Are you a conservationist, environmentalist, or agriculturalist who wants to work with agricultural producers make a difference in local water quality? If so, consider joining OSU Extension as a Water Quality Extension Associate! This position is based in Tiffin, Ohio at the Seneca County Extension Office. The position covers 5 counties in the Western Lake Erie Basin: Seneca, Sandusky, Crawford, Wyandot, and Erie.
Water Quality Extension Associates (WQEAs) work with agricultural producers, landowners, conservation district staff, and NRCS personnel to educate and demonstrate the benefits of utilizing different on-farm conservation practices. The goal of this team is to facilitate relationships between stakeholders, the University, and farmers/landowners to reduce nutrient loads leaving farm fields. WQEAs conduct on-farm research, create and provide outreach materials, teach topics related to conservation and water quality, and provide one-on-one instruction to producers in the region. WQEAs work both as a team of six individuals, and on their own across the region to accomplish shared goals and projects that can improve the quality of Lake Erie.
Application reviews will begin on Sunday, December 8, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. Application information can be found at go.osu.edu/WQPosting. If you are interested in learning more about this position, you can contact the Water Quality Team by emailing waterqualityassociates@osu.edu.