Wednesday, October 16

12 Pm – 4 Pm

SU MPR

USDA Agencies

(Apply online at http://usajobs.gov  for all USDA agencies, unless otherwise indicated)

APHIS Plant Protection and Quarantine:

APHIS Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) safeguards our nation's crops and forests against the entry, establishment, and spread of economically and environmentally significant pests. In doing so, we help U.S. agriculture thrive—across the country and around the world. https://www.aphis.usda.gov

ARS-SJVASC:

The mission of the San Joaquin Valley Agricultural Sciences Center in California is to conduct innovative research to increase productivity, quality, marketability of crops by solving agricultural problems in an environmentally sustainable manner. Three research units and a worksite for a Davis, CA research unit are located in our facility. The SJVASC is part of the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), which is the research branch of the USDA. http://www.ars.usda.gov/pacific-west-area/parlier/sjvasc 

Bureau of Land Management (BLM):

The Bureau of Land Management's mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations. Learn more about career opportunities with the Bureau of Land Management on USAJOBS.gov. https://www.blm.gov/

Farm Service Agency (FSA):

If you are ready to serve our nation's farmers and ranchers, consider the opportunities with FSA! We encourage all interested individuals to apply for positions at USDA, including veterans, people with disabilities, and surplus or direct Federal Employees. The application process starts with creating profile on USAJOBS website. Then, you can search for a specific job by keyword, agency, location, salary, occupation, etc. https://www.fsa.usda.gov/

Forest Service:

Caring for the Land and Serving People Established in 1905, the Forest Service, an agency of the USDA, is the nation’s foremost federal forestry organization. The agency is a world leader in forest research, providing leadership in the sustainable management, conservation, use, and stewardship of natural and cultural resources on national forests and grasslands in the United States.  Dedicated Forest Service employees manage the National Forest System, which consists of 154 national forests and 20 national grasslands covering 193 million acres in 43 states, the Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico. Moreover, the agency helps communities; state, local, and tribal governments; forest industries; and private forest landowners improve conditions in both urban and rural areas. In total, the Forest Service helps to steward about 900 million forested acres in the U.S., including 130 million acres in urban areas, which most Americans now call home. https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/30776d8798da41e3bd793a6aecd4b6e1

Forest Service Kern River Ranger District:

Grounded in world-class science and technology-and rooted in communities-the USDA, Forest Service connects people to nature and to each other. As a federal agency in service to the American people, the Forest Service cares for shared natural resources in ways that promote lasting economic, ecological, and social vitality. In doing this, the agency supports nature in sustaining life. https://www.fs.usda.gov/

Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS):

NRCS provides America’s farmers and ranchers with financial and technical assistance to voluntarily put conservation on the ground, not only helping the environment but agricultural operations, too. http://nrcs.usda.gov

Rural Development (RD):

RD invests in rural America with loan, grant, and loan guarantee programs because we understand a strong community is rooted in its people. The commitment and resources we bring to rural communities helps drive economic security and prosperity. Our programs expand access to high-speed Internet, electric, and transportation infrastructure and support business growth, health care, education, housing, and other community essentials. http://rd.usda.gov 

Other Agriculture Companies

AgWest Farm Credit:

We are committed to providing consistent, reliable credit, insurance and financial services to the people who feed and clothe the world, from Alaska to Arizona. We serve all of agriculture from the smallest operations to the largest – and everything in between. http://www.agwestfc.com   
Accepting resumes for internship and career positions.

Grimmway Farms:

Headquartered in Bakersfield, California, Grimmway Farms traces its roots to a produce stand opened by the Grimm brothers in the early 1960s. Grimmway is a global produce leader and one of the largest producers of carrots. Grimmway supplies more than 65 organic, USA-grown crops and brands include Cal-Organic Farms and Bunny-Luv. Grimmway is committed to bringing fresh, healthy, and safe produce to communities around the world as it invests in, and cares for, the earth's natural resources and its family of employees. 
Apply online at https://careers-grimmway.icims.com/jobs/intro?
Accepting resumes for internship, full-time and part-time positions.

Rabo AgriFinance:

Part of the global Rabobank cooperative, Rabobank North America is a critical financial services provider to leading food companies and agribusinesses, farmers and ranchers, and renewable energy developers and investors. Through dedicated focus to the food and energy value chain, we connect our clients to the expertise, insights and network of one of the world’s leading food, agriculture and renewable energy banks.  
Apply online at https://rabobank.jobs/en/ (in addition to Handshake)  
Accepting resumes for internship and full-time positions.

Setton Farms:

We are a family-owned Pistachio operating company located in Terra Bella, CA. Setton is recognized and known for our quality and value.  
Apply online at http://www.indeed.com.    
Accepting resumes for full-time career positions.