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Extension Educator

Central State University Wilberforce, OH

  1. Salary Not stated by the employer
  2. Employer Central State University
  3. Location Wilberforce, OH
  4. Workplace On site
  5. Role Staff
  6. Posted Jul 30, 2026
  7. Reference pa-8440
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Extension Educator at Central State University, Wilberforce, OH
The Extension Educator will provide producer outreach activities, coordination, and education for the Advancing Markets for Producers (AMP) project. The educator will recruit and use integrated, multi-disciplinary approaches to support farmers in implementing AMP activities and develop marketing strategies for their produce. Including but not limited to labeling, direct marketing, online sales tools, social media marketing, community supported agriculture (CSA), cooperative markets, and others. Key responsibilities include recruiting farmers, providing education about production systems, solving production and marketing challenges, collecting production and sales data, and developing marketing channels for farmers involved with the project. The educator will also contribute to the development of outreach materials, organize producer meetings and cohort activities. This requires traveling within Ohio to participating farm sites.
CONTINUATION OF THIS POSITION IS EXPECTED TO 10/31/2028; HOWEVER, IT IS CONTINGENT ON THE ANNUAL REVIEW AND RENEWAL OF FEDERAL FUNDING.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Production Outreach and Engagement
  • Assist in recruiting farmers to participate in the Advancing Markets for Producers (AMP) project
  • Develop and implement effective and innovative educational programming on utilizing slurry manure-based fertilizer for vegetable production
  • Develop and deliver educational programming on regenerative agriculture o Coordinate producer engagement activities (field days, demos, trainings, and cohort meetings).
  • Develop fact sheets, videos and educational materials regarding vegetable production with manure-based fertilizer and regenerative practices
  • Assist farmers enrolled in the grant to obtain a farm number from the USDA-Farm Service Agency
  • Provide resources to farmers on programs available through USDA agencies
  • Provide on‑site technical assistance to farmers and document production activities.
Marketing
  • Develop marketing strategies for farmers enrolled in the grant for specialty crop products.
  • Develop and deliver educational programming on marketing strategies such as labeling, direct marketing, online sales tools, social media marketing, community supported agriculture (CSA), cooperative markets, and others for farmers enrolled in the grant and other CSU Extension stakeholders.
  • Create partnerships with collaborating agencies, organizations, and other stakeholder groups to create marketing opportunities for specialty crop products in Ohio, with an emphasis on those grown with climate-smart technologies
  • Provide resources to farmers on programs available through USDA agencies
  • Develop effective and contemporary approaches to plan, deliver and evaluate programming for farmers regarding marketing specialty crop products
  • Conduct demonstrations, programs and meetings to educate farmers about new technology and practices related to marketing specialty crops.
  • Provide technical assistance on marketing topics and issues. o Gather and organize marketing‑related data (sales logs, buyer contacts) to support educator‑led efforts.
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