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Farmers Market Recovery Coordinator
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What they do
A Food or Agricultural Technician assists agricultural and food scientists with research and testing related to safety and quality control. May focus on testing and lab analysis for animal crops and animal feed, or focus on testing and lab analysis for food, food crops, processed food, food additives and food containers.
$47,620 / year median in California
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Food Forward fights hunger and prevents food waste by rescuing fresh surplus produce, connecting this abundance with people experiencing food insecurity, and inspiring others to do the same. We collect fruits and vegetables from backyard fruit trees, farmers' markets, growers, and wholesalers, then provide them free of charge to more than 250 hunger-relief partner organizations serving communities across the region.