Recent ISU Field Agronomist retirement announcements include Brian Lang and Paul Kassel. This has created two openings for ISU Extension and Outreach Field Agronomists. There are two positions available – one in northwest Iowa and one in south-central Iowa.
Inquiries on the ISU Field Agronomist position have asked the who, what and where regarding the position. The following is a brief description.
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
- 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 for these positions at https://isu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/IowaStateJobs/job/Location-To-Be-Determined/Field-Agronomist_R4281-1