Overview
A farm program coordinator manages urban and community farms with regards to crop growing, maintenance, preparation and harvesting of plants. They also engage the community to learn more about farming by developing educational materials, carrying out workshops and leading tours. Additionally, they train and coordinate volunteers and participants and assist in the planning of farm programing.
What responsibilities will I have?
What education and training is required?
The education required to be a farm program coordinator will be dependent on the organization that you work for. However, many require a minimum of a two-year degree in horticulture, agriculture, environmental science or a related field with experience working on small-scale farms. Experience working and volunteering in a teaching role would also be beneficial.
To pursue a career as a Farm Program Coordinator:
The following high school courses are recommended: agricultural education, horticulture, animal science, accounting, communications, agricultural mechanics and environmental science.
Where can I work?
Farm program coordinators typically work for nonprofit organizations, local community organizations and municipalities (a city or town’s government), agricultural extension offices, colleges, universities or for small-scale, individually run farms.
Future Job Market / Outlook
Good
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