University of Florida
Regional Specialized Extension Agent II - IV – Agriculture (Row Crops)
University of Florida, Florida, New York, United States
Regional Specialized Extension Agent II - IV – Agriculture (Row Crops)
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Regional Specialized Extension Agent II - IV – Agriculture (Row Crops)
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Classification Minimum Requirements
Candidate must hold a master’s degree or have completed 50% of the hours toward a master’s degree along with qualifying experience or accomplishments.
Job Description The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) employs more than 2,000 faculty and staff statewide. IFAS Extension employs 375 Extension Agents across Florida’s 67 counties. IFAS is devoted to providing scientific knowledge and expertise to the public. The Regional Specialized Extension Agent (RSA) will be 100% employed by UF/IFAS Extension and will be co‑supervised by the Directors of the Northeast Extension District and the North Florida Research and Education Center.
The RSA’s regional focus will encompass primarily the row‑crop‑producing counties of Alachua, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Lafayette, Levy, Madison, and Suwannee along with the other counties of the Northeast Extension District that also produce row crops. The position will be based at the UF/IFAS North Florida Research and Education Center – Suwannee Valley near Live Oak, Suwannee County.
In north Florida, row crops of economic importance include grain and silage corn, soybean, and peanut, and to a lesser extent small‑grain cereals, cotton, tobacco, sorghum, carinata, and other emerging crops.
What You Will Do As An RSA
Plan, develop, implement, teach, evaluate, and report on educational programs beneficial to row‑crop producers and district agents with row‑crop responsibilities.
Provide education on topics such as crop and variety selection, fertilization, irrigation, integrated pest and weed management, cropping systems, and agricultural best management practices.
Educate clientele about regulatory issues, particularly water quality improvement plans for impaired watersheds that have significant impacts on nutrient‑management practices used by row‑crop producers.
Spend ample time on farm visits, facilitating regularly scheduled row‑crop producer peer‑discussion meetings to hear and understand client needs.
Work with state agencies involved with water‑resource protection to help producers interpret rules and with water‑resource experts to help provide solutions.
Collaborate with county faculty members in the Northeast Extension District and state specialists (row crops, agronomy, soil, and water) at various UF facilities to contribute to statewide row‑crop education programs.
Develop an applied research program in collaboration with other faculty to support the extension needs of producers and county faculty in the region.
Maintain an effective advisory committee to guide your extension program and establish a system for accountability and public information for all relevant individuals, groups, organizations, and agencies.
Additional Expectations
Support, train, and mentor county extension agents in row‑crop production education.
Provide regional educational workshops and programs to meet the needs of North Florida’s population and address the unique educational needs of regional stakeholders.
Collaborate with state extension specialists and other extension colleagues to conduct practical and applied research projects and on‑farm trials, engaging social scientists when appropriate.
Serve as project leader for extramural funding that supports and enhances the extension program.
Work with other RSA positions (water, vegetables, rural and agribusiness development, 4‑H youth development, and coastal ecosystems) in a functional, complementary, and effective working group.
Required Qualifications
Earned bachelor’s degree and at least half of the credits toward a master’s degree in agronomy, plant science, soil and water sciences, or a closely related field. A master’s degree is required for hire as an Extension Agent III or IV.
Strong oral and written interpersonal and communication skills.
Flexible schedule that allows for irregular hours including evening and weekend work plus overnight travel.
Valid Florida driver’s license.
Ability to pass a background check prior to employment.
Commitment to UF core values.
Preferred Qualifications
A Ph.D. degree.
Experience working in the agriculture industry.
Expertise in getting groups to work together toward a common goal, managing competing priorities, and adapting to unexpected situations.
Comfortable presenting in front of small and large crowds.
Ability to establish partnerships.
Special Instructions to Applicants Apply at
Careers at UF
by 11:55 p.m. (Eastern) of the posting end date. Attach the following:
Cover letter describing how your experience and qualifications have prepared you for this position.
Résumé or Curriculum Vitae.
Unofficial copies of all transcripts showing coursework of your academic degrees.
Additional Documents Required
Current and Previous Employment Form.
Minimum of three reference rating forms from your professional or academic references.
Reference forms will be kept on file for one year and will be automatically used for any UF extension agent positions you apply for during that time.
Contact Information
UF IFAS Human Resources – Faculty Recruitment and Hiring
PO Box 110281, Gainesville, FL 32611‑0281
Email: ifas‑hr@ifas.ufl.edu
Fax: (352) 392‑3226
Legal Notice The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University and the greater Gainesville community enjoy a variety of cultural events, restaurants, year‑round outdoor recreational activities, and social opportunities.
