Jason Duffey
Charlotte Court House,VA
Summary
I have been around cows/calves for over 5 years now and have been working them and monitoring them the entire time. I have competed in the FFA cattle working competition and won the state competition in 2023. I have always worked on a farm and have many skills operating equipment, monitoring animals, care of animals, and maintenance of the land. I also competed in the FFA mechanics competition and won the state competition in 2023 and competed in the national competition where I placed silver in the nation.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Farm Hand
Jim Pugh
08.2021 - Current
- Assisted in the construction or repair of fences, barns, sheds, or other infrastructure necessary for successful farm operation.
- Checked farmland for issues in need of attention, such as fences to mend and broken pipes to fix.
- Performed regular maintenance to keep farm equipment in safe working order.
- Operated various farm machinery.
- Enhanced cattle health by diligently monitoring and recording daily observations of behavior, feed intake, and overall wellness.
- Examined animals for signs of sickness and overall herd health.
- Observed animals and notified supervisor of signs of illness.
- Used grease guns and oil cans to lubricate and adjust farm equipment.
- Coordinated smooth transportation logistics for cattle shipments from the farm to processing facilities or other destinations as required.
- Increased cattle weight gains by closely monitoring growth rates and adjusting feeding strategies accordingly for optimum results.
- Collaborated effectively with team members to coordinate tasks, ensuring efficient work schedules and a productive farm operation.
- Streamlined cattle movement among pastures by designing effective rotational grazing systems that ensured adequate forage availability throughout the year.
Education
High School Diploma -
Randolph-Henry High School
Charlotte Court House, VA05.2023
Skills
- Dependable and Hardworking
- Livestock Handling
- Farm equipment operation
- Physical Stamina
- Livestock care
- Livestock Birthing and Insemination
- Farm Equipment Maintenance
- Fence construction
Timeline
Farm Hand
Jim Pugh
08.2021 - Current
High School Diploma -
Randolph-Henry High School