Professional Resume Template for
Farm Manager
Garrett M. Brody
Lincoln, NE
(402) 555-0143
garrett.brody@proton.mail
linkedin.com/in/garrett-brody | garrettbrodyag.com
Professional Summary
Pragmatic Farm Manager with 5 years of leadership directing high-yield crop operations across 2,500+ acres of farmland. Expertise includes managing operating budgets up to $850,000, configuring precision agriculture technology, and coordinating grain storage logistics. Successfully increased crop yields by 14% and reduced fertilizer application costs by $42,000 using grid soil sampling and variable-rate nutrient plans. Proficient with John Deere Operations Center, Climate FieldView, Ag Leader systems, and custom farm management software.
Work Experience
Farm Manager — Grand Valley Agricultural Partners
Lincoln, NE | January 2024 – Present
- Directed a team of 8 full-time operators and seasonal technicians to plant, harvest, and market 3,200 acres of commercial corn and soybeans, achieving 100% of seasonal yield goals.
- Managed a $900,000 annual operations budget, negotiating seed and chemical contracts to reduce inputs expense by 12% while maintaining crop quality parameters.
- Implemented Climate FieldView and John Deere Operations Center systems to optimize fertilizer application, saving $38,000 in nutrient inputs over two crop cycles.
- Coordinated grain marketing and logistics for 650,000 bushels, securing forward contracts that increased average grain sale price by $0.18 per bushel.
Assistant Farm Manager — Benton Family Farms & Ag Services
Ames, IA | June 2021 – December 2023
- Supervised daily field operations for a 2,000-acre row-crop and livestock facility, improving tractor fleet uptime by 18% through preventative maintenance scheduling.
- Conducted weekly grid soil sampling across 12 crop zones to implement variable-rate nitrogen plans, reducing chemical runoff by 22% and fertilizer costs by $15,000.
- Trained and led 6 field hands in USDA safety protocols and grain handling procedures, resulting in zero OSHA-recordable safety incidents over 2.5 years.
- Monitored grain moisture and bin aeration systems for 300,000 bushels of storage, minimizing spoilage rates to under 0.5% during the winter storage seasons.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Business
Iowa State University · Ames, IA · 2021
Skills
Precision agriculture, Crop rotation planning, Grid soil sampling, Grain storage logistics, Operations budgeting, Integrated Pest Management (IPM), John Deere Operations Center, Climate FieldView, Ag Leader, Fleet maintenance, Vendor negotiation, OSHA safety compliance
Projects
Precision Agriculture Integration
Role: Lead Farm Manager
Tools: John Deere Operations Center, Climate FieldView, Ag Leader, RTK GPS
Led the integration of GPS autosteer and variable-rate seeding across 3,200 acres, increasing overall planting efficiency by 15% and saving $24,000 in input costs.
Grain Storage Facility Upgrade
Role: Assistant Farm Manager
Tools: Tempest Moisture Sensors, GSI Bin Aeration Systems, custom log software
Managed the installation of automated temperature and moisture monitoring systems in 4 grain bins, reducing manual monitoring time by 80% and post-harvest spoilage to 0.1%.
Certifications
- Accredited Farm Manager (AFM) (2024)
- Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) (2022)
- Commercial Pesticide Applicator License (2021)
Additional information
- Languages: English (Native), Spanish (Conversational)
- Volunteer Work: Youth agricultural advisor for regional 4-H club (2022-present)
- Availability: 30 days notice
Job Market Insights
Market data and opportunities for
Farm Manager
Job Market Insights
$68,000
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$110,000
Avg:
$88,000
Growth Outlook:
The employment of Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers in the United States is projected to decline slightly by 1% over the next decade. Despite this consolidation, demand remains high for managers skilled in precision agriculture and technology integration, with approximately 85,500 annual job openings expected to replace retiring workers. Agribusinesses are prioritizing managers who can implement data-driven practices to optimize yields while navigating environmental regulations and shifting market dynamics.
-1% growth over 10 years
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