Hello Mr. Tougas,
This is Linda Struye from The Little Farmer near Fond du Lac, WI.
Sorry, I'm not applying for the job with IFTA. But that does explain why
Susan Pheasant hasn't answered my emails to her.
I've been a member of IFTA for as long as I can remember and now it's
getting to be time for me to take it easier.. I have a wonderfully successful
apple and pumpkin agri-tainment business that customers have made a family
tradition and I'd like very much to keep it there for them. And to that end I
sent Susan a Farm Manager want ad that I had asked her to please send out to
all the IFTA members. And for that matter to any other contacts she might have
that would help me get the word out. I have, of course, placed the ad in the
usual trade magazines.
Can you help me out with this? Hoping that you can, I'm putting the ad
in just below:
♠ Hiring: Manager for Apple
and Pumpkin Farm Market
Seeking a career minded farm manager at The Little Farmer in east central
Wisconsin. (www.mytlf.com
Note: The website is in the process of complete redesign.) The farm
consists of 139 acres. 20 acres are in apples and 20 acres in pumpkins
all of which are sold in 4 months here on the farm. This is an
agri-tourism business in a scenic area of Wisconsin.
The job requires a horticultural degree and/or
significant apple and pumpkin production experience as well as a general farm
and farm market work history. People skills are an absolute necessity.
The work would include participating in and overseeing
all phases of product production as well as on farm marketing. There is
a wonderfully able and dependable crew in place.
A 2 bedroom house can be available.
We'd like to fill this position as soon as
possible. Please send a resume and any other information you'd like to
include with your application to Linda Struye at
thelittlefar...@rocketmail.com.
Call 920-921-4784 if you have questions.
Thank you very much. Regards. Linda Struye
--- On Tue, 4/28/09, Mo Tougas m...@tougasfarm.com wrote:
From: Mo Tougas m...@tougasfarm.com
Subject: Apple-Crop: IFTA Seeking Management
To: apple-crop@virtualorchard.net
Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2009, 10:36 PM
Apple croppers,
The International Fruit Tree Association is in the process of conducting a
search for an individual or firm to manage the activities of the organization.
If you enjoy working with a great group of orchard industry people, love to
travel to exotic lands and have the patience of Job and wisdom of Solomon,
please consider this opportunity.
Mo TougasTougas Family Farm (and IFTA part time)Northborough,MA 01532
www.ifruittree.org
Call for Proposals to Manage IFTA
“IFTA was established in 1958 to promote an understanding of the nature and use
of dwarf fruit trees through research, education and dissemination of
information. In furtherance
of its mission, to be the leading international organization advancing
intensive orchard systems, IFTA: conducts an educational conference annually,
publishes the Compact Fruit Tree journal, conducts an annual orchard/short
tour, sponsors tree fruit study tours, and provides funding to support for
research projects.”
The International Fruit Tree Association is now accepting proposals for the
management of the organization. Reporting to the IFTA Board of Directors, this
entity/individual would be responsible for all business and educational
functions of the IFTA. This would include:
Association management including book keeping Financial Management including
budgeting and financial reportingMembership Database and TrackingMeeting and
Board FacilitationMembership Communications and Public RelationsPlanning and
Management of Annual Conference and ToursDevelop educational program for Annual
Conference Work in conjunction with researchers and academic
institutions Planning and Management of International Study Tours and other
special eventsPlanning and Management of Intensive Workshops (held in
conjunction with Annual Conference)Publish the Compact Fruit Tree and any other
association publicationsCoordinate website development and managementIFTA Board
Committee SupportFacilitate Strategic Planning activities with the
boardFacilitate collection and distribution of research fundsProviding an
office for the Association Other duties as required to manage the affairs of
the association
We are seeking a group or individual with strong organizational skills capable
of managing the day-to-day affairs of the association with minimal supervision.
They must be comfortable working with growers, research and extension
personnel, and university staff. Willingness to travel to set up conferences
and organize international tours is a must. Strong computer, book keeping and
time management skills are required. A strong background in the tree fruit
industry is required.
IFTA is proposing
