THEODORE HILL HUGGINS
Medford,NJ
Summary
Working to provide positive advancement, from the ground up, with 15+ years of agricultural systems development.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator/Consultant
Le Cri De Flora
11.2019 - Current
- Hydroponic/Intensive Greenhouse Production
- Extensive Cultivation/Land Stewardship
- Operational Consultation and Creation of Standard Operating Procedures
- Sustainable/Organic Field Production of Cereals, Fruits, Vegetables, Herbs and Flowers
- Aquascaping/Aquaculture
Interim Food Program/ CSA Manager
Fernbrook Farms
Chesterfield, NJ
03.2021 - 10.2022
- CSA Coordination: 400+ Shares
- Field/Team Management
- 14-Acre Sustainable Production of Vegetables, Fruits and Herbs
- 14-Person Crew of the Following Supporting Positions: Field, Market/Store and Community Volunteers
- Community Food Coalition Management: 300 “Shares” to Various Food Banks of North Jersey
- Organization and Execution of Daily Procedures from Cultivation to Postproduction
Agronomist
Iunu
Seattle, WA
09.2018 - 05.2023
- Horticultural Consultation and Audit Lead of Facilities in Floriculture, Hydroponic Vegetables and Cannabis
- Annotation Development/Methods and Implementation of Commercial Crops
- Customer Report Development and Liaison for: Crop Pathology, Nutritional Analysis, Fertilizer Management and Operating Procedures
- User Experience Liaison and Board for Consumer Software Usability
- Feature and Benefit Mapping in Coordination with Software Development
Horticultural Advisor/Head Grower
Solstice
Seattle, WA
12.2016 - 12.2018
- Conversion of 20,000 sq ft facility to Hydroponic Methods
- Crop/Labor Scheduling
- Team Management/Leadership
- Implementation of Cultivation Techniques and Labor Management: Propagation, Vegetative, Generative, Harvest and Curing Procedures
- Research and Development: Tissue Culture, Propagation Methods, Harvest Timing, Light Cycling and Environmental Manipulation Techniques
Horticulturist/Greenhouse Manager
CropKing Inc.
Lodi, OH
03.2015 - 12.2016
- Lead Research Manager Vegetable Facility for NFT and Bato Production Methods
- Lecturer and Advisor for Monthly Workshops on Commercial Hydroponics
- Lecturer for Seminars and Online Vocation Training
- Lead for Customer Consultancy and Education
- Crop Management and Trial Data of Various Hydroponic Systems and Crop Cultivars: NFT, Bato Bucket, Aeroponics and Vertical Methods
- System Design and Maintenance for Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA)
- Labor Planning for CEA applications of facilities from 2,000-200,00 sq ft
- Fertilizer Composition/Analysis: Organic and Conventional
- Sustainable Agricultural Integration/Resource Management
- Environmental Control Software
- Greenhouse Design/Construction/Maintenance
Merchandise Assistant/Plant Buyer
URBN Corp: Terrain
Philadelphia, PA
01.2013 - 03.2015
- Buyer: (Edible Nursery Stock, Christmas Trees, Tillandsia/Bromeliads)
- Purchase Order Management
- Store to Buyer Liaison
- Vendor Relations Liaison
- Inventory Management
- Terrain Store Cultivar Database Logging
- Team Leader for Seasonal/Quarterly Horticultural Brand Initiatives
Assistant Grower / Contractor for Philadelphia Flower Show
Meadowbrook Farms
Jenkintown, PA
09.2012 - 01.2013
- Greenhouse Growing and Maintenance Techniques
- Light Cycle/Temperature Force Flowering Techniques
- Bloom and Dormancy Schedules/Implementation
- Volunteer Scheduling/Leadership
Field Cultivation Manager/ Cellar Master
Amalthea Cellars
Atco, NJ
04.2011 - 01.2013
- Viticulture Field Management Techniques and Implementation for 10- acre Intensive Production Site
- Labor Scheduling/Leadership/Hiring
- Cultivation Techniques
- Harvesting Techniques
- Commercial Winemaking Techniques for 100,000-gallon total yearly production
- Barreling, Racking, Blending
- Winery and Field Tours
- Event Management
Farm and CSA Manager
Thornbury Farms
West Chester, PA
12.2009 - 10.2010
- Employee and Volunteer Management
- Field Design and Maintenance of Intensive 9-acre plot with over 100 Crop Species and Cultivars
- Conversion of Conventional Field Production to Organic/Sustainable Practices
- Planting and Harvest Schedules
- IPM and Fertilizer Management
- Operation of 120-member weekly CSA for 28 Weeks
- Operation of 2 Summer Farmer Markets
Farm Apprentice
Tierra Farms
Leavenworth, WA
04.2008 - 12.2009
- Field Preparation/Work
- Cultivation Techniques
- Organic Fertilization Methods
- Harvest Scheduling/Labor
- Greenhouse Construction
- Greenhouse Growing Techniques
- Compost Methods
- Irrigation Construction/Maintenance
- Farm Equipment Training
- 60 member CSA
- Wholesale Market
- Local Market Vending
- Organization of Student and Volunteer Field Workdays
Education
BA - Practical Application of Sustainable Agriculture
The Evergreen State College
Olympia, WA01.2011
Skills
- Production Method Development and Expertise
- Customer Success
- Adaptive Intelligence
- Agricultural Research
- Team Building
- Resource Allocation
Accomplishments
- Holzer Permaculture Certificate
- Washington State Pesticide License
- Washington State Food Handlers Permit
- Ohio State University: Greenhouse Management Workshop Presenter
Publications
- Https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dO1SZhRS2A
- Https://gpnmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/RootsShootsEnvironmentals_GPN_0621.pdf
- Https://www.agritechtomorrow.com/story/2021/05/what-exactly-is-soluble-silica-and-why-is-it-effective-/12890/
- Https://www.leafly.com/news/growing/cannabis-grower-stories
- Https://iunu.com/post/manipulate-light-and-increase-greenhouse-production
- Https://www.mmjdaily.com/article/9174628/the-difference-between-growing-at-a-ph-of-5-5-and-of-6-2-has-an-enormous-impact-on-a-crop/
- Https://www.mmjdaily.com/article/9182111/the-double-scourge-of-powdery-mildew/
- Https://www.producegrower.com/video/cropking-preventative-measures/
- Https://university.upstartfarmers.com/courses/techniques-bato-buckets-vine-crop-production
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Interim Food Program/ CSA Manager
Fernbrook Farms
03.2021 - 10.2022
Owner/Operator/Consultant
Le Cri De Flora
11.2019 - Current
Agronomist
Iunu
09.2018 - 05.2023
Horticultural Advisor/Head Grower
Solstice
12.2016 - 12.2018
Horticulturist/Greenhouse Manager
CropKing Inc.
03.2015 - 12.2016
Merchandise Assistant/Plant Buyer
URBN Corp: Terrain
01.2013 - 03.2015
Assistant Grower / Contractor for Philadelphia Flower Show
Meadowbrook Farms
09.2012 - 01.2013
Field Cultivation Manager/ Cellar Master
Amalthea Cellars
04.2011 - 01.2013
Farm and CSA Manager
Thornbury Farms
12.2009 - 10.2010
Farm Apprentice
Tierra Farms
04.2008 - 12.2009
BA - Practical Application of Sustainable Agriculture
The Evergreen State College
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