Dedicated Farm Worker with over 10 years of experience in agriculture, skilled in planting, cultivating,livestock care and harvesting various crops. Adept in operating farm machinery, maintaining equipment, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Committed to sustainable farming practices and possesses a strong work ethic, adaptability, and physical stamina to thrive in fast-paced environments. Demonstrates teamwork and effective communication skills to optimize farm operations and productivity.
SKILLS
• Feed livestock and ensure that they are property groomed, bathed and that their pens and cages are properly disinfected.
• Assist in harvesting crops by using dedicated machinery and tools.
• Examine farm animals to detect symptoms of injury or illness and make appropriate amangements to keep them at bay.
• Herd livestock to green pastures for grazing purposes and ensure that all animal are retumed to their pens safely.
• Handle crop disease control by applying pesticides or weeding the offending crop line immediately.
• Participate in the post-harvesting stage of crops and assist in packing them securely for storage purposes.
• Load agricultural hoards into trucks and drive them to marketplaces for selling purposes.
• Dig trenches according to specified depths and widths, as instructed by supervisor.
• Choose the right type of crops to be planted and ensure that they are properly planted properly.
• Inspect already planted crops to ensure that they are properly growing and address any prevalling issues.
• Irigate farm soil and ensure that all pipes and pumps are properly maintained and cleaned.
Operate farm machinery such as tractors and trucks ensure that they are properly cleaned, maintained and repaired.
• Spray fertilizers and pesticides to control inspects and aid plant/crop growth
• Checked farmland for issues in need of attention, such as fences to mend and broken pipes to fix.
• Replaced animal's hay and water regularly while watching animals for changes in behavior.
• Operated farm equipment such as tractors and trucks with extreme care and precision.
• Repaired farm equipment, completing both emergency, and preventive maintenance quickly and accurately.
• Recorded and reported crop yields, expenses and other farm-related data for management decision making.
• Prepared and administered vaccinations and medications to animals.
• Maintained and repaired fences, buildings and other farm structures as part of groundskeeping duties.
• Loaded and unloaded farm supplies and materials and stored in correct barn location.
• Monitored and maintained irrigation systems to optimize water levels for crops.
• Planted, cultivated and harvested corn, wheat. hay crops for optimal growth.
• Promoted animal safety and health by providing proper nutrition, housing and medical care.
• Performed regular maintenance to keep farm equipment in safe working order.
• Supervised work activities of farm laborers and provided instruction and guidance.
• Branded or tagged livestock with name.
• Adhered to agricultural procedures and guidelines to promote safety in barns and fields.
• Cleared land and prepared soil for planting by tilling, grading and adding organic matter.
Computer operations certificate.
Basic life support certificate
Class B driving licence.