Conservation Grazing Specialist

About Us: A career at MFA Incorporated is your opportunity to support farmers and ranchers in our communities. We focus on whole-farm solutions through continuous learning and a collaborative team spirit. At MFA, team members are empowered to be strong customer partners and forward-thinking stewards of the land. 

Responsibilities: This person will be expected to increase livestock producer awareness and education about conservation grazing and natural resources and increase the scale and/or rate of conservation practice delivery and adoption by ranchers/livestock producers. Important elements include integrating and connecting wildlife, soil, and water conservation management benefits to a farm’s forage and economic goals. All duties should be performed in accordance with company policy.

What You’ll Do

• Develop, support, and promote soil, water, and wildlife conservation programs for Missouri’s farmers and ranchers
• Conduct Producer meetings and educational events and write periodic articles in Today’s Farmer magazine
• Develop promotional and outreach materials that highlight conservation practices tailored to producers.
• With input from partners, assist in program development and educational materials to be shared with strategic partners, producers, and landowners regarding the “grazing with natives” initiative and applicable initiatives.
• Be knowledgeable of Federal and State cost-share practices available across Missouri.
• Collaborate and have general knowledge of grazing programs offered by other partner entities, where applicable, to help landowners meet their objectives.
• Help MFA employees and producers understand how pollinator habitat, cover crops, and annual forages can be integrated into their grazing operations.

Benefits  

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 
• Health and Wellness Incentives 
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 
• Prescription Insurance 
• 401k with Company Match 
• Retirement Plan 
• PTO on Day 1 
• 9 Paid Holidays  
• Employee Referral Program 
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) 
• Educational Assistance 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Conservation, Natural Resources, or a related degree or equivalent experience.
• 2 years of work experience in grazing/forage management, agriculture, or conservation preferred 
• Preference for holding a Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) accreditation (or willing to obtain)

Apply If  

• You desire to thrive in agriculture and seek a key role in the industry.  
• You embody our commitment to success and reflect our company culture.  
• You have or are willing to develop basic computer skills.  

Join us in making a positive impact in agriculture. Apply today!