Aaron F.
Grower & Greenhouse Manager | Horticulture
Grower and Greenhouse Manager with a demonstrated success working in the horticulture industry. Skilled in Hydroponics, Controlled Environment Agriculture, Staff Management, Plant Nutrition, and IPM. ...see more
- Agricultural Crops & Forestry
€500
/hr
- Pre-vetted expert
- Confirmed hourly rate
- Available on short notice
Experience
General Manager
Eden Green Technology2 years
Current position
Dec 2019 - PresentEden Green Technology offers a Greenhouse-as-a-Service model, helping businesses vertically integrate, cities become food secure, and regions around the world combat commodity dependenc...see more
Director of Horticulture
Eden Green Technology4 years
Current position
Aug 2018 - PresentEden Green Technology offers a Greenhouse-as-a-Service model, helping businesses vertically integrate, cities become food secure, and regions around the world combat commodity dependenc...see more
Grower
Gotham Greens3 years
Nov 2015 - May 2018
Hydroponic grower and greenhouse manager responsible for leafy greens and herb production, food safety, environmental controls, and greenhouse staff.
Horticulture Consultant
Aaron Fields Consulting8 months
Apr 2015 - Dec 2015
Horticulture consultant for outdoor, indoor, and greenhouse facilities. Specializing in hydroponics and vegetable production with experience in lighting, Integrated Pest Management, irr...see more
Consulting Hydroponic Crop Director
In Grown Farms4 months
Apr 2015 - Aug 2015
Responsible for design and management of hydroponic medical marijuana production in controlled environment agriculture.
Crop Production Consultant
Hummert International2 years
Jul 2013 - Mar 2015
Creating new ways to grow crops in controlled environment agriculture Advising growers on best practices for production: vegetables, flowers and cannabis production Consultation on Medi...see more
Assistant Production Manager
Rock Solid Produce1 year
May 2012 - May 2013
Responsible for all aspects of growing, production, packing, shipping, and employee management for a four-acre, herb and produce greenhouse. Became certified in and developed a Good Agr...see more
Greenhouse Assistant
Donald Danforth Plant Science Center6 months
Sep 2011 - Mar 2012
Managed all aspects of greenhouse research facilities. Responsible for plant health in several research greenhouses. Aided in solving issues dealing with plant disease and growth. Attai...see more
Assistant Plant Scientist
Syngenta Seeds2 years
Sep 2009 - Sep 2011
Assisted lead plant breeder in all facets of research program. Created and analyzed breeding trials associated with disease resistance screening. Responsible for all breeding crosses fo...see more
Research Assistant/Seed Technician
Monsanto2 years
Feb 2008 - Aug 2009
Efficiently executed scientific protocol on greenhouse experiments. Exhibited proficiency in laboratory procedures and practices. Responsible for quality control design and implementati...see more
Industries, roles and expertise
Industry experience
- Agricultural Crops & Forestry
Expertise
- Management
- Sustainable Agriculture
- Agribusiness
- Genetics
- Plant Breeding
- Hydroponics
- Biology
- Integrated Pest Management
- Greenhouse
- Crop
- Botany