Food Security And Safety Consultant; Retired Usaid Senior Agriculture Sps And Food Safety Adviser
Nelson Food Security
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Food Security and Safety Consultant; retired USAID Senior Agriculture SPS and Food Safety Adviser
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Food Security and Safety Consultant; retired USAID Senior Agriculture SPS and Food Safety Adviser
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Washougal, Washington, United States
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Mitchell Nelson previously worked as Food Security & Safety Consultant; retired USAID Senior Agriculture SPS and Food Safety Adviser at Nelson Food Security and President at Nelson Food Security. Mitchell Nelson holds Masters Of Science, Tropical Agriculture from University Of Hawaii.
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Accomplished leader with over 35 years' expertise in Food Security, Agriculture Development and SPS programs, blending USDA-APHIS trade protocol development with USAID capacity-building prowess. Recognized for trailblazing food safety standards in Bangladesh, capacity development honing a unique blend of technical mastery and mentoring acumen that drives international agriculture trade and growth. Renowned for strategic program management and impactful capacity-building, I championed sustainable agriculture and regulatory systems for both USDA and USAID. SKILLSProgram & Project Management *Organizational & Strategic Leadership *SPS Risk Analysis & Mitigation *Environmental Awareness *Cross-Cultural Communication *Strategic Planning *Capital and Resource Management
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Food Security & Safety Consultant; Retired Usaid Senior Agriculture Sps And Food Safety Adviser
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Nelson Food Security
I am a retired Senior Agriculture Specialist with 30 years of experience at USDA-APHIS (20 years managing) and eight years with USAID. I currently work as a private biosecurity specialist and consultant with the various USAID Feed the Future activities focusing on food safety and security, HACCP, international trade with a focus on complying with.
Aug 2019 - Present
President
Current
Nelson Food Security
Applying my 35+ years' experience in working with all aspects of Food Security. This includes working in agriculture related Bio-security systems, implementing/designing plant/animal quarantines and regulatory enforcement systems. For example, helping Asia, Oceania, and Latin American government and industry officials meet international SPS standards to.
Aug 2019 - Present
Agriculture Development Specialist Fso 02
- Senior Agriculture Adviser in USAID Bangladeshis’ office. Provided senior level guidance to both U.S. and national staff, POC for all USDA activities, and currently project manager for:o I managed the Missions first.
- I have developed an active mentoring program focusing on improving English speaking and leadership skills of USAID and State Department local staff. Received State and USAID recognition for my mentoring efforts
Mar 2013 - Jul 2019
Dli New Fso With With Usaid
United States Agency For International Development
Been a great career with APHIS and I would recommend it for anyone. After 30 years with APHIS decided to start a 2nd carrier in Agriculture Development as see if I can help accomplish something positive with what I have learned. Thought I would be in DC 4-9 months, but the training and assignment process is rigorous. After 1 year anniversary and.
Jul 2011 - Mar 2013
Plant Health Director Oregon
Usda, Aphis, Ppq
I was the Oregon State Plant Health Director; providing strategic leadership, programmatic oversight, implementation, and manage all APHIS-Plant Protection and Quarantine sanitary and phytosanitary programs that enhance and safeguard America’s agriculture from invasive pests and promote agriculture exports. I accomplished the latter by facilitating trade.
May 2002 - Jul 2011
Usda Aphis State Plant Health Director
Usda Aphis
Agricultural development to increase productivity, sustainability, food security, and food safety;Development of plant and animal biosecurity sector, both government and private;Development of export systems of high value crops/animals to increase standard of living;Developing agriculture systems around countries’ strengths and internal resources, making.
May 2002 - Jul 2011
Area Director Guam And Cnmi
Usda,Aphis,Ppq
As PPQ Area Director I assisted both governments in abiding by federal and local plant and animal quarantine regulations. I was the subject matter expert on SPS issues for these political groups and assisted APIL countries with their SPS issues. I helped to build up their capacity for export plant products and set up policies and procedures to keep out.
Jul 1996 - May 2002
Usda Aphis Area Director
Managed APHIS plant/animal programs including animal and plant pest exclusion programs, exotic pest surveys, export enhancement measures, clearance of military equipment, and training military cooperators;Worked with local governments to enhance their agriculture training and plant/animal quarantine capacity, improve their quarantine regulations and.
Jul 1996 - Apr 2002
Quarantine Officer Hawaii
Usda Aphis Plant Protection
Enforced federal plant/animal quarantine and export regulations;Assisted the military to comply with federal plant protection regulations; became a certified trainer for most pest mitigation treatments, training export certification specialists for the USDA APHIS Accredited Certified Officer program; and training military cooperators to meet U.S..
Jan 1981 - Jan 1987
Research Associate
University Of Hawaii Hilo, Hawaii
Worked with farmers to improve agricultural practices, including improving post-harvest handling of tropical fruit like Papaya, Bananas, Pineapples, and Mangoes;Assisted the USDA Agriculture Research Service in conducting research on fruit fly mitigation programs using irradiation, hot water and vapor heat treatments. Subject matter expert on these and all.
Jan 1978 - Jan 1981
5 education records
Mitchell Nelson education
Masters Of Science, Tropical Agriculture
University Of Hawaii
M.S. Plant Pathology, Plant Pathology, Statistics
B.S. Botany, Botany, Entomology, Geography
B.S, Botany
Bachelor Of Applied Science - Basc, Botany And Entomology, Magna Cum Laude
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Mitchell Nelson works for NELSON FOOD SECURITY.
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Mitchell Nelson is listed as Food Security and Safety Consultant; retired USAID Senior Agriculture SPS and Food Safety Adviser at NELSON FOOD SECURITY.
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Mitchell Nelson is based in Washougal, Washington, United States while working with NELSON FOOD SECURITY.
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Mitchell Nelson has worked for Nelson Food Security, Usaid, United States Agency For International Development, Usda, Aphis, Ppq, and Usda Aphis.
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Mitchell Nelson holds Masters Of Science, Tropical Agriculture from University Of Hawaii.
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