Today, I am mailing you a copy of our free directory, "Educational and
Training Opportunities in Sustainable Agriculture". The newest edtion,
published last month, lists over 300 institutions and groups, both here
and abroad, offering everthing from apprenticeships to graduate programs.
A program description and contact information accompany each entry.
This new edition will also soon be available (under "Publications") at our
website: http//nal.usda.gov/afsic (The 1996 edition is currently up.)
I hope that it will help you find the place that you are looking for.
Sincerely,
Mary V. Gold, Assistant Coordinator
Alternative Farming Systems Information Center
National Agricultural Library, ARS, USDA
10301 Baltimore Ave., Room 304
Beltsville MD 20705-2351
phone 301-504-6559; fax 301-504-6409
e-mail mgold@nal.usda.gov
URL: http://www.nal.usda.gov/afsic
On Fri, 30 Jan 1998 KathiSueC@aol.com wrote:
> Hello SANET Subscribers,
>
> I recently began researching graduate programs for an advanced degree in
> pomology. I have been in contact with several professors at different
> institutions but would like to get some feedback from the subscribers of this
> list.
>
> I have been involved in organic agriculture for several years now and in
> particular, fruit tree production. For the past year I have worked at the
> Sonoma Antique Apple Nursery in Northern California (an organic fruit tree
> nursery) where I trained in grafting, budding, nursery management, as well as
> managing established orchards. Previous to that, I completed a six month
> Apprenticeship in Ecological Horticulture at the University of California
> Santa Cruz. And several years before that, I received a BA in Comparative
> Religion from the University of Vermont (I’m still looking for that forbidden
> apple).
>
> My interests in agriculture are far reaching, but would like to specialize in
> either extension or consulting work, helping smaller scale farmers manage and
> transition to organic orchard systems.
>
> Can anyone recommend an appropriate program for me? I am concerned about the
> lack of concentration or support in organics in any given program.
>
> Thank you for your time. My resume is below.
>
> Sincerely,
> Greg Peck
> email: kathisuec@aol.com
>
>
> GREGORY MICHAEL PECK
> 2130 Mattison Lane
> Santa Cruz, CA 95062
> 408/465-9817
>
>
> WORK EXPERIENCE:
>
> Nursery Intern, Sonoma Antique Apple Nursery, Healdsburg, California
>
> Grew and cared for over 100 fruit tree varieties for organic bareroot
> nursery—apples, pears, figs, peaches, plums and cane berries; six acres of
> annual row crops; five acres of mixed fruit trees; eight acres of chestnuts;
> and six acres of wine grapes. Managed irrigation using pvc pipe; electronic
> timers with solenoid valves; solid set overhead sprinklers; drip-tape; and
> drip hose with emitters, micro sprinkles, and spitters. Operated and
> maintained 35hp tractor with implements (spader, disc-harrow, cultivating
> sled, spray rig, broadcaster, manure spreader, front hydraulics). Bench
> le, pear and chestnut trees; chip- and
> t-budded nursery root stock. Pruned fruit trees—central leader, open-center
> and espaliered forms, and wine grapes. Assumed responsibility for management
> of codling moth control with use of trichogramma wasps, pheromone confusion
> and tree banding. Built greenhouse, developed soil mix and propagated
> seedlings for transplant. Seed saving and cleaning for commercial sale.
> Marketed produce at weekly farmer’s markets. Packed and shipped bareroot
> trees. Provided administrative support, as well as customer assistance in
> selecting fruit varieties, root stock, irrigation and general tree care.
> Edited nursery catalog and developed a climatic map and key for California.
> (Dec. 1996 to Oct. 1997)
>
> Farm & Garden Apprentice, Center for Agroecology, University of California,
> Santa Cruz
>
> Completed six-month intensive training in French Biointensive gardening, small
> scale organic farming and orchard management. Involved in all stages of plant
> development from propagation to direct market sales. Coordinated biweekly
> harvests for roadside farm stand and 60 community supported agriculture
> shares; irrigated five acres of annual row crops, two acres of apple, pear,
> plum, and kiwi orchards and a two-acre market garden; responsible for
> greenhouse management. Studied soil biology, plant pathology, entomology,
> cover cropping, weed management, composting and the cultural needs of many
> fruits and vegetables. (1996)
>
> Horticulturist and Greenhouse Manager, Greenscape Nursery & Landscapes, New
> York
>
> Managed greenhouse operation and retail sales. Provided nursery stock with all
> cultural needs. Propagated perennial and annual landscape plants. (1995)
>
> Teaching Assistant, Sociology Department, University of Vermont
>
> Provided general support to class professor; created class syllabus; graded
> exams and essays; assisted students with course material. (1994)
>
> Landscaper, Frisbee Landscapes, Vermont
>
> Designed, constructed and maintained residential landscapes and hardscapes.
> Worked with a variety of cold toleran
> sistant, Slade Environmental Co-Operative, University of Vermont
>
> Mediated 24 member co-operative. Managed organic garden and assisted in
> greenhouse construction. (1991-1993)
>
> EDUCATION:
>
> Certificate in Ecological Horticulture, University of California, Santa Cruz,
> California. 1996
>
> Bachelor of Arts, Comparative Religion, University of Vermont, Burlington,
> Vermont. 1994
> Honors: Alpha Kappa Delta.
>
> SKILLS:
>
> Excellent writing and editing skills. Computer literate. Experienced in
> poultry care. Proficient in basic carpentry, masonry and machinery skills.
> Knowledgeable about a wide range of ornamental plants.
>
>
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