Brian Johnson

Experience

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  Central Valley Ag Coop

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2011

  Agronomy Salesman

  - Developed and maintained relationships with local producers to understand their operation.- Recommended seed, fertilizer, and chemical input to meet the needs of customers.- Drive tender truck during spring application season.- Assisted with grid sampling.

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  The Fellowship of Catholic University Students

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2013

  Campus Missionary

  - Worked with teammates to help students grow in their faith on campus- Facilitated weekly Bible Studies to relate scripture to daily life- Met with male students one-on-one to encourage a life of authentic masculinity

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  Central Valley Ag Coop

  May 2013 - Sept 2020

  Research Agronomist

  - Helped conduct on-farm research with various products in corn and soybeans through randomized replicated trials.- Obtained sample data and made observations throughout the growing season.- Retrieved data at the end of the season to facilitate analysis of trial results.- Planted and maintained 3 RD Showcase sites.- Coordinated sampling activities for nitrogen stabilizer study.- Assisted Regional ACS Specialist with soil dispatching, zone maps, and EC mapping for Regions 5 & 6.- Managed and trained a full-time summer intern. Show less

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  Climate LLC

  Sept 2020 - Mar 2024

  Field Research Associate

  -Worked with cross-functional teams to plan and execute protocols which supportoverall Climate Corporation goals and objectives for corn and soybean protocols.-Operated equipment such as tractors, sprayers, combines and electronic devices for data collection-Executed research protocols in a timely and highly accurate manner with specialized field equipment designed for field-scale geo-spatially referenced planting, application and harvest data collection.-Communicated trial outcomes and demonstrating FieldView platform to external audiences-Used the commercially deployed Climate FieldView platform to collect trial information and observations.-Conducted inspections, maintenance and repairs on equipment at the Climate research farm to ensure field readiness.-Complied with site safety requirements as well as identifying and implementing safety improvements-Identified opportunities to enhance research site operational efficiency and bestmanagement practices.-Served as a CRF team advisor for the Fantasy Farming Contest Show less

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  Farm Credit Services of America

  Apr 2024 - now

  Insurance Officer