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Franklin Akers

Kellerton,IA

Summary

Dedicated high school agricultural student with experience working with local farms in diverse farming operations. Enjoys doing equipment repair and maintenance, and learning to be more proficient in animal care. Enjoys working in a team environment, as well as being able to work independently to problem-solve.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Seasonal Farm Worker

Bissell Family Farms
09.2024 - Current
  • Assist with crop harvest on a 5000 acre farm
  • Operate machinery
  • Assist in mechanical duties

Farm Hand

H AND M AKERS, LTD
01.2022 - Current
  • Crop Production
  • Observed cattle operations and notified supervisor of signs of illness.
  • Rotated animals between grazing areas to provide enough access to food.

Education

High School Diploma -

Mount Ayr Community Schools
Mount Ayr, IA
01-2026

Skills

  • Equipment Repair and Maintenance
  • Feed Distribution
  • Bush Hogging
  • Barn maintenance

Organizations

4-H

  • 8 year member of the Leading Lions 4-H Club
  • Offices held: President (2 years), Vice President, Treasurer, Historian, Reporter


FFA

  • 2 year member of the Mount Ayr FFA Chapter
  • Star Greenhand Award (2024)
  • -Greenhand degree,
  • -State FFA Band Participant


Iowa Cattlemens Member 

  • Ringgold County Cattlemen member (Akers family membership, current)
  • Youth Heifer Scholarship, 2023/2024 Recipient


Iowa Corn Growers Association

  • Ringgold County Corn Growers, student member

Timeline

Seasonal Farm Worker

Bissell Family Farms
09.2024 - Current

Farm Hand

H AND M AKERS, LTD
01.2022 - Current

High School Diploma -

Mount Ayr Community Schools

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