Independant Courthouse Researcher
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Douglas V. Davidson
Greenville, MS. 38701
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Field Crops Agronomist / Chemical & Seed Sales / Crop Consultant
An accomplished Field Crops Agronomist with over 27 years experience focusing on crop consulting
and chemical sales. Proven ability to interface with farmers to ensure products and solutions meet
customer’s needs. Exceptional communicator, written and verbal skills, problem solver, results focused Manager with proven track record.
Professional Experience
Farmers Incorporated February 2004 – October 2006
Field Agronomist- Serviced farmers’ operations in 2 county area of Mississippi for daily
crop consulting, chemical, and seed sales. Averaged 4 million dollars in chemical and fertilizer sales. With 650K in seed sales yearly. Also calibrated spray and planting equipment. Trouble-shooting problematic electronic equipment. Aided in Inventory and product ordering.
Delta Conservation Demonstration Center (DCDC) May 2003 – February 2004
Relocated to Greenville, MS to manage the Delta Conservation Demonstration Center (DCDC), a research and demonstration farm. Responsibilities included farming, daily retrieval of data, bookkeeping, day-to-day public tours where explanation of day-to-day operations of the research farm to visitors took place. Prepared meals for visitors and employees. Barbeques etc.
Helena Chemical January 2002 – May 2003
Custom Applicator for Helena Chemical in Holly Grove, Arkansas. Responsibilities included Custom application of herbicides and insecticides, maintenance and upkeep of applicator equipment. Daily communication with customers.
Terra (formerly Agro and Agriliance) January 1996 – December 2002
Managed Terra until business was closed due to corporate downsizing in December 2002. Oversaw daily operations of Terra, had staff of 10 employees. Serviced 25 farmers in 3 Arkansas counties. In 1997 began Precision Ag Program after completing Site SpecficAg Course at Oklahoma State. Oversaw and managed Custom Application program. Kept Inventory and ordered products as necessary. Handled accounts payable and debt problems with customers.
San Road Farms January 1979 – December 1995
Managed family farm of 700 acres in Holly Grove, Arkansas. Daily operation of growing cotton, rice, corn and soybeans. Began Custom Application Business in 1985 (C & D Applications)
Qualifications, Education, and Certifications:
Received Haz Mat training with Agriliance
Class A CDL Driver with Hazardous Endorsement.
Excellent driving record
Custom Applicators License, liquid and dry. 15 years experience
Very adept to Custom Blending Fertilizer and Tank Mixing Chemicals
25 years experience in welding and fabricating metals
25 years experience in heavy equipment maintenance and repair
Computer Skills: Microsoft Office, Excel, Power Point, Quick Books Pro, Windows 98, DOS, Arc-View Programs, and Word.
Completed SS Tools- Toolbox Training at Oklahoma State - 1997
Completed Integrated Crop Management I, II, III at Texas Tech – 1996, 1997, 1998
Christian Brothers College- Memphis, TN 1976 – 1977
Achievements:
2000- Won State Environmental Respect Award from state of Arkansas
2000- Won Ducks Unlimited Habitat for Wildlife in Community Award
Crop Consulting:
Over 27 years in Cotton, Rice, Soybeans, Wheat, Corn, Grain, and Sorghum
Arkansas and Mississippi Plant Board Recognition:
Consulting
Seed Treater
Warehouseman
Fertilizer Blender
Commerical Applicator of Lime, Liquid and Custom Blends.
Electronic Equipment Experience:
SS Tool Box
Ashtech Aim Navigator
Falcon Controllers
Dickie John
Trimble Navigation
Magellan Navigation, GPS
Outback Auto Steer and Mapping
Trimble Swathing and Mapping
Greenstar John Deere Systems
References
Mr. Floyd Trammell Sam Newsom
Farmers Incorporated Syngenta (Ret.)
P. O. Box 5187 Greenville, MS. 38701
Greenville, MS 38703 662-***-****
Warren Hammett Jr.
Hammett Farms
2511 Hammett Rd.
Greenville, MS 38703
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