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The Specialist is part of a diverse team (College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, UME, and key stakeholder groups) working on applied research and extension education for urban agriculture. The individual will provide leadership for relevant urban horticultural production and management programming within the Agriculture and Food Systems Program, one of four UME program areas. The incumbent will conduct needs assessments to identify research and education program priorities. The Specialist is expected to develop an extramurally funded, applied research program focused on the use of horticultural production and management strategies for urban agriculture in Maryland and the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions. The Specialist will develop scholarly works and educate the public