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The University of Idaho (U of I) invites applications from organizations interested in supporting Idaho farmers and ranchers to adopt climate-smart, regenerative agricultural practices through the Innovative Agricultural and Marketing Partnership for Idaho (IAMP). Funded by a $59 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA, Award NR233A750004G038), IAMP currently works with four Implementing Partners: The Nature Conservancy in Idaho, the Nez Perce Tribe, the Coeur d'Alene Tribe, and Desert Mountain Grass-Fed Beef. To strengthen and expand these efforts, IAMP seeks additional organizations, referred to as “Administrative Partners,” to collaborate in recruiting producers of potatoes, wheat, sugar beets, chickpeas, hops, barley, or beef across Idaho. Administrative Partners will assist producers in applying for and receiving incentive-based contracts from U of I to implement climate-smart practices, and most will support them in successfully fulfilling their contractual obligations. Funding for Administrative Partners will be provided through subawards issued by U of I under the primary USDA award.

Producer enrollment will be open from 10 Jan 2025 through 11:59 PM PST 21 Feb 2025. Project enrollment is currently prioritizing enrollment of the following commodities: potatoes, sugar beets and hops, but accepting interest applications for statewide enrollment of all seven target commodities. Ready to enroll? Click the Participant Application button below to get started. If you already submitted an application and have not heard anything yet, you will be contacted soon. Please do not submit a second application unless it is for as separate legal entity.

Responsible for assisting the Nez Perce Tribe Land Services Division in implementing Partnership agreements with the University of Idaho and Oregon State University. Will involve conducting educational workshops, trainings, applications field investigations and reporting regarding the project. Applicant must be highly motivated with attention to detail, have good oral and written communication skills, and have the ability to work independently and cooperatively with others. Must be able to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions and operate allterrain vehicles. Experience in farm management, cropping methods cropping implements and soil sampling is required. Requires two (2) years of college education (48 credits) in agricultural, natural resources or similar discipline. Please provide college transcripts. Three (3) years of relevant experience is equivalent to one (1) year college. Requires three (3) years of related experience to project needs, and one (1) year supervisory experience. Class/job description available at the NPT Human Resources Department. The Nez Perce Tribe is a drug free work environment, pre-employment drug testing required. Requires a valid driver's license with the ability to be insured under the Tribe's policy. Must provide a current driver's license record (DLR) and any DLR from other states where you have been licensed to drive within the last three (3) years. Open until filled. (Grade 13)