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