Tyson Heusser
Oroville,California
Summary
Agriculture related career with the opportunity to grow.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
PCA Sales/Crop Advisor
GrowWest
04.2015 - Current
- Developed long-lasting relationships with clients to ensure consistent retention and loyalty.
- Developed strong relationships with clients through regular communication and excellent customer service.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with industry trends and best practices.
- Coordinated logistics with our service team on many spray and fertilizer jobs.
Production Technician
Pioneer Hi-Bred
01.2011 - Current
- Perform as an operator/team lead during the conditioning season in many different process areas
- I was pleased to be recognized for outstanding achievement in being the person who motivates, inspires, and encourages people to do their best work as well as being the 'Rooky of the Year'
- Carry out area supervisor tasks during the growing season out in the field as well as perform bloom studies with research and development
- As an area supervisor I am responsible for managing our quality standards over a large amount of acreage
- Managed seasonal interns and communicated with the growers on a regular basis to maintain quality standards
- Member of the Pioneer Hi-Bred ITF team contributing to rolling out the Dupont Production System to the different process areas of the operation
Owner
Green Beginnings Farm
01.2010 - Current
- Managed daily operations of a small acreage farm, including cultivation of diverse row crops and hay production.
- Provided fresh produce to over 40 local families, contributing to community food access.
- Expanded operations to include seed production of pumpkins and sunflowers.
- Oversaw all aspects of a thriving small acreage farm, from planting and harvesting to irrigation and pest management.
- Coordinated daily activities, including scheduling, resource allocation, and team supervision
- Cultivated a variety of row crops and managed hay production.
- Successfully built a customer base of over 40 families, ensuring consistent access to fresh, healthy produce.
- Diversified farm operations by establishing a seed production program for pumpkins and sunflowers.
Farm Foreman
Jon Justeson Farming
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Managed a rice growing operation consisting of over 2,000 acres
- Oversaw different custom farming operations throughout the seasons
- Trained employees in different types of equipment and shop procedures
- Scheduled and monitored repairs and maintenance on several different pieces of equipment
- Maintained cleanliness and orderliness around the shop and farm grounds
- Managed water and crops on several different growing grounds
Conservation Technician
Soil and Water Conservation District
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Developed and operated an Energy Efficiency Program put in place by PaciCorp and administered by the USDA dealing with agriculture irrigation
- Performed Consultations on a huge variety of farms to figure out efficiencies and suggested measures to improve
- Developed Irrigation Water Management Plans which consisted of detailed information on the growers crops, soils, delivery system, pump and electrical consumption
Education
California Poly Tech - Environmental Horticulture/Crop Science Major
California Poly Tech
San Luis Obispo, CA01.2006
College - Environmental Horticulture
Cuesta College
San Luis Obispo, CA01.2004
College - General Education
West Valley College
Los Gatos, CA01.2000
High School - General Education
Live Oak High School
Morgan Hill, CA01.1998
Extra-Curricular Activities
Eagle Scout Award in 1994 California Rare Fruit Growers Certified in Agriculture Irrigation and Pumps from Cal Poly ITRC Certifications in Sustainable Agriculture; Small Acreage Farming and Ranching from Idaho State University Proficient in Spanish Young Farmers and Ranchers
Timeline
PCA Sales/Crop Advisor
GrowWest
04.2015 - Current
Production Technician
Pioneer Hi-Bred
01.2011 - Current
Owner
Green Beginnings Farm
01.2010 - Current
Farm Foreman
Jon Justeson Farming
01.2009 - 01.2011
Conservation Technician
Soil and Water Conservation District
01.2006 - 01.2009
College - Environmental Horticulture
Cuesta College
College - General Education
West Valley College
High School - General Education
Live Oak High School
California Poly Tech - Environmental Horticulture/Crop Science Major
California Poly Tech
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