I have a passion for agriculture and conservation and sharing both with others. I have a unique perspective of learning this passion from an early age and the education and experience for outreach to traditionally underserved audiences. I have a strong relationship with Christ that encourages me to be a steward of the land we are borrowing from future generations. I am also an aunt and mother who works diligently to instill a love of nature and agriculture in my kids. In my career life, I have worked with the underserved and public audiences to conserve, restore, and rehabilitate natural resources.
education
University of Georgia
B.S.A in Agricultural Communication. Majored in Agricultural Communication; focusing on marketing, journalism, photography, and agricultural practices.
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Majored in Agricultural Business; focusing on business and agricultural practices.
Experiences
Communication Coordinator
June 2019 – June 2023
Coordinating with organizations throughout the United States to create website design, layout, and brands to further their missions in IPM, invasive species, agricultural, and conservation and practices.
Soil Conservationist Aide
May 2012 – October 2012
Assisted the Camilla, Georgia Field Office, for 180 working days in a service year, in preparing applications and contracts for EQIP and CSP programs as well as conducting spot and field checks and assisting producers in completing forms.
Web and Publication Specialist
May 2013 – June 2019
Designed websites and specialized publications, and other communication materials such as fact sheets, outreach and scientific posters for in office documents as well as organizations throughout North America to spread awareness, record, and map invasive species.
Sarah-Jean Swain 