Natural Resources Environmental Specialist
Resume:
WILLIAM M. PRICE
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Highly skilled natural resources and environmental specialist with over 30 years experience in hands-on dairy production systems, animal nutrition, resource management, land use, research and analysis, reclamations, and farm/ranch owner education programs. Noted for ability to plan, carry out, and document highly complex research products and impart findings both as oral presentations and as written peer-reviewed publications. Extremely well versed in livestock handling as well as existing and emerging livestock products; recognized and awarded for consultations and making recommendations regarding health, nutritional, and basic animal welfare products. (Specialized Experience directly related to this position is addressed in application attachments.)
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Extensive field experience in natural resources planning, hydrology and water reclamation, agricultural and livestock management
Solid research and analysis skills, able to quickly identify and resolve issues in a wide range of areas from small farm forage materials to wetlands preservation
Excellent oral and written communications skills; highly sought after public speaker, published author requested to host international agricultural visitors
ACHIEVEMENTS
Created equine owner education program imparting information including nutrition, health, reproductive management saving owners $200 per farm annually
Decreased local cattle farm expenditures by researching and recommending more viable forage materials thereby reducing need for supplemental feed
Increased cattle weights by 10% thorough the introduction of better feed crops and educating farmers/ranchers on proper planting, rotation, and grazing practices
Provided excellent land management planning assistance to property owners saving a average of $2500 annually per property
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE / CONTRACTS AND POSITIONS
Manager, R.L. Price Farms, 8355 Webb Street, Graceville, FL, 08/2008-Current
Co-manager, 04/1995-02/1998
Beef cattle ranch management, day to day operations, feeding and supplemental rations, farm equipment operation, row crop production, research and analysis of all operations, herd health, pasture and range management.
Field Scientist, Barnes, Ferland & Associates, 1230 Hillcrest St, Orlando, FL 32803, 09/2006-09/2007
Supervisor: John Watson, Vice President, 407-***-****; contact: yes
Individual and Major General Irrigation water use permit technical and field investigations in support of Water Basin Renewal- Kissimmee Basin C for South Florida Water Management District.
Senior Scientist, Royal Consulting Services, Inc., 211 W Warren Ave, Longwood, FL 32750, 10/2005-05/2006
Supervisor: Brian Roy, President, 407-***-****; contact: yes
Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plan technical support provider for National Resources Conservation Service wastewater and nutrient management program of livestock industry.
Agricultural/Natural Resources Extension Agent II, University of Florida Extension – Lake County, 1951 Woodlea Road, Tavares, FL 32778, 07/1998-09/2005
Supervisor: Deborah Boulware, 352-***-****
Design through implementation of Animal Sciences, Agronomy, Agriculture, and Natural Resources programs for small farms/ranchettes/individuals, community awareness development, and investigations of high quality forages and reclaimed water usage.
EDUCATION
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN DAIRY SCIENCE
MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY Starkville, MS
CERTIFICATIONS/ASSOCIATIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
Army Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation & Management Program Certified, 2005
Florida Statewide Wetland Delineation Training & Management Program Certified, 2005
Florida Association of Environmental Professionals, continuing member
Florida Cattlemen’s Institute & Allied Trade Show, member, Chairperson 2003
Central Florida Livestock Agents Group (CFLAG), member, Chairperson 2003
National Association of County Agents Association, member, Publicity Chairperson 2002
Florida Association of County Agricultural Agents, member, Chairperson New Members Relations Committee 2002
Florida Cattleman’s Association, member
Florida Farm Bureau, member
AWARDS AND ACCOLADES
Golden Gator Award, University of Florida, Institute of Food & Agriculture Sciences
Grand Image Award, University of Florida, Institute of Food & Agriculture Sciences
Davis Productivity Award, Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services
Team Achievement Award, Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services
University of Florida, Agricultural Communication and Education PHD program
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
Microsoft Office Suite
ESRI ArcGIS, ArcView
Garmin DNR
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