Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Manager

Travis Fahley

Yale,MI

Summary

Motivated agriculture professional actively seeking a role in crop production that utilizes my passion and industry experience to aid business growth while cultivating productive relationships.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Interim Ag Science Teacher

Capac Community Schools
Capac, MI
01.2024 - Current
  • Maintain FFA barn and animals while educating students about animal husbandry.
  • Develop and implement agriculture related lessons for high school students
  • Create student confidence and drive towards achieving agricultural focus careers.

Board Director

Michigan Farm Bureau
Lansing, MI
12.2014 - Current
  • Participate in meetings to discuss business strategies, objectives, and goals for the long-term success of the family of companies.
  • Advocate for MFB policies and goals with legislators and other organizations that effect the agriculture industry.
  • Served as a liaison between the Board of Directors and the farmer members within my district.

Farm Manager

Ed Fahley & Sons
Emmett, MI
01.2016 - 12.2023
  • Forecasted and maintained the financial and operational records for the farm.
  • Worked closely with vendors in order to obtain competitive pricing on supplies needed for operation of the farm.
  • Gathered and study information regarding trends in crop production practice and marketing opportunities.

MIchigan Political Leadership Program

Michigan State University - IPPSR
East Lansing, MI
02.2018 - 12.2018
  • Year long fellowship to build and strength leadership skills and relationships

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Education

University of Michigan - Flint
Flint, MI
04-2001

Associate of Arts -

St Clair County Community College
Port Huron, MI
06-1998

Skills

  • Strong verbal communication
  • Market Trend Analysis
  • Relationship Building
  • Self Motivation

Timeline

Interim Ag Science Teacher

Capac Community Schools
01.2024 - Current

MIchigan Political Leadership Program

Michigan State University - IPPSR
02.2018 - 12.2018

Farm Manager

Ed Fahley & Sons
01.2016 - 12.2023

Board Director

Michigan Farm Bureau
12.2014 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Education

University of Michigan - Flint

Associate of Arts -

St Clair County Community College
Travis Fahley