will include conferences, workshops, seminars, Extension in-services, tours, farmer consultations, and written and electronic media. Serve as a source of technical subject matter in horticulture for Extension faculty and staff.
Masters degree is required.
One of the degrees be held in horticulture or related field. Effective knowledge of the horticulture industry. Strong verbal, written, and electronic communication skills required. Must exhibit the ability to work in a team atmosphere and with a diverse audience. Demonstrated effective research and teaching abilities and a documented interest and knowledge in the application of applied research.