Cody Huffman
Davisburg,MI
Summary
Seasoned Farm Manager known for highly productive and efficient task completion. Skilled in sustainable farming practices, livestock management, and crop production optimization. Excels at problem-solving, leadership, and adaptability to ensure smooth farm operations and workforce management. Committed to leveraging technology for farm advancement and sustainability.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Farm Manager
Cadence Farm
Springfield Township, MI
03.2024 - Current
- Coordinated the maintenance of farm equipment, machinery, buildings, fences, and other infrastructure.
- Organized the purchase of supplies such as fertilizer, seed, feed, and other necessary items.
- Monitored weather conditions to determine when to irrigate crops or apply pesticides.
- Managed budgets and tracked expenses related to labor costs, production costs, fuel costs and more.
- Created strategies for controlling pests without using harmful chemicals.
- Monitored fields to drive proper irrigation, weed control and pest control.
- Managed employees and subcontractors to meet or exceed cost, yield and quality goals.
- Applied knowledge of animal husbandry to meet livestock needs and minimize disease risk.
- Conducted tours of farm and facilities to provide information and promote public relations
- Worked with owner to determine ranch needs.
- Trained new workers on safety and ranch procedures.
- Allocated resources to respond to insect infestation, drought and fire.
Assistant Farm Manager
Daisys folly
Spring Hill, TN
09.2022 - 02.2024
- Developed and maintained farm budgets, staff schedules, and crop plans.
- Organized and supervised the planting, harvesting, storage, and sale of crops.
- Provided training to new and existing employees on farming techniques.
- Monitored livestock health and nutrition levels.
- Conducted soil tests to ensure optimal fertility for crop production.
- Ensured compliance with government regulations related to agricultural operations.
- Implemented pest management strategies to protect crops from damage or disease.
- Supervised the maintenance of farm equipment and machinery.
- Inspected fields regularly for weed infestations or other problems that could impact crop yield.
- Created detailed records of farm activities such as planting dates, yields, fertilizer applications.
- Managed employee payroll and other personnel-related tasks.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers for seed, fertilizer, feed, fuel.
- Collaborated with local farmers' markets to promote farm products and increase sales.
- Researched new technologies in agriculture to improve production efficiency.
- Attended conferences related to agricultural issues or innovations.
- Reviewed financial statements to track profit margins on various crops.
- Prepared reports summarizing daily operations at the farm.
- Demonstrated working techniques, practices and optimal safety behaviors to workers, maximizing performance and reducing wasteful processes.
- Protected environmental areas, team members and consumers from harm by closely monitoring chemical applications and production techniques.
- Monitored weather conditions and adjusted strategies accordingly to avoid losses.
- Implemented action plans to meet farm-specific and company-set goals.
- Applied knowledge of animal husbandry to meet livestock needs and minimize disease risk.
- Secured farm management agreements through prospecting, analysis and sales.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Planned and delivered training sessions to improve employee effectiveness and address areas of weakness.
- Proposed or approved modifications to project plans.
- Held regular one-on-one meetings with employees to review performance and priorities and provide feedback.
- Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.
Farm Manager
Rocky Top Farms
Prospect, TN
01.2020 - 09.2022
- Developed and implemented a crop rotation plan to optimize soil fertility and yield.
- Coordinated the maintenance of farm equipment, machinery, buildings, fences, and other infrastructure.
- Monitored weather conditions to determine when to irrigate crops or apply pesticides.
- Supervised planting, cultivating, harvesting, storage, and marketing activities for all crops.
- Managed budgets and tracked expenses related to labor costs, production costs, fuel costs and more.
- Hired seasonal workers and provided training on safety protocols and use of equipment.
- Established quality control procedures for grading produce according to industry standards.
- Maintained records on production output and crop yields in order to make future planning decisions.
- Collaborated with local agricultural organizations to stay informed on best practices in farming techniques.
- Conducted research into new varieties of plants that may be beneficial for the farm.
- Created strategies for controlling pests without using harmful chemicals.
- Worked closely with vendors in order to obtain competitive pricing on supplies needed for operation of the farm.
- Inspected fields regularly to ensure proper fertilization levels are maintained.
- Negotiated contracts with buyers of produce at local farmers markets or wholesale distributors.
- Monitored fields to drive proper irrigation, weed control and pest control.
- Managed employees and subcontractors to meet or exceed cost, yield and quality goals.
- Demonstrated working techniques, practices and optimal safety behaviors to workers, maximizing performance and reducing wasteful processes.
- Implemented action plans to meet farm-specific and company-set goals.
- Applied knowledge of animal husbandry to meet livestock needs and minimize disease risk.
- Protected environmental areas, team members and consumers from harm by closely monitoring chemical applications and production techniques.
- Set long and short-term targets and goals to drive breeding and farrowing success.
- Collaborated with senior staff to prepare budgets and financial reports.
- Secured farm management agreements through prospecting, analysis and sales.
- Planned harvest and planting schedules.
- Trained new workers on safety and ranch procedures.
- Collected and recorded growth, production and environmental data.
- Cared for and maintained plants in different climate-controlled areas.
- Conducted or supervised stock examinations to identify diseases or parasites.
- Managed ranch schedules for livestock, special events, and crops.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fort Walton Beach High School
Fort Walton Beach, FL08-2012
Skills
- Performance Management
- Equipment Operation
- Overseeing planting
- Crop Management
- Livestock management
- Troubleshooting skills
- Documentation skills
- Supply Ordering
- Animal Nutrition
- Customer Relations
- Preventive Maintenance
- Inventory Management
- Bush hogging experience
- Health assessments
- Managing operations
- Harvesting Protocols
- Fence building
- Resource Allocation
- Purchasing functions
- Records Management
- Pest Control
- Horticulture knowledge
- Budget Development
- Fertilizer Application
- Environmental Compliance
- Supply Purchasing
- Allocating resources
- Sustainable Agriculture
- Crop Rotation
- Maintenance and repair
- Crop Irrigation
Affiliations
Welding Mig/arc Mechanically inclined for all heavy equipment have most tools ill need and arc welder
Timeline
Farm Manager
Cadence Farm
03.2024 - Current
Assistant Farm Manager
Daisys folly
09.2022 - 02.2024
Farm Manager
Rocky Top Farms
01.2020 - 09.2022
High School Diploma -
Fort Walton Beach High School