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To be a successful Researcher and Extension Professional in Sustainable Agriculture & Horticulture and to improve their quality of life farmers through the application of educational and research-based information focused on critical issues and needs.
EDUCATION:

MS in Horticulture, Kansas State University, KS-66506, December 2004
MS in Agriculture Extension, Univ.of Agri.Sciences, India August 1989
BS in Agricultural Sciences, Univ.of Agri.Sciences, India, July 1986

WORK EXPERIENCE:
- Lab/Research Manager: Sustainable Services of Idaho and Soil Foodweb, Inc Jerome, Idaho.
February 2005 to present.
- Trained at Soil Foodweb Corvallis, Oregon in Soil Biology and Soil Chemistry interactions including: Soil nutrient forms, Impact of previous crops and Assessing soil biology in compost and compost teas.
- Worked as Lab Technician at Stukenholtz Soil Testing Labs (3months) in TwinFalls, Idaho.
- Job responsibilities include lab testing of soils, compost and compost teas. Conducting field and greenhouse experiments on compost teas at farmer¡¯s field and University Research Centers. Technical support to farmers on compost tea use and benefits.
- Graduate Research Assistant, Department of Horticulture, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, USA.August 2002 to December 2004.
Title of the research "Supression Of Septoria Leaf Spot (Septoria Lycopersici) and
Early Blight (Alternaria Solani) of Tomato Using Aerated Compost Tea".

* Investigated the disease suppression qualities of compost teas in controlling the foliar diseases of tomato by conducting field and greenhouse experiments.
* Prepared compost teas by using different recipes and conducted laboratory tests to determine the factors influencing the quality of compost tea.
* Planted, cultivated, irrigated, and harvested both field and greenhouse production of tomatoes during the trial period.
* Efficiently managed a weekly schedule of different spray programs during the trial.
* Collected and recorded the data in spreadsheet.
* Conducted statistical analysis (SAS) program to analyze the data and to interpret the results.

Farm Intern, S&S Homestead sustainable farm, Lopez Island WA, USA.
May 2002 to August 2002.
* Responsibilities included compost-making, production of vegetables, CSA marketing, animal care.
* Assisted with crop planning, field preparation, fertilization, planting, irrigation and harvesting of the crops produced.
* worked closely with packing and quality management to produce the high quality vegetables and fruits.
* worked with families and youths in the local community and taught about nutrition programs for families.
* Conducted seminars and lectures to CSA customers and young kids about the ongoing farm activities and sustainable farming techniques.
* provided reliable, accurate and up-to-date information essential for individual farmers and families to make healthful decisions.

Farm Extension supervisor, Mokichi Okada Association (MOA) International, (NGO)
Bangalore, India September 1994 to August 2000.
* Duties included overseeing vegetable and fruit production including the purchase of plants/seeds, planting materials, contracting planting labor and assisting the farmers with crop planning, budget inputs, compost making, and designing spray programs and to maintain farm data.
* Train and supervised the assistant growers.
* Supervised a harvesting crew consisting of 20 employees from diverse backgrounds.
* Was trained at International Nature Farming Research Center in Ohito, Japan on various aspects of sustainable farming techniques including biological pest control, compost making and tillage practices. Learned about distribution and marketing of farmers produce.
* Commended on providing a positive work atmosphere, which increased growers and agricultural laborers motivation and output.
* Organized local workshops and meetings to create awareness among adults in the areas of nutrition and health, drugs, and programs that contributed to solution of economic and social problems in the local provision.
* Was instrumental in providing creative solutions to farmer¡¯s problems during the production, harvesting and marketing periods.
* Helping farmers with taking soil samples, sending these for analysis and interpretation of the data, buying and selling of livestock, providing information on government programs, getting a bank loan, starting a farmers¡¯ market or a beekeeping operation, conducting workshops on pruning fruit trees, compost making.
* Maintained liaison with local government, organizations and other extension staff to foster understanding and support for extension education programs.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE:
- Sales Executive, Ecomax Agro seeds and fertilizers, Hyderabad, India 1992-1994
- Extension Guide, Farmers training institute (FTI) at Agro center, India 1990-1992
- Research Assistant, Terra Firma biotechnologies ltd, Bangalore, India 1987-1992

OTHER AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
- Proficient on MS Excel, SAS, Word, ACCESS and PowerPoint.
- Have conducted an extensive literature review and created a citation database.
- Thoroughly capable and experienced in working under independent situations in types of working conditions.

AWARDS:
Sustainable Agriculture, Research and Extension (SARE)-USDA grant, year 2002 to 2004.
Granted with Graduate Research Funds from SARE to conduct graduate research on vegetable crop health using compost teas.

AFFILIATIONS:
- Member of American Society of Horticultural Sciences (ASHS).
- Member of Association for Promotion of Organic Farming (APOF), Bangalore, India.
- Member of International Nature Farming Research Center, MOA, Ohito, Japan.

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