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DANIEL SALSGIVER

WEST SALEM,OHIO

Summary

Seasoned farmer with well-rounded experience in livestock management, crop cultivation, and farm machinery operation. Demonstrated leadership skills in managing farm operations successfully. Proven ability to implement innovative techniques for increased productivity and cost efficiency. Skilled in problem-solving and decision-making under challenging situations. Resourceful professional in agricultural management, known for high productivity, and efficient task completion. Specialize in crop rotation planning, livestock care, and sustainable farming practices. Excel at problem-solving, decision-making, and adaptability, ensuring smooth operation under varying conditions. Good understanding of quality and regulatory standards. Excel in time management, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring optimal farm operations under various conditions. Committed to leveraging these skills to contribute significantly to agricultural success. Skilled in problem-solving and optimizing performance. Capable of managing projects, and collaborating effectively with teams. Committed to continuous learning and staying current with industry trends, to contribute to organizational success. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Highly motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, and adaptability. Adept at working effectively, unsupervised, and quickly mastering new skills. Dedicated farm hand with experience assisting farmers with daily tasks. Experience working weekends and evenings outdoors in snow, rain, humidity, and other inclement weather conditions.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Dairy Farm Hand

PINE TREE DAIRY
Spencer, OH
01.2016 - Current
  • Maintained high standards of animal welfare when performing feeding and milking procedures.
  • Ensured proper disposal of animal waste products in compliance with environmental regulations.
  • Performed daily tasks such as feeding, watering, and cleaning the dairy barns and stalls.
  • Operated farm machinery such as tractors, hay balers, manure spreaders.
  • Cleaned stalls, pens and equipment using water hoses or pumps.
  • Fed and watered livestock and monitored food and water supplies.
  • Examined animals to detect illness, injury or disease.
  • Assisted with milking cows, including checking and maintaining milking equipment.
  • Cleaned and maintained milking parlor areas daily.
  • Regularly monitored feed levels and replenished supplies as needed.
  • Washed and cleaned cattle udders, milk parlors and tanks.
  • Ordered food for animals and arranged delivery.
  • Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
  • Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.

Farmer

Self-employeed
Lodi, OH
01.2012 - Current
  • Performed routine maintenance and repairs on farm machinery and equipment.
  • Monitored crop growth and health, implementing interventions as needed.
  • Purchased supplies, including seeds, and fertilizer.
  • Maintained farm machinery, tools, and buildings in good working order.
  • Set up and operated heavy farm machinery and equipment to till soil, fertilize, and apply herbicides and pesticides.
  • I observed animals during the birthing process, assisted as needed, and monitored the newborns' health status.
  • Provided routine care for livestock, including feeding, watering, and herding.
  • Planned harvest and planting schedules.
  • Evaluated animals' health conditions; administered medications when necessary.
  • Recorded information, such as production costs, yields, grades, moisture content, and other data related to crop production.
  • Monitored the growth of crops and weeds, applying herbicides as needed.
  • Managed crop production operations, including planting and harvesting.
  • Operated tractors and other agricultural equipment to cultivate fields, or prepare land for planting.
  • Completed routine maintenance and repair.
  • Managed household errands and other essential duties.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
  • Purchased supplies, including seeds and fertilizer.
  • Evaluated animals' health condition; administered medications when necessary.

Farm Hand

Gunkelman Family Farms
Medina, Ohio
09.2015 - 04.2016
  • Drove Semi-NON CDL
  • Bailed hay.
  • Ran Gain Cart.
  • Milked Cows
  • Completed routine maintenance and repair.
  • Cleaned and sterilized milking equipment after each use.
  • Fed and watered livestock and monitored food and water supplies.
  • Provided feed, water, medications, and vaccinations to cows.
  • Gave oral medications to cows when necessary.
  • Removed manure from stalls regularly.
  • Assisted with birthing process as needed.
  • Operated a skid-steer loader to move hay bales around the barn area.
  • Drove, operated and maintained farm equipment and tools.
  • Used farm tools and vehicles to move animals, feed and equipment to designated locations.
  • Inspected udders for abnormalities prior to milking.
  • Performed inspections and made repairs on tractors.
  • Loaded bales onto trailers or trucks for transport to storage facilities.

Education

High School Diploma -

CLOVERLEAF
Lodi, OH
01-2010

Skills

  • Equipment maintenance
  • Livestock care
  • Harvest planning
  • Milking procedures
  • Team collaboration
  • Problem solving
  • Animal health assessment
  • Safety procedures
  • Dairy operations
  • Crop planning
  • Worker training
  • Herd health management
  • Cultivation
  • Farm operations management
  • Weather forecasting
  • Dumping and loading
  • Grain handling
  • Labor management
  • Cattle farming
  • Supply management
  • Harvest operations
  • Farm machinery operation
  • Heavy equipment operations
  • Harvesting
  • General maintenance
  • Mechanical maintenance
  • Farm equipment maintenance
  • Snowplow operation
  • Self motivation
  • Feeding management
  • Manure handling
  • Equipment operation
  • Load securing
  • Vehicle maintenance
  • Tractor repairs

Affiliations

  • FARMING

Accomplishments

  • PERFECT ATTENDENCE
  • STARTED OWN BUSSINESS

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Dairy Farm Hand

PINE TREE DAIRY
01.2016 - Current

Farm Hand

Gunkelman Family Farms
09.2015 - 04.2016

Farmer

Self-employeed
01.2012 - Current

High School Diploma -

CLOVERLEAF
DANIEL SALSGIVER