Soil Health Program Manager

• Aug 2021 - Present

Manage The Utah Soil Health Program to encourage producer to implement soil health principles and promote better understanding of the environmental and economic benefits of soil health through incentive based programs, research and education and outreach efforts.

Resource Coordinator

• Jun 2018 - Aug 2021

Co-Founder

• Jul 2018 - Present

Founding member of the Utah Soil Health Partnership and lead on planning annual soil health workshops for Utah. Founding member of the Utah Soil Health Partnership and lead on planning annual soil health workshops for Utah.

Board Member

• May 2019 - Present

Agronomist

• Sep 2013 - Present

Assisted in the development of the farm hub development model, developed cropping plans for pilot farm. Advised the Executive team on agriculture practices, conservation practices, and environmental and sustainability issues invoked in the development of the concept stages of the project. Helped locate potential and land and partners in Uganda for pilot project, and evaluated the agronomical feasibility of the potential sites. Assisted in the creation of pitch deck and company presentation… Show more Assisted in the development of the farm hub development model, developed cropping plans for pilot farm. Advised the Executive team on agriculture practices, conservation practices, and environmental and sustainability issues invoked in the development of the concept stages of the project. Helped locate potential and land and partners in Uganda for pilot project, and evaluated the agronomical feasibility of the potential sites. Assisted in the creation of pitch deck and company presentation materials. Show less Assisted in the development of the farm hub development model, developed cropping plans for pilot farm. Advised the Executive team on agriculture practices, conservation practices, and environmental and sustainability issues invoked in the development of the concept stages of the project. Helped locate potential and land and partners in Uganda for pilot project, and evaluated the agronomical feasibility of the potential sites. Assisted in the creation of pitch deck and company presentation… Show more Assisted in the development of the farm hub development model, developed cropping plans for pilot farm. Advised the Executive team on agriculture practices, conservation practices, and environmental and sustainability issues invoked in the development of the concept stages of the project. Helped locate potential and land and partners in Uganda for pilot project, and evaluated the agronomical feasibility of the potential sites. Assisted in the creation of pitch deck and company presentation materials. Show less

Agriculture Research Associate

• Jan 2015 - Jul 2017

Program Officer: Agriculture

• Jun 2014 - Dec 2014

Conservation Planner / Technician

• Jul 2012 - Jun 2014

Development of conservation plans under USDA farm bill programs such as Environmental Quality improvement Program (EQIP) and the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) for private land owners that addresses resource concern and improves farming and ranching operations. Assist animal feeding operation in compliance with state and national water quality laws. Provide technical assistance to producers on maintaining compliance with their federal contracts with the USDA Development of conservation plans under USDA farm bill programs such as Environmental Quality improvement Program (EQIP) and the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) for private land owners that addresses resource concern and improves farming and ranching operations. Assist animal feeding operation in compliance with state and national water quality laws. Provide technical assistance to producers on maintaining compliance with their federal contracts with the USDA

Agronomist

• Jul 2010 - Sep 2012

Assisted in the development of the Morrell Agro seed multiplication facility and farm in Bale region of Ethiopia. Developed cropping plans for the farm, and coordinated the purchasing, storage, and application of all crop inputs. Established and managed the agronomy department of the company, training employees in crop and pest management, soil classification, research methods, grain grading and quality control. Developed and managed all on farm research activities, and coordinated with… Show more Assisted in the development of the Morrell Agro seed multiplication facility and farm in Bale region of Ethiopia. Developed cropping plans for the farm, and coordinated the purchasing, storage, and application of all crop inputs. Established and managed the agronomy department of the company, training employees in crop and pest management, soil classification, research methods, grain grading and quality control. Developed and managed all on farm research activities, and coordinated with research being conducted by local institutes. Advised the Executive management on technical information and issue involving agriculture practices. Mapped and inventoried all of the land leased by Morrell Agro and developed map and GIS database, developed a system for contracting and clearing of new farm ground. Conducted evaluation of new potential farms and lands for investment in Ethiopia as well as conducting a in country assessment for potential investment in Uganda. Show less Assisted in the development of the Morrell Agro seed multiplication facility and farm in Bale region of Ethiopia. Developed cropping plans for the farm, and coordinated the purchasing, storage, and application of all crop inputs. Established and managed the agronomy department of the company, training employees in crop and pest management, soil classification, research methods, grain grading and quality control. Developed and managed all on farm research activities, and coordinated with… Show more Assisted in the development of the Morrell Agro seed multiplication facility and farm in Bale region of Ethiopia. Developed cropping plans for the farm, and coordinated the purchasing, storage, and application of all crop inputs. Established and managed the agronomy department of the company, training employees in crop and pest management, soil classification, research methods, grain grading and quality control. Developed and managed all on farm research activities, and coordinated with research being conducted by local institutes. Advised the Executive management on technical information and issue involving agriculture practices. Mapped and inventoried all of the land leased by Morrell Agro and developed map and GIS database, developed a system for contracting and clearing of new farm ground. Conducted evaluation of new potential farms and lands for investment in Ethiopia as well as conducting a in country assessment for potential investment in Uganda. Show less

Conservation Planner

• Jun 2009 - Jun 2010

Development of conservation plans under USDA farm bill programs such as Environmental Quality improvement Program (EQIP) and the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) for private land owners that addresses resource concern and improves farming and ranching operations. Assist animal feeding operation in compliance with state and national water quality laws. Provide technical assistance to producers on maintaining compliance with their federal contracts with the USDA. Initiated a study for the… Show more Development of conservation plans under USDA farm bill programs such as Environmental Quality improvement Program (EQIP) and the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) for private land owners that addresses resource concern and improves farming and ranching operations. Assist animal feeding operation in compliance with state and national water quality laws. Provide technical assistance to producers on maintaining compliance with their federal contracts with the USDA. Initiated a study for the conservation district into the correlation of light strikes and fire occurrences on promontory point and the potential of using lighting asserters to reduce fire risk. Installed water moisture sensors for irrigation water savings program. Taught irrigation water management class to local farmers. Show less Development of conservation plans under USDA farm bill programs such as Environmental Quality improvement Program (EQIP) and the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) for private land owners that addresses resource concern and improves farming and ranching operations. Assist animal feeding operation in compliance with state and national water quality laws. Provide technical assistance to producers on maintaining compliance with their federal contracts with the USDA. Initiated a study for the… Show more Development of conservation plans under USDA farm bill programs such as Environmental Quality improvement Program (EQIP) and the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) for private land owners that addresses resource concern and improves farming and ranching operations. Assist animal feeding operation in compliance with state and national water quality laws. Provide technical assistance to producers on maintaining compliance with their federal contracts with the USDA. Initiated a study for the conservation district into the correlation of light strikes and fire occurrences on promontory point and the potential of using lighting asserters to reduce fire risk. Installed water moisture sensors for irrigation water savings program. Taught irrigation water management class to local farmers. Show less

QA / Sanitation Manager

• Aug 2004 - Dec 2005