Casey Willis

Broad-acre cropping and sheep farm:

• Operated various farm machinery including tractors, ploughs, slashers and crunchers for efficient land cultivation and crop production.
• Coordinated trucks and harvest machinary during harvest to ensure schedules and protocols were carried out.
• Operated 8250 and 9230 Case headers, during harvest along with experience in the chaser bin.
• Completed spraying programs, with a Goldacres G8 36m self propelled sprayer, following protocols and applying appropriate treatments when necessary.
• Assisted in the sowing program with a 80ft seed hawk towed behind a John Deere 9RX and Case HI quad track.
• Trimble and Green Star GPS experience.
• Regular checks on livestock well-being.
• Lamb marking.
• Performed regular equipment maintenance and repairs as needed.
• Completed pre-harvest and pre-sowing services to machinery.
• Trained new farm hands in efficient work methods and safety practices, fostering knowledgeable and safety-conscious team.
• Keeping farm machinery in very clean and neat condition.
• Working efficiently with truck drivers ensuring grain is going off-site on schedule.
• Monitored weather forecasts to plan work schedules, minimising disruptions.

Commercial Angus operation and dry land/ irrigated cropping:

• Assisted in the construction and repair of fences, old and new for successful farm operation.
• Carried out daily farm tasks such as feeding animals and checking water levels to ensure animal health and welfare.
• Calf marking and assisting in preg testing.
• Rotated animals between grazing areas to provide enough access to food.
• Operated various farm machinery including tractors, slashers, and 4 wheeler quad bikes.
• Observed animals and notified supervisor of signs of illness.
• Ensured proper animal care by administering medications, vaccinations, or treatments as prescribed by veterinarians.

• Ensuring the herd arrives to the dairy with no issues and report any noticeable injuries on the animals.
• Working with a team member to guarantee the herd is milked in a safe and timely manner.
• Maintaining a clean environment for the next shift, cleaning yards, filters and hoses.