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Ryan Peck

Stockport,Iowa

Summary

At Peck & Peck, LLC., my family farm operation, I honed my skills in machinery operation and livestock handling, significantly enhancing farm productivity. Demonstrating dependability, I streamlined feeding processes and improved crop rotation, contributing to sustainable farming practices. My proactive maintenance efforts ensured equipment reliability, supporting our goal of operational excellence and high-quality produce.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Farm Hand

Peck & Peck, LLC.
02.2016 - Current
  • Assisted in the construction or repair of fences, barns, sheds, or other infrastructure necessary for successful farm operation.
  • Carried out daily farm tasks such as feeding animals, and cleaning pens to ensure animal health and welfare.
  • Operated various farm machinery including tractors, plows, and balers for efficient land cultivation and crop production.
  • Collaborated with other farm workers to complete tasks efficiently according to established schedules and protocols.
  • Contributed to overall farm efficiency by performing regular equipment maintenance and repairs as needed.
  • Supported successful harvests through diligent planting, weeding, efforts.
  • Streamlined feeding processes, ensuring all animals received appropriate nutrition for optimal growth and health.
  • Reduced crop loss by carefully monitoring for signs of pests or disease and applying appropriate treatments when necessary.
  • Managed composting operations to recycle farm waste into valuable fertilizer, enriching soil quality.
  • Assisted in birth of livestock, enhancing farm's productivity and animal well-being with skilled support.
  • Enhanced farm safety by implementing updated protocols, reducing occurrence of accidents and injuries on farm.
  • Developed and followed seasonal planting schedule to maximize yield and ensure diverse crop production.
  • Maintained farm machinery to ensure operational efficiency, preventing downtime during critical planting and harvesting periods.
  • Monitored weather forecasts to plan work schedules, minimizing disruption from adverse weather conditions.
  • Improved soil health by systematically rotating crops, fostering sustainable farming environment.
  • Erected and maintained fencing to protect crops and livestock from predators, ensuring farm security.
  • Conducted daily health checks on animals, swiftly identifying and addressing any signs of illness to maintain herd health.
  • Harvested crops at peak ripeness, ensuring highest quality produce for market.
  • Rotated animals between grazing areas to provide enough access to food.
  • Examined animals for signs of sickness and overall herd health.
  • Kept pens, stalls and farm equipment clean and sterilized to support animal wellbeing.
  • Observed animals and notified supervisor of signs of illness.
  • Oversaw feeding, watering and health monitoring of cattle and a 850 head hog confinement, prioritizing health and wellness.
  • Cleaned stalls, pens, and equipment using skid
  • loader and backhoe for optimal health
  • Patrolled grazing grounds using ATVs to monitor animals and determine movement, care or health-related needs.
  • Used various Case IH tractor to improve crop production of corn, soybeans, and hay.
  • Placed orders for animal food with vendors and confirmed delivery dates and times.
  • Documented animal growth, production costs, individual behaviors, feeding patterns and other data in daily logs and main database, noting trends, and identifying areas of concern.
  • Maintained growth, feeding, production, and cost records for livestock.
  • Tracked technical improvements to save on ranch overhead.
  • Flagged or marked hogs and cattle products for identification to optimize processing time.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Ag Sciences

Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny, IA
05.2026

Associate of Arts -

Indian Hills Community College
Ottumwa, IA
05.2024

High School Diploma -

Van Buren County Community Schools
Keosauqua, IA
05.2024

Skills

  • Dependable and Hardworking
  • Machinery Operation
  • Animal Care
  • Farm Equipment Maintenance
  • Livestock Handlin
  • Task Prioritization
  • Troubleshooting skills
  • Harvesting knowledge
  • Land preparation
  • Equipment Repair and Maintenance

Additional Information

Involved in FFA in leadership roles. Showed cattle at county and state level. Planned, planted, managed, and harvested chapter's ag plot

Timeline

Farm Hand

Peck & Peck, LLC.
02.2016 - Current

Associate of Applied Science - Ag Sciences

Des Moines Area Community College

Associate of Arts -

Indian Hills Community College

High School Diploma -

Van Buren County Community Schools
Ryan Peck