
Grew up on a dairy farm, work on farm settings, developed mechanical skills, developed teaching and training skills, and developed research skills in crops and farm chemical study and advancement
-Protocol Development and execution of field trials in the area of corn and soybean genetics and advancement, crop protection product testing and development, and corn, soybean and alfalfa trait testing and advancement. Development of cropping systems with technology and conservation practices. Testing crop inputs and dealing with environmental conditions.
-Annually developing and completing 40-50 trials per year
-Help to advance several new products into the market
Work with equipment service issues and research equipment service history
Dairy producer and general crop and livestock production
Agriculture instruction in all phases of agriculture and agribusiness. Worked with FFA as advisor in leadership development
Repair and service on tractors and combines
-Ability to communicate with people and problem solve
-Computer skills in all software such as spreadsheet, word processors, and operation of most computer programs
-Proficient in farm technology and practices
-Presentation and teaching thru high school teaching positions and Extension work as well as the work I did in DEKALB as Senior Regional Agronomist, Monsanto in product testing and advancement, and Bayer Crop Science as a researcher and trainer
-Strong work ethics in unsupervised position as I was located in the field with my office in my home and working in a several county area with no direct supervision
Goal of excelling in any area that I work in