CATCH THE BUZZ Dream Job Opens Up!

CATCH THE BUZZ

A Dream Job For The Right Person, And They Don’t Come Around That Often. (I might even apply!)

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Paramount Farms in California has a position available with three major areas of focus (in order of priority):

1. The development of Osmia Lignaria (Blue Orchard Bee) as a practical pollinator of our almond orchards. We currently have 600,000 female bees that we will develop into a population of about 100 million females, and the successful candidate will be responsible for this program, including bee reproduction, health, disease management, parasite management, pollination strategy, bee genetics, and all associated issues.

2. Interfacing with our current suppliers of up to 80,000 colonies of honey bees for almond pollination.  This will include beekeeper selection, inspection, and monitoring to assure optimal colony strength at bloom.

3. Almond pollination research.

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The successful candidate will have a strong formal education/research background, and also be comfortable with the practical aspects of operating within a top level production-oriented farming organization. The position will report to the president of the company. Salary and bonus potential will be commensurate with qualifications and performance.

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For additional information contact Bradley S. Higbee, Research Entomologist, Paramount Farming Co.,

33141 E. Lerdo Hwy.

, Bakersfield, CA 93308

. 661.391.3705(O), 661.301.3225(C), or bradh@paramountfarming.com

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