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Agriculture Project Manager & Conservation Agronomist
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- What We Can Achieve TogetherThe Iowa Agriculture Project Manager will work closely with the Iowa Agriculture Program Director to implement the Iowa Chapter’s regenerative agriculture strategy through engagement with various partners - farmers, local/regional members of the agricultural sector, conservation partners, corporate, and government staff.
- In this role, you will advance existing relationships with members of the agriculture sector and develop new partnerships to promote and increase the adoption of sustainable practices, including soil health and nutrient load reduction management in northwest Iowa. You will cooperate with public and private sector staff to develop farmer networks, target funds, and administer programs to increase participation and achieve high priority conservation outcomes in target geographies.
- Through developing partnerships with a diversity of farmers and conservation partners, the Iowa Agriculture Project Manager will assist with the formation and administration of farmer-led networks, including member communication and tracking, field day and event planning, and development of marketing and outreach materials to amplify their success stories and create a culture of conservation among farmers.
- You will conduct farmer outreach that provides accurate and relevant agronomic information about soil health management systems in coordination with other local efforts to implement programs and provide products and services that lead to improved water quality, soil health and agricultural sustainability.
- What You'll BringBachelor’s degree and 3 years’ experience in agriculture, agronomy, natural resource management or similar field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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