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OBJECTIVE
To obtain a full-time position in organizations promoting organic farming and sustainable agriculture.
EDUCATION
M. S. Horticulture, Expected Graduation, December, 2004.
Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS
M.S. Agricultural Extension, August 1990
University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore, India
B.S. Agricultural Science, August 1986
University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore, India
EXPERIENCE
* Graduate Research Assistant, August 2002 – present
Department of Horticulture, Kansas State University,
Manhattan, KS, USA
- Investigate the disease suppression qualities of compost teas compared with fungicides in controlling the septoria leafspot diseases of tomato by conducting field and greenhouse trials.
- Study the mechanisms of making good quality compost tea using different recipes.
- Identify the major factors responsible for good quality compost tea.
- Evaluate the yield levels of tomatoes grown using compost teas both as soil application and foliar sprays.
- Conducted laboratory tests on compost teas to identify the different types of microorganisms present and their numbers.
* Horticulture Intern, April 2002 to August 2002
S&S Homestead Sustainable Farm, Lopez Island, WA, USA
- Worked in vegetable production.
- Cared for cattle, poultry and hogs.
- Promoted community supported agriculture (CSA).
- Learned animal care and soil management techniques.
- Prepared high quality compost by mixing and properly decomposing all the waste materials from the farm.
- Participated in educational activities about importance of healthy foods to local community members and school children.
* Organic Farm Guide May 2000 to Feb 2002
Bangalore District, Karnataka State, India.
- Trained farmers on technical aspects organic farm.
- Conducted seminars & group meetings with consumers to create awareness about healthy foods and building up healthy soils.
- Developed three small-scale farms into successful farming enterprises by introducing integrated farming methods in which all the activities of the farm are interrelated.
* Farm Extension Guide August 1994 to April 2002
Mokichi Okada Association (MOA), International, Tokyo, Japan.
- Trained in International nature farming center at Ohito, Japan.
- Learned natural farming techniques on compost making, soil fertility building & organic methods of controlling insects & pests.
- Guided staff in crop planning, budgeting, compost making, organic control of pests and diseases, harvesting and distribution
- Conducted field trials with various types of composts on soil fertility.
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