Work for NY FarmNet!

Everyone is encouraged to apply, but the areas of extreme need include:

Financial Consultants in the Albany and Oneonta regions.
Family Consultants in the Oneonta region, New York City / Long Island region, Rochester / Buffalo region, and Binghamton / Elmira region.

Financial Consultant

NY FarmNet financial consultants provide free, confidential, on-farm consulting to farmers, farm families, or agribusiness employees throughout New York State. Financial consultants assist with business plans, cash flow analysis, succession planning, life after farming, developing financial records and record-keeping systems, loan applications, and many more farm business/financial issues.

The financial consultant position requires a BS in agricultural economics or a related field. Significant, successful experience performing farm financial and management analyses, working with lenders, and directly with agricultural producers is required. Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel, and the ability to learn data entry into the FarmNet database are also required. Strong communication skills are critical for success in this position. A valid driver’s license and the ability to travel are required.

The primary job duty is to travel to farms in New York State and work with people who have requested assistance from NY FarmNet. Every Financial Consultant works with an NY FarmNet Family Consultant as part of a team when assisting clients. This is a temporary, non-benefits eligible, 19 hours or less per week position with an annual reappointment based on job performance as well as approval and funding availability. The hourly pay rate is $32.50.

FarmNet will provide consultants with flexible scheduling, training and development, outreach opportunities, and a supportive team environment.

Contact nyfarmnet@cornell.edu for more details or, to view specific job postings, visit:

Family/Personal Consultant

NY FarmNet family consultants provide free, confidential, on-farm consulting to farmers, farm families, or agribusiness employees throughout New York State. NY FarmNet Family Consultants work with farmers to improve family and marital relations, develop strategies for better communication, manage stress and anxiety, facilitate difficult discussions, run family business meetings in a way that all members have a voice, and many more personal/family issues for clients in need of assistance.

The family consultant position requires an MSW, LCSW, masters in counseling, or equivalent degree/certification. Additional requirements include significant, successful experience working with clients on communication skills, interpersonal relationships, goal setting, and/or addiction, family, and mental health counseling. Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel, and the ability to learn data entry into the FarmNet database are also required. Strong communication skills are critical for success in this position. A valid driver’s license and the ability to travel are required.

The primary job duty is to travel to farms in New York State and work with people who have requested assistance from NY FarmNet. Every Family Consultant works with an NY FarmNet Financial Consultant as part of a team when assisting clients. This is a temporary, non-benefits eligible, 19 hours or less per week position with an annual reappointment based on job performance as well as approval and funding availability. The hourly pay rate is $32.50.