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Seth Hackney

Lafayette,IN

Summary

Young professional experienced in agriculture with an emphasis on field research. Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills to effectively manage teams and coordinate complex projects. Passionate about advancing agriculture through innovative techniques and collaborative efforts.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Research Associate, Nursery Operations

Inari Agriculture
West Lafayette, IN
11.2022 - 12.2024
  • Managed and participated in all aspects of nursery execution including shipping, receiving, packaging, planting, data collection, pollinating, harvesting, and inventory management
  • Collaborated with Product Development, Commercial, and Science teams to ensure timely completion of project deliverables
  • Created and implemented procedures to ensure a work environment that met professional quality and safety standards

Field Research Intern

Corteva Agriscience
Marion, IA
05.2022 - 11.2022
  • Supported pollinating efforts in the corn nursery by helping to manage the summer field crew
  • Assisted in data collection for various metrics on corn yield trials and nurseries
  • Aided crop protection department in implementing regulated field trials

Field Scout Intern

Co-Alliance
Lafayette, IN
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Scouted corn and soybean fields for weeds, insects and diseases
  • Assessed the general health of crop by performing growth staging, stand counts and yield checks
  • Operated a DJI Phantom series drone to check field condition from an aerial view, perform 3D mapping and stand counts

Education

Bachelor of Science - International Agronomy

Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
05-2022

Skills

  • Field Research
  • Crop Management
  • PRISM
  • Microsoft Suites
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Work Ethic

Certification

  • Remote Pilot Certification issued by the FAA (expired April 2023)
  • Commercial Pesticide Applicator issued by the Office of the Indiana State Chemist (expires December 2027)

Timeline

Research Associate, Nursery Operations

Inari Agriculture
11.2022 - 12.2024

Field Research Intern

Corteva Agriscience
05.2022 - 11.2022

Field Scout Intern

Co-Alliance
05.2021 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Science - International Agronomy

Purdue University

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