Taylor Richardson
Field Scout, Wilbur-Ellis Company
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Healdsburg, SonomaMember since July 15, 2024
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About
A young professional looking for work related to viticulture in Sonoma County.
Experience
Wilbur-Ellis Company | Healdsburg, CA March 2024 – Present
Field Scout 1
- Collected and processed soil and tissue samples in the early growing season.
- Monitor growing conditions, pest and disease pressure and phenological dates across Sonoma and Mendocino counties.
- Utilize AgVerdict to send detailed scouting reports to clients and PCA’s.
- Haul and operate an ATV daily to access vineyards.
- Complete weekly scouting schedule with efficiency and accuracy.
- Examine and report trap counts for target pests in wine grapes and apples, such as blue-green sharp shooters and coddling moths.
Coastal Grower Relations Intern
- Scouted vineyards for pests and diseases across Sonoma and Napa counties.
- Collected cluster counts, cluster weights, and field brix data.
- Entered vineyard data into AgCode, Nourish, Salesforce, and Microsoft applications.
- Received and sampled loads during harvest utilizing Maselli Misure technologies.
- Tracked and reported phenological dates in grower blocks.
- Assisted internal vineyard teams with tank brix data sorting and reporting.
- Conducted research to improve yield estimates for Orin Swift Cellars.
Education
California State University, Chico
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
