Ben Rowley

Ben Rowley

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Orchard Manager at Cherry Hill Farms

  • Education

    • Western Governors University

      2024 - 2024
      Master of Business Administration - MBA Business Administration and Management, General
    • Brigham Young University - Idaho

      2018 - 2022
      Bachelor of Science - BS Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
  • Experience

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Microsoft Excel 2013 Certification

      Brigham Young University - Idaho
      Feb 2022