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[lesjack.1@osu.edu (Damon R. Lesjack)]

>Date: Mon, 17 Nov 1997 10:23:04 -0800 (PST)
>From: Craig Russell Skipton <n9641510@cc.wwu.edu>
>Subject: Inspired Undergrad Searching for Summer Internship!
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>Hello to All!
>
>My name is Craig. I'm a senior undergraduate student at Huxley College of
>Environmental Studies, of Western Washington University in Bellingham,
>Washington, (a wonderful town nestled between the foothills of the Cascade
>Range and Puget Sound). I am currently in search of an internship for the
>summer of 1998: agroecology, permaculture, sustainable systems,
>organic farming.
>
>Last year I completed a course in Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture
>taught by Prof. Dr. Gigi Berardi. My eyes were opened to the world of
>sustainable systems. Since then my interests have flourished and my thirst 
>for
>information is unsatiable.
>
>Interests:
>   Organic farming.
>   Small scale sustainable organic farming (Horticulture/Agriculture).
>   Learning and assisting with current methods of production.
>   Establishing networks for local and regional indigenous knowledge
>    distribution.
>   Modes of developing Community Supported Agriculture (CSA).
>   Gaining further knowledge in the processes and workings within the
>    spectrum of applications and implications of Organic (Alternative or
>    Low-input or Regenerative ) farming.
>Relevant Skills:
>   Completed course study in Agroecology, Botany, Zoology, Flowering plant
>    Biology, Ecology, Inorganic and Organic chemistry, and Biostatistics,
>    Geography of Soils.
>   Familiar with small scale horticultural/gardening practices.
>   Greenhouse maintenance (trimming, weeding, watering)
>
>
>Useful material from Argoecology and Sustainable Agriculture course:
>   Direct experience with principles and fundamentals of Agroecology
>   Proficiency in ecological concepts applied to the design and management
>    of sustainable food production systems and technologies, policies that
>    promote soil, water and resource conservation.
>   Familiarization with recent agroecology, sustainable, and regenerative
>    literature and discussions
>   Field assessments of  "conventional" versus "alternative" agriculture.
>   Development of a utilizable farm plan for a local farm.
>
>Thanks for providing such a wonderful medium for me to extend my search!
>If there is anyone or anybody that has question or comments in regards to
>my search please let me know!
>
>Address: 2209 G st. #4. Bellingham, WA. 98225
>e-mail: n9641510@cc.wwu.edu
>
>Thanks again.
>
>Craig Skipton
>November 17, 1997
>