Rohan Raath
Garden City,ID
Summary
Experienced agricultural professional with keen focus on optimizing farm operations and maximizing crop yields. Strong background in overseeing daily farm activities, managing resources efficiently, and implementing sustainable farming practices. Known for fostering team collaboration and adapting to changing needs to achieve consistent results. Skilled in crop management, machinery maintenance, and budget planning.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Farm Manager
Grant-4D Farms
01.2025 - Current
- Managed farm staff efficiently, providing training and guidance for optimal performance.
- Increased farm productivity by introducing modern farming practices and equipment upgrades.
- Oversaw the maintenance of farm machinery, resulting in reduced downtime due to repairs or malfunctions.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing safety protocols and conducting regular inspections of facilities and equipment.
- Reduced farm expenses by optimizing resource allocation and streamlining operations.
- Worked closely with employees to improve practices, techniques and safety choices, optimizing performance, and minimizing waste.
- Developed advanced understanding of farm operations, purchasing needs, and labor requirements.
- Developed long-term plans for crop rotation, soil management, and sustainable farming practices to maintain soil fertility and prevent erosion.
- Fostered a positive work culture that motivated employees to excel in their roles while also reducing turnover rates.
Equipment Manager
CSS Farm
02.2020 - 06.2024
- Supervise field operations
- Lead team of mechanics
- Equipment maintenance on potato equipment for field and storage
- Parts ordering
- Managing equipment rentals
- Using John Deere My Operations
- Budget management for equipment repair
- Inventory management
Equipment Specialist
CSS Farms
04.2018 - 11.2019
- Equipment Operator and Mechanic
- Operated Spudnik Potato Harvesters
- Planted organic corn
- Field preparation for planting
- Irrigation lead
- Pivot maintenance
- Organic and seed potato
Equipment Specialist
CSS Farms
09.2016 - 11.2017
- Equipment Operator and Mechanic
- Operated Double L Harvester (Harvest of 2016 and 2017)
- Blended chemical and applied via ground spray rig
- Responsible for potato load-out equipment maintenance
- Assisted with sample collection from field, test digs and grading
- Operated bale grinder
- Experience with pivots, maintenance
- Built new office, installed dry wall, electrical, insulation
Equipment Operator
Triple B Trucking
05.2016 - 08.2016
- Operated grain cart with built-in scale and Case combine
- Loading of combines and grain cart
- Maintenance of equipment
- Driving pilot car when moving trucks with equipment
Agricultural Mentor
VTR Farming
11.2015 - 03.2016
- Mentor for Farmers
- Working with farmers in rural areas to establish their farms
- Teaching farmers to spray, plant and combine
- Helping farmers with the business aspect and farm management
- Teaching farmers to maintain equipment
Diesel Mechanic
Mascor-Newcastle
04.2015 - 10.2015
- Service farming equipment; tractors, combines, etc.
- Fault finding on farming equipment
- Repair farming equipment
- Writing service reports
- Ordering parts
- Preparing quotes for repairs and parts
Diesel Mechanic
Mascor-Winterton
01.2013 - 03.2015
- Service farming equipment
- Fault finding on farming equipment
- Repairing farming equipment
- Writing service reports
- Order parts
- Preparing quotes for repairs and parts
- Setting up RTK Base stations for John Deere GPS
- Apprenticeship and qualification March 2015
Diesel Mechanic Apprenticeship
Afri
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Diesel Mechanic (apprenticeship)
- Service farming equipment
- Fault finding on farming equipment
- Repairing farming equipment
- Ordering parts
Education
GED -
Hoër Tegniese Skool
Middelburg, Mpumalanga12.2011
Skills
- Qualified Diesel Mechanic
- John Deere systems and guidance system proficient
- Welding
- Management
- Farm equipment operation
- Performance management
- Preventive Maintenance
Certification
- Trade Certificate
Languages
English
Full Professional
Afrikaans
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Farm Manager
Grant-4D Farms
01.2025 - Current
Equipment Manager
CSS Farm
02.2020 - 06.2024
Equipment Specialist
CSS Farms
04.2018 - 11.2019
Equipment Specialist
CSS Farms
09.2016 - 11.2017
Equipment Operator
Triple B Trucking
05.2016 - 08.2016
Agricultural Mentor
VTR Farming
11.2015 - 03.2016
Diesel Mechanic
Mascor-Newcastle
04.2015 - 10.2015
Diesel Mechanic
Mascor-Winterton
01.2013 - 03.2015
Diesel Mechanic Apprenticeship
Afri
01.2012 - 01.2013
GED -
Hoër Tegniese Skool
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