The ISU Crops Team is looking for a field agronomist to serve the south-central part of Iowa. Below is a brief outline of who we work with and a quick overview of what the job would entail.
The ISU Extension and Outreach Field Agronomist work with:
- Farmers
- ISU Extension and Outreach county staff
- Fertilizer and ag chemical dealers
- ISU Research and Demonstration Farm staff (this position would work closest with the ISU McNay Research Farm near Chariton)
- Seed and crop protection industry representatives
- USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service personnel
Wintertime activities include the planning, development and the presentation of crop related topics at the following programs:
- Crop Advantage Series
- Private and commercial pesticide applicator recertification
- Soil fertility workshops
- ISU Research and Demonstration Farm Annual Meetings
- Social media
Summertime programs include the following:
- Field visits to provide third party analysis of crop problems
- Meetings to respond to hail damage, late planting and dry weather
- ISU Research and Demonstration Farm field days
- Research and demonstration work at ISU Research and Demonstration Farms
- The use of newsletter, social media and the ISU Crop Blog to correspond with clientele about current crop conditions
You can read more and apply to join our ISU Crops Team as a field agronomist by going to: https://isu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/IowaStateJobs/job/Location-To-Be-Determined/Extension-Field-Agronomist---South-Central-Iowa_R15107.
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