Austin Wright
Clarkton
Summary
Experienced with soil management and conservation strategies that enhance land productivity and ecological health. Utilizes advanced soil analysis techniques to inform effective erosion control measures and sustainable land use. Track record of fostering collaboration among stakeholders to achieve conservation goals and ensure environmental sustainability.
Diligent Fresh Produce Program manager with strong background in program management. Successfully led cross-functional teams to deliver complex projects on time and within scope, and being able to serve leadership and strategic planning skills.
Experienced with soil management, crop rotation, and livestock care. Utilizes modern farming techniques to enhance productivity and sustainability. Knowledge of agricultural best practices ensures high-quality produce and efficient farm operations.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Soil Conservationist Technician
USDA-NRCS
09.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: This is a federal job
- Assisting Land owners in understanding the final decisions for adopting any conservation practices giving them examples and proof of the outcome of their conservation practice's.
- Review program Requirements with NC Forest Service and FSA, Extension to develop Conservation Plans.
- Supervisor: Joshua Davis (910-739-5478)
- Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Soil Conservationist
USDA-NRCS
06.2021 - Current
- Company Overview: This is a federal job
- Certified Conservation Planner Level 1
- Training in Grassed Waterways. and surveying and staking.
- Experience in Soil Health Assessments on cropland.
- Experienced in Farm Bill Programs Such as: Environmental Quality incentives Program (EQIP), Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) and Conservation Technical Assistance Program (CTA).
- Certified in Water Quality Management
- Recommended appropriate vegetation species for reforestation efforts based on site conditions and ecological objectives.
- Championed efforts to integrate soil health considerations into broader land-use planning processes, reinforcing the importance of sustainable practices.
- Partnership alongside the Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) in Smithfield, NC working in some of the most educational experiences that were provided in knowledge of assisting with Grassed Waterways, Center Pivots, and Dams.
- Assisted with planning over 20 applications per fiscal year in Lagoon Closures, Animal Mortality Facilities, and all other CAFO practices that are offered within the Agency. Obligated contracts ranged around $450,000 a year each fiscal period.
- Assisted engineers on surveying land points for litter facilities and animal mortality infrastructures.
- Assisted in Lagoon Closures such as measuring sludge and the depths of the lagoons.
- Experienced in developing Cultural Resource Request.
- Experienced in some of the most prestige Applications such as Conservation Desktop, RUSLE2, Web Soil Survey, and very familiar with CART, GPS (Trimble).
- Maximized natural resource conservation outcomes by advising landowners of financial and technical assistance programs reinforcing conservation activities.
- Partnership with the Johnston County Farm Service Agency.
- Assisted Wake County with Annual Watershed Inspections.
- Certified Cover Crops and Provide Technical Assistance with Pollinators.
- Experienced in Certifying Seasonal High Tunnels (SHT) and aiding with crops and environmental issues.
- Supervisor: Diana Irizzary (919) 873-2140
- Supervisor : Kenneth Campbell (910) 740-6101
- Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Farmer/ Co Owner/ Specialist
HappyLand Farms
01.2006 - Current
- Hog Production-Manage breeding of sows and boars by maintaining records of fertilization and birth rates to monitor constant production of new litters.
- Cattle Production-Manage artificial insemination records and monitor bull health and fertility to track birth rates of cattle to keep consistent calving.
- Produce Feed-Mix proportions of supplements together to produce healthy balance of nutrients for cattle and swine livestock.
- Crop Management-Predict strong yields of corn and soybean crops by seasonal collection of soil samples for agronomic surface analysis report for appropriate fertilizing.
- Greenhouse Management-Plan, construct, plant and monitor produce in greenhouse-controlled environments to yield organically certified produce for sale at Happy land Farm Store and local farmers markets.
- Maintained and repaired various farming equipment.
- Maintaining accurate records of all farming activities, including expenses, income, yields, and labor hours for tax reporting purposes as well as identifying areas for improvement.
- Enforced proper storage of crops, fertilizers and materials used in agricultural production.
- Supervisor: Candice Wright (910-840-2000)
- Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Education
Bachelor's degree - Professional Agricultural Education & Extension, Agricultural Business Management
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
Greensboro, NC06.2021
Associate's degree - Agribusiness, Livestock and poultry Management
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC05.2019
Skills
- Water management
- Environmental monitoring
- Soil conservation techniques
- Sustainable agriculture
Bachelors degree in Professional Agricultural Education, and has experience with food safety and has worked with the state and federal government
Ability of planning and implementing complex program plans, and regulations impacting the department of farming within the Communities
Able to establish great working relationships or partnership's with co workers or other liaisons
Knowledgeable of producing from growing to harvesting, packing
Withhold relationships with Farmers/Producers being able to deliver the rules and guidance for each individual
Familiar with Food Drug Administration(FDA) ability to learn and maintain funding agreements for the operational agreements or contracts
- Problem-solving
- Project management
- Process improvement
- Decision-making
- Team leadership
- Team leadership and direction
- Interpersonal skills
- Critical thinking
- Data collection & research
Accomplishments
Contributing as Farmer to cultivate crops and Raise Livestock to be able to provide the essentials of food and materials for the Human body for consumption across many Industries. Being able to Be Entrepreneurial and constantly having to find ways to improve operations and improve the efficiency within a farm.
- Supervised team of 10 staff members.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Civil Rights Advisor for Team 18 with The NRCS.
Certification
- Level ! Certified Planner (NRCS)
- Level iii Certified planner in conservation for the United stated Department of Agriculture (NRCS) Natural Resource Conservation Service.
- Certified in Residential And circuit Electrical systems
- Certificate received in Welding and Fabrication from accredited local community College.
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Soil Conservationist Technician
USDA-NRCS
09.2022 - Current
Soil Conservationist
USDA-NRCS
06.2021 - Current
Farmer/ Co Owner/ Specialist
HappyLand Farms
01.2006 - Current
Associate's degree - Agribusiness, Livestock and poultry Management
North Carolina State University
Bachelor's degree - Professional Agricultural Education & Extension, Agricultural Business Management
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
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