Walker Stephens
Wytheville,Virginia
Summary
Proven expertise in enhancing farm productivity and efficiency, honed at our families' dairy farm and while interning at Hageman Agriculture while in college. Excelled in herd management and problem-solving, significantly improving livestock health and crop yields. Skilled in equipment operation and fostering strong supplier relationships, demonstrating organizational skills and a commitment to safety and regulatory compliance. Collegiate opportunities that helped develop my teamwork and goal-oriented experience near a professional level.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dairy Farmer- Family Farm
Stephens' Dairy Farm
01.2015 - Current
- Kept stock healthy with adequate food, water and open space.
- Monitored milk production quality and quantity and evaluated daily data to address inefficiencies for 120 Holstein dairy cows.
- Attended promptly to needs of sick cows to maintain health of livestock.
- Utilized latest advancements in dairy farming technology, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Coordinated daily workflow to optimize resource allocation and farm productivity.
- Maintained farm equipment and vehicles.
- Developed relationships with local feed and seed suppliers to secure favorable prices.
- Daily observations and closely inspecting crops, assessing quality, and identifying problems such as disease or insects.
- Fed and watered dairy and beef animals according to strict feeding schedules and dietary needs.
- Kept record and inventories of seeds, chemicals, dairy and beef supplies, as well as various tools.
- Inspected and repaired equipment for livestock and crop management.
Crop Production Intern
Hageman Agriculture
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Inspected crops for signs of pests and disease
- Cleaned, repaired and maintained farm machinery and tools to keep resources in good working condition.
- Operated and serviced farm machinery, implements and farm vehicles. Adhered to agricultural procedures and guidelines to promote safety in barns and fields.
- Prepared land for planting crops to sow seeds for successful harvests.
- Trimmed and removed unwanted plant growth to improve health and yield of crops.
- Cleared land and prepared soil for planting by tilling, grading and adding organic matter.
- Cultivated fields, maintaining soil to provide crops with optimal growing environments.
- Took plant tissue samples and seed emergence data
Education
Associate of Science - Agricultural Technology
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA05-2020
Associate of Science - General Science
Wytheville Community College
Wytheville, VA05-2017
High School Diploma -
George Wythe High School
Wytheville, VA05-2015
Skills
- Herd management
- Farm equipment operation
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving
- Supervise employees
- Field preparation
- Equipment operation
- Budgeting and finance
- Organizational skills
- Safety practices
- Decision-making
- Relationship building
- Production recordkeeping
- Time management abilities
Affiliations
- Virginia Farm Bureau and Young Farmers Member
Certification
- Remote Pilot Certification – Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Timeline
Crop Production Intern
Hageman Agriculture
05.2019 - 08.2019
Dairy Farmer- Family Farm
Stephens' Dairy Farm
01.2015 - Current
- Remote Pilot Certification – Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Associate of Science - Agricultural Technology
Virginia Tech
Associate of Science - General Science
Wytheville Community College
High School Diploma -
George Wythe High School
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