Owen Niese
Shelby,OH
Summary
The challenges of farming never just stop at the end of the day, or at the end of the field. Farmers biggest challenges are global trade issues and policy work. I am engaged in work beyond our fields because I feel it's the best way to continue our farming tradition.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Partner
R&R Niese Farms
Shelby, OH
06.2014 - Current
- Decision-making duties with finances, grain marketing, and resource management.
- Perform general farm labor tasks and efficiently operated large machinery.
- Experienced CDL semi-tractor driver.
- Timely scouting of crops for decision-making on planting, spray applications, harvest conditions, and tillage decisions.
Engineer Technician
Crawford Drainage Co.
Shelby, OH
06.2014 - Current
- Implement effective design and layout strategies for farm drainage.
- Skilled in utilizing GPS, laser, and computer design applications.
- Develop effective customer relations through interactions with farmers, landowners, local municipalities, Soil and Water districts, and other contractors.
- Bidding and job procurement.
- Work as a general construction laborer and operate backhoes, bulldozers, excavators, and a tiling plow.
- Safety management.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Construction Engineering
University of Akron
Akron, OH05-2014
Skills
- Farm Operations Management
- Budget Development
- Project Planning
- Strategic Planning
- Organizational Leadership
Ohio Corn and Wheat and National Association of Wheat Growers
- Serve as Vice Chairman of Ohio's Small Grains Marketing Program Board
- Served as Chairman of a Solar Project Strike Team
- Member of Ohio Corn and Wheat Grower Association
- Serve on the National Association of Wheat Growers as a Grower Representative from Ohio
- Serve as a subcommittee member of NAWG’s Environmental & Research Committee
Knights of Columbus
- Volunteer work for our local Catholic fraternity
- Support our church and community through service and donations
- Past Grand Knight
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Partner
R&R Niese Farms
06.2014 - Current
Engineer Technician
Crawford Drainage Co.
06.2014 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Construction Engineering
University of Akron
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