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JR Jenkins

Wilton,IA

Summary

Successful agriculture professional with 12+ years of experience in large and small scale animal/crop production. Highly communicative and proud networking skills. Extensive education and implementation of regenerative practices, and highly passionate about it.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner

Pleasant Prarie Stock Farm
Wilton, IA
04.2021 - Current
  • Raise 3 different species of livestock on perennial pasture and annual cover crop.
  • Custom Corn and Soybean Production
  • Consulting Farmers on how to raise livestock with a pasture based system and how to utilize cover crops with partnering row crop farmers.
  • Designing and installing fence and water infrastructure on perennial pasture and row crop land.
  • Start and grow a direct to consumer company that services Eastern Iowa
  • Identified new opportunities for growth, expansion, and diversification.
  • Created marketing campaigns to attract new customers.
  • Analyzed industry trends to develop competitive strategies.

Livestock Manager

Bottens Family Farm/Grateful Graze
Cambridge , IL
01.2019 - 04.2021
  • Managed the day-to-day operations of a large livestock farm, including overseeing staff and ensuring animal health and welfare.
  • Rapidly scaled up 5 livestock enterprises of 4 different species. Some 5-10x from year 1.
  • Built prototype infrastructure for a pasture based system.
  • Organized schedule to utilize grazing cover crops on 2,500 acres with 100% portable infrastructure including watering system.
  • Worked with a team to graze cover crops year around at all different season with partnering row crop farmers as to not interfere with row crop production.
  • Led farmer and student tours, organized customer tours and farm events.
  • Organized the purchase of breeding stock and other supplies needed for daily operations.
  • Analyzed data from various sources to identify trends in performance indicators such as mortality rate or average daily gain.
  • Monitored animal nutrition, growth rates, body condition scores, feed utilization and herd health records.
  • Trained new workers on safety and ranch procedures.
  • Created and implemented an on farm college internship program and created relationships with local colleges to fill positions.
  • Organized logistics with direct marketing company and local processor to supply animals to provide product year around to a nationwide customer base.

Farm Hand

Danner Cattle Farm
Muscatine, IA
03.2015 - 11.2017
  • Performed general maintenance tasks around the farm, including repairing fences and buildings.
  • Maintained farm equipment such as tractors, harvesters, and other machinery.
  • Cared for livestock, including feeding, watering, and providing medical attention when necessary.
  • Completed harvesting activities using harvesters, tractors and other heavy equipment.
  • Provided assistance during birthing events for livestock animals.
  • Moved livestock to pastures for grazing or to scales and enclosures.

Owner

JR Fencing
Muscatine, IA
11/20/17 - 1/20/19
  • Created marketing campaigns to attract new customers.
  • Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
  • Implemented successful business strategies to increase revenue and target new markets.

Education

High School Diploma -

Muscatine High School
Muscatine, IA
06-2008

Skills

  • Networking
  • KPI Management
  • Budget Administration
  • Administrative Oversight
  • Team Oversight
  • Strategic Planning
  • Labor Relations
  • Project Management
  • Customer Relations
  • Project Estimating
  • Partnership Development
  • Operations Management
  • Marketing

Timeline

Owner

Pleasant Prarie Stock Farm
04.2021 - Current

Livestock Manager

Bottens Family Farm/Grateful Graze
01.2019 - 04.2021

Farm Hand

Danner Cattle Farm
03.2015 - 11.2017

Owner

JR Fencing
11/20/17 - 1/20/19

High School Diploma -

Muscatine High School

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