Agricultural Outreach Specialist, Lancaster Farmland Trust

The Agricultural Outreach Specialist is responsible for interacting with stakeholders to advance the mission of the Trust. This position reports to the Director of Land Protection.

The individual must possess a working knowledge of the agricultural industry in Lancaster County and across Pennsylvania. The Specialist is responsible for establishing relationships with a variety of stakeholders including farmers, funders, and local, state and federal officials, which result in advancement in soil and water conservation practices, better environmental stewardship and water quality improvements.

The Specialist serves as a liaison to farmers - especially those within the Plain Sect community - municipal officials, other conservation organizations, state and federal agencies and the private agricultural sector. The Specialist is responsible for administering grants associated with these activities. The Specialist must be knowledgeable of agriculture and must understand and be able to communicate the application of agricultural erosion and sedimentation, conservation and manure management plans.