David Knaus Email & Phone Number

Portland, OR, US

-Development of Organic Ag Systems on large acreage (transition to organic) for a wide range of crops.-Development and implementation of precision ag analytical tools and data processing/delivery.-Sustainable agriculture consulting: organic agronomy, business analysis, layout & systems design, irrigation systems, soil fertility, cultivar & heirloom.

-Developed and taught a series of Agroecology courses (soils, analytics, sustainable ag tech, etc.)-Set up multiple ag skills development programs for University (field, lab, internship, production, etc.)-Developed and implemented student run cropping programs-Spearheaded multiple research projects, infrastructure projects -Led effort to improve quality of.

Vancouver, WA, US

• Adjunct Faculty instructor for Spring Term 2012, Spring Term 2011 and Fall Term 2011 courses in Agriculture.
• Revamped and redesigned curricula to reflect current techniques in Sustainable Organic Farming, Home Gardening, Soil Fertility Management, and Integrated Pest Management.
• Developed & taught lesson plans based on skill level, interest, ability to learn, and future student aspirations.
• Gave student recommendations, prepared students for application of skills into the job market, and provided long term career guidance.
• Course instruction of Ag 185 Fruits & Vegetable growing, Ag 200 Soil Science and Ag 260 Environmental Management to class sizes ranging from 7-25 students of diverse ages, skills levels and capabilities.
• Instruction of disabled students, including accommodations for listening, learning and seeing impaired.

Owner/Operator of a diversified intensive production organic farmHigh quality organic production methods used to distribute produce to a number of sales channelsConverted old nursery to high dollar value organic productionImplemented vertical farming technologies, movable greenhouses and other innovative systemsRehabilitation of IPM on 3 acre heirloom.