Jason Chapman
Leeton
Summary
Dynamic Farm Manager with extensive experience at AJ Bush and Sons, excelling in crop management and livestock care. Proven track record in optimizing resource allocation and enhancing yield through strategic planning and effective team leadership. Skilled in equipment maintenance and problem-solving, driving operational success and fostering a culture of excellence.
Seasoned Farm Manager known for highly productive and efficient task completion. Skilled in sustainable farming practices, livestock management, and crop production optimization. Excels at problem-solving, leadership, and adaptability to ensure smooth farm operations and workforce management. Committed to leveraging technology for farm advancement and sustainability.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2006
2006
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Farm Manager
AJ Bush and sons
Leeton
07.2020 - Current
- Managed daily farm operations, ensuring efficient workflow and resource utilization.
- Supervised crop planting, growth monitoring, and harvesting activities to maximize yield.
- Coordinated livestock care, including feeding, health checks, and habitat maintenance.
- Trained staff on best farming practices, safety protocols, and operational procedures.
- Maintained equipment and machinery through regular inspections and servicing schedules.
- Developed seasonal planting schedules in alignment with market demand and climate conditions.
- Supervised planting, cultivating, harvesting, storage, and marketing activities for all crops.
- Delegated tasks to seasonal workers and supervised completion of duties and responsibilities.
- Managed employees and subcontractors to meet or exceed cost, yield and quality goals.
- Applied knowledge of animal husbandry to meet livestock needs and minimize disease risk.
- Organized the purchase of supplies such as fertilizer, seed, feed, and other necessary items.
- Monitored weather conditions and adjusted strategies accordingly to avoid losses.
- Collaborated with local agricultural organizations to stay informed on best practices in farming techniques.
- Inspected fields regularly to ensure proper fertilization levels are maintained.
- Monitored weather conditions to determine when to irrigate crops or apply pesticides.
- Implemented action plans to meet farm-specific and company-set goals.
- Analyzed data from previous growing seasons in order to identify areas for improvement in current season's operations.
- Collaborated with senior staff to prepare budgets and financial reports.
- Negotiated contracts with buyers of produce at local farmers markets or wholesale distributors.
- Planned harvest and planting schedules.
- Used recognized breeding practices to direct breeding or raising of stock.
Education
Euroa High School
Euroa , VicSkills
- Crop management
- Livestock care
- Equipment maintenance
- Supply chain management
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Team leadership
- Decision making
- Time management
- Equipment operation
- Fence building
- Animal record maintenance
- Supply ordering
- Crop irrigation
- Allocating resources
- Livestock management
- Animal breeding
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Farm Manager
AJ Bush and sons
07.2020 - Current
Euroa High School