JOB REQUIREMENTS: Job Summary: About Extension: UW-Madison\'s Division
of Extension serves the people and communities of Wisconsin by
addressing local, statewide and national issues, improving lives through
research-based education, fostering partnerships and action, and
facilitating positive impacts. The Agriculture Institute is one of six
Institutes in the Division. About the Agriculture Institute\'s Crops and
Soils Program: The Agriculture Institute\'s Crops and Soils Program
works hand-in-hand with row crop, forage, fruit and vegetable producers
to implement best practices for every aspect of the growing phase. The
Crops and Soils program provides timely resources and information to
help Wisconsin crop producers and their agricultural consultants manage
crops efficiently and profitably. About this Position: The On-farm
Research Program Manager is an exciting, new position meant to develop
and implement an on-farm research program within Extension\'s Crops and
Soils Program. The Research Manager would work with Extension faculty
and staff and the state\'s agricultural producers to understand the
production-related challenges on Wisconsin farms in order to develop an
on-farm research program that helps evaluate solutions to those
challenges. The manager will additionally create channels for farmers to
share their discoveries with their peers. The Research Program Manager
will: -Collaborate with Extension faculty and staff to identify research
priorities, develop protocols, build a network of on-farm collaborators
and collect data that supports important decision-making for producers
-Develop and implement a plan for sharing data collected in the program
with Extension colleagues and clientele -Mentor, support and/or
supervise educators and outreach specialists in the Crops and Soils
Program that will be participating in on-farm trial implementation.
-Build trust-based relationships with stakeholders to support the
research program development and implementation The ideal candidate will
have experience with developing and evaluating educational programming
and a track record of building positive relationships. Division of
Extension headquarters are located within... For full info follow
application link. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal
Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but
not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a
protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and
UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and
encourage all qualified individuals to apply. If you need to request an
accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about
how to make a request at the following website:
https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
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