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Ernest Adkins

Parsonsburg,MD

Summary

  • Dynamic professional with extensive experience at Viola's Acres, excelling in poultry management.
  • Proven ability to analyze data and monitor environmental conditions, ensuring optimal production.
  • A disciplined former soldier, adept at maintaining composure under pressure while delivering innovative solutions. Committed to achieving results through conventional and unconventional means, utilizing strategic planning techniques.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Farmer

Viola's Acres
Parsonsburg, MARYLAND
04.2019 - Current
  • Monitored weather conditions and adjusted strategies to minimize potential losses.
  • Collected and documented growth, production, and environmental data.
  • Established new housing units with proper bedding, feeders, waterers, and essential supplies.
  • Developed pest control strategies to protect crops and poultry from disease.
  • Oversaw manure collection for sale to mushroom farmers and nurseries as a valuable byproduct.
  • Administered vaccinations to safeguard against prevalent poultry diseases.
  • Performed routine maintenance on equipment including tractors, feeders, and waterers.
  • Monitored environmental conditions in poultry housing to maintain optimal temperature and humidity.

Soldier

US Army DOD & US Department of State
Ft. Bragg, NC, Afghanistan, Iraq, Qatar
01.1993 - 12.2004
  • Supported Operation Enduring Freedom through combat operations in Afghanistan.
  • Conducted Diplomatic Security operations for Operation Iraqi Freedom in Iraq.
  • Delivered creative solutions to complex challenges during high-pressure scenarios.
  • Managed time efficiently, ensuring timely completion of all assigned tasks.
  • Performed routine maintenance and repairs on operational equipment.
  • Maintained composure in demanding environments, effectively managing physical stress.
  • Engaged targets under low-light conditions using night vision technology.
  • Integrated diverse communication technologies into a user-friendly platform.

Education

High School Diploma -

Parkside High School
Salisbury, MD
05-1989

Skills

  • Poultry management
  • Pest control
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Data analysis
  • Environmental monitoring
  • Animal husbandry

Affiliations

  • August 2023 - October 2023: Board Member of MDA's Farmer Task force
  • November 2024: Contributor to MDA LEEF program
  • November 2024: Hosted MDA Secretary Atticks to visit Wicomico's largest CAFO poultry farm

Timeline

Farmer

Viola's Acres
04.2019 - Current

Soldier

US Army DOD & US Department of State
01.1993 - 12.2004

High School Diploma -

Parkside High School

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