Eliza Smith

Experience

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  Sundown Farms, B & D Farms, KG Farms

  Jul 2010 - Aug 2016

  Farm Work and Equipment Operation
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  Portland State University

  Jun 2015 - Sept 2015

  Atmospheric Research Intern
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  Eliza Smith LLC

  Apr 2016 - now

  Independent Organic and GlobalGAP Certification Consultant

  Preparing farms for USDA Organic and/or GlobalGAP certification audits. Present for on-site audits to assist the farmer in presenting their records and property to the inspector.

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  Oregon State University

  Jun 2016 - Oct 2020

  Conducted field and laboratory research trials in soil fertility and nutrient management to benefit farms all over Oregon. Managed the OSU Extension Soil Fertility Lab. Purchased all supplies for lab and field. Conducted fertilizer trials in potatoes. Conducted or assisted in field research trials on potatoes and hops. Conducted lab trial using municipal biosolids as fertilizer. Assisted with development stages of a statewide soil fertility online extension course for agronomists, crop advisors, soil lab managers, farm managers, and consultants. Show less

  • Faculty Research Assistant

    Nov 2018 - Oct 2020

  • Project/Research/Teaching Assistant

    Jun 2016 - Oct 2018
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  Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI)

  Oct 2020 - Dec 2021

  Product Review Coordinator

  Conducted reviews of input materials for organic agriculture to the USDA NOP crops standard. Provided customer service to applicants seeking to get products added to the OMRI Lists.

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  Oregon State University

  Dec 2021 - now

  Faculty Research Assistant