Jacob Defant

Jacob Defant

Agriculture Technician I (Seasonal)
Biological Control Program
California Department of Food & Agriculture
3294 Meadowview Road
Sacramento, CA 95832
jacob.defant@cdfa.ca.gov

Curriculum Vitae

Education
California State University, Chico
Bachelor of Science: Agriculture, Crops, Horticulture & Land Resource Management 		2020
Agriculture Experience
California Department of Food & Agriculture (Biological Control Program),
Sacramento, California — Agriculture Technician I
  • Reared biological control organisms
  • Monitored field insect traps
  • Maintained colonies of parasitoids and invasive species
  • Managed three small sized greenhouses
  • Processed observational data related to projects related to biological control
 January 2021 to Present
Green Acres Nursery and Supply, Sacramento, California — Garden and Pest Solution Sales
  • Educated customers of product use in accordance with chemical and nutrient labels.
 May 2021 to Present
California Olive Ranch, Chico, California — Agronomy Intern
  • Facilitated execution of annual Olive Yield Estimation
  • Collected and Organized Data over nine month trial using infrared, thermal and satellite maps to assess canopy vigor, tree health and irrigation practices
  • Analyzed Diverse Data for Management and Executives
  • Field Scout and Sampling using AgWorld technology
 May 2020 to April 2021
Little Red Hen, Chico, CA — Horticulture Instructor (Nursery/Greenhouse)
  • Managed Ornamental Greenhouse
  • Managed Raised Bed Crop Production
  • Designed and Applied Pest Control Practices
  • Oversaw Staff Safety
 January 2018 to May 2019
Future Farmers of America, Chico, Ca — Chico State FFA Field Day & Career Development Event / Judge
  • Judged participants verbal reasons and written tests for judging Horticulture specimen
 March 2017/2018/2019
Sectional/Chapter Officer – Elk Grove, Ca
  • Facilitated leadership development events for membership
  • Chaired committee and general meetings to conduct organizational business
  • Participated in discussion with local leaders regarding agricultural and educational issues
  • Organized competitive judging competitions for local and sectional teams
 2011-2015
General Membership Accomplishments
  • State Degree Recipient
  • State Officer Candidate
 2011-2015
Supportive Experience
Starbucks, Sacramento & Chico, CA — Barista / Coffee Master February 2015 to January 2020
Democracy Now! Public Journalism Course — Independent Media, Journalism and Communications
  • Completed comparative media analyses
  • Participated in group discussion about public perception of current political events
  • Conducted interviews with local stakeholders regarding current issues in communities
 August 2021
Volunteer Experience
Organic Vegetable Project & CSA Stand, CSU Chico
  • Prune, Irrigate, Harvest and Package produce
 August 2018 – May 2019
Sunrise Movement Member and Team Lead, Chico, CA
  • Participated in direct action in support of local climate legislation
  • Lead direct action team to organize events involving stakeholders and community members
  • Designed the ‘University Green New Deal’ to encourage more sustainable climate action from CSU Chico
  • Lead training events for skill development among membership
 July 2019 – January 2021
Chico City Council Political Campaign, Chico, CA
  • Organized Fundraiser events for community grassroots fundraising
 July 2020 - November 2020
Bidwell Park & Chico Creek Clean-Up, Chico, CA
  • Cleaned waterways and creek banks to maintain stream health
 October 2020
California Native Plant Society Annual Plant Sale, Sacramento, CA
  • Use knowledge of native plants to identify and gather items for order.
  • Distributed hundreds of orders of native plants
 September – October 2021
Community Fridge, Sacramento, CA
  • Delivered donations to community fridge location to support the local unhoused community
  • Cleaned and Organized fridge to insure cleanliness and access to the food
 August 2021 - Present

Biological Control

Contact Us

Integrated Pest Control Branch
Biological Control Program
3294 Meadowview Road
Sacramento, CA 95832
Biocontrol@cdfa.ca.gov

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