All: See below, we are looking for someone to work with Central Coast growers on implementing on-farm technologies. More positions in entomology, forestry and youth to follow.
The University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR), a statewide program with local development and delivery, is seeking the following UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Advisor. Closing Date: To assure full consideration, application packets must be received by April 28, 2022 – (open until filled). Full details and ways to apply can be found at: https://ucanr.edu/About/Jobs/?jobnum=2061
Purpose: The Agriculture Technology Area Advisor will implement an innovative extension education and applied research program to create solutions to critical challenges faced by coastal specialty crop producers and to increase the environmental and economic resilience of these systems. The position will involve
- Evaluating, demonstrating and developing on-farm technologies focused on coastal specialty crops.
- A community and economic development component in collaboration with industry and regional organizations to promote economic prosperity and the creation of a widely recognized hub of agricultural technology on the Central Coast.
- Strengthening economic resilience by fostering agricultural technology innovation and adoption
- Keeping abreast of changes in agricultural technology and help industry adopt them.
This position offers the opportunity to focus on applied research, education, and technical assistance for a variety of on-farm technologies such as sensors, wireless communication, robotics, software tools, drones and other technologies to improve water and nutrient management, crop production systems, food processing, and pest management. This is an exciting opportunity to develop and deliver relevant program content and to have meaningful impacts in local communities and throughout California.
Opportunities abound for extension and research partnerships with federal and state agencies, California State Universities, private industry, and collaboration with producers. The advisor joins a team of highly motivated UCCE colleagues who are passionate about their work and are dedicated to making a difference within their communities and throughout California. The potential for collaborative projects within the UC ANR system is nearly limitless.
Counties of Responsibility: This position will be headquartered in Monterey County and also serves Santa Cruz, San Benito and San Luis Obispo Counties.