CJ Harris

Experience

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  Glanbia Foods

  Feb 2003 - Mar 2013

  Land Applications/ Farm Manager

  Oversee the entire crop management of a 4,200 acre waste water land application site at 2 different locations. This entails the cropping to ensure proper nutrient uptake in order to comply with state issued permits. Managed all data and prepared annual reports to state agencies.

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  Lance Funk Farms

  Mar 2013 - Jan 2014

  General Manager

  Served as General Manager of farming operations for this 20,000+ acre potato, sugar beet, and grain operation. Managed 4 farm managers that oversaw approximately 5,000 acres apiece. Each farm consisted of a farm manger, assistant manager, and 10-20 seasonal employees. Developed crop planting, in season management, harvest, and post season storage plans for all farms with managers. Interfaced with chemical, fertilizer dealers and crop consultants weekly, making purchasing decisions and assessing needs. Developed future venture opportunities for business growth. Show less

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  Driscoll Management Co

  Feb 2014 - Feb 2016

  Director of Agriculture
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  J.R. Simplot Company

  Feb 2016 - now

  -Partner with agronomists, growers, seed producers, and other cooperators to develop, implement, and oversee quality systems for fresh and processing commercial production. -Lead implementation of programs and procedures to meet regulatory compliance Identity Preservation and Stewardship requirements. -Work with Sr. Director of Regulatory Affairs and Plant Sciences Leadership Team.

  • Fresh Market & Commercial Seed Manager

    Jan 2023 - now

  • Biotech Field Manager

    Feb 2016 - Feb 2025