Darrel McKee
Munford,AL
Summary
Relationship-driven agronomic sales professional with 4+ years of experience driving revenue growth, managing territories, and advising producers on crop input and operational decisions. Demonstrated success in building trusted relationships, increasing sales, and delivering customized solutions based on field data and economic return. Brings a strong understanding of farm operations, risk management, and profitability, with the analytical and communication skills necessary to transition into agricultural lending and portfolio management.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Agronomic Sales Representative
Alabama Farmer’s Cooperative
Talladega, Alabama
06.2021 - Current
- Partner with agricultural producers across northeast Alabama to evaluate operational needs and develop input strategies that improve yield, efficiency, and overall farm profitability
- Advise producers on cost management and connect them with the most suitable financing options available to support input purchases and operational investments
- Grew territory revenue by 27.7% through strategic account development, needs-based recommendations, and strong customer relationships
- Analyze soil, tissue, and yield data to develop customized fertility and crop protection plans, balancing agronomic performance with economic return
- Conduct regular on-site farm visits to assess crop health, identify risks (pest, disease, environmental), and recommend timely, data-driven solutions
- Collaborate with agronomists to design and implement field trials, interpret results, and communicate findings to growers for informed decision-making
- Lead grower meetings and field days to present research insights, market trends, and best practices, strengthening client trust and engagement
- Utilize precision agriculture tools (FieldView, AccuField) to generate variable rate prescriptions and evaluate yield performance, improving operational efficiency and ROI
- Maintain and grow long-term relationships with producers by providing consistent service, follow-up, and strategic planning support
Professional Research Assistant
University Of Georgia
Tifton, Georgia
09.2017 - 05.2021
- Organized implemented fungicide research trials for peanut plants
- Recorded and analyzed harvest, leaf spot virus, and white mold virus data in trials
- Compared numerous results of fungicides and presented results to chemical producers
- Maintained and serviced department agriculture equipment
Sales and Scouting Intern
Syngenta Crop Protection
Lake Wales, Florida
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Utilized autonomy to manage territory of citrus producers in central and east Florida
- Provided support and recommendations on Syngenta crop protection products
- Provided customer support to client scouting (land.db) needs
- Scouted and soil sampled crops for various pests and diseases
- Recommended strategic chemical applications when best fit for the grower
Undergraduate Research Intern
University of Missouri
Columbia, Missouri
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Organized nutrients and irrigation research tests
- Gathered soil samples for nutrients and water saturation content
- Tested photosynthesis and chlorophyll using a Li-Cor and SPAD meter, respectively
- Presented research to producers and industry professionals in Missouri
Education
Bachelor of Science - Agribusiness
Abraham Baldwin Agriculture College
Tifton, Georgia12-2020
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Crop Production and management
- Soil Science and fertility analysis
- Integrated pest management (IPM)
- Weed identification and control
- Nutrient management planning
- Precision agriculture (GPS mapping, (VRT))
- Agronomic Research and field trials
- Knowledge of local/regional cropping systems (Southeast United States)
- Agriculture equipment operation
Timeline
Agronomic Sales Representative
Alabama Farmer’s Cooperative
06.2021 - Current
Sales and Scouting Intern
Syngenta Crop Protection
05.2020 - 08.2020
Undergraduate Research Intern
University of Missouri
05.2019 - 08.2019
Professional Research Assistant
University Of Georgia
09.2017 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Agribusiness
Abraham Baldwin Agriculture College