Erika Guth
Hood River
Summary
Community-focused agriculture professional with experience in organic farm management, irrigation district operations, and event coordination. Skilled in program coordination, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement across regional food systems. Passionate about advancing soil health and climate resilience through collaborative, producer-centered networks.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Office Manager
Farmers Irrigation District
Hood River, OR
10.2025 - Current
- Manage administrative and financial operations for a regional irrigation district serving ~2,000 patron accounts
- Oversee payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable
- Serve as primary point of contact for patrons; coordinate communication between landowners, farmers, and district staff
- Prepare board materials, record minutes, and ensure compliance with public meeting laws
- Utilize GIS tools and support water rights tracking and documentation
Lead Server & Private Event Coordinator
Ferment Brewing Company
Hood River, USA
12.2021 - 10.2025
- Oversaw daily operations of service team, delegated tasks, and trained new staff.
- Coordinated seamless private events by overseeing all aspects of setup, execution, and breakdown.
- Delivered exceptional customer service by anticipating guest needs and responding promptly to requests.
Organic Farm Manager
Fiddle Farms
Hood River, USA
12.2021 - 05.2024
- Managed operations of a diversified organic farm focused on soil health and sustainable practices
- Implemented crop rotation, compost systems, and soil fertility management
- Built relationships with local markets and community members achieving record profits in 2023 at the White Salmon and Trout Lake Farmers markets
- Facilitated educational workshops focused on soil health, sustainable farming practices, and mycology
Produce Department Manager
Lettucehead Food Company
Buena Vista, USA
12.2020 - 12.2021
- Managed the ordering, sourcing, and daily operations in the produce department.
- Coordinated inventory management to maintain optimal stock levels of fresh products.
- Implemented new cold storage methods to reduce food waste and improve product quality.
Food Hub Operations Coordinator
Boulder County Farmer's Markets
Boulder, USA
12.2019 - 12.2020
- Coordinated operations for a virtual food hub connecting over 50 local farmers, ranchers, and food producers directly with consumers
- Assisted in adapting market operations to an online model, managing vendor onboarding, product listings, and weekly ordering logistics across a multi-producer platform
- Maintained systems for vendor data, order coordination, and fulfillment logistics
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies
University of Colorado
Boulder, CO2020
Skills
- Agriculture & Systems: Soil health, organic farming, water systems, regional food systems
- Coordination & Events: Program support, logistics, facilitation, community engagement
- Communication: Stakeholder engagement, outreach, collaboration
- Tools: Google Workspace, Microsoft Suite, Canva, GIS, ADP
Certification
- Certificate in Sustainability Leadership, University of Colorado Boulder
- Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200)
- Permaculture Design Principles Course in Lake Atitlan, Guatemala 2025
- B1 Spanish Proficiency
Timeline
Office Manager
Farmers Irrigation District
10.2025 - Current
Lead Server & Private Event Coordinator
Ferment Brewing Company
12.2021 - 10.2025
Organic Farm Manager
Fiddle Farms
12.2021 - 05.2024
Produce Department Manager
Lettucehead Food Company
12.2020 - 12.2021
Food Hub Operations Coordinator
Boulder County Farmer's Markets
12.2019 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies
University of Colorado