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1993-1996


Introduction to the seed industry at OSU Research and Extension Center off Hinckle Rd, Hermiston.

Did yield trials and isolation trials  for watermelon, onions, potatoes, GMO zucchini, cucumbers, tomatoes and peppers.  


2000


Graduated from Eastern Oregon University with a BS in Biology and a minor in chemistry.


2000-2022


Agricultural Statistician for the USDA-NASS in Minnesota.  There I learned how statistics can tell a story or hide what is happening.


2002-2004


My years in the laboratory.  Worked as a microbiologist at a few different locations.


2004-2011


Commercial plant breeding for Cucumis melo (cantaloupes and honeydews).  Started as an assistant breeder, at the end I was and associate breeder.


2011-2015


International Product Manager for cucumbers, watermelon, winter squash, and halloween pumpkin.  Traveled constantly to over 20 countries around the globe.  I have been to every continent except Antarctica. If you buy a pumpkin at halloween,  odds are I named it and introduced the variety.


2016 to 2024


Row crops advising and sales in WA & OR.  Trialed and sold all of the major Corn, Alfalfa, Wheat, Forages and covercrops for a national and regional Ag/Chem Companies.  


2024 +


Started Stahl & Son Seed Company LLC specializing in bringing the best performing genetics and products to growers.