As an Extension Agent, you will work jointly for Collier County and UF/IFAS in leading commercial horticulture education programs.

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Plan, implement, teach, and evaluate extension Best Management Practices (BMP) education programs such as the Green Industries BMP course.
Provide technical training for clients seeking pesticide licensing from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Design, advertise , and teach online and in person on topics such as; fertilization, pruning, integrated pest management, and plant selection to sustain and support the local landscape maintenance industries; the commercial nursery production industry and county water conservation efforts.
assemble a strong and effective local advisory committee composed of a diverse group of citizens and professional.
Use your advisory committee to help establish program priorities to reach expanding, existing, and new audiences.
Work with the Collier Extension Office's Residential Horticulture Agent and Master Gardener Volunteers to develop and promote Florida-Friendly Landscaping.
Help develop and maintain demonstration gardens, including the fruit tree grove at the Collier County Extension Southwest Florida Horticulture Learning Center, and conduct programs and activities there.
Collaborate with faculty colleagues on interdisciplinary projects related to the most important issues in Collier County and the state of Florida, including but not limited to insect and disease management, soil management, ornamental horticulture, climate change, invasive species management and more.
Seek appropriate grants and other revenue to grow your program.
Develop creative works (presentations, posters, website development, evaluation, social media, etc.).
Write non-technical/people-friendly publications.
Participate in professional societies and conferences.
Collaborate, share, and consult with the County Extension Director (CED) and District Extension Director (DED) for guidance and to accept assigned responsibilities including annual report of accomplishment (ROA) and plan of work (POW), performance appraisals, impact reporting, and specific county emergency management duties.
If you don't yet have your master's degree, are you willing to obtain one (paid for by UF)?