Fawna K. Henke
Falun
Summary
Dedicated beef industry advocate and professional with unmatched passion and drive. I bring a unique and diverse skill set to the table, with experience in territory sales, government compliance and production management experience. My top priority is cultivating lasting and authentic relationships and leadership by example.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ranch Hand
Schlessiger Cattle
01.2025 - Current
- Monitor animal health for yearling cattle
- Assist in heifer development program, sorting and selecting premium sales cattle
- Care of cows currently calving, tag and check health, assist in births
- General ranch duties to maximize animal welfare and profitablilty
Ranch Manager
Western Land & Cattle Co. Inc
11.2023 - 11.2024
- Prepared over 600 head of cattle for interstate shipping, including all health paperwork and logistics
- Vigorously researched regional challenges of raising livestock, including but not limited to, area specific mineral deficiencies and parasite burdens to be proactive in potential issues
- Enhanced facilities for maximum efficiency and functionality while adhering to budget constraints for a new operation
- Supervised daily activities such as feed procurement, implementing nutrition programs and developing strategic breeding programs
- Within the year the operation was running smoothly and ready to sustain efficiency
Ranch Manager
Western Land & Cattle Co. Inc
06.2017 - 11.2023
- Managed all aspects of this ranch, the 1600 breeding cows, the pasture management and the crops grown for feed for an absentee owner
- Implemented improved nutrition program and health protocol that resulted in remarkable improvements in herd health, productivity and profitability
- Decreased open cow rate over 15% and increased weaning weights by over 100 pounds
- Implemented a great commercial replacement program, focusing on high fertility cows
- Changed marketing channels and consistently top markets, not only locally, but through Superior, with repeat buyers
Program Technician
USDA Farm Service Agency
05.2012 - 06.2017
- Provided outstanding customer support and made sure that producers were aware of all the programs available to them and understood the current farm bill as it applies to them, maximizing their benefits to their fullest potential
- Assisted farmers in acreage reporting, measurement services, land determination request and other aspects of compliance
Beef Verification Solution Program Coordinator
Kansas Farm Bureau
07.2008 - 05.2012
- Oversaw program activities, growth, sales and promotional efforts for Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado and Oklahoma
- Provided data entry and database management services, as well as troubleshooting software issues
- Managed 20+ Verification Centers across my territory, ensuring our people were up to date regarding all compliance issues with Animal Disease Traceability and Export Verification
- Processed new enrollments and conducted quality assurance audits at ranches and feed yards
- Served as a speaker at numerous state and regional livestock meetings and expos, sharing expertise on Animal Traceability and fostering industry engagement
- By 2009 I had increased sales by 20.72% for the company
Education
Bachelor of Science - Animal Sciences & Industry (Business Option)
Kansas State University
Skills
- Keynote speaking
- Public relations
- Marketing and sales
- Business management
- Animal health
- Livestock management
- Team supervision
- Inventory control
- Contract negotiations
- Budgeting and finance
Certification
- BQA Certified
- ABS Certified AI Technician
- Masters of Beef Advocacy Graduate
Timeline
Ranch Hand
Schlessiger Cattle
01.2025 - Current
Ranch Manager
Western Land & Cattle Co. Inc
11.2023 - 11.2024
Ranch Manager
Western Land & Cattle Co. Inc
06.2017 - 11.2023
Program Technician
USDA Farm Service Agency
05.2012 - 06.2017
Beef Verification Solution Program Coordinator
Kansas Farm Bureau
07.2008 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Science - Animal Sciences & Industry (Business Option)
Kansas State University
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