Walter Herbst
Stantonsburg
Summary
At Andrews Hunt Farms, I spearheaded a team of 8, enhancing farm productivity through modern practices and equipment upgrades, and fostering a culture of excellence that reduced turnover. Skilled in farm operations and adept at performance management, I achieved significant operational improvements and sustainable farming, ensuring optimal animal health and soil fertility.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Multiple Use Farm Manager
Andrews Hunt Farms
08.2007 - Current
- Managed farm staff efficiently, providing training and guidance for optimal performance.
- Increased farm productivity by introducing modern farming practices and equipment upgrades.
- Oversaw the maintenance of farm machinery, resulting in reduced downtime due to repairs or malfunctions.
- Improved animal health through regular monitoring, vaccinations, and timely veterinary consultations.
- Reduced farm expenses by optimizing resource allocation and streamlining operations.
- Successfully negotiated contracts with buyers to secure favorable terms for the sale of farm products.
- Worked closely with employees to improve practices, techniques and safety choices, optimizing performance, and minimizing waste.
- Kept detailed records on crop production, livestock health, equipment maintenance, financial transactions, and employee performance for data-driven decision making.
- Developed long-term plans for crop rotation, soil management, and sustainable farming practices to maintain soil fertility and prevent erosion.
- Fostered a positive work culture that motivated employees to excel in their roles while also reducing turnover rates.
- Led team of 8 skilled and unskilled farm personnel.
- Completed structural inspections to determine maintenance requirements and organize repairs.
- Used recognized breeding practices to stabilize and improve stock.
- Developed operational budget and monitored farm expenses to enforce and achieve budget adherence.
- Adjusted production strategies to account for changing factors such as market and weather conditions.
Education
Associate of Science - Farm Administration
22 Years As Self Employed Farm Owner in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe01-2007
Skills
- Farm operations
- Farm equipment operation
- Performance management
- Farm budgeting
- Livestock management
- Animal nutrition
- Equipment operation
- Supply ordering
- Preventive Maintenance
- Inventory management
- Supply purchasing
- Controlling pests
- Insecticides application
- Managing operations
- Animal breeding
- Records management
- Pest control
- Overseeing employees
- Documentation skills
- Animal record maintenance
- Irrigation system
- Allocating resources
- Health assessments
- Troubleshooting skills
- Breeding techniques
- Sustainable agriculture
- Crop irrigation
- Soil fertility
- Environmental compliance
- Irrigation management
- Preventative maintenance
- Bush hogging experience
- Fence building
- Profit growth
- Operational improvement
- Maintenance and repair
- Animal husbandry
- Worker training
- Team supervision
- Equipment monitoring
- Staff management
- Facilities maintenance
- Safety practices
- Parasite control
- Worker hiring
- Facility cleaning
- Attention to detail
- Condition monitoring
- Breeding
- Disease identification
- Disease detection
- Work scheduling
- Schedule setting
- Soil evaluation
- Disease control
- Decision-making
- Report writing
Timeline
Multiple Use Farm Manager
Andrews Hunt Farms
08.2007 - Current
Associate of Science - Farm Administration
22 Years As Self Employed Farm Owner in Zimbabwe
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