Reference Number: NA-1659018662
Farm Manager
Candidate Description:
This Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT candidate earned his Bachelors of Science Degree in Agribusiness and Business from Utah State University in 2015. He has over 20 years of farm management experience, extensive experience working on dairy and large crop farms. He managed and performed daily operations on corporate chip potato farm where he worked with full-time employees, seasonal crew, equipment, and resources to maximize efficiency. He planned annual crop rotation and field production. Worked closely with agronomy team on irrigation, fertilizer, and pesticide application. He operated and maintained farm equipment while utilizing precision ag equipment to collect timely and accurate data. Facilitated hiring, training, and scheduling of seasonal crew and trained team members on farm safety protocols. He conducted annual performance reviews and goal setting for team members. Developed efficient Excel-based system to track invoices for over 70 vendors and compiled detailed documentation for Primus and Global Gap Audits. Prior to that he managed crop production on a 2400-acre farm (alfalfa, wheat, corn) overseeing daily farm operations including crop rotation, tillage, planting, scouting, spraying, irrigation, and harvest (precision ag/GPS). He supervised/worked alongside crews to ensure the timely and efficient harvest and transportation of crops. He maintained, diagnosed, and repaired pivots (Valley, Reinke) and obtained soil samples and conducted all fertilization of crops. He is extremely efficient and hard worker, self-motivated, and critical thinker. Highly proficient in Excel. Proven ability to effectively manage and solve farm operation problems. Organized and attentive to detail. Respectful team player.
Contact Info:
If you would like to consider this candidate for your position, please refer to their Reference Number and contact Eric Hansen at eric@hansenagriplacement.com or call 308-382-7351.