Heather Van Praet
Greenfield Park,QC
Summary
Achieved significant crop quality improvements at Lufa Farms through expert pest control and organic farming techniques. Collaborated effectively with teams to align production with market demands, leveraging certifications in pesticide use and a knack for plant disease identification. Demonstrated proficiency in hydraulic carts and pallet jacks, enhancing operational efficiency.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Grower
Lufa Farms
11.2023 - Current
- Monitored pest and disease occurrences, implementing integrated pest management strategies to maintain healthy crops.
- Increased overall crop quality by closely monitoring plant development stages and making necessary adjustments.
- Collaborated with the sales team to forecast production levels and coordinate product availability with market demands.
- Optimized greenhouse conditions for improved plant health, adjusting temperature, humidity, and lighting as needed.
- Worked with consultants to apply the best climate conditions and pest management strategies.
- Experience growing various vine crops, herbs, lettuces, and vegetables organically.
Assistant Grower
Lufa Farms
05.2020 - 11.2023
- Increased overall crop quality by closely monitoring plant development stages and making necessary adjustments.
- Prepared pesticide mixes and performed applications for control of various pests and diseases with backpack sprayer, hand sprayer, and boom sprayer.
- Collaborated with the head grower to develop and implement new cultivation techniques for increased yield.
- Provided support during planting, transplanting, pruning, and harvesting activities to ensure timely completion of tasks.
- Maintained accurate records of growing activities, providing valuable data for future crop planning and improvement.
- Scouted weekly for pests and diseases, informing the head grower when problems were discovered and sent plant and water samples to the appropriate labs for analysis when necessary.
Harvester
Lufa Farms
07.2018 - 05.2020
- Communicated effectively with team members to coordinate tasks and ensure efficient workflow during harvest.
- Transported and loaded harvested items to docking bay using pallet jack.
- Cleaned and maintained harvesting equipment regularly.
Education
Associate Diploma in Environmental Management - Horticulture, Agriculture, Resource Management
University of Guelph Ridgetown Campus
Ridgetown06.2016
Skills
- Trained in use of hydraulic carts
- Trained in use of pallet jacks
- Plant Disease Identification
- Organic Farming Techniques
- Pest Control Expertise, IPM
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Certification
- Common Core for Pesticide Use - SOFAD
- Use of Pesticides in Buildings for Horticultural Purposes - SOFAD
- Class 5 Driver's License
Timeline
Grower
Lufa Farms
11.2023 - Current
Assistant Grower
Lufa Farms
05.2020 - 11.2023
Harvester
Lufa Farms
07.2018 - 05.2020
Associate Diploma in Environmental Management - Horticulture, Agriculture, Resource Management
University of Guelph Ridgetown Campus
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