Jeffrey A Schleuning
Farm Manager
Contact
Email:
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Phone:
Address:
Yorkville, Illinois, 60560
Career Objective
Hard worker with proven knowledge of agriculture, farm maintenance and animal care. Skilled in operating a variety of tools, machinery, and equipment for both indoor and outdoor projects. Experienced in carrying out general labor duties, agriculture and farm operation. Possesses a valid driver's license and a strong work ethic.
Experience
Farm Manager
Sunny Valley Farm, Yorkville, Illinois / Aug 1990 - May 2023
Built electric and barbed wire fences throughout farm to safely contain cattle.
Maintained records of crop inventories, fertilizer applications, chemical treatments and other operations data.
Established and maintained a safe working environment in compliance with health regulations.
Inspected crops, fields or plant stock to determine conditions and need for cultivating or spraying.
Conducted walkthrough of orchards or fields to determine crop maturity or condition.
Coordinated production activities such as planting, fertilizing, harvesting, irrigation and land preparation.
Observed animals for signs of illness, injury or unusual behavior, notifying veterinarians or farm owners of concerns.
Fed and watered animals according to schedules and feeding instructions.
Monitored weather conditions to determine optimal timing for planting and harvesting activities.
Developed and implemented crop rotation plans to maximize yield and soil fertility.
Inspected farm or ranch structures for needed repair or maintenance activities.
Education
Dodgeville Hogh School
Dodgeville, Wisconsin
High School Diploma
(May 1979)
Skills
Efficiency Improvement
Supply Ordering
Supply Purchasing
Loss Prevention Strategies
Animal Husbandry
Farm Machinery
Fence Building
Livestock Management
Seed Purchasing
Bush Hogging
Chemical Identification
Overseeing Planting
Coordinating Maintenance
Equipment Operation
Fertilizer Application
Controlling Pests
Incumbent Weather Procedures
Harvest Planning
Maintenance and Repair
Pesticide Application
Crop Health Management
Inventory Management
Crop Cultivation
Identify Crop Problems
Irrigation Systems
Gardening Expertise
References
References available upon request