Jakobus Petrus Van Tonder

• Mended fences to prevent livestock from wandering off, ensuring their safety and protection from predators
• Herded livestock using horses or ranch ATVs, facilitating effective cattle management
• Maintained equipment and ranch structures to ensure they were in good working condition
• Conducted repairs on equipment and animal living spaces to enhance their functionality
• Executed preventive maintenance on property and equipment, promoting longevity and reliability
• Fed cattle while ensuring optimal nutrition and health
• Assisted with haymaking for feedlot cattle, ensuring a steady feed supply
• Aided in loading and unloading heavy machinery and equipment, contributing to efficient operations
• Transported cattle from the auction house to the farm and feedlot, supporting logistical needs
• Fostered a positive workplace culture by promoting open communication among team members
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• Hunter

• Engaged in haymaking throughout the year, contributing to ongoing production efforts
• Serviced and operated pivot irrigation systems, ensuring adequate water management
• Worked across 3,000 acres of alfalfa, gaining hands-on agricultural experience
• Operated heavy machinery safely while adhering to all proper use and maintenance guidelines
• Collaborated with team members to complete large-scale projects efficiently and effectively
• Produced alfalfa big pack hay bales using pivot irrigation and planting barley on contract
• Enhanced skills in maintaining various equipment, such as tractors, combines, and trucks
• Took on repair tasks and did some welding work
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• Joshua G Pehrson

**Farm Management Overview: South Africa**

After graduating high school in 2015, I began my journey in 2016 on a Bonsmara stud cattle farm, managing a herd of 400 cow/calf operations. Till the end of 2021.

In my role managing day-to-day operations on the 3000-acre farm, I oversaw various aspects that ensured the well-being of the livestock, particularly with the momma cows. This included feeding, grazing, monitoring the health of the animals, and maintaining fencing.

As a ranch hand, my responsibilities included building and constructing new fences, managing cattle, sorting them, ID-tagging, and branding. We also produced hay for the cattle during winter.

Collaboration with the owner was key, as we planned operations together to improve efficiency and reduce costs. There, I helped select the top bull calves, which were raised on non-GMO finisher feed specifically for production auctions. The remaining weaned calves were marketed and sold at the local auction house.

Additionally, I helped managed an intensive sheep ewe operation with 200 Dohne Merino ewes. We ensured that the fleece was sheared every eight months, and we raised lambs to an average live weight of 80 pounds for direct sales to the public.

Our lambing system was designed for efficiency, allowing 40 ewes to give birth within a 10-day time frame. We synchronized the ewes before introducing the rams, which occurred after 14 days. This structured approach greatly contributed to the success of the flock.

Overall, my experiences have fostered a deep commitment to the farming industry, and I look forward to continuing my journey in this field.

But my passion for sheep and cattle farming remains strong, even though I do not have the same affinity for a feedlot.

She has made the difficult decision to sell for personal reasons. Unfortunately, I didn’t have the opportunity to work there. I genuinely understand and respect her choice, even though it’s a challenging situation for all of us.