Time to prepare for developing and improving cool-season pastures

This is the time for preparing for developing cool-season pastures or improving the existing pastures for cool-season grazing. More details available in this POST

Opportunity for Alabama Small-Ruminant Farmers to Participate in Climate-Smart Project

This is a call for Alabama Farmers who are currently raising goats and/or sheep and willing to participate in the Climate-Smart Livestock Production Project with Tuskegee University to submit an Intent Form by 6PM central standard time, September 20, 2024. Please see the Program Flyer for further information and QR code to access the Intent Form. 

Job Opportunity @ Tuskegee University

1. Agroforestry Project Coordinator

1. Climate-Smart Project Associate

Master Goat Producer's Certification Training, 2024, Tuskegee University, Alabama

Tuskegee University Master goat producer's certification training, July 31-August 2, 2024 at Tuskegee University, Alabama; more information is available at this LINK.

Goat Day 2024 - Tuskegee University

Annual Goat Day will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2024 from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm at Tuskegee University. Theme: Feeding Value of Byproducts for Meat Goats with Special Focus on Hempseed Meal. More information and registration details 

Information Session on Climate-Smart Practices for Alabama Farmers and Educators

Experts from Tuskegee University and Alabama A&M University are conducting VIRTUAL information sessions for Alabama farmers and educators working with farmers to inform them about the various Climate-Smart agricultural practices and opportunity for interested farmers to enroll for participation. The initial virtual sessions are scheduled for  February 1, 8, 15, 29, 2024, 6-7 PM central standard time. 

Pre-Registration is required to attend the session. Please see below:

Register in advance for this meeting:

https://tuskegee.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYldu-gqDoqGdFQ_gUR4g3SZBXu3oFzW6mi  

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Job Opportunity @ Tuskegee

Seeking applications for the following positions:

 

1. Agroforestry Project Coordinator

Essential Duties: 

• Plan and organize quarterly meetings for project partners.
• Participate in relevant meetings, seminars, and conferences, and present the project results and outcomes as necessary.
• Prepare agroforestry, climate-smart educational materials.
• Plan, advertise, and organize training sessions, workshops, and field days.
• Inform, educate, and help farmers and landowners from the southeast USA apply for incentives for agroforestry-based climate-smart practices.
• Coordinate and provide/arrange for needed technical assistance for farmers and landowners implement selected agroforestry practices.
• Carry out day-to-day project-related activities: planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting. 
• Collect and compile accomplishments and prepare quarterly and annual progress reports.
• Prepare a comprehensive final report of the project.
• Carry out other relevant activities as directed by the supervisor. 

Essential Qualifications: 

Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Agroforestry, Silvopasture, Animal Science, Alley cropping, Horticulture, or other areas of Agricultural Sciences and five years’ experience in relevant fields.

Desired Qualifications:

Master’s degree (or higher) in Agroforestry, Silvopasture, Animal Science, Alley cropping, Horticulture, or other areas Agricultural Sciences and two years’ experience in relevant fields.

For more information and application, please visit this Job Site

2. Climate-Smart Project Associate

Essential duties: 

• Schedule and conduct project meetings and educational events.
• Prepare and submit documentation for purchasing project items and keep track of those.
• Collect, process, and analyze samples and data related to project work.
• Work with participant farmers, orient them to keep records related to climate-smart practices, collect and analyze data.
• Prepare drafts for quarterly, annual, and final progress reports.
• Take care of day-to-day project-related activities.
• Perform other relevant activities as directed by the supervisor.

Essential Qualifications: 

Bachelor’s degree in agricultural sciences with a concentration in agroforestry, silvopasture, animal science, or similar fields with three years of experience.

Desired Qualifications:

Master’s degree in similar areas and one year of experience in the relevant fields.

For more information and application, please visit this Job Site