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Undergraduate Fellowship

Are you interested in our Center for Crop Diversification Undergraduate Fellowship? If so, you've made it to the right place! 

Details of the position include:

Timeline: May 15th -- August 15th (specific start and end dates can be flexible based on the student's needs).

Description: This is a paid fellowship opportunity with the potential for 399 Class Credit. Our fellow will attend farm visits, team meetings, extension programs, etc.; work collaboratively & independently on projects; collect data from farmers markets & produce auctions; & assist in social media content creation. 

Outcomes: Our fellow will...

  1. Gain experience writing extension-focused material & creating social media content.
  2. Gain exposure to Kentucky's horticulture industry via farm visits & attending a conference or field day program(s). Travel costs will be provided.  
  3. Enhance their data analysis abilities.
  4. Gain experience working with a team of Extension professionals who can 

Other details: students are not required to have farm experience, but should exhibit an interest in specialty crops or a willingness to learn about them. Students do not have to participate in this fellowship for internship credit, but have the opportunity to do so. This position is open to a student of any undergraduate standing. This position will require some weekend availability, familiarity with Microsoft Excel, and a desire to work with a cool team of people!   

Deadline to apply: April 19th, 2024.

Please direct any questions or concerns to savannah.columbia@uky.edu

Please complete the webform below to apply for our fellowship!

 
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