The Vermont
Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets seeks an Agriculture Development
Specialist III who will be responsible for leading intra-agency
collaboration to support emerging business and industry needs across
Vermont’s agricultural economy. This position will work closely with the
Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development to guide economic
development initiatives, including dairy innovation, maple production
growth and viability, support for value-added agricultural industries,
and hemp industry outreach and education efforts.
The position will engage in policy, marketing, and promotion
conversations around Vermont’s agricultural commodities and workforce
development opportunities necessary to expand markets for critical and
emerging agricultural products and businesses. The incumbent will be
expected to develop new marketing programs, engage evolving consumer
preferences in product development, understand applicable agricultural
policies and regulations, and explore innovative economic development
opportunities for Vermont.
A full job description may be found here.