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Jolene Swain

Jolene Swain

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Short Season Seeds

  • Education

    • University of Alberta

      2004 - 2008
      Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Ecology

    • Simon Fraser University

      2013 - 2016
      M.Sc in Pest Management Entomology and Agriculture

    • MacEwan University

      2004 - 2005
      Bachelor of Science transfer Biological Sciences, General

  • Experience

    • University of Alberta

      May 2008 - Sept 2009
      Research Assistant

    • Alberta Biodiversity Monitoring Institute

      May 2010 - Dec 2012
      Field Coordinator

    • Simon Fraser University

      Apr 2013 - Apr 2016
      MSc. Biology

      Impact of temperature and relative humidity on the eye-spotted bud moth, Spilonota ocellana (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae): a climate change perspectivehttps://summit.sfu.ca/item/16358

    • Cornucopia crop consulting

      May 2013 - Aug 2014
      Field consultant

      Pest & disease monitoring for organic tree fruits.

    • Organic Crop & Seed Consulting

      Jan 2014 - now
      Organic Consultant: Crop, Cannabis, Processing, Livestock, Seed Production

      Organic consulting services: Crop, Cannabis, Livestock, ProcessingVerification Officer (VO): On-site, third-party inspection services for crop, livestock, and processing operations to verify compliance with the Canadian Organic Regime.

    • Woodgrain Farmer Cooperative

      Apr 2015 - now
      Grower

      Organic vegetable seed production for local seed market and through BC Eco Seed Co-op.Market Gardening certified organic vegetables and community supported agriculture (CSA).

    • Short Season Seeds

      Jan 2018 - now
      Seed Producer

      We grow seeds for vegetable varieties selected to perform well under organic management and in a pacific northwestern climate.Our selection of seeds include reliable performers for short season gardeners living in regions with four distinct seasons, where summers make up for the late start with long days and midnight sunsets.

    • Young Agrarians

      Jun 2019 - Feb 2023
      North & Central BC Land Matcher

      Young Agrarians is a farmer2farmer resource network for new and young entrants into ecological agriculture. The network is national at the grassroots level with events taking place across Canada. The B.C. Land Matching Program provides land matching and business support services to new farmers looking for land to farm as well as landowners interested in finding someone to farm their land.

    • FarmFolk CityFolk

      Aug 2023 - now
      Northern Seed Security Coordinator

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • ATV Skills Certification

      Jan 2012

    • Flatwater tandem canoe instructor

      Paddle Canada
      Sept 2011

    • Intermediate Chainsaw Skills Level 3

      Jan 2010

    • Wilderness First Aid

      St. John Ambulance
      Jan 2010

    • Snowmobile skills certification

      Jan 2009

    • ISO 9001: Lead Auditor - Quality Management Systems

      Exemplar Global, Inc.
      Feb 2019

    • Organic Verification Officer

      International Organic Inspectors Association
      Mar 2014

    • Permaculture Design Certificate

      Verge Permaculture
      Oct 2012

    • Avalanche Skills Training Level 1

      Canadian Avalanche Association
      Jan 2008

  • Volunteer Experience

    • President, Vice-president

      Issued by Professional Pest Management Association of BC on Feb 2016
      Professional Pest Management Association of BCAssociated with Jolene Swain

    • Board Member

      Issued by Hazelton Farmers' Market Association on Mar 2017
      Hazelton Farmers' Market AssociationAssociated with Jolene Swain

    • Producer member

      Issued by BC Eco Seed Coop on Mar 2017
      BC Eco Seed CoopAssociated with Jolene Swain