I have been farming organic vegetables for 20 years and am really looking for something new. I love hard physical work, don't mind getting dirty or working long hours. I get along well with others, take direction well and learn quickly.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Organic Vegetable Farmer
Creative Growers Organic Farm
Forest Grove, OR
06.2000 - Current
Manage and perform all aspects of running an organic farm. I plan, seed, weed, harvest, wash and deliver vegetables for a 150 member CSA and local restaurants in Portland .
Improved soil health with regular testing, targeted fertilization, and crop rotation plans.
Maintained accurate records of planting schedules, cultivation, fertilizing and harvest data.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
1993
Skills
Post-Harvest Handling
Farm equipment operation
Customer Relations
Weed management
Food and wine knowledge
Physical farm labor
Communication with chefs and customers
Cleaning and maintaining a vegetable pack out
Keeping things positive and fun with a crew of people