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Davis, Ca, Us

Davis, Ca, Us

Davis, California, Us

-Individually developed and implemented 8 novel trials in almond, pistachio, and avocado systems to study iodine's effects on plant physiology and phenology.-Developed novel approaches to monitor and analyze data from these trials using R and ArcGIS to develop models and innovative solutions. -Coordinated trial maintenance with growers and lab staff and managed relationships with funding organizations, private businesses, and university collaborators.-Enhanced my knowledge of plant and soil sciences, statistics, ecology, and international aid and development through coursework and teaching assistant roles.

Raleigh, North Carolina, Us

-Single-handedly responsible for plant related education, advice, diagnosis, and outreach in a 430 square mile county. This included production agriculture as well as homeowner consultations and assistance in all things plant related including: soil, plant fertility, disease, pest management, sustainability, erosion management, pasture management, business development and ideation, and a multitude of other topics.-Served as Pesticide Coordinator to promote the responsible use of pesticides through education, training, and ensuring farmers meet license requirements.-Served as Farmworker COVID-19 Vaccination Coordinator during global pandemic.-County lead in educational video production, filming, editing, and distribution.

Esparto, Ca, Us

-Responsible for all decisions pertaining to the production of produce grown on 800+ acres of organic land.-Day to day communication, conflict resolution, and decision making in a complex and rapidly evolving environment.-Managing 100+ employees and their time to produce desired business outcomes as well as improve job satisfaction.-All previous duties as an Agronomist

Esparto, Ca, Us

• Directly responsible for all decisions regarding pest management, soil fertility, and plant health for 800+ acres of high value organic vegetables(Fresh market tomatoes, asparagus, watermelons, winter squash, snap peas, Etc.).• Driven to innovate and adapt the current farming system to be more efficient, more sustainable, and more profitable though novel and progressive adaptations.• Highly variable and often rapidly changing crops require quick, innovative, and effective solutions to minimize crop losses while maximizing yield. I am currently responsible for all of these decisions and their outcomes.• Working with various levels of farm labor to communicate common goals, resolve any labor or personnel issues, accomplish complex tasks, and carry out non-traditional ideas.(Often in Spanish)• Working to develop planting regimes and production standards that meet the needs of our customers while also making the most agronomic and ecological sense.• Maintaining regulatory compliance with Local, State, and National bodies as well as Organic certifiers in regards to pest management, fertilizer, and field safety as well as presenting evidence of compliance during audits.• Improving organic, and agricultural industry awareness by offering tours of our operation to local political officials, international delegations of representatives, students, university researchers and other groups.• Directly interacting with university and farm advisors to develop research opportunities as well as provide space and resources to carry out this research on the farm.

San Francisco, Ca, Us

Worked with growers as an agronomic consultant to develop season-long growing plans for various crops and then implementing these plans and acting in response to variable conditions throughout the growing season.

Master'S Degree, Horticulture And Agronomy

Graduate Certificate, Geographic Information Systems (Gis)

Graduate Certificate In Gis

Bachelor'S Degree, Plant Sciences