Hello. I am Vicki Yates, the team leader for the District 5100 GSE team to Argentina. We are in the final stages of preparation for our journey to Pergamino, Argentina, and we are all very excited.
Our exchange focuses on young professionals who work in the agricultural field. Agriculture is very broadly defined, as you will see from the backgrounds of our team members. I would like to introduce you to our team:
Eecole Copen is a dietitian and the coordinator of the farmer's market at OHSU.
Kelly Fregulia-Smith is a range specialist with the US Forest Service in Enterprise.
Todd Pilcher works in international sales of fruits and vegetables for a large fruit company.
Andy Schumacher is a diesel mechanic and farmer in the Willamette Valley.
Glenn Waller, Alt. Team leader, now retired, worked in management in the food processing field. Unfortunately for Glenn, he only gets to go on the trip if for some reason I cannot make it.
Vicki Yates, Team Leader, is the only member of the team without a true ag background. I am an attorney, but I lived on a farm for many years, and also have represented farmers and farm workers in legal matters.
Given our diverse backgrounds, many perspectives will be shared in this blog over the next few months. We hope you enjoy it.
Vicki Yates
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