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@smallplanetfoods.com
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