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Dear Organic Gardeners As many of us in the North country endure short days and sub zero temperatures, the season of garden dreaming is in full swing. Read More > |
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Farm Report As we come close to finishing cleaning our growers' seed crops from 2002 and evaluating last year's data, gathered during our field trials, we look forward to the upcoming growing season. Read More > |
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Community Supported Agriculture Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is rapidly growing across the country (and worldwide). Read More > |
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One Straw Farm We recently visited One Straw Farm, a local CSA in our neighborhood, to ask about their experiences running a CSA. Read More > |
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Bulk Seed Update Planting organic seed is the essential first step toward achieving sustainable, environmentally sound agricultural production systems. Read More > |
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Dr. John Navazio A Conversation with Master Plant Breeder Navazio, who has dedicated his professional career to improving vegetable seed varieties under organic growing conditions, and Steve Peters. Read More > |
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Backyard Market Gardening Andrew Lee wants to change the way we feed ourselves-and he has a pretty good idea of how to replace the chemical-based, fossil fuel driven, industrial-scale paradigm... Read More > |
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Product Highlights Check out some of our new products from our new 2003 catalog. And while you're at it, take a look at our New Seed Introductions for your garden this year. Read More > |
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Job Opp.: Research Farm Seeking a hard-working, motivated individual to work on our 10-acre research farm on the Rio Grande, north of Espanola, New Mexico. Read More > |
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Job Opportunity
Seeds of Change Research Farm Associate
Seeds of Change, located in Santa Fe, New Mexico is seeking a hard-working, motivated individual to work on our 10-acre research farm on the Rio Grande, north of Espanola, New Mexico.
This position is primarily responsible for supervising the seed receiving and cleaning process at the Seeds of Change research farm. It requires specialized skills in seed handling and use of seed cleaning machinery. Besides coordinating and training other seed cleaning staff this person communicates with and provides information support to Seeds of Change contracted seed growers throughout the seed receiving process. In addition, this position works in horticultural operations at the Seeds of Change research farm. As a member of the research team this person aids in the growing and data collection of the Seeds of Change variety trials, breeding projects, and seed growouts.
Contributions will be made of written and oral presentations of information in the SOC newsletter, on farm tours, and at public conferences. The individual must work well with others and be able to cope with intense sun, mosquito attacks, and breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains.
The position is full time i.e. 40hrs/week, with some seasonal overtime. Flexible scheduling is required.
Seeds of Change additionally offers excellent benefits including health, dental, deferred compensation and retirement as well as paid vacations.
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
- Bachelors Degree in Agriculture or related field (Horticulture, Entomology, Soil Science)
- At least 2 years of hands-on agricultural field experience
- Demonstrated computer skills
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- A passion for furthering the development of organic and sustainable agriculture
Please send resumes to:
Seeds of Change
Attention: Annie Chiu
3250 E 44th Street
Vernon, Ca 90058
Or email to: annie.chui@effem.com
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