Michael Nichols
458 N. Deborah Bono,AR
Summary
Experienced Farm Technician with over 10 years of experience in Farming. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction. Helpful Farm Hand with outstanding knowledge of processes and equipment use and repair. Proven history of punctuality and consistently great work. Committed to providing best-in-class support and working quickly without sacrificing quality. Agricultural Worker acquainted with use, care and operation of light and heavy agricultural equipment. Trained on safety procedures for handling hazardous materials and operating heavy equipment. To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Hardworking and driven to work quickly and effectively on projects in all farming practices.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Farm Technician
J & B Farms
Bono, Arkansas
09.2020 - Current
- Watered plants during growing seasons and closely monitored crops for growth progress or issues.
- Used grease guns and oil cans to lubricate and adjust farm equipment.
- Determined pest and weed issues and applied pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers.
- Repaired farm equipment, completing both emergency and preventive maintenance quickly and accurately.
- Checked farmland for issues in need of attention, such as fences to mend and broken pipes to fix.
- Cultivated soil, sowed crops and controlled weeds by slashing or chemical spraying.
- Inspected fields for crop condition and disease.
- Planted crops in fields, helping farmers distribute seeds and plan harvesting schedules.
- Repaired farm tillers, tractors and trucks to maintain proper working order.
- Operated farm equipment such as tractors and trucks with extreme care and precision.
- Operated tractors and self-propelled machinery to plow and fertilize soil.
- Planted ground crops between rows of trees and bushes to control weeds and soil temperatures.
- Identified weeds, pests and plants to determine application and selection of fertilizers and pesticides.
Farm Technician
Scott Flanigan Farms
Jonesboro, AR
02.2017 - 03.2019
- Watered plants during growing seasons and closely monitored crops for growth progress or issues.
- Used grease guns and oil cans to lubricate and adjust farm equipment.
- Determined pest and weed issues and applied pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers.
- Repaired farm equipment, completing both emergency and preventive maintenance quickly and accurately.
- Checked farmland for issues in need of attention, such as fences to mend and broken pipes to fix.
- Cultivated soil, sowed crops and controlled weeds by slashing or chemical spraying.
- Worked with farmers to introduce more modern mechanical milking equipment for optimized productivity.
- Inspected fields for crop condition and disease.
- Planted crops in fields, helping farmers distribute seeds and plan harvesting schedules.
- Repaired farm tillers, tractors and trucks to maintain proper working order.
- Operated farm equipment such as tractors and trucks with extreme care and precision.
- Operated tractors and self-propelled machinery to plow and fertilize soil.
- Planted ground crops between rows of trees and bushes to control weeds and soil temperatures.
- Identified weeds, pests and plants to determine application and selection of fertilizers and pesticides.
Farm Technician
Mark Nichols Farms LLC
Bono, AR
05.2007 - 02.2012
- Watered plants during growing seasons and closely monitored crops for growth progress or issues.
- Used grease guns and oil cans to lubricate and adjust farm equipment.
- Replaced animal's hay and water regularly while watching animals for changes in behavior or demeanor.
- Determined pest and weed issues and applied pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers.
- Repaired farm equipment, completing both emergency and preventive maintenance quickly and accurately.
- Checked farmland for issues in need of attention, such as fences to mend and broken pipes to fix.
- Removed rocks and prepared soil for planting.
- Cultivated soil, sowed crops and controlled weeds by slashing or chemical spraying.
- Inspected fields for crop condition and disease.
- Monitored inventories of animal feed, planting supplies and farm tools to maintain smooth farm operations.
- Planted crops in fields, helping farmers distribute seeds and plan harvesting schedules.
- Repaired farm tillers, tractors and trucks to maintain proper working order.
- Operated farm equipment such as tractors and trucks with extreme care and precision.
- Operated tractors and self-propelled machinery to plow and fertilize soil.
- Planted ground crops between rows of trees and bushes to control weeds and soil temperatures.
- Administered feed supplements to cows and other livestock.
- Identified weeds, pests and plants to determine application and selection of fertilizers and pesticides.
Education
High School Diploma -
The Academies At Jonesboro High School
Jonesboro, AR05.2007
Skills
- Soil preparation
- Transplantation experience
- Animal husbandry understanding
- Agrichemicals proficiency
- Crop Inspection
- Irrigation system
- Farm equipment operation
- Troubleshooting skills
- Crop management
- Harvesting
- Land preparation
Certification
Restricted use pesticide license. Dicamba license.
Additional Information
Proficient in GPS usage in John Deere and Trimble systems. Very well mechanically inclined. Spent two years working on, building, and repairing dirt track race cars. Proficient at working on irrigation equipment.
Timeline
Farm Technician
J & B Farms
09.2020 - Current
Farm Technician
Scott Flanigan Farms
02.2017 - 03.2019
Farm Technician
Mark Nichols Farms LLC
05.2007 - 02.2012
High School Diploma -
The Academies At Jonesboro High School