Cornell Cooperative Extension

Position Opening

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Madison County seeks a dynamic Ag Economic Development Resource Educator to provide leadership and resources to grow and enhance the economic vitality of agricultural enterprises in Madison County. The successful candidate must have passion and enthusiasm for assessing needs and developing opportunities for the agricultural economy in Madison County along with the capacity to develop, plan, and deliver associated outreach and programs. Among the economic development approaches in this position are individual assistance, support of collaborative marketing projects, and outreach to attract and support new ag businesses or processors. This is a Master’s Degree required position with salary in mid 40's commensurate with experience. The employment package includes excellent benefits, a collaborative work environment, and ongoing opportunities for professional development and growth. Applicants should review the following information at the CCE Madison County website in order to become familiar with the nature and scope of work in the AED position: Association Annual Reports, Association Plans of Work, Ag Economic Development Page.

For more information, please go to our Jobs page or Ag Economic Development Specialist position

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

CCE-MC Program Plans of Work 2019-2021

Association Plans of Work identify key programmatic areas while allowing periods of fluidity to address emerging issues and industry challenges.

Program plans for the Agriculture Program and the CNY Regional Team address areas of Agriculture and Food Systems + Environment and Natural Resources, Sustainable Energy, and Climate Change
Program plans for the Ag Economic Development Program address CCE program areas of Agriculture and Food Systems + Community and Economic Vitality
Program plans for the 4-H/Youth Development Program address the program area of Youth Development/Children, Youth, and Families
Eat Smart New York (ESNY) Regional Program (coordinated out of Onondaga County) addresses the program area of Nutrition, Food Safety and Security, and Obesity Prevention

You can view the 2019-2021 CCE-Madison County Program Plan of Work here

CNY Regional Ag Team

The CNY Dairy & Field Crops Team serves Chenango, Fulton, Herkimer, Madison, Montgomery, Otsego, Saratoga and Schoharie Counties. Check out what is offered.

Ag & Natural Resources

Cornell Cooperative Extension Madison County was founded in 1917 and has been offering research-based resources and education to our farming community.

4-H Youth Development

Madison County 4-H is the youth development program of Cornell University Cooperative Extension of Madison County. Check out all that we have to offer!!

Hemp

With thousands of different finished goods deriving from industrial hemp, it is a growing commodity in states across the country.

Ag Economic Development

The AED program’s mission is: To maintain, develop, and promote a viable agricultural economy that benefits Madison County.

Early Morning Farm booth at the Ithaca Farmers' Market, 06/10/2013 (Cornell University Photography)

Beginning Farmers

Cornell Cooperative Extension works with beginning farmers as well as established farm businesses. We reference many of the planning materials on the Cornell Beginning Farmers website.

Last updated May 20, 2019