Arrived on sight early each day to set up tools, analyze crop needs, asses tasks for th day, and organize them into a schedule that delegates said tasks to farmers
Managed our team of 13 farmers, apprentices, and volunteers through daily tasks as well as the demonstration of proper techniques, safety measures, and the relaying of information from upper management.
Responsible for harvesting produce, collecting and logging weights of produce, washing produce according to FSMA food safety guidelines, and deciding/organizing what produce to include in weekly CSA boxes based on seasonality/ crop availability. Packed CSA boxes for delivery
Completed deliveries of surplus gleaned produce to local food pantries
Worked closely with upper management to uphold/ improve the organizational systems in our operation
Fowl Manager
Frontline Farming
03.2023 - 11.2023
Responsible for feeding and watering birds as well as chicken coop mucking and chicken-run upkeep
Conducted routine health inspection as well as managed behavioral pecking order issues
Responsible for buying feed
Weatherized coops for winter weather conditions
Flower CSA Apprentice
Frontline Farming
03.2023 - 11.2023
Responsible for flower seeding throughout the season as well as harvest
Learned about arrangement aesthetics (color, texture, balance, contrast) and applied them to bouquets
Responsible for arranging, wrapping, and storing bouquets for CSA
Connected with customers by listening to concerns and answering questions
Full Time Residential Farmer / Student Co-Manager
The Kenyon Farm
01.2019 - 05.2022
Undertook managerial tasks and responsibilities including crop planning, seed orders, volunteer coordination, and food distribution
Engaged in daily chores and care of 8 goats, 4 ducks, and 40 chickens
Spearheaded multiple small group projects such as the design and construction of a hydroponic filtration system for our duck pond, and the construction of our farm's first compost stalls
Experience in summer vegetable production as well as year-round high-tunnel production
Have experience with drip tape irrigation, landscaping fabric, reemay fabric, electro netting, as well as cultivation tools, seeders, and BCS tractor
Education
Bachelor of Arts - American Studies, Educational Studies
Kenyon College
Gambier, OH
12.2022
Skills
Computer Literacy
Inventory Management
Quality Control
Conflict Resolution
Staff Supervision
Documentation Skills
Time Management
CPR Certified
Completed PSA Grower Training Course (Food Safety)
Timeline
Assistant Farm Manager
Frontline Farming
03.2023 - 11.2023
Fowl Manager
Frontline Farming
03.2023 - 11.2023
Flower CSA Apprentice
Frontline Farming
03.2023 - 11.2023
Full Time Residential Farmer / Student Co-Manager
The Kenyon Farm
01.2019 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - American Studies, Educational Studies