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Kate Crosby

Kate Crosby

Farm Manager & Beekeeper
Canby,OR

Summary

Dynamic Farm Manager and Beekeeper with a proven track record at Earthly Harvest Farm, excelling in sustainable farming practices and crop health management. Adept at maintaining meticulous records and leading teams, I leverage strong troubleshooting skills to enhance productivity and ensure optimal soil fertility. Committed to fostering a thriving agricultural environment.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Farm Manager/Beekeeper

Earthly Harvest Farm
03.2024 - Current
  • Developed long-term plans for crop rotation, soil management, and sustainable farming practices to maintain soil fertility and prevent erosion.
  • Kept detailed records on crop production, livestock health, equipment maintenance, financial transactions, and employee performance for data-driven decision making.
  • Developed advanced understanding of farm operations, purchasing needs, and labor requirements.
  • Maintained tidy, clean and well-organized greenhouse for optimal productivity and professionalism.

Scout IPM

Terra Nova Hurseries
03.2022 - 03.2024
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Gardener/Beekeeper

State of Oregon
01.2018 - 10.2021
  • Performed fall and spring cleanup to clear brush and debris from landscaped areas.
  • Identified and removed invasive plants and noxious weeds for garden aesthetics and ecosystem health.
  • Planted and cultivated by preparing soil and watering and fertilizing plants for thriving and healthy results.
  • Used shears, pruners, and chainsaws to prune and trim hedges and shrubs.

Education

Associate of Science - Horticulture

Clackamas Community College
Oregon City, OR
06-2025

Skills

  • Farm operations
  • Farm equipment operation
  • Irrigation system
  • Records management
  • Troubleshooting skills
  • Harvesting protocols
  • Soil fertility
  • Crop health management
  • Marketing and promotion
  • Team supervision
  • Safety practices
  • Insecticides application

Certification

  • Certified Master Beekeeper, Washington Beekeeping Association - 2021
  • Certified Master Gardner, Oregon State Univcersity - 2021
  • Private Applicators License - 2023
  • Licensed Organic farmer - 2024
  • Certified Organic Farmer, CCC - 2024
  • Certified Plant Health Management, CCC - 2024
  • Certified Landscape Management, CCC - 2025

Timeline

Farm Manager/Beekeeper

Earthly Harvest Farm
03.2024 - Current

Scout IPM

Terra Nova Hurseries
03.2022 - 03.2024

Gardener/Beekeeper

State of Oregon
01.2018 - 10.2021

Associate of Science - Horticulture

Clackamas Community College

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Work Availability

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