Primary Purpose Of Position
The Extension Agent for Livestock in Cumberland County will work with small, beginning, and limited resource farmers. Due to the close proximity to Fort Liberty, this position will also serve veterans and transitioning service members entering into the agriculture industry. In addition, the livestock agent will assist with the youth programming centered around livestock. The livestock agent position is responsible for providing technical assistance and the planning, executing, and evaluation of educational programs that meet the needs of the county’s limited resource population and align with the mission and vision of the Cooperative Extension Program at NC A&T. The Livestock agent organizes, communicates, and delivers research-based information in formal and informal instructional settings; collaborates with county and community-based organizations to deliver programs and recruit program participants; determines program needs and priorities by conducting needs assessments; and evaluates data collected from multiple sources including advisory committee members, county residents, and program participants. Specific duties include providing educational outreach, technical assistance, on-farm consultations, farm tours, and project implementation to support small farmers and limited resource populations entering into the agricultural industry. An overarching goal of this position is to provide research-based information to those who have social, cultural, and economic barriers to upward mobility, enabling them to make decisions that improve their communities and lives.

Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree with a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 overall or a 3.0 in the major field of study (based on a 4.0 scale), or completion of a Master’s degree; a personal automobile and valid driver’s license; computer literacy; strong oral and written communication skills; the ability to plan, implement, market, and evaluate educational programs; willingness to work as a team member and support a total Extension program; and the ability to handle multiple demands and set priorities.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education
For all Agent positions, a Master’s degree is preferred.