Co-op Opportunities for Pine Creek Seed Farm

Co-op Opportunities with Pine Creek Seed Farm:

Overview
Pine Creek Seed Farm, led by Chris McCracken, offers a comprehensive co-op program for high school students to gain hands-on experience in seed farming and processing. The farm provides essential services such as warehousing, seed distribution, cleaning, processing, bagging, tagging, and custom mixing.

Goals
• Provide a comprehensive understanding of the seed farming and processing industry.
• Develop practical skills in seed production, processing, packaging, and distribution.
• Foster an appreciation for sustainable farming practices and agricultural business operations.

Activities
• Orientation and Safety Training:
o Introduction to the farm’s history, mission, and operations.
o Safety protocols and basic farm tasks.
• Seed Production:
o Planting, growing, and maintaining seed crops.
o Learning about soil health, crop rotation, and pest management.
• Seed Processing:
o Harvesting, cleaning, and sorting seeds.
o Understanding the technology and quality control measures in seed processing.
• Packaging and Distribution:
o Packaging seeds for distribution.
o Learning about labeling, storage, and shipping logistics.
• Warehousing:
o Assisting in organizing and managing warehouse space.
o Understanding inventory management and storage conditions.
• Custom Mixing:
o Participating in custom seed mixing processes.
o Learning about customer specifications and quality assurance.

Career Pathways:
• Agricultural
• Auto Mechanic
• Ag Mechanic
• Business Management
• Logistics/Inventory
• Manufacturing
• Information Technology
• Marketing
• Sales

DEPARTMENTS

Customer Service, Environmental Health and Safety, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Production, Operations, Marketing, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Quality Assurance, Research and Development, Sales, Other