The position involves delivering educational programs through various methods such as workshops, meetings, seminars, farm and office visits, and direct counseling with farm families and small rural businesses. The role requires teaching farm and rural small agricultural-related business planning, decision-making, marketing, and feasibility analysis. Additionally, the individual will develop an effective Extension educational program and utilize economic outlook meetings, mass media, and other appropriate teaching methods in the delivery of educational programs. Maintaining a close working relationship with the Regional Agriculture and Natural Resources Leaders, state staff in the Agricultural and Resource Economics Department, other state specialists, and agents in the designated area is essential to support the total Extension education program. The position also involves securing extramural funds through grants, fee-based programs, and gifts, as well as accurately reporting ANR program accomplishments and impacts into the UT Extension reporting system in a timely fashion. Other duties may be assigned as necessary.