how to add "pot grower" to resume?

Question

What's the best way to add "marijuana grower" to my work experience on my resume? I've worked on a farm for the last year or so. There will be a pretty big gap if I just leave it out all together and I don't want to be vague and confusing especially if I get an interview, I want to be confident and know what to say. I'm just worried about being judged and not given a chance by potential employers.

Answer 1

Two suggestions, if you are concerned about deterring potential employers: (1) Especially if applying for a job outside agriculture, where your specific duties aren't relevant to a hiring decision but you just want to avoid the gap on your resume, you could identify yourself via your role and your employer without specifically naming marijuana (e.g. Agricultural Manager, Green View Farm, Townname, Oregon), describing your responsibilities in terms that don't specify what crop you are growing. You could then explain in more detail during an interview. Or (2), especially if the employer name gives the crop away or your duties would be obviously cannabis-linked, you could specify that you are working in your state's /legal/ cannabis industry (e.g. in the description of your duties you would begin with something like "Was agricultural manager for Green View Farm, a licensed [your state here] cannabis grower"). Obviously if you weren't working for a licensed grower that's a different issue: this answer is for the increasing number of people who are participating in their states' legal cannabis sector and will need to include that work on their resumes.

Answer 2

My advice would be to label as “Cannabis Cultivator”, then underneath this title (in smaller text size), highlight your specific duties, what you oversaw, the skills you presented, etc.. Show that there was more involved than one might first assume. Highlight the side of the industry that requires skill and attention.