JASON WADE

• Direct daily management and operational decision-making for a diversified sheep and cattle enterprise.
• Oversee livestock breeding, reproductive management, animal nutrition, feeding programs, and production practices.
• Develop and implement livestock marketing and sales strategies based on market conditions, production goals, and business objectives.
• Evaluate livestock market conditions and make purchasing, marketing, and selling decisions.
• Manage operational resources, production inputs, and day-to-day business activities.
• Coordinate livestock production and management practices to support enterprise productivity and profitability.
• Maintain customer relations including educating them on proper care techniques and conducting visits to ensure the health and progress of animals that were purchased from the operation.

• Developed, coordinated, and implemented educational programs for local agricultural producers, including the Mid Plains Ag Expo, increasing attendance from approximately 30 participants in 2022 to more than 100 annually in 2025 and 2026.
• Established and facilitated agricultural and youth program area committees to identify local needs, establish educational priorities, and guide the development and implementation of community-based programming.
• Collaborated with local agricultural producers and committee members to develop and implement the Swisher County Cotton Risk Management Program, coordinating multiple educational events addressing prolonged drought, pest pressures, volatile cotton markets, and increasing production costs.
• Partnered with Ogallala Commons, a regional nonprofit organization, to coordinate educational tours and conferences for local vegetable producers. Contributed to the development of a local food hub connecting area producers with senior citizens experiencing food insecurity through fresh produce distribution.
• Served as County 4-H Coordinator, providing leadership and oversight for approximately 120 youth members and coordinating the involvement of 30 parent volunteers.
• Organized countywide 4-H events and coached youth teams across multiple project areas, preparing participants for educational activities and competitive events.

• Developed and delivered instruction across multiple agricultural science courses, including Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources; Small Animal Management; Equine Science; Livestock Production; Advanced Animal Science; and Agricultural Mechanics.
• Differentiated instructional strategies to accommodate diverse learning needs, including students receiving special education services and multilingual learners.
• Delivered instruction through traditional classroom settings and asynchronous online learning platforms, utilizing Google Classroom to facilitate instruction, assignments, and student engagement.
• Incorporated project-based and experiential learning activities that challenged students to apply scientific and technical concepts to real-world agricultural situations while developing critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
• Supervised student FFA livestock projects and managed the school's agricultural farm, providing hands-on instruction in livestock production, animal care, and agricultural management.
• Mentored and coached FFA members through livestock project development, animal preparation, and participation in livestock shows and agricultural competitions.

• Performed work across multiple phases of plumbing installation and construction, including projects involving agricultural infrastructure such as irrigation wells, barns, equipment shops, and other agricultural facilities.
• Installed plumbing systems, fixtures, and finish components in residential, commercial, and agricultural settings.
• Selected to train and mentor new employees in proper fixture installation, finish plumbing techniques, and quality workmanship.
• Collaborated with construction teams and contractors to complete projects while maintaining quality and installation standards.

• Installed plumbing systems for new residential construction, apartment complexes, and commercial buildings throughout agricultural communities in Northern Utah and Southern Idaho.
• Collaborated as part of a six-person construction crew to complete plumbing installations for approximately 200 apartment units and 50 residential homes within a one-year period.
• Gained practical exposure to the infrastructure, construction, and skilled trades that support rural communities and agricultural operations.
• Developed technical skills in plumbing installation, construction coordination, teamwork, and project completion.

• GPA 4.0/4.0

GPA: 4.0/4.0