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Agricultural Economist
Agricultural Marketing Service · Posted 63 days ago
About the Role
The Agricultural Economist is responsible for coordinating and carrying out the programs and functions delegated to the economic analysis staff in support of Dairy Program's mission to facilitate the efficient marketing of milk and dairy products through its grading and standardization, market order, research and promotion, and market information programs.
What You'll Do
- →The duties may include, but are not limited to: Carries out a comprehensive economic analysis program to support all programs and functions of Dairy Programs.
- →Develops and maintains a thorough understanding of Dairy Programs, including particularly Federal milk marketing orders.
- →Evaluation of changes and trends in technology, marketing methods, consumer preferences and other factors which are likely to alter the pattern of milk marketing.
- →Promotes effective relations and cooperation on matters pertaining to Dairy Programs functions with other USDA Agencies or Government Departments, industry representatives, academia, and the public.
- →Develops informational materials relating to the operations, scope and economic aspects of the milk order program.
- →Carries out program analysis to develop conclusions and recommendations regarding economic aspects/issues of the Federal milk order and other Dairy Programs Reviews proposed economic research projects that would involve the cooperation and resources of Dairy Programs and recommends approval or rejection of Dairy Programs for approval.
- →Participates in joint economic studies relating to the milk order program with market administrators and universities.
Requirements
- ✓Please see above for education qualification requirement information.
Personality Fit
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