New York Agricultural Stewardship Associate

• Support and grow programs in New York that assist farmland owners and farmers in adopting conservation practices, with a primary focus on AFT's Demonstration Farm Network in Western New York.
• Work directly with demonstration farm partners to design, implement, and evaluate on-farm conservation trials, and strengthen engagement and collaboration across the network.
• Provide technical assistance to farmers, coordinate outreach events (field days, workshops), and build relationships with agricultural service providers, agencies, and universities.

This role directly supports farmers in adopting conservation practices that improve soil health, protect natural resources, and enhance farm viability, contributing to a more sustainable agricultural system in New York.

• Experienced level position requiring knowledge of agronomy, soil health, nutrient management, and conservation practices.
• Ability to design and implement on-farm trials, collect and interpret data (soil health, economic, biomass).
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills to work with farmers, agencies, and partners.
• Experience with outreach, event coordination, and developing educational materials.

Full-time position with a salary range of $70,000 - $75,000 per year. Fully remote within New York state. Benefits include working with a national organization focused on farmland protection and sustainable agriculture.

American Farmland Trust is the only national organization taking a holistic approach to agriculture, focusing on land, agricultural practices, and farmers. Since 1980, they have protected over 6.5 million acres of farmland and advanced sustainable farming practices.