April 2013

KEY QUALIFICATION:
Scott Stephen is a Soil Scientist with 17 years of experience in consulting in the irrigated agriculture region of Central Washington. Mr. Stephen is trained in providing soil fertility recommendations, irrigation management, soil pest/disease management, petiole and leaf analysis, and IPM services on many of the crops grown along the eastern slopes of the Cascades.

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION:
B.S., Soil Science, Washington State University, 1996.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
Agrimanagement, Inc., 1996 - Present
Serves as a Consulting Soil Scientist to farmers of orchards, vineyards, and open land crops. Principal service responsibilities center upon irrigation scheduling, soil management and soil fertility testing, plant nutrition and plant nutrient analysis. Scott serves as corporate Vice President.

Agrimanagement, Inc., 1991-1996
Worked as a summer sampler involved in irrigation, petiole and entomology sampling on many crops including hops, mint, tree fruit, potatoes, grapes, etc.

Valley Landscaping and Design, 1990-1991
Worked as a summer helper in installing home automatic irrigation systems, planting trees/shrubs, and laying sod.

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES, Certifications, Licenses, and Honoraries:

American Society of Agronomy Certified Crop Advisor (CCA)

Washington State Department of Agriculture, Pesticide License, Commercial Consultant category.

National Alliance of Independent Crop Consultants, Member since 2000.

NRCS-TSP (Irrigation Water Management - Integrated Pest Management - Nutrient Management)

REGIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:

Pacific Northwest Vegetable Growers Association

Several WA State Commodity Associations

PERSONAL DATA:

Born May 15, 1973 - Yakima, WA
Married since 2004 with one daughter