Nicholas J. Stehly
Homedale,ID
Summary
Skilled agricultural manager with demonstrated operations, and team management abilities. Ability to coordinate efficient activities at all levels to support business and maintain sustainable operations. Employee-focused and performance-oriented with good training and mentoring abilities. Capable in managing multiple tasks, prioritizing, working with others and maintaining a positive attitude. Accomplished in all areas of agronomy, pest control, irrigation and equipment maintenance.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Farm Manager
Clayton Tree Farm
10.2021 - Current
- Agronomist for 210 acre nursery tree production
- Established and managed pesticide and nutrition program all chemical/fertilizer applications
- Management cover crop and inter-planting corn/hay production
- Adjusted production strategies to account for changing factors such as market and weather conditions.
Farm Operations Manager
DeRuyter
03.2021 - 10.2021
- Oversaw all hop/dairy feed growing activities including schedule for crop rotation, plantings, and harvest.
- Worked closely with employees to improve practices, techniques and safety choices, optimizing performance, and minimizing waste.
- Hired, trained and supervised H2A seasonal workers engaged in all field crop processes including corn, hay and hops
- Led team of up to 250 skilled and unskilled farm personnel.
- Managed pesticide application program
Global Gap Inspector
Appleleaf
01.2017 - Current
- Performed and documented walk-around inspections in 47 states.
- Certified IFA(fruits/vegetables/hops), HPSS, Combinable Crops,PHA, Costco Addendum inspector
- Consultant in all fields of certification under Global Gap including creating HACCP plans specific to post harvest operations and implementing training
- Diverse knowledge of regional agricultural operations
- 47 states traveled to conduct inspections for certification
- Idaho clients include: J.C.Watson Packing, Obendorf Farms, Owyhee Produce, Baker & Murakami Produce Company
- Nationwide clients include: Cascade Organic Farms(WA), Spudco(AR,TX),M&W Farms(NY,FL)Delta Produce Packing (CA), Crosby Hops(OR), Northern Fruit(WA)
Owner Operator
Stehly Ranch
01.2018 - Current
- Remote management of day-to-day business operations as owner/operator of diversified 166 livestock and hay production ranch
- Ranch management for brush control, land restoration, and Ag exemption in East Texas
General Ranch Manager
Black Ranches/Yolo Land And Cattle
03.2016 - 01.2020
- Management of cattle/hay: rotational grazing, breeding season, calving, pregnancy check and herd health
Ranch Foreman
Rancho Guacamole
09.2015 - 02.2016
- Oversaw agronomics for 300 acres of avocados and 100 acres of lemons/citrus
- Engineered irrigation and new planting of avocado trees
- Maintain machinery for crop protection in inclement weather(wind machines)
Farm Manager
AgLand Services
06.2013 - 09.2015
- Production manager of 430 acres of avocados and 120 acres of lemons
- Maintained GLOBAL G.A.P Status for managed groves
- Northern avocado planting manager, total of 1500 acres
- Advisor for all AgLand Services, total acres close to 3000
Farm Manager
Cal Poly
01.2011 - 04.2013
- Twenty acres of a variety of citrus crop managed from production to market/wholesale
- Created fertilizer rates and scheduling for 25 acres of avocados
- Supervised fruit enterprise students through all stages of production
- Installed new irrigation in a two acre block of citrus and a 10 acre block of avocados
- Delivered fruit to supermarkets on a weekly basis
Manger/Farm Laborer
Nick Stehly Farms Inc
Water Well Driller
Pump Installation Stehly Brothers Drilling Inc
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree - Agricultural Environmental Plant Sciences, Fruit Science
California Polytechnic State University
San Luis Obispo, CA06.2014
Licesnse #63512 - Restricted Use, Chemigation
Idaho State Pesticide License
2021
GLOBALG.A.P -
Certification
Skills
- Certified welder
- Farm Machinery
- Crop Cultivation
- Plan Agricultural Activities
- Crop Health Management
- Irrigation Systems
- Disease and Pest Management
- Overseeing Employees
- Microsoft Word/Excel/Office 365/Teams
- Proficient in Spanish
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Farm Manager
Clayton Tree Farm
10.2021 - Current
Farm Operations Manager
DeRuyter
03.2021 - 10.2021
Owner Operator
Stehly Ranch
01.2018 - Current
Global Gap Inspector
Appleleaf
01.2017 - Current
General Ranch Manager
Black Ranches/Yolo Land And Cattle
03.2016 - 01.2020
Ranch Foreman
Rancho Guacamole
09.2015 - 02.2016
Farm Manager
AgLand Services
06.2013 - 09.2015
Farm Manager
Cal Poly
01.2011 - 04.2013
Manger/Farm Laborer
Nick Stehly Farms Inc
Water Well Driller
Pump Installation Stehly Brothers Drilling Inc
Bachelor of Science Degree - Agricultural Environmental Plant Sciences, Fruit Science
California Polytechnic State University
Licesnse #63512 - Restricted Use, Chemigation
Idaho State Pesticide License
GLOBALG.A.P -
Certification
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