Blake Hepworth
Toolamba,VIC
Summary
Dependable Farm Hand with initiative to work independently and take on any task. Dedicated and focused with exceptional talents in both the cattle & sheep industry and land preparation for harvest.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Farm Hand
Herds Town
12.2022 - Current
- Carried out daily farm tasks such as feeding animals, milking cows, and cleaning pens to ensure animal health and welfare.
- Reduced crop loss by carefully monitoring for signs of pests or disease and applying appropriate treatments when necessary.
- Maintained growth, feeding, production, and cost records for livestock.
- Maintained growth, feeding, production, and cost records for [Type] livestock.
- Ensured optimal herd performance through diligent observation of animal behaviour patterns, identifying signs of illness or injury early on for prompt treatment.
- Made minor adjustments and repairs to agricultural equipment.
- Rotated animals between grazing areas to provide enough access to food.
- Maintained proper care of farm tools, equipment, and facilities to ensure longevity and minimize downtime due to repairs or replacements.
- Improved crop yields by implementing modern agricultural techniques and best practices.
- Planted, cultivated and harvested various types of trees, shrubs, and plants.
- Harvested fruits and vegetables and prepared for sale or shipping.
- Assisted with maintenance and installation of irrigation equipment.
- Conducted regular field assessments to monitor growth stages, identify potential issues, and make informed management decisions accordingly.
- Enhanced soil fertility through the proper application of organic and chemical fertilizers, based on soil testing results.
- Evaluate harvesting conditions and identify obstacles.
- Operated tractors, tractor-drawn machinery and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow and fertilize soil.
- Ensured overall plant health by monitoring for pests and diseases, applying appropriate treatments when necessary.
- Diagnosed and treated pest and disease problems in plants, shrubs and trees.
- Assisted in the selection of crop varieties with desirable traits, such as disease resistance or improved nutritional value, leading to higher quality produce.
- Maintained accurate records of planting schedules, pesticide applications, and harvest data to optimize future planning decisions.
- Regulated watering and fertilizing to avoid waste while nurturing plants.
- Operated farming equipment to move goods safely from fields to collection points.
- Administered vaccinations to animals to prevent spread of disease.
- Branded or tagged livestock with name.
- Controlled livestock herds by moving to pastures, scales and trucks for transfer to market, slaughterhouse, or alternate grazing.
- Supported sustainable farming practices through responsible resource management and minimal chemical input usage where possible.
- Optimized land usage by effectively rotating crops according to seasonal requirements and soil conditions.
- Maintained open communication with farm supervisors regarding progress updates and any challenges faced during daily operations.
- Examined livestock animals for signs of illness and injury.
- Transported and loaded harvested items into delivery trucks.
- Checked system to receive orders and directions to correct item locations.
Education
Euroa Secondary College
Euroa, VICSkills
- Livestock Operations
- Animal Nutrition
- Inventory Management
- Shoeing
- Planting crops
- Machinery Operation
- Pest Control
- Herd Management
- Heavy Lifting
- Livestock care
- Milk harvesting
- Building and Structural Repair
- Soil preparation
- Milking Machines
- Farm Management
- Tractor Operation
- Basic Mechanical Skills
- Horse Grooming
- Livestock Handling
- Physical Stamina
- Cattle Corralling
- Animal Breeding
- Dairy Farm Operations
- Milking Schedules
- Crop Planning
- Feed Mixtures
- Machinery upkeep
- Problem-Solving
Timeline
Farm Hand
Herds Town
12.2022 - Current
Euroa Secondary College
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