Market Farming

["Elizabeth Pike" <pike AT always-online.com>]

>From  Ericka:
>
> From: "BENNETT, JOE" <joe.bennett AT smallplanetfoods.com>
>
> Subject: Employment announcement: Field Manager, Small Planet Foods,
> LLC
>
> Date: Fri, Feb 11, 2000, 1:12 PM
>
>
> Employment Opportunity Announcement
> Field Manager
> Small Planet Foods, LLC
>
> Small Planet Foods, a leader in organic farming, food processing and
> marketing via its two brands, Cascadian Farm and Muir Glen, has an
> opening for a field manager beginning March 2000.  This is a full
time
> salaried position based in Washington State.  Duties include:
>
> * Serve as liaison with growers and processors on all matters
involved
> with production of organic crops contracted by Cascadian Farm in
> eastern Washington.
>
> * Recruit new growers as needed for future expansion and new product
> introductions.
> * Manage the annual Crop Plan including organic crop placement,
> cultivar selection, planting/harvest dates, seed procurement and
> harvest/haul logistics.
>
> * Assure the organic integrity of all contracted crops from planting
> through primary processing.
> * Assist growers with securing and maintaining organic
certification,
> organic soil fertility plans, and pest, disease, and weed management
> strategies.  Monitor organic crops through the growing season and
> advise growers on crop management.
>
> * Assist with the establishment of on-farm research and
demonstration
> trials to develop, implement and improve organic crop production
> systems.
>
> * Assist in writing grower organic production guides, newsletters,
> crop budgets, and research reports.
> * Attend selected agricultural conferences, workshops and symposia
to
> keep current on developments in agricultural sciences, agricultural
> technology, and sustainable agriculture.
>
> Applicants must have a minimum of a B.S. level education in
> Agriculture, Vegetable Crops, Horticulture, Entomology, Agronomy,
Weed
> Science, Soil Science, or a similar discipline with a strong  and
> motivating interest in organic and sustainable agriculture.
> Applicants must have experience with the processed vegetable and/or
> fruit industry and experience in grower relations.  Excellent verbal
> and written communication skills are also required.
>
> Applicants must be self-motivated, have confidence in making
> independent decisions, and must be comfortable in a
> teamwork-orientated work environment. Considerable out of town
travel
> is required and applicants must be able to work a flexible schedule,
> working occasional weekends, nights and holidays.
>
> Small Planet Foods produces and markets Cascadian Farm and Muir Glen
> certified organic processed food products.  Based in NW Washington
> State, the company contracts with fruit and vegetable growers in
> Washington, Oregon, California, Wisconsin, British Columbia and
> elsewhere.  A dynamic, growing company with a team approach to
> production and a deep commitment to sustainable agriculture, Small
> Planet Foods is an equal opportunity employer.
>
> Interested applicants should submit resume, letter and references
to:
> Craig Weakley, VP of Agriculture, Small Planet Foods, 719 Metcalf
St.,
> Sedro Woolley, WA 98284.  Phone (360) 855-0100, Fax (360) 855-0444,
> Email: craig AT smallplanetfoods.com
>
>
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