Missouri Grown is an outreach program through the Missouri Department of Agriculture that promotes Missouri grown and Missouri made items, representing food and non-food products, retailers, farmer's markets, agritourism and agricultural experience destinations. Missouri Grown connects consumers to Missouri's farmers, ranchers, and agribusiness.

We are currently looking for a full time Agricultural Marketing Specialist in the Ag Business Development Division, Missouri Grown program, to promote Missouri Grown and Agriculture Education activities statewide.

Location: Jefferson City, Missouri

Salary: $40,122.76 annually (plus full state benefit package)

What you'll do:

• Engage in planning and implementation of various farm to table, farm to institution, farmer's markets and Missouri Grown activities, including grants and the Senior Farmer's Market and Farmers Market Nutrition Programs.
• Moderate statewide travel to visit farmers and ranchers, potential Missouri Grown members, and others who work with the Missouri Grown program in various capacities.
• Assist with trade show booths at variety of events throughout the year.
• Work alongside the rest of the Missouri Grown team at the Missouri State Fair.

Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Any questions, please direct to: hr@mda.mo.gov

The Missouri Department of Agriculture is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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