The Penn State University College of Agricultural Sciences announced it is seeking candidates to fill a statewide position to promote no-till agricultural systems.

This Senior Extension Associate position will be a member of the crop and soil sciences team in the College of Agricultural Sciences, and will be responsible for planning, education and evaluation of no-till educational programs for farmers and related groups.

Major areas of responsibility include technical assistance and training to facilitate increased adoption of no-till production systems. The individual will be expected to conduct programs appropriate to farmers, including members of the plain sect.

Coordination and advisory committee work will take place with the PA No-Till Alliance and its partners, county conservation districts, USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service, and the Department of Environmental Protection.

The full job announcement is found on the Penn State University Human Resources webpage (job number 22425). The job position will be open until June 2nd or later.

For questions or more information, please contact Sjoerd Duiker at: swd10@psu.edu or 814-863-7637.

5/26/2006