The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment’s Animal and Food Sciences department is seeking a creative, problem-solving team player for the Beef Cattle Extension Associate role. The Animal and Food Sciences department involves studying and applying the basic principles of nutrition, reproduction and genetics to the production and management of domesticated animals, and the Extension Associate is a key member of the team providing technical assistance, developing educational materials, and coordinating education and outreach programs for the Beef Cattle Extension Team.



 

Responsibilities include:



 

• Planning and organizing educational programs developed by the Beef Extension Team for beef cattle producers, county extension agents, and other clientele as needed
• Assist beef extension personnel with planning and implementation of field demonstrations, and on-farm visits to beef cattle producers
• Data entry into electronic systems, including spreadsheets and record keeping software
• Assist with development of program evaluations and reports
• Aid with formatting and editing of extension publications including monthly newsletters, numbered extension publications, and social media posts.
• On-farm participation in collecting cattle records, forage samples, and other related activities

Why Join Us?

 

The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment fosters a collaborative and supportive work environment. Benefits of working with us include:

 

• A formal mentoring program
• Access to a staff development fund
• A shared commitment to making the University of Kentucky the University of, for, and with Kentucky

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