Remote Agricultural & Conservation Technical Specialist

Posted 2 days ago

american farmland trustNew York (NY)

Agricultural Technicians Soil Preparation, Planting, and Cultivating

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About the role

American Farmland Trust seeks an Illinois Agricultural and Conservation Technical Specialist to support soil health and water quality programs across Southeast Illinois within 100 miles of Effingham County. The role is permanent, remote-based with collaboration across NRCS and farmer networks. You'll provide agronomy and conservation design expertise, develop farmer-led watershed initiatives, coordinate with partners, and help deliver regional soil health strategies while reporting to the

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