Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources - Oldham County

About the role

Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources in Oldham County, located in La Grange, KY. The Extension Agent for Agriculture & Natural Resources will provide leadership for educational programs in agriculture, horticulture and natural resources for Oldham County. The Agent responsibilities include: developing the agricultural & horticultural proficiency of local citizens through educational programs; providing agricultural expertise to answer questions and solve problems related to agriculture, horticulture and natural resources; developing field trails, test demonstrations and result demonstrations in related areas; utilizing and/or developing councils, advisory groups, and committees to facilitate community involvement in programming; jointly sharing responsibility in community programming around issues involving leadership development, community involvement, local government, community services and other forms of community economic development; supporting the dissemination of useful and practical information regarding urban agricultural and environmental practices and the local food systems. Emphasis on horticulture and divers