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Caroline Fanning

Amityville,NY

Summary

Professional agrarian with over 20 years of experience in farm planning and production. Business owner with a proven track-record of efficiency, profitability, employee retention, and customer satisfaction. Government contractor skilled at negotiating with elected officials and stakeholders. Community leader committed to inspiring a new generation of ethical eaters and growers.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Founder & Head Grower

Restoration Farm
01.2007 - Current
  • Oversee 5-acre vegetable farm on public parkland
  • Recruit, train, & supervise staff
  • Operate weekly farm stand and community supported agriculture (CSA) program
  • Cultivate loyal customer case through email marketing, social media, & monthly newsletter
  • Provide farm-based education through field tours, workshops, & presentations
  • Negotiate contract extensions with Nassau County government
  • Manage farm office

Assistant Grower

Sophia Garden
01.2006 - 01.2006
  • Assisted in all aspects of vegetable production at 1-acre organic farm
  • Supervised weekly volunteers
  • Delivered field reports at monthly board meetings

Program Assistant

WHYHunger
01.2004 - 01.2006

• Assisted in research, writing, and editing of online Food Security Learning Center

• Contributed to ongoing development of National Hunger Clearinghouse database

• Connected National Hunger Hotline callers with local emergency feeding centers

Farm Educator

AmeriCorps
01.2002 - 01.2002
  • Assisted in vegetable production at 10-acre organic farm
  • Developed farm-based curriculum for urban youth

Education

Bachelor of Arts - American Culture

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY
05-2004

Semester Abroad - Culture, Development, & Social Justice

School For International Training
Fortaleza, Brazil
12-2002

Skills

  • Annual crop planning & production
  • Budget development & oversight
  • Team leadership
  • Time management
  • Customer engagement
  • Digital marketing
  • Content writing & public speaking
  • Contract negotiation
  • Strategic planning
  • Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, Square POS, WIX, Mailchimp, PicMonkey

Awards

Long Island Business News • Top 50 Women in Business • 2022

Timeline

Founder & Head Grower

Restoration Farm
01.2007 - Current

Assistant Grower

Sophia Garden
01.2006 - 01.2006

Program Assistant

WHYHunger
01.2004 - 01.2006

Farm Educator

AmeriCorps
01.2002 - 01.2002

Bachelor of Arts - American Culture

Vassar College

Semester Abroad - Culture, Development, & Social Justice

School For International Training