Dylan McCarthy

Dear Hiring Manager, 

I am exited to apply for the cultivation technician position at Trulieve. With background experience in agriculture

            Appalachian State University | Boone NC | Expected in 05/2025

Bachelors Science Degree in Sustainable Development Concentration in Agroecology

Minor in General Buisiness

Principles of Agroecology Fall- 2023

• learned about principles of sustainable farming and ecological interactions in agricultural systems.
• Soil health, biodiversity, and regenerative agriculture techniques.
• Integrated pest management and organic farming practices.

Farm Business Management Fall- 2023 

• Principles of farm management, budgeting, and financial planning.
• Marketing strategies and supply chain management for agricultural products.
• Risk assessment, sustainability practices, and government regulations in farming.

Agroecology Practices, Systems, and Philosophies Spring-2024

• Analyzed different agricultural systems and their environmental, social, and economic impacts.
• Developed practical skills in soil health management, biodiversity conservation, and regenerative agriculture.
• Worked on a semester long project germinating lettuce seeds and growing them in hydroponic farm on campus, I also managed nutrients and regulated the pH.

 Applied Farm Operations I Spring- 2024 and Applied Farm Operations II Fall- 2024

• Hands-on learning experience with harvest and post-harvest production methods.
• Experience in adding fertilizer and amendments to soil.
• Lots of time spent germinating seeds to check their viability, and packaging them for seed saving and to be donated.
• Worked with plants in greenhouses, constructed high tunnels, and set up indoor irrigation systems.

Soil and Soil Fertility Management Fall - 2024

• Learned about Soil composition, properties, and classification for optimal land management.
• Learned about fertilizers, amendments, and organic matter to improve soil structure and fertility.