Sustainable Agriculture & Landscaping: Sustainable & Organic Agriculture Sample Occupations

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Organic Farm Manager

Manage organic farm & employees, as well as distribution of produce through a Community Supported Ag program. Extensive knowledge of organic farming practices, biological pest control, & equipment maintenance, as well as effective supervision practices.

• Willing Workers on Organic Farms
• Intl. Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements
• UC Cooperative Extension - Sonoma County
• Ecological Farming Association
• Permaculture Institute of No. CA
• National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service
• U.S. Dept. of Agriculture

Community-Supported Agriculture Coordinator

Oversee production, distribution, and delivery of crops to shareholders. Assist in developing program, marketing to possible members, and logistics for weekly deliveries. Can also lead farm tours and produce monthly newsletter.

• UC Cooperative Extension - Sonoma County

Agricultural Worker

Plant & harvest crops, prune, pack & load crops, install irrigation, deliver animals, & inspect food for safety. Repair and operate equipment. Some have college degrees that train them to work in vineyards or breed animals with specific traits or to inspe

• Natl. FFA Organization

Green Roof Designer

Plan green roofs in collaboration with architects, landscape architects, & structural engineers. Requires extensive knowledge of construction, systems for drainage, plant nourishment, protection of underlying waterproofing, & on-going maintenance.

• Green Roofs for Healthy Cities
• International Code Council

Arborist

Diagnose diseases, nutrient deficiencies, & structural problems with trees & shrubs. Can use non-toxic chemicals & green fertilizers, and make suggestions for native plant species which are more sustainable.

• International Society of Arboriculture
• Tree Care Industry Association

Beekeeper

Raise bees to collect honey and beeswax, pollinate crops, or produce bees for sale to other beekeepers.

• American Beekeeping Federation

Garden Writer or Photographer or Artist

Write free-lance articles or books, contribute as a columnist, or work for print or on-line gardening publications. Draw or produce photographs of gardens, landcsapes, or plants, on location or in the studio.

• Garden Writers Association
• American Horticultural society
• American Society of Botanical Artists
• National Gardening Association
• Professional Photographers of America

Seed Technologist

Research seed varieties and conduct experiments to improve germination, vigor, drought tolerance, and pest resistance.

• Society of Commercial Seed Technologists

Plant Scientist

Study plants, helping producers of food, feed, & fiber crops to feed a growing population & conserve natural resources. Agronomists & crop scientists not only help increase productivity, but also study ways to improve the nutritional value of crops & the

• Food, Agriculture, and Natural Resource Careers, USDA
• American Society of Agronomy
• Union of Concerned Scientists

Organic Food Sales Rep

Sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers. Requires in-depth knowledge of organic food industry.Culinary, nutrition, restaurant management, or food science backgrounds useful.

• Whole Foods
• Culinary Institute of America
• National Restaurant Association
• National Association of Nutrition Professionals

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