Meet the Team

After Graduating from CSU, Chico with a Bachelors of Science degree in Agricultural Business, Jed went straight to work for the Butte County Cooperative Extension office under Farm Advisor, Bill Olsen. After helping to conduct numerous research trials in orchard crops throughout his 4 years there, he left the Cooperative Extension and came to work at Big Valley Ag Services in 2004. He has both his PCA and CCA license and over 20 years of experience in the industry. 

BJ worked at the Rice Experiment Station in Biggs, Ca. for 16 years before coming to work at Big Valley Ag Services in 2019.

Elizabeth has worked in the agricultural chemical and fertilizer retail industry for nearly 30 years. She gained experience at other ag retailers before coming to work in her hometown at Big Valley Ag Services. She has been with the company for over 16 years. 

Mike grew up locally in Biggs and has been with Big Valley Ag Services since 2005. 

Eric has been with Big Valley for 12 years. He has both a PCA and a CCA license with a background in Rice, Walnuts, Almonds, Prunes, and Peaches. He works predominately in the Yuba City and Live Oak area as well as District 10 and Gridley. He holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Agronomy from Chico State University and is a Veteran of the U.S. Army.

Doug has worked for Big Valley Ag Services for over 11 years. He received his Bachelors of Science degree in Ag Business from Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo. He has both his PCA and CCA license. He has knowledge and experience in peaches, prunes, walnuts, almonds, kiwis and rice.

Josh graduated from Chico State in 2012 with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Agricultural Science. He has been with Big Valley as a PCA and CCA ever since, advising on rice, walnuts, almonds, peaches, prunes, pistachios, and various other crops.

Blaine is a licensed PCA with experience in both orchards and rice. He has been with Big Valley Ag Services since 2018. He holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Agriculture from Chico State University.

Garet has been with Big Valley Ag since 2018. Prior to his time with Big Valley he worked for a local rice farmer. He has his PCA license and holds a Bachelors of Science Degree in Crop Science from Chico State.