Ag Economist

The Kansas Farm Management Association (KFMA), through its affiliation with K-State Research and Extension, will be the valued and trusted provider of integrated data management systems to apply critical thinking and strategic business planning for farm and ranch decision makers; and will be the premier source of farm-level economic data in the world.

The foundation of the KFMA program is providing education and consultation to member farms in the area of farm business management. KFMA Economists strive to provide cooperating farms with resources to make informed financial, production, and tax management decisions. In order to achieve this goal, an Extension Agricultural Economist is expected to:

1. Develop and maintain a relationship with membership of approximately 70-80 cooperating commercial farms

2. Assist cooperating farms with development of a comprehensive and accurate accounting of the farm. Complete records are the essential foundation of all KFMA services provided

3. Provide KFMA members with:

• Regular, scheduled on-farm visits each year (at times requiring extensive travel within the association)
• An annual accrual whole-farm business analysis utilizing KFMA software to collect and process information
• An annual economic analysis of farm enterprises
• Benchmarks of farm performance in comparison to similar farms and/or industry standards
• Guidance based on interpretation of whole-farm, enterprise, and benchmark analysis
• Guidance and recommendations in estate planning, farm succession planning, and business entity structure

4. Learn and understand federal and state income tax regulations as they apply to farm businesses. This includes significant time spent working with members on:

• Tax implications of farm business management decisions
• Year-end tax planning and management
• Preliminary income tax related work for KFMA NC members
• Final income tax filing as an employee of North Central Kansas Agricultural Tax Services, Inc. (with consulting leave time taken from Extension Agricultural Economist position)

5. Collect, process, and verify financial and production information from cooperating farms to be utilized by K-State Research and Extension for research, teaching, and other Extension programs

6. Market and promote KFMA by supporting county, area, and state Extension personnel with technical expertise in the area of farm business and farm income tax management

7. Participate in continuing education to expand farm income tax and farm management technical skills

Full job requirements and additional info: bit.ly/Abilene2024

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Abilene, KS: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person