Forrest Rainford
Summary
Experienced vegetable farmer with a strong background in crop management. Managed a 4-acre farm, optimizing production for farm-to-table restaurants through effective planting schedules. Expertise in soil preparation and inventory management, consistently delivering high-quality produce to CSA customers. Specialized in sustainable farming practices, crop rotation, and organic pest control.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Vegetable Farmer
Copia Home and Garden
South Salem, New York
08.2024 - 07.2025
- Executed crop planting schedules.
- Utilized machinery and manual labor for harvesting crops.
- Thinned, weeded, and pruned crops to ensure optimal sunlight exposure and growth.
- I maintained all aspects of the chicken coop.
- I helped set up and break down community events run by the nursery.
- I worked at the retail nursery during the winter holiday season.
Vegetable Farmer
Purdy's Farmer and the Fish
North Salem, New York
03.2016 - 07.2024
- Maintained all aspects of a 4-acre farm that provided food to two farm-to-table restaurants.
- Worked with the owner to determine the farm's needs.
- Coordinated with the chefs for the daily menu needs.
- Planned, coordinated and executed crop planting schedules.
- Managed and purchased inventory of seed stock, fertilizers, and other supplies necessary for farming operations.
- Monitored crops for pests, diseases and weeds; applied pesticides when necessary.
- Performed soil preparation activities such as tilling, fertilizing, and weeding, using machinery and hand tools.
- Made seedbeds and compost mixes for the propagation of vegetables.
- Managed crop production operations, including planting, irrigation, and harvesting.
- Cared for and maintained plants in climate-controlled, year-round greenhouses.
- Performed all necessary maintenance work.
- Prepared produce for weekly CSA customers from June to September.
- Helped set up and break down special events on the farm and at customers' homes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fox Lane High School
Bedford, NY06-2010
Culinary Arts/Hospitality
Northern Westchester BOCES
Yorktown Heights, NY06-2010
Timeline
Vegetable Farmer
Copia Home and Garden
08.2024 - 07.2025
Vegetable Farmer
Purdy's Farmer and the Fish
03.2016 - 07.2024
High School Diploma -
Fox Lane High School
Culinary Arts/Hospitality
Northern Westchester BOCES