March 2014 – Present. Hedlund Agricultural Services. Vineyard Management and Viticultural consulting. Advised vineyard development including soil preparation and management systems, plant material selection, trellis design, irrigation, and equipment considerations. Taught concepts of IPM and the interrelatedness of crop, insect and vertebrate pests/predators, diseases, soil, climate, and micro-climates in the Conventional, Sustainable, and Organic cropping systems.Independent Representative for an electrostatic spray technology company. Conducted market research, developed territory, improved customer relationships, and resolved technical issues.

Responsible for all Viticultural and Farming operations required to deliver the highest quality possible for the vintage on a 45 acre vineyard. Supervised 2-acre, organically produced, vegetable garden. Management of extensive Riparian areas that included several creek-bed restoration / wetland enhancement programs with native plant nursery.