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Robert Tussey-Howard

Robert Tussey-Howard

Lexington,KY

Summary

I have been farming for as long as I can remember, a lot of people have passions and mine is farming & agriculture. I have a successful 5+ years of baling hay (alfalfa and grass). I also have 3+ years of handling live stock such as horses, cattle, Chicken and pigs, I bring a unique skill set in the farming industry, I am a hard worker who doesn’t mind getting dirty to get the job done right.

Physically-fit Farm Laborer with great flexibility and willingness to take on any job. Works any hours and in any weather to meet farm requirements. Known for reliability and efficiency.

Dedicated Farm Hand with experience assisting farmers with daily tasks. Experience working weekends and evenings outdoors in snow, rain, humidity, and other inclement weather conditions.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Farm Laborer

Bittersweet Station Farms
Lexington , KY
2024.06 - Current

This is my current full time.. I prioritize in fence repairs, spraying & pulling weeds, mowing, tree trimming, weed eating, general farm maintenance, etc..

  • Assisted in planting, cultivating, and irrigating crops.
  • Maintained farm equipment such as tractors, plows, harvesters and other tools.
  • Cut hay bales and loaded them onto trailers for transport to storage areas.
  • Repaired fences, gates, buildings, and other structures on the property.
  • Weeded gardens by hand or with hoes when necessary.
  • Performed general maintenance tasks such as painting barns or repairing fences.
  • Followed safety protocols while operating machinery such as tractors or ATVs.
  • Inspected trees for diseases or pests before spraying with insecticides and fungicides.
  • Repaired buildings, fences, and other pertinent structures to keep animals properly contained.

Tractor Operator

Eckerts Orchard
Versailles , Kentucky
2022.08 - Current

Seasonal position on the weekends, I drive a tractor with a 40 foot wagon pulling families that want to go to the fields to pick pumpkins, apples, blackberries etc.

  • Adjusted air pressure in tires, checked fluid levels, and refueled tractors when necessary.
  • Followed safety protocols while operating heavy machinery.

Farm Laborer

RLT Farms LLC
Richmond , Kentucky
2020.01 - Current

I work here on the side/ weekends. Grandpa farm where I got my start, I bale all the hay, general repairs, fence repair, trim trees and mow roadside

  • Maintained farm equipment such as tractors, plows, harvesters and other tools.
  • Repaired fences, gates, buildings, and other structures on the property.
  • Tended livestock by providing food and water, cleaning pens, monitoring health status.

Education

High School Diploma -

Lafayette High School
Lexington, KY
2022-05

Skills

  • Animal care knowledge
  • Teamwork and Communication
  • Animal Care
  • Farm Equipment Maintenance
  • Harvesting
  • Greenhouse experience
  • Soil preparation
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Horticulture knowledge
  • Equipment Operation
  • Crop Rotation
  • Pest Control
  • Bush Hogging
  • Property Maintenance
  • Chemical Application
  • Livestock care
  • Feed Distribution
  • Heavy Machinery Operation
  • Equipment Repair and Maintenance
  • Crop planting and fertilization
  • Forklift Operation
  • Gardening and Landscaping
  • Tractor Operation
  • Fertilizer Application
  • Tractor and Implement Operation
  • Harvesting Protocols
  • Farm Equipment and Machinery
  • John Deere Equipment

Timeline

Farm Laborer

Bittersweet Station Farms
2024.06 - Current

Tractor Operator

Eckerts Orchard
2022.08 - Current

Farm Laborer

RLT Farms LLC
2020.01 - Current

High School Diploma -

Lafayette High School
Robert Tussey-Howard