MN Grazing Specialist – Pheasants Forever, Inc.
Work in a joint capacity with Pheasants Forever, Inc. (PF), USDA Natural Resources Conservation Services (NRCS), Ducks Unlimited (DU) and additional partners to promote, accelerate enrollment, coordinate, and implement the voluntary conservation provisions of the Federal Farm Bill and related state, local and other voluntary conservation programs. The focus of this position will be to develop livestock grazing systems on private lands while also looking for opportunities to utilize livestock for grassland management on public land and private land. This position will look for innovative ways to incorporate technology and science to better serve livestock producers and incorporate best management practices to put more livestock to positively impact the quality and quantity of grasslands in Minnesota. Stay up to date with the latest research in coordination with regenerative agriculture and soil health metrics. This position will meet with local chapters of Pheasants Forever and other local partners to influence habitat management efforts and participate in statewide meetings related to grazing and grassland management. In addition, this position will be a leader within the MN Pheasants Forever team in providing the training and knowledge related to grazing for the field team. The incumbent will work in Madison, MN, while covering a multi-county work area. The incumbent is an employee of Pheasants Forever, Inc. and receives supervision from Pheasants Forever with daily instruction provided by USDA-NRCS staff. The incumbent will serve as a USDA NRCS partner Livestock Grazing Systems Specialist providing grazing/wildlife aspects of all USDA NRCS Conservation Programs and other voluntary programs to private landowners and participants.