- Author: Julie Jacquemin
UC ANR is organizing the next Walnut Short Course, to be held at UC Davis November 5th-7th 2018. This course is a great way to learn everything about walnut culture and production, and get the latest information and research outcome from UC.
Registration will go live September 1st. You can already visit the website at http://ucanr.edu/sites/WalnutShortCourse/ for more information and for signing up to get a reminder when registration is live!
The agenda will be up on the site probably late July/early August.
You can contact Katherine Jarvis-Shean (kjarvisshean@ucanr.edu) or Janine Hasey (jkhasey@ucanr.edu) if you have any questions about the course.
See flyer attached for more information or the website http://ucanr.edu/sites/WalnutShortCourse/
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Walnut Short Course flyer
- Author: Julie Jacquemin
UC ANR is hosting a Pistachio Irrigation Field Day and Workshop on May 30 2018 in Coalinga. See more details in attachement.
Advances in Pistachio Irrigation Field Day and Workshop PDF
- Author: Julie Jacquemin
The UC ANR Academic HR Unit has begun recruitment for an Area Cooperative Extension Orchard Systems Advisor position (AP#17.14) in Stockton, Joaquin County. See the pdf attached for all details!
Full PVA Orchard Advisor San Joaquin FINAL
- Author: Julie Jacquemin
Joe Produce Search is recruiting for a client in the Sacramento Valley for a Plant Manager position.
Plant Manager ~ Chico, CA
We are a family owned business that produces, processes and markets ten different varieties of California walnuts that are shipped all over the world year-round. Due to the recent retirement of our Plant Manager, we are eagerly looking for a motivated and talented individual who is interested in a manufacturing leadership role with an organization that can offer strong career growth.
Part of what makes us a great company to work for is that we make a conscious effort to treat all of our employees like they are part of the family. We are very proud of the fact that many of our employees have been with us for over 20 years!
The ideal candidate will have proven experience leading a food manufacturing plant, be forward thinking and able to interact with all levels of the organization. This person will play a critical role in the company and will have responsibility for direct oversight on production scheduling, food /plant safety, overall plant maintenance, employee development and inventory control.
We are a company that has made a commitment to grow and expand in the next 5 years and is seeking someone who is ready to be a part of our continued success
See attached job description for more details.
If interested please contact, Caryn Wong, executive search consultant at Joe Produce Search. You may send any questions or resumes directly to Caryn@joeproduce.com
Plant Manager Job Desc
- Author: Kevin Taniguchi
Position Description: Student Assistant III (orchard)
The job consists of collecting plant samples and physiological data on fruit trees grown at the USDA, ARS, Davis, National Clonal Germplasm Repository. The NCGR maintains a living collection of fruit and nut trees and grapevines.
Duties include:
Plant sample collecting at Wolfskill Experimental Orchard in Winters, CA. and some responsibilities include preparation and record keeping for a research project.
Requirements: The successful candidate will demonstrate interest in working outdoors with plants. Prior experience working with plants is highly desirable. Must provide their own transportation to and from the repository office (approx. 2 miles west of campus core, no parking fees). Needs to have a current CA driver's license. Must be capable of lifting 25 lbs. and climb ladders. Must be responsible, reliable, punctual.
Interested applicants should contact Mary Parker with resume.
