FYI
 
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> From:         CrutchfieldJ[SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent:         17 July 1998 10:19
> To:   [log in to unmask]
> Subject:      Re: Job Posting - Growth Stage - Product Development Manager
>
>      Foreign Agricultural Service has current opening Crop Assessment
>      Specialist:   The candidate will be responsible for monitoring
>      international agricultural conditions with special emphasis on
>      remote sensing, GIS, and climate.
>
>      To review the official announcement and apply please visit either
>      of the following web sites:
>      http://www.fas.usda.gov/admin/jobs/ffas.html and select FAS
>      Remote Sensing Specialist  OR go directly to the announcement
>      url.
>      http://www.fas.usda.gov/admin/jobs/announcements/f8fas056a.pdf
>      Application process must be completed as described in vacancy
>      announcement.
>
>      Typical responsibilities of the position:
>      Provide a monthly analysis of current agricultural situation
>      including production conditions, and a quantitative forecast for
>      the final production total for major producers of grain, oilseed,
>      and cotton.  Brief presentations of the international analysis
>      are made monthly.  Occasionally more formal presentations will be
>      made of the analysis.  This will be done for 1 or 2 regions of
>      the world, up to 4 countries, and or possibly the US.  The US
>      work focuses on conditions and problems in large growing regions
>      and is used by the Farm Services and Risk Management Agencies in
>      decision making.
>
>      Provide crop forecast and analysis derived from the following
>      sources:  Historically database information of weather, climate
>      and previous production statistics.  International News wire
>      stories provided on subscription news services. Agricultural
>      attache reports and embassy representatives analysis.  Current
>      weather data from the country.  WMO weather data and modeled
>      weather data covering each region.  Satellite Imagery: visual
>      interpretation, vegetation index comparison,  classification and
>      other image processing techniques.  GIS analysis of data to
>      extract and display trends in data.
>      Computer crop model output.  Programs generating crop yield
>      forecasts based on up-to- date weather conditions.  (This list is
>      not exhaustive, however it represents the majority of
>      information sources.)
>
>      Candidate will be required to do the following: Review imagery
>      regularly and provide monthly imagery and GIS data
>      demonstrations.  Maintain spreadsheets or databases of historical
>      production statistics and current forecasts.  Be knowledge of
>      countries political boundaries, regional production
>      characteristics, major crop regions, crop calendars.  Attend
>      meetings to verbally discuss and defend forecasts.  Create and
>      maintain a web site for region of responsibility.  Paperwork:
>      Submit change notifications of changes in forecasts.  Write
>      growing season overviews and articles describing current
>      conditions.  Contribute to additional projects by special
>      request: creation of
>      posters, technology fairs, joint research projects, etc.
>      Application process must be completed as described in vacancy
>      announcement.
>      --
>      * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
>      Jim Crutchfield
>      USDA Foreign Agricultural Service
>      Crop Condition Assessment Branch
>      202-690-0135    202-720-8880(fax)
>      <email: [log in to unmask]>
>      * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
>
>
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> Subject: Job Posting - Growth Stage - Product Development Manager
> Author:  [log in to unmask] (Gerrit Hoogenboom) at INTERNET
> Date:    7/16/98 2:06 PM
>
>
> Career Opportunity
>
> Product Development Manager Job
>
> Growth Stage Consulting Inc.
> Growth Stage is a leading edge technology marketing company that is fast
> becoming the predominant source of agricultural models in North America.
> We have a solid foundation of established products to build on as we grow
> into new markets, source new technology and develop new products.  This is
> an
> exciting entrepreneurial company that finds sound business applications
> for
> agricultural research and technology.
>
> Location: Calgary Alberta Canada
>
> Job Description:
> We are looking for a Product Development Manager who can lead us into the
> new
> millennium.  You will be responsible for finding new agricultural models
> and/or
> finding relevant information that supports agricultural models.  You will
> work
> with our marketing people to help identify needs in agriculture community.
> In
> addition, you will work with our production people as they create
> solutions to
> meet these needs.
>
> Job Specification:
> An ideal candidate understands agricultural modeling and has the ability
> to
> source technical information and new models.  You must be able to bring
> technology from the scientific community, mold this technology, and
> deliver
> products to the business community.  A Master's Degree in Agriculture,
> related
> technical experience and a good business focus is required.
>
> For more information or to apply contact: Steve Peddie
> AgCall Human Resources - Recruitment Professionals for Agriculture 150 -
> 251
> Midpark Blvd. S.E.
> Calgary, Alberta
> Canada
> T2X 1S3
> Fax 403 254 2371.
> Phone 403 256 1229.
> E-mail: [log in to unmask]
> Web page: www.agcall.com
>