Kody Heermann
Amity,OR
Summary
Resourceful professional with background in managing both large-scale and family-owned farming operations. Skilled in crop planning, and sustainable agricultural practices to maximize efficiency and productivity. Strong leadership abilities in team management, strategic decision-making, and problem-solving contribute to successful project outcomes. Implemented innovative farming techniques that led to improved crop yield and sustainability, demonstrating adaptability and forward-thinking in evolving agricultural environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Farming Manager
Heermann Family Farms
Amity, Oregon
03.2012 - Current
- Developed and implemented sustainable farming practices and crop rotation schedules.
- Managed daily operations of crop production.
- Monitored soil health and pest control measures for optimal growth conditions.
- Conducted regular inventory assessments of tools, equipment, and supplies.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations when operating farm machinery or using hazardous materials.
- Scheduled regular maintenance checks on all farm machinery in order to prevent breakdowns during peak times.
- Inspected fields regularly to identify pest infestations and diseases that could damage crops.
- Coordinated planting, cultivating and harvesting operations.
- Evaluated existing agricultural policies and procedures in order to identify areas requiring improvement.
- Reviewed financial records related to farming operations such as costs of seed, fertilizer and labor.
- Investigated new technologies and techniques in order to improve productivity.
- Developed storage solutions for harvested crops in order to maintain freshness prior to sale.
- Monitored crop health, soil fertility, water quality and other conditions to ensure optimal yields.
- Created detailed schedules for planting, fertilizing, irrigating and harvesting crops.
- Implemented pest management plans designed to reduce infestations without harming wildlife or the environment.
- Planned harvest and planting schedules.
- Collected and recorded growth, production and environmental data.
- Positioned and monitored plant irrigation systems.
Education
High School Diploma -
Central High School
Independence, OR06-2007
Skills
- Sustainable farming
- Crop rotation
- Irrigation systems
- Pest management
- Soil health monitoring
- Agricultural policy evaluation
- Farming operations management
- Inventory assessment
- Machinery maintenance
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Time management
- I have 16 years of experience in growing my own Cannabis Crops
- I have 12 years of Taking care of a Fruit Orchard, Grapes
- I also have 12 years working on our Tree Farm
- I have raised many flowering plants, and an annual vegetable garden, along with blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries for the last 14 years
Accomplishments
- Graduated with a 4.0 Grade Average and started working on a farm when I was only 14. Also worked for a friends Dad hauling hay for 2 summers.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Farming Manager
Heermann Family Farms
03.2012 - Current
High School Diploma -
Central High School