Subject: employment

From: "Elizabeth Pike" <[email-masked]>
Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2000 12:49:09 -0500

Per Ericka's request:

From: "BENNETT, JOE" <[email-masked]>

Subject: Employment announcement: Field Manager, Small Planet Foods,
LLC

Date: Fri, Feb 11, 2000, 1:12 PM

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: [email-masked]