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Madeline (Goldie) Seddon

Pittsburgh,PA

Summary

Graduate of Chatham University with a Bachelor of Arts in Sustainability with a focus in Food Systems. Skilled in vegetable and flower crop production and maintenance, compost operations, community gardening, team leadership, and waste reduction, I am an experienced farmer with a passion for regenerative agriculture, human and environmental sustainability, and food justice.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Farmer

Cold Co Farm
05.2023 - Current
  • Routinely harvest, wash, and pack vegetable crops
  • Ensure proper watering and care of greenhouse crops on a rotating basis
  • Sanitize surfaces, tubs, tools, and crates in wash-pack area before and after use
  • Operate tractors and small machines
  • Mow, weed whack, hand weed, or till when necessary
  • Work in extreme temperatures and weather conditions
  • Conduct regular inspections of crops to identify disease or pest infestations promptly.

Farmer

Self-employed
03.2021 - 01.2023
  • Select and purchase supplies and equipment such as seed, farm machinery, a fence, fertilizer, etc.
  • Grow, maintain, and harvest flowers
  • Prepare floral arrangements
  • Sell bouquets at pop-up markets and online
  • Implemented pest control strategies that minimized damage to crops without harming the environment or wildlife.

Farm Assistant

Victory Farms
08.2022 - 11.2022
  • Assist in daily farm tasks
  • Lead and oversee volunteer groups.

Interim Farm Manager

Eden Hall Farm
07.2022 - 11.2022
  • Oversee organic vegetable production in field and greenhouses
  • Identify and treat crop pests and diseases using organic controls
  • Manage student workers.

Eco Rep

Chatham University
09.2019 - 04.2022
  • Teach Chatham community proper recycling and composting practices
  • Maintain waste bins at campus cafe
  • Host Sustainability-oriented campus events
  • Guide applicants through Green Fund Proposal process

Farm Manager

Hilltop Urban Farm
04.2020 - 08.2020
  • Facilitate compost production
  • Manage crop production through organic, sustainable practices
  • Lead InvolveMINT ChangeMaker volunteers
  • Improves soil health of existing garden plots through remediation

Education

Bachelor of Arts - BA - Sustainability (Food Studies)

Chatham University
Pittsburgh, PA
05.2022

Skills

  • Attention to Detail
  • High-Stress Environment
  • Working with Minimal Supervision
  • Harvesting
  • Cultivation
  • Farm Equipment Maintenance
  • Customer Relations
  • Small machines

Websites

Timeline

Farmer

Cold Co Farm
05.2023 - Current

Farm Assistant

Victory Farms
08.2022 - 11.2022

Interim Farm Manager

Eden Hall Farm
07.2022 - 11.2022

Farmer

Self-employed
03.2021 - 01.2023

Farm Manager

Hilltop Urban Farm
04.2020 - 08.2020

Eco Rep

Chatham University
09.2019 - 04.2022

Bachelor of Arts - BA - Sustainability (Food Studies)

Chatham University

Honors Awards

  • Rachel Carson Scholarship
  • Dean's Award
  • Don Taylor Leadership Award
  • Rachel Carson Sustainability Award

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