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16 <br /> Page 2 of 3 Benjamin Filippo ' <br /> This & That Jam: 08/2010-Present <br /> Creator/Owner: I create seasonal, scratch-made preserves and jams, with the goal being <br /> to begin a national movement, teaching children and adults with fun, hands-on <br /> workshops, about the importance and fun of canning and preserving fruits and <br /> vegetables at their flavorful peak. (www.thisandthatjam.com) <br /> New Amsterdam Market: New York, NY 09/2010-11/2010 <br /> Market Hand: At the market, held weekly on Sundays, I helped to set up the stands for <br /> vendors. <br /> Fire Fly Farm: St. Albans, ME 06/2010-08/2010 <br /> Farm Apprentice: Working on various projects on an organic farm/bakery as an <br /> apprentice, including mowing, harvesting, planting, beekeeping, weeding, building, etc. I <br /> catered the 2010 Kneading Conference for 250 guests in Skowhegan, including <br /> preparing, cooking, and serving. Additionally, I helped run the market stand for Fire Fly at <br /> the Skowhegan, Belfast, Orono, and Bar Harbor Farmers Markets. <br /> Tufts University, History Department: Medford, MA 09/2007-05/2010 <br /> Office Employee: Worked to maintain general office functions; scanning, copying, <br /> phones, databases, mail, etc. <br /> New Entry Sustainable Farming Project: Lowell, MA 08/2009-01/2010 <br /> Intern: Working on the farm sites to build greenhouses, clear land, and work one-on-one <br /> with migrant farmers, helping them to establish their own farms. Surveying farmers to <br /> assess profit margins, and maintain and organize an online photo and video database for <br /> the organization. <br /> GHK International Consulting: London, U.K. 02/2009-06/2009 <br /> Research Analyst: Prepared reports on genetically-modified foods and food policy for the - <br /> European Union. Surveyed reports generated by the European Union and member <br /> states assessing the transparency, viability, and�public opinion of current EU policy on <br /> genetically-modified food and feed. <br /> WWOOF (Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms): Sirsa, India 03/2009-04/2009 <br /> Volunteer Farm worker: Helped with general farm maintenance, as well as harvesting <br /> potato and wheat crops. Designed an educational enclosed garden space for the farm, to <br /> teach future VWVOOF volunteers and local students about organic farming practices. <br /> Yonso Project: Boston, MA 02/2007-6/2007 <br /> Program Assistant: Organized and maintained donor database for the organization and <br /> distributed fundraising information to former donors, as well as seeking out potential <br /> donors. <br /> Hemispheres Journal of Foreign Policy: Medford, MA 09/2006-01/2008 <br />