Agronomy Advisor for the Capitol Corridor

The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources invites applications for a UC Cooperative Extension Area Agronomy Advisor for the Capitol Corridor, serving Sacramento, Yolo and Solano counties.

• Implement an innovative multi-county extension education and applied research program focused on optimizing field crop systems, maximizing net farm income, conserving natural resources and enhancing environmental protections.
• Conduct a multi-county extension education and applied research program to increase crop production efficiency and profitability, protect natural resources, and increase economic prosperity in California.
• Develop an applied research program to address critical issues facing agronomic cropping systems in the three counties.
• Collaborate with key clientele including growers, farm managers, and pest control advisers to disseminate science-based research results and other educational information.
• Work collaboratively as a team member with key external stakeholders and county-based staff, as well as with other colleagues within UC ANR.

• A minimum of a Master's degree related to agronomy or crop science, nutrient management, soil fertility and nutrition, pest and/or disease management, weed management, crop water use, or a related field.
• Ability and means to travel on a flexible schedule as needed, proof of liability and property damage insurance on vehicle used.
• Must possess a valid California Driver's License to drive a County or University Vehicle.

• Experience in agronomy, crop production, pest management, community development, IPM, or water use and efficiency.
• Experience with the grower community or community-based participatory research and extension methodology ensuring all research and programming is co-created in close partnership with the community.

The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources is a division of the University of California system that bridges the gap between local issues and the expertise of the UC system by providing research-based information, educational programs, and technical expertise to the public in areas such as agriculture, natural resources, nutrition, and youth development.

UC ANR is part of a nationwide Cooperative Extension network, which began in the early 20th century to connect research from land-grant universities with the everyday needs of people in communities across the United States.

Today, we collaborate with farmers, ranchers, diverse communities, youth and adult educators, and policymakers to address local and statewide issues related to food systems, water, climate change, and sustainable agriculture through a statewide network of campus-based researchers, county-based Advisors, and community educators.

Our mission is to cultivate thriving communities, sustainable agriculture, resilient ecosystems, and economic prosperity in California and globally through equitable generation and sharing of collaborative, science-based solutions.