Performs staff work or exercises operational supervision of agricultural marketing programs or facilities.
Positions in this class manage one or more marketing processes or assists in directing the operations of the State Farmers' Market.
Inspects agricultural products to determine conformance with grade standards. Assembles, analyzes and disseminates information concerning agricultural product prices, volume trends and other aspects of agricultural commodity commerce. Advises producers on improving practices such as grading, storing and assembling agricultural products. Assists in planning agricultural product and/or facility promotional and merchandising programs. Assists in coordinating and directing the operation of the State Farmers' Market. Collects and analyzes data on leasing and rental agreements and procedures governing public market facilities.
Knowledge of the methods of marketing agricultural products. Knowledge of the methods of assembling and analyzing information concerning agricultural product prices, volume and trends. Ability to interpret and apply federal and state laws to specific situations involving agricultural marketing procedures. Ability to supervise and direct the work of others. Ability to work effectively with producers and processors of agricultural products. Ability to interpret and apply state and federal laws to specific situations involving agricultural marketing procedures.
A high school diploma and relevant work experience. An associate’s degree may be substituted for the required work experience.