Cooperative Extension Subtropical Crops Area Advisor in San Diego and Riverside Counties

1 week ago


San Diego, California, United States University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources Full time
Job Description

The University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) invites applications for a UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Subtropical Crops Advisor at the Assistant rank. The successful candidate will conduct an integrated program of applied research and extension to support economically viable and sustainable production of avocados, citrus, and subtropical crops among a diverse clientele group including underserved and limited resource farmers growing unique crops for niche markets in farms of various sizes in San Diego and Riverside Counties.

Location Headquarters

University of California Cooperative Extension Office in San Diego County, San Diego, California

Position Details

The Subtropical Crops Advisor will address critical research and extension needs of the subtropical fruit growers and stakeholders in San Diego and Riverside Counties, with special emphasis on avocado and citrus producers as the primary clientele. This position also includes a large number of producers who grow minor subtropical crops. Primary target crops are avocado and citrus, but also include other deciduous fruits and nut crops such as cherimoya, olives, apples, grapes, guavas, pomegranates, persimmons and others.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct applied research and extension education to support economically viable and sustainable production of avocados, citrus, and subtropical crops.
  • Develop and implement a program that addresses critical research and extension needs of the subtropical fruit growers and stakeholders in San Diego and Riverside Counties.
  • Collaborate with other local UCCE Advisors to address local needs, and collaboratively with other UCCE Advisors and specialists, campus faculty, and private industry representatives.
  • Network and interact with external stakeholders, including Agricultural Commissioners in both counties, California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), San Diego and Riverside County Farm Bureaus, California Avocado Commission, California Avocado Society, Citrus Research Board, California Rare Fruit Growers, local Tribes and Indian Reservations, other regulatory agencies, UC Master Gardeners, pest control advisors (PCAs), crop consultants, packing houses and others involved with subtropical crop production and marketing.
Requirements
  • Education: A minimum of a master's degree in plant science, crop science, agronomy, plant pathology, entomology, soil science, horticulture, weed science, plant physiology, agroecology, or a related discipline in the agricultural sciences.
  • Technical competency and demonstrated ability in applied agricultural research and extension techniques applicable to the clientele, crops, and production systems for the position.
  • Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate educational programs and publish applied research.
  • Ability to build partnerships and work with multidisciplinary teams to address crop production challenges as well as social, economic, and environmental challenges for small-scale farms.
  • Ability to adapt research and extension efforts in response to key needs and challenges of grower clientele.
  • The CE Advisor must possess or obtain (within one year) a Qualified Pesticide Applicator Certificate (QAC) or License (QAL).
Preferred Qualifications
  • Proficiency in another language, such as Spanish, would benefit the program but is not required.
  • Experience in conducting field research in agriculture and planning and implementation of research and/or extension activities.
  • Experience conducting education, research, technical assistance, fieldwork, or other activities with growers.
  • Experience in people management, such as supervising staff, students, or volunteers.
  • Experience in managing grant-funded projects and/or securing extramural funding.
  • An understanding of how public policy impacts agricultural management and producer decision-making.
How to Apply

If interested in this position, please visit: https://ucanr.edu/ and choose "applicants" (refer to position #24-17)

Closing Date: To assure full consideration, application packets, including a candidate DEI and research statement, must be received by October 28, open until filled.

Questions? Contact Mikyla Perez - email: mikyla.perez@ucanr.edu



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