Health Assessment Required No
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries Higher Education
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Regional Specialized Extension Agent II - IV – Agriculture (Row Crops)
role at
University of Florida .
Classification Minimum Requirements
Candidate must hold a master’s degree or have completed 50% of the hours toward a master’s degree along with qualifying experience or accomplishments.
Job Description The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) employs more than 2,000 faculty and staff statewide. IFAS Extension employs 375 Extension Agents across Florida’s 67 counties. IFAS is devoted to providing scientific knowledge and expertise to the public. The Regional Specialized Extension Agent (RSA) will be 100% employed by UF/IFAS Extension and will be co‑supervised by the Directors of the Northeast Extension District and the North Florida Research and Education Center.
The RSA’s regional focus will encompass primarily the row‑crop‑producing counties of Alachua, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Lafayette, Levy, Madison, and Suwannee along with the other counties of the Northeast Extension District that also produce row crops. The position will be based at the UF/IFAS North Florida Research and Education Center – Suwannee Valley near Live Oak, Suwannee County.
In north Florida, row crops of economic importance include grain and silage corn, soybean, and peanut, and to a lesser extent small‑grain cereals, cotton, tobacco, sorghum, carinata, and other emerging crops.
What You Will Do As An RSA
Plan, develop, implement, teach, evaluate, and report on educational programs beneficial to row‑crop producers and district agents with row‑crop responsibilities.
Provide education on topics such as crop and variety selection, fertilization, irrigation, integrated pest and weed management, cropping systems, and agricultural best management practices.
Educate clientele about regulatory issues, particularly water quality improvement plans for impaired watersheds that have significant impacts on nutrient‑management practices used by row‑crop producers.
Spend ample time on farm visits, facilitating regularly scheduled row‑crop producer peer‑discussion meetings to hear and understand client needs.
Work with state agencies involved with water‑resource protection to help producers interpret rules and with water‑resource experts to help provide solutions.
Collaborate with county faculty members in the Northeast Extension District and state specialists (row crops, agronomy, soil, and water) at various UF facilities to contribute to statewide row‑crop education programs.
Develop an applied research program in collaboration with other faculty to support the extension needs of producers and county faculty in the region.
Maintain an effective advisory committee to guide your extension program and establish a system for accountability and public information for all relevant individuals, groups, organizations, and agencies.
Additional Expectations
Support, train, and mentor county extension agents in row‑crop production education.
Provide regional educational workshops and programs to meet the needs of North Florida’s population and address the unique educational needs of regional stakeholders.
Collaborate with state extension specialists and other extension colleagues to conduct practical and applied research projects and on‑farm trials, engaging social scientists when appropriate.
Serve as project leader for extramural funding that supports and enhances the extension program.
Work with other RSA positions (water, vegetables, rural and agribusiness development, 4‑H youth development, and coastal ecosystems) in a functional, complementary, and effective working group.
Required Qualifications
Earned bachelor’s degree and at least half of the credits toward a master’s degree in agronomy, plant science, soil and water sciences, or a closely related field. A master’s degree is required for hire as an Extension Agent III or IV.
Strong oral and written interpersonal and communication skills.
Flexible schedule that allows for irregular hours including evening and weekend work plus overnight travel.
Valid Florida driver’s license.
Ability to pass a background check prior to employment.
Commitment to UF core values.
Preferred Qualifications
A Ph.D. degree.
Experience working in the agriculture industry.
Expertise in getting groups to work together toward a common goal, managing competing priorities, and adapting to unexpected situations.
Comfortable presenting in front of small and large crowds.
Ability to establish partnerships.
Special Instructions to Applicants Apply at
Careers at UF
by 11:55 p.m. (Eastern) of the posting end date. Attach the following:
Cover letter describing how your experience and qualifications have prepared you for this position.
Résumé or Curriculum Vitae.
Unofficial copies of all transcripts showing coursework of your academic degrees.
Additional Documents Required
Current and Previous Employment Form.
Minimum of three reference rating forms from your professional or academic references.
Reference forms will be kept on file for one year and will be automatically used for any UF extension agent positions you apply for during that time.
Contact Information
UF IFAS Human Resources – Faculty Recruitment and Hiring
PO Box 110281, Gainesville, FL 32611‑0281
Email: ifas‑hr@ifas.ufl.edu
Fax: (352) 392‑3226
Legal Notice The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University and the greater Gainesville community enjoy a variety of cultural events, restaurants, year‑round outdoor recreational activities, and social opportunities.
Health Assessment Required No
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries Higher Education
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at University of Florida by 2×.
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