Farmer

Lead Farm Operator — Oakridge Farm Enterprises

Des Moines, IA | January 2024 – Present

• Supervised daily cultivation, planting, and harvesting operations across 2,500 acres of corn and soybean crops, improving operational efficiency by 12%.
• Deployed GPS-guided precision auto-steer steering systems and variable-rate application (VRA) technology, reducing seed and nitrogen input waste by 16% over 2 seasons.
• Managed a seasonal crew of 8 agricultural technicians, scheduling labor and implementing safety protocols that resulted in zero reportable injuries over 24 months.
• Negotiated bulk purchasing agreements with regional seed, fuel, and crop protection suppliers, reducing annual farm operating expenses by 14% ($28,000 saved).

Assistant Farm Manager — Highland Ridge Farms

Ames, IA | June 2021 – December 2023

• Coordinated irrigation scheduling and water conservation measures across 1,200 irrigated acres, cutting annual water consumption by 18% via soil sensor telemetry.
• Administered integrated pest management (IPM) protocols, scouting fields weekly and reducing chemical pesticide application by 22% while maintaining crop health.
• Monitored grain storage aeration fans and temperature cables for a 150,000-bushel bin facility, preventing spoilage and maintaining crop grade quality at 100%.
• Maintained and serviced a fleet of 12 agricultural vehicles and heavy harvesting machinery, reducing third-party mechanical repair expenditures by 19% annually.

Crop production management, Agronomy, Soil nutrient planning, Precision agriculture, John Deere Operations Center, FarmLogs, Variable-rate technology (VRT), Integrated pest management (IPM), Irrigation management, Livestock handling, Farm safety compliance, Equipment maintenance, Budgeting and cost control, Commodity marketing

Precision Ag Migration

Role: Project Lead

Tools: John Deere Operations Center, Ag Leader SMS, GPS Guidance

Oversaw the transition of 2,400 acres to full precision planting and variable-rate application, reducing seed costs by 12% and increasing average corn yield by 8 bushels per acre.

IPM Conservation Initiative

Role: Farm Manager

Tools: NDVI Drone Sensors, Soil Moisture Telemetry, Excel

Designed a field-scouting and weather-telemetry protocol across 3 tracts, cutting pesticide applications by 20% and reducing water usage by 1.2M gallons in a single dry season.

• Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) (2022)
• Accredited Farm Manager (AFM) (2024)

• Languages: English (Native), Spanish (Conversational for farm crew coordination)
• Volunteer Work: County Fair agricultural youth mentor (2022-present)
• Availability: 2 weeks notice