Job Postings:

Agricultural Marketing Specialist wanted to promote synthetic gypsum sales in agricultural applications. Must be based near near Hillsborough County, Florida (Tampa Electric’s Big Bend Station) and willing to travel, mostly in-state. Will plan, direct and coordinate all activities associated with the development of agricultural marketing in the area around Tampa Electric’s Big Bend Station in Tampa, FL, utilizing synthetic gypsum as a fertilizer/ soil amendment. Activities involve identifying new markets and new clients, participating in contract negotiations, interfacing with the plant personnel, coordinating product delivery and overseeing application of the material. For more information contact Pilar Buenahora Jenkins, Executive Search Consultant, Sanford Rose Associates, 123 East Washington Street, Howell, MI 48843, Telephone: 517-552-9230 ext.101 www.sanfordrose.com/howell POSTED: 9/25/09

Executive recruiter is seeking qualified candidates for a VP of Farming Operations position with a Central Florida grower/shipper. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of a M.S. in Horticulture, Agronomy, or related field, with emphasis on technology; 5-10 years ag commercial experience with leafy lettuce experience with a large-scale ag firm preferred. A plus is being a Certified Crop Advisor (CCA). 5 to 10 years agricultural commercial experience. For more information, contact Rose Bracamonte, Sr. Executive Search Consultant, JBN & Associates, LLC, at rose@jbnassociates.com. POSTED 10/06/09

Executive recruiter is seeking qualified candidates to join an established Produce Company based in Miami as its Quality Assurance/Food Safety Manager. year Degree from a Related Field in Food Science and at least three years experience within the area of Food Safety. Responsibilities will include: Implementing and enforcing food safety and security procedures; developing, implementing and enforcing workplace safety programs to ensure meeting company goals and regulatory requirements; onitoring, documenting and reporting on finished product specifications to measure compliance with company standards for growing, packing and cooling operations; and, reviewing and analyzing all business functions in order to create reports and recommendations for sustainability initiatives. For more information, contact Rose Bracamonte, Sr. Executive Search Consultant, JBN & Associates, LLC, at rose@jbnassociates.com. POSTED 10/06/09

Position Sought:

Soil-use specialist/agronomist seeking Florida/Coastal-plains employment. Results-oriented self-starter with comprehensive knowledge, experience, and perseverance, specializing in soil, crop, turf aeration / production practices, nutrient management with fertilizers, water management, soil amendments, and machinery-use practices; combined with direct sales, marketing, and business development concerns, and focus on strong and sustainable revenue-gain ventures. Proven success identifying and capturing market opportunities through effective sales and top-producer marketing campaigns. Combines general and P/L management experience in core competencies for new-product launch, project-management, problem-solving, field-research, training, event-manager /promoter, and account-generating management. Strong leadership, team-building, and interpersonal skills. Combines confident and proven skills in technical-sales literature composition, speaking, training, technical knowledge, and as a 'cold-call' sales specialist and consultant. For more information, contact Luke Pritchett at 317-361-8656 or lukesplace2010@yahoo.com POSTED 1/08/10

Veteran crop production input account manager and sales specialist eager to take on Florida sales territory. Agronomy degree and 30 years experience in expanding product markets with Florida citrus, sugar and vegetable growers and building strong working relationships with distributors and retailers. Contact FFAA for more information. POSTED 8/28/09

Central Florida citrus grower/recent USF graduate (B.A. in Communication, with business management, marketing and economics course work) is seeking sales or entry level management position in Florida. Motivated, hard working (worked full time while completing Communication degree), personable—willing to relocate. Work experience includes grove operations, employee supervision, scheduling, inventory management, customer relations. For more information, call FFAA at 863-293-4827. POSTED 9/02/09