Career Summary:
A well-rounded agronomist with an experience of 7+ years with a strong background in soil-testing and different crop cultivation techniques. Ability to supervise work in different climatic conditions, and excellent communication skills.
Summary of Skills:
- Comprehensive knowledge about farming, crop cultivation techniques, breeding animals and livestock
- Sound knowledge about crop protection aspects and chemical fertilizers
- Ability to suggest methods to protect crop from climate change and develop a sustainable farming production
- Capable of recommending crop production techniques to maximize sales potential
- Ability to execute plans to ensure high value farming products
- Maintain a large customer base by continuously working on their feedback
- Able to supervise and maintain a record of food supply chain management
- Risk-taker, quick decision-maker and leadership skills
Work Experience:
Chief Agronomist
Bayer Feeds Farm, New Berlin, Wisconsin
March 2016 – Present
- Examining results of cross-breeding in livestock to understand the percentage of increased production for dairy products
- Preparing reports on field conditions to enhance various characteristics like soil quality, yield quality, crops resistant to pests and diseases
- Developing sell sheets for season pass on farm’s top selling products, cotton, tobacco, and corn
- Holding farmer and dealers meetings to decide a base price for the farming products
- Addressing to customer concerns and making a report on the feedback
Agronomist
Bayer Feeds Farm, New Berlin, Wisconsin
February 2013 – February 2016
- Monitored crop production in various farms to identify the best methods of cultivation, harvesting, and discovered the effects of climatic conditions on crops
- Developed new methods to control weeds, crop diseases, and pests
- Delivered lectures on best management practices for cotton producers, and farming techniques to develop a sustainable cropping system
- Evaluated soil characteristics and suggested ways to maintain its quality to get better yields
- Conducted various chemical experiments on plants in field and greenhouses
- Trained field workers on safety practices while handling strong pesticides and fertilizers
Plant Protection Section Head
Maple Horticultural Nursery, New Berlin, Wisconsin
August 2011 – January 2013
- Supervised different activities carried out in nursery and trained new recruits for identifying crop diseases and insects
- Initiated hybrid plants and experimented with varieties of plants like roses, tulip,s to increase sale of gardening products
- Analyzed soil samples, leaf tissues from different farms in labs and recommended appropriate use of pesticides and manual fertilizers
- Undertook different trials for protection of plants from pests, insects
- Assisted in cultivating the best quality seedlings in the nursery and designed its commercial marketing plans
Research Consultant
Robbi Farms, Madison, WS
March 2010 – July 2011
- Designed multiple greenhouse structures for growing saplings and high quality crops
- Studied client farming locations and prepared soil report on them
- Suggested appropriate crops to be cultivated as per climatic conditions and supervised the use of fertilizers to maintain the quality of soil
- Developed a fertilizer program for crops like soyabean, and corn, and proposed a herbicide to the supervisor for mass production
- Assisted farmers to select the best seeds at reasonable prices
- Gave seminars on tending livestock to ensure their best health
Education:
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Master’s Degree in Soil ScienceUniversity of Wisconsin, Madison, WS
2010
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Bachelor’s Degree in AgronomyColumbia University, New York
2008
Affiliations:
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American National Society of Agronomists – Member since 2012Soil and Crop Science Society of Wisconsin – Member since 2014
Reference:
On request.
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