Brant Failes

Cherokee,OK

Summary

I own and operate my own farming and ranching operations. I currently farm 210 acres of farm ground. I also run my own commercial cow herd and stocker cattle. Additionally, I work for Failes Family Farm, LLC's seed wheat business. Through these experiences, I have worked in nearly every area of the farming and ranching industry that pertains to my operation.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/Operator

Self

04.2016 - Current

Managed day-to-day business operations.
Assessed income and expenses and adapted plans to improve profit levels.
Developed business plan, processes and procedures to provide superior [Product or Service] to customers.
Administered feed supplements to cows and other livestock.
Repaired farm equipment, completing both emergency, and preventive maintenance quickly and accurately.
Maintained and repaired fences, buildings and other farm structures as part of groundskeeping duties.
Loaded and unloaded farm supplies and materials and stored in correct barn location.
Operated farm equipment such as tractors and trucks with extreme care and precision.
Checked farmland for issues in need of attention, such as fences to mend and broken pipes to fix.
Replaced animal's hay and water regularly while watching animals for changes in behavior or demeanor.
Performed regular maintenance to keep farm equipment in safe working order.
Prepared and administered vaccinations and medications to animals.
Operated tractors and self-propelled machinery to plow and fertilize soil.
Planted, cultivated and harvested corn, wheat and hay crops for optimal growth.
Recorded and reported crop yields, expenses and other farm-related data for management decision-making.
Used grease guns and oil cans to lubricate and adjust farm equipment.
Examined animals for signs of sickness and overall herd health.
Herded livestock using horses or ranch ATVs.

Farm Ranch Hand

Failes Starting Lot

01.2010 - Current

Administered feed supplements to cows and other livestock.
Repaired farm equipment, completing both emergency, and preventive maintenance quickly and accurately.
Operated farm equipment such as tractors and trucks with extreme care and precision.
Maintained and repaired fences, buildings and other farm structures as part of groundskeeping duties.
Checked farmland for issues in need of attention, such as fences to mend and broken pipes to fix.
Performed regular maintenance to keep farm equipment in safe working order.
Prepared and administered vaccinations and medications to animals.
Operated tractors and self-propelled machinery to plow and fertilize soil.
Planted, cultivated and harvested corn, wheat and hay crops for optimal growth.
Promoted animal safety and health by providing proper nutrition, housing and medical care.
Recorded and reported crop yields, expenses and other farm-related data for management decision-making.
Examined animals for signs of sickness and overall herd health.
Herded livestock using horses or ranch ATVs.

Farm Hand

Failes Family Farm, LLC

05.2009 - Current

Operated farm equipment such as tractors and trucks with extreme care and precision.
Loaded and unloaded farm supplies and materials and stored in correct barn location.
Performed regular maintenance to keep farm equipment in safe working order.
Repaired farm equipment, completing both emergency, and preventive maintenance quickly and accurately.
Used grease guns and oil cans to lubricate and adjust farm equipment.
Recorded and reported crop yields, expenses and other farm-related data for management decision-making.
Completed invoices for bills of lading, sales receipts and supplies.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Business

Northwestern Oklahoma State University

Alva, OK

05.2027

Skills

Operations Management
Business Planning

Land Management
Field Operations

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