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Never had imagined doing policy before, but finding that my technical and scientific background is a real asset in this job.

 Administered competitive grants program with two funding cycles per year. Oversaw payments totaling $2.25 million for more than 150 small grants. Managed board grant selection process. Responded to hundreds of phone and email queries on organic farming, certification, and marketing. Documented and analyzed land grant activity related to organic research, extension, and education. Researched and wrote reports on organic farming research needs and on the benefits of organic… Show more  Administered competitive grants program with two funding cycles per year. Oversaw payments totaling $2.25 million for more than 150 small grants. Managed board grant selection process. Responded to hundreds of phone and email queries on organic farming, certification, and marketing. Documented and analyzed land grant activity related to organic research, extension, and education. Researched and wrote reports on organic farming research needs and on the benefits of organic agriculture as reported in the scientific literature. Organized farmer-scientist listening sessions and workshops. Presented talks on organic science at numerous scientific society meetings. Edited and wrote for a bi-monthly electronic bulletin on organic science and education (the SCOAR bulletin). Show less

Designed and carried out on-farm research projects. Served as on-station research technician. Performed statistical analysis of data.Worked with farmers to organize educational meetings focused on sustainable and organic production practices.Promoted sustainable agriculture by writing and publishing articles on successful practices and marketing strategies.

Designed and carried out field research.Taught lab section of an introductory plant science course.Performed statistical analysis of data.

Master Of Science, Agronomy

Bachelor Of Science, Biology