Kaden Kemp
Ulysses,KS
Summary
Reliable and trustworthy agronomist who has years of experience in both scouting and as a farm hand. . I am a quick and eager learner, a reliable communicator, and a team-oriented individual who is willing to take on additional tasks when required and understands the business. Gained a solid record of sales, achieving customer retention and expansion through relationship building and continuing education on products. I am an effective crop scout who loves the culture and business, and always puts maximum effort into my work and recommendations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Agronomy Salesman
Skyland Grain
Ulysses, Kansas
01.2024 - Current
- Worked with over 50 farmers and managers of many different acres for both dry land and irrigated corn, grain sorghum, wheat, sorghum-sudan grass, and alfalfa.
- Worked with and recommended herbicides from many different corporations, such as Corteva, BASF, and Bayer.
- Performed product pricing for many customers, and worked with customers for contracting chemical and fertilizer needs.
- I engaged in many conversations with farmers about crop planning and seed variety choices, as well as offered insights and opinions on different seed varieties and crop choices based on my experience dealing with their selected fields.
- Scouted many acres and fields for basic crop health, weed pressure, insect presence and feeding, crop stress, nutrient deficiencies, and herbicide/fertilizer response.
Farm Hand
Kemp Farms
Dalhart, TX
05.2018 - 12.2023
- Operated tractors and self-propelled machinery to plow, plant, and harvest on a dryland farm.
- Repaired farm equipment, completing both emergency and preventive maintenance quickly and accurately.
- Planted, cultivated, and harvested wheat and milo for optimal growth.
- Learned basic knowledge of servicing different implements and machinery.
Crop Consultant
Shotton Crop Advisory Services
Sublette, KS
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Personally walked corn, soybean, and milo fields each week.
- Walked different paths/directions each week to ensure maximum observation of the crop.
- Performed stand counts (until enough information was logged to have a approximate answer).
- Checked for diseases, insect damage, wind damage, drought stress, soil moisture per field.
- Provided notes and comments on observable traits from the field or crop.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Agronomy And Crop Science
Panhandle State University
Goodwell, OK05.2023
High School Diploma -
Dalhart High School
Dalhart, TX05.2020
Skills
- Crop scouting
- Farm equipment repair
- Crop planting
- Machinery upkeep
- Heavy lifting
- Soil preparation
- Greenhouse work
- Machinery operation
- Case IH equipment
- Tractor and implement operation
- Crop inspection
- Crop management
- Soil analysis
- Product recommendations
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Agronomy Salesman
Skyland Grain
01.2024 - Current
Crop Consultant
Shotton Crop Advisory Services
05.2021 - 08.2021
Farm Hand
Kemp Farms
05.2018 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Agronomy And Crop Science
Panhandle State University
High School Diploma -
Dalhart High School
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