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Name     Close Job Number 573 Job Title Area Agronomy Advisor Job Category Extension Field Of Study Agriculture Job Details The University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE), a statewide program with local development and delivery, is seeking an academic advisor to conduct a multi-county-based extension, education and applied research program to optimize agronomic field and row crop systems. Primary emphasis will be on forage crops, wheat, safflower, processing tomatoes, dry beans, corn, and hybrid seed crops. These crops account for a total value of over $200 million for the three-county area (2011 Agricultural Commissioner crop reports). Critical areas to be addressed include nutrient management efficiency, integrated pest management, irrigation management, sustainable farming practices, water quality and conservation, integrating technology into production practices and facilitating resolution of agricultural/urban interface issues. The Area Agronomy Advisor will address these critical issues with an integrated approach that balances the needs of California agriculture with those of resource conservation and environmental protection. The diverse crop responsibilities make this a particularly interesting and rewarding Advisor position. In addition to the agronomic crops (alfalfa, corn, wheat and safflower), the incumbent has the opportunity to work with more intensively managed crops like processing tomatoes and the seed production industry. The area served is a hub for the seed production industry, over 10 different seed crops are grown locally, and the incumbent will work closely with this dynamic industry. Because of the importance of these agricultural industries to local economic sustainability and the overall viability of the industry, this Advisor position is well supported—not only by industry, but also by local growers, the community, and county governments. Proximity to the UC Davis campus and a network of colleagues affords the Advisor the ability to develop strong ties and work closely with Extension Specialists, Agriculture Experiment Station faculty, and graduate students to leverage cutting edge research in solving local problems. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: •Conduct and report regular needs assessments to identify priority issues or problems relevant to the local clientele groups being served. •Develop and implement effective UC ANR Cooperative Extension applied research and educational programs to address the identified priority needs of the clientele that are consistent with ANR’s Strategic Vision and ANR initiatives http://ucanr.edu/files/906.pdf. •Conduct applied research designed to monitor changes and solve locally relevant problems. •Disseminate useful, science-based information to inform clientele, using extension methods that are responsive to clientele needs and appropriate for the audience and situation. •Maintain and promote Cooperative Extension’s credibility by providing science-based knowledge and skills independent of personal or parochial interests. •Evaluate programs and report accomplishments, results, and potential or actual impacts to scientific and lay audiences. •Develop collaborative teams with other UC ANR academics, campus-based specialists and faculty and/or others, to address priority issues for UC ANR. Job Requirements A minimum of a Master's Degree is required, though other advanced degrees are encouraged, in disciplines such as agronomy, horticulture, plant sciences, pest management or other closely related fields. An educational background and/or work experience in crop production, irrigation, plant physiology, weed science, entomology, plant pathology or soil science is desirable. A demonstrated ability in applied agricultural research and extension of information is desirable. Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills are required. Job Materials For a full position vacancy announcement and application procedures, (4 components necessary for an application packet), please visit http://ucanr.edu/jobs or contact Pam Tise at pdtise@ucanr.edu. To assure full consideration, applications should be submitted by email to anracademicsearch@ucop.edu by February 15, 2013. Refer to AP#12-19. Pay Scale Beginning salary will be in the Cooperative Extension Assistant Advisor Rank and commensurate with applicable experience and professional qualifications. Closing Date 2/15/2013 Closing Date Detail Date is not adjustable Company University of Californa, Ag & Natural Resources, Cooperative Extension Organization Type Academic City Colusa Location Region West (AK, CA, CO, HI, ID, MT, NV, OR, UT, WA, WY) State/Province California Country/Region United States Organization Description Academic, agricultural, extension. Please visit our website Web Page http://ucanr.edu Contact Organization Ag & Natural Resources Contact First Name Pam Contact Last Name Tise Contact Address 1 One Shields Avenue Contact Address 2 225 Hopkins Road Contact City Davis Contact State CA Contact Zip 95616 Contact Country Contact Email pdtise@ucanr.edu Contact Fax 530-752-7785 Contact Phone 530-752-7497 Attachment Close

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