Ben Rowley

Experience

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  Cherry Hill Farms, Inc

  Apr 2004 - Sept 2018

  Farm Hand

  • Demonstrated skills of leadership while overseeing orchard crews• Achieved professionalism in machinery operation • Enhanced farm efficiency through the construction of innovative equipment

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  Calves

  Jan 2008 - Feb 2016

  Entrepreneur

  • Developed, owned, and operated a profitable calf operation of 20+ head• Administered shots and medicine to maintain animal health• Created operational shelters and fences ideal for quick feeding and care

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  Royal Dairy and Orchards

  Apr 2019 - Sept 2019

  Summer Intern

  • Conducted calf growth research on more than 200 calves• Oversaw an orchard management project with codling moths and sprays

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  Brigham Young University - Idaho

  Sept 2019 - Jul 2022

  Student

  • Minor in Agriculture Technology• Relevant courses: Crop Advisory, Soil Science Plant Science, Microsoft Excel, Accounting, Finance, and Marketing

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  Walter's Ready Mix Inc.

  Oct 2019 - Jul 2022

  Truck Driver

  • I delivered concrete mud to customers in heat, rain, and occasionally snow. • I built solid relationships with co-workers who are still good friends. • I worked hard and did my best to provide a good service to my employer

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  Cherry Hill Farm

  Apr 2022 - now

  Orchard Farm Manager

  • Ensured quality fruit production for commercial grocery stores and buyers• Managed high-production acreage of quality Peaches, Apricots, and Nectarines• Developed skills in disease identification, chemical sprayer treatments, and chemical record-keeping• Oversaw the nutrients, watering, pruning, thinning, picking, spraying, fruit transportation, and record keeping of each crop• Communicated professionally with co-managers, worker crews, and packing houses• Maintained several worker complexes in operating condition throughout the year• Conducted and developed research trials in hedging, weed spray, and stone fruit thinning Show less

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  Western Governors University

  Feb 2024 - Aug 2024

  Graduate Student

  I have been blessed to be able to do school and work simultaneously. A big milestone and dream have been accomplished.