Katherine Huber

1500 St. Olaf Avenue • Northfield, MN 55057 • 612.201.3003 • huberkw@gmail.com

EDUCATION

Saint Olaf College, Northfield MN                                                                      Graduation: May 2009
Major: CIS – Ecologically Sustainable Community Design                                        GPA: 3.39
Honors: Community and Church Leadership Scholarship
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FARMING EXPERIENCE

Farm Intern                               Asian Rural Institute, Nashiohabara, Japan                                         August 2008

Cultivated fields, planted and weeded vegetables, weeded rice paddies, cooked meals for 30-70
people and did animal husbandry for chickens, pigs and cows. Attended daily seminars on farming
and culture. Participated in classes on basic farming skills and planning. Lived and worked with rural
leaders from Asia and Africa, developing small scale farming solutions for rural populations.

Volunteer                                  Takano Farm, Shakotandate, Japan                                                   August 2008

Picked sweet corn and potatoes. Processed, weighed and packaged vegetables for sale.
Cooked meals for volunteers. Stayed with Japanese family.

Employee                                 Hagen Family Sweet Corn Stand, Northfield MN                                Fall 1999 - 2004
Picked sweet corn by hand. Helped set up  corn stand. Prepared corn for sale and
did direct sale to customers with an emphasis on good customer service.
Dave and Sue Hagen, owners
           
Participant                    MOSES Organic Farming Conference                                                           February 2009

Attended seminars on organic farming including starting a new farm and a special seminar for
beginning cut-flower growers. Met with organic farmers from all around the Midwest.

Participant                    Sustainable Farming Association Conference                                               February 2009

Attended seminars on organic farming and issues facing farmers in Minnesota.

WORK HISTORY
           
Cashier            dfdfdfdfdfdf Just Food Co-op, Northfield MN                                                             Sept. 2008 – present

Ran register and assisted customers with purchases. Participated in building member
base for Co-op and promoted capital campaign. Helped with customer service throughout
the store. Attended staff meetings and store planning sessions. Attended educational events,
forums and panel discussions on topics related to regional food issues.

Student Worker  dfdfdfdfdfdfSt. Olaf College History Department, Northfield MN                                2005-2008

Helped professors with research. Did photocopying and filing. Worked with professors on
developing multimedia resources for classroom use.

Produce Worker dfdfdfdfdfdfJust Food Co-op, Northfield MN                                                              2004-2005

Stocked and prepared produce for sale. Served customers on the floor and assisted with
purchases. Communicated with vegetable wholesalers and farmers about produce products.
Promoted and educated customers on local food.