Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
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Garret Otter

Almena,KS

Summary

Farm and Ranch hand with over 10 years of successful experience in problem resolution and decision making. Recognized consistently for performance excellence and contributions to success in the farming and ranching industry. Strengths in Microsoft Office and relationship development backed by training in Agricultural Business.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Farm Hand

Spring Creek
Almena, KS
03.2020 - Current
  • Assisted in the preparation of soil for planting by tilling and plowing fields.
  • Cared for livestock, including feeding, watering, and providing medical attention when necessary.
  • Monitored weather conditions to ensure optimal planting times.
  • Maintained farm equipment such as tractors, harvesters, and other machinery.
  • Performed general maintenance tasks around the farm, including repairing fences and buildings.

Owner

Otter Cattle Company LLC
Norton, KS
03.2017 - Current
  • Developed strategic plans to increase profitability and efficiency.
  • Identified new opportunities for growth, expansion, and diversification.
  • Oversaw budgeting and financial management.

Farm Hand

Lofgreen Farms
Norton, KS
05.2017 - 03.2020
  • Maintenance and upkeep of fences and pastures.
  • Maintenance and upkeep of equipment.
  • Cared for livestock, including feeding, watering, and providing medical attention when necessary.
  • Harvested crops according to season and maintained records of yields.

Farm Hand

Stutheit Farms
Norton, KS
05.2016 - 10.2016
  • Maintenance and upkeep of fences and pastures.
  • Maintenance and upkeep of equipment.
  • Care of the livestock and feeding.
  • Help with harvest, planting, and spraying of crops.

Education

Bachelors’ of Agribusiness -

Fort Hays State University

Associates Degree of Science - Agribusiness

Colby Community College

Skills

  • Problem resolution
  • MS Office
  • Project organization
  • Relationship development
  • Records Management
  • Task Prioritization

Affiliations

Knights of Columbus

Farm Bureau

Kansas Livestock Assoc.

National Cattleman's Beef Assoc.

Volunteer Firefighter/ First Responder

Accomplishments

Kansas State FFA Farmer

Kansas Livestock Assoc.- Young Stockmans Academy

Nebraska Cooperative Council- Groundwork

Certification

Beef Quality Assurance

Timeline

Farm Hand

Spring Creek
03.2020 - Current

Farm Hand

Lofgreen Farms
05.2017 - 03.2020

Owner

Otter Cattle Company LLC
03.2017 - Current

Farm Hand

Stutheit Farms
05.2016 - 10.2016

Bachelors’ of Agribusiness -

Fort Hays State University

Associates Degree of Science - Agribusiness

Colby Community College
Garret Otter