Garett Long

Experience

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  Whitman College

  Aug 2006 - May 2010

  Lab Assistant

  • Prepared and arranged lab experiments for 17 classes within Biology Department.• Calibrated, operated and maintained analytical equipment associated with student and faculty research labs.

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  Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium

  May 2008 - Aug 2008

  Zookeeper

  • Performed daily animal husbandry duties for animals of many taxa including mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and various invertebrates.• Designed regular animal enrichment requiring knowledge of natural history, and creativity and ingenuity in enrichment item construction. • Handled animals, maintaining their comfort and safety during roving visitor contacts and interpretive talks known as "close encounters."

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  Oregon State Public Interest Research Group (OSPIRG)

  Aug 2010 - Nov 2010

  Campus Organizer, Lane Community College

  • Oregon Students Public Interest Research Group is a student-directed, student-funded non-profit that works on a broad range of public interest issues from protecting the environment, to healthcare, public transit, student advocacy, and fighting poverty.• Trained about 50 students on skills of activism ranging from effectively organizing grassroots campaigns, how to recruit and mobilize even more volunteers, and how to influence positive change in a community.- Mediated many stakeholder perspectives while working closely with student groups, government officials, business leaders, community organizations, and the media. Show less

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  Tacoma Community College

  Feb 2011 - Jun 2012

  Laboratory Instructional Assistant

  • Collaborated with A&P faculty to develop course curriculum and the department’s first open source lab manual.• Managed two Anatomy & Physiology Labs and Cadaver Room, and supervised work-study students.

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  Apricot Lane Farms

  Aug 2012 - Sept 2014

  Volunteer Coordinator

  • Managed selection process, training and coordination of daily duties for up 50+ volunteers and apprentices.• Played central role in integrating farm priorities, resources, and crew.

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  University of California, Davis

  Sept 2014 - Feb 2017

  Graduate Student Researcher

  Masters of Science in Soils & Biogeochemistry, Department of Land, Air & Water Resources

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  Apricot Lane Farms

  Feb 2017 - Apr 2019

  Research & Outreach Coordinator

  • Monitored soil, plant and ecosystem health through sampling, research, and collaboration with advisors. • Conducted five-year assessments of soil health and nutritional value of farm-raised products.• Developed story-based educational programming and coordinated farm tours for VIP’s and audiences of 100+.• Worked closely with founders, directors and staff to farm 214 acres using biodynamic and regenerative practices.

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  Soil Life Services

  Apr 2019 - Dec 2020

  Co-Founder | Co-Owner

  SLS provides support to producers in monitoring and evaluating the impacts of agricultural management on soil carbon and other metrics of soil health. We aim to be the most trusted, respected resource for basic and applied soils education, Soil Health Farm/Ranch Planning, agronomic recommendations, and regenerative business consultation.

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  White Buffalo Land Trust

  Apr 2019 - Jul 2019

  Independent Contractor

  Advancing WBLT's understanding of regenerative land stewardship through scientific research and monitoring, as well as developing outreach programs and educational curricula.

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  Troon Vineyard

  Aug 2021 - now

  Director of Agriculture