Daniel Crain
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Industrious Farm Supervisor with over 9 years of experience in the agricultural and farming industry. Outstanding communication and organizational abilities. Confident and efficient at problem solving with high attention to detail and ready to help accomplish company goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Associate
Connected Cannabis / Alien Labs
11.2022 - Current
- Performed all pollination events, plant sex reversals, seed germination, propagation, seed collection/cleaning/sorting and oversaw all technician assistance with these processes.
- Completed exhaustive research into dioecious plant sex reversals using databases, physical records, digital resources, and trials
- Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data
- Distilled large amounts of information and produced reports, spreadsheets and documents outlining key details.
- Set up equipment, organized inventory and maintained facilities.
- Developed research proposals, identified research objectives and created research plans.
- Requested or acquired equipment or supplies necessary for projects.
- Presented findings during stakeholder meetings
- Collaborated with management in all production departments on breeding and research activities.
Farm Harvest Coordinator
Long Meadow Ranch
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Maintained detailed records of crop production and coordinated with chefs on weekly produce availability
- Supervised laborers in proper methods of crop maintenance and harvesting
- Harvested crops at proper time for maximum yield and quality.
- Worked closely with manager to improve practices, techniques and safety choices, optimizing performance, and minimizing waste.
- Trimmed and removed unwanted plant growth to improve health and yield of crops.
- Conducted sales at farmer's markets using company sprinter vans.
- Delivered produce to local grocers and the company restaurant.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
Cannabis Consultant
Self Employed
04.2019 - 04.2022
- Directed cultivation sites and post harvest processing teams of up to 40 people
- Planned and executed cultivation plans on sites with up to 10 acres of canopy
- Provided hands on training and education for various cultivation teams in topics including IPM, fertilizers, plant propagation, proper SOP's, cleanliness, etc.
- Researched in detail to determine root causes of issues and formulate improvements for preparing and conducting agricultural tasks.
- Planned and executed development of irrigation, drainage and water-resource systems to maximize efficiency of water usage, reduce runoff and improve crop production.
- Discussed plans with clients, contractors and other engineers to evaluate and improve plans for maximal efficiency at implementation.
- Prepared reports, sketches and proposals for proposed sites or systems, creating designs geared towards optimizing resource allocation.
- Planned and directed construction of rural farm properties including construction of greenhouses, shops, and off-grid power resources.
- Conducted regular site visits to inspect and survey environmental changes and monitor construction exercises.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Nursery Manager
ACGI (aka Kindly Cannabis)
01.2018 - 04.2019
- Created plans to improve nursery operations and improved sales volume and profitability.
- Designed, built and managed plant irrigation systems
- Monitored watering times, soil conditions and plant positions and made informed adjustments in response to weather conditions.
- Oversaw cultivation and maintenance of mother plant stock
- Maximized operational efficiencies by closely inspecting crops, assessing quality, and identifying problems such as disease or insects.
- Maintained tidy, clean and well-organized warehouses for optimal productivity and professionalism.
- Optimized growth and development at every stage for improved plant health
- Coordinated inventories and purchasing of seeds, chemicals, plant nutrients and tools to achieve business targets.
- Kept up to date on latest city, county, and state regulatory changes pertinent to cultivation operations.
- Coordinated with COO on licensing and city/state applications
Farm Apprentice
Blessed Coast Farms
04.2015 - 12.2017
- Operated/maintained farm equipment such as tractors and trucks with extreme care.
- Planted, cultivated and harvested cannabis, flowers, and produce.
- Planted seeds and transplanted seedlings by hand.
- Propagated plants via cuttings
- Weeding and crop maintenance with hand tools
- Fertilizer and spray applications
- Harvested crops at proper time for maximum yield and quality.
- Worked on cultivation plans for crop production operations.
- Sales and deliveries of farm products
Education
Bachelor of Science - Botany
Humboldt State University
Arcata, CA12.2017
Skills
- Organic/Traditional Farming Methods
- Crop Monitoring
- Research Trials
- Data Collection
- Disease and Pest Management
- Heavy Equipment Operation/Maintenance
- Environmental Stewardship
- Plant Propagation
- Excel, Word, Database Applications
- Basic Construction
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Research Associate
Connected Cannabis / Alien Labs
11.2022 - Current
Farm Harvest Coordinator
Long Meadow Ranch
05.2022 - 11.2022
Cannabis Consultant
Self Employed
04.2019 - 04.2022
Nursery Manager
ACGI (aka Kindly Cannabis)
01.2018 - 04.2019
Farm Apprentice
Blessed Coast Farms
04.2015 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Science - Botany
Humboldt State University
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