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Savannah, Ga, Us

Vidalia, Georgia

I work in both sales and product development of vegetable seed varieties and genetics for commercial growers. My sales territory consists of Georgia, Alabama and northern Florida. This job consists of: Working closely with commercial growers, dealers, and colleagues to understand market needs and direction. Managing and evaluating developmental breeding trials of new vegetable varieties in my sales area. Relationship management with customers. Strong working knowledge of modern vegetable production methods and challenges, including major crop pests and diseases of many different crops. Strategically working with colleagues to introduce, promote, and manage both new and existing vegetable varieties in the market.

Lyons, Georgia

Manage all agronomic aspects of a commercial pecan farm. Develop and implement crop production plans based on seasonal needs.

Reidsville, Georgia

Worked closely with farmers of Tattnall County, Georgia to provide crop production recommendations for many different crops. Worked extensively with pecans, agronomic crops, Vidalia onions, and other vegetable crops. Regularly scouted fields for insects and diseases to provide timely and acurate information to local growers. Advised producers about pesticide and fertilizer applications. Organized and implemented applied crop research trials together with colleauges to examine local issues. Organized county production meetings for growers of the county.

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