Adam Serfontein
Springfontein
Summary
Responsible Farmer focused on farm's long-term stability and growth. Organized and innovative individual with 30+ years of experience overseeing and conducting all aspects of farm operations such as maintaining buildings and equipment, executing harvest and field schedules and caring for livestock and cattle. Familiarity of crop system and soil management. Goal-oriented Ranch Manager with 30+ years of leadership expertise. Adept at maintaining large ranches and comprehensive worker training. Successful at designing procedures for efficient ranch organization with knowledge of equipment maintenance.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure a position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Farmer
Self Employed
01.1992 - Current
- Increased cattle herd health by implementing comprehensive vaccination and deworming programs.
- Enhanced farm efficiency by upgrading and maintaining farm equipment for optimal performance.
- Maximized profit margins with strategic buying and selling of livestock at market.
- Improved soil quality, optimizing grazing land through rotational grazing techniques.
- Streamlined daily operations by implementing detailed record-keeping systems for tracking expenses, animal health, and breeding cycles.
- Reduced calf mortality rates through attentive monitoring of calving season and prompt intervention when needed.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating favorable pricing on feed and other necessary supplies.
- Collaborated effectively with veterinarians to promptly address any health concerns within the herd.
- Boosted production levels by introducing innovative breeding strategies focused on genetic improvement in the herd.
- Implemented sustainable farming practices to minimize environmental impact while maximizing productivity.
- Optimized feeding routines for increased weight gain in cattle without compromising overall health or wellbeing.
- Enhanced hay quality by implementing proper cutting and drying techniques.
- Reduced crop loss by monitoring weather conditions and adjusting work schedules accordingly.
- Operated various farm equipment for efficient harvesting, baling, and loading of hay.
- Maximized field productivity with effective crop rotation and soil management practices.
- Maintained equipment in good working condition through regular inspection, cleaning, and repair.
- Contributed to increased overall farm efficiency by optimizing workflow and task distribution among workers.
- Implemented sustainable farming practices to reduce environmental impact and promote long-term productivity.
Agricultural Equipment Operator/Farmworker
Bandur Fams LLC
04.2023 - 11.2023
- Field preparation disking with a Case IH Disk and Case Tractor.
- Applied pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizer to crops Using a John Deere 4920 Sprayer.
- I worked in the alfalfa fields by cutting, baling and hauling bales from the field.
- I did repairs and maintenance and service on all the Irrigation equipment.
- Repairing and maintaining farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment was also part of my work scope.
- Performing this routine maintenance on the equipment helped me to determine when and what kind of maintenance is needed, this helps with planning ahead.
- I kept the farmer informed regarding progress and happenings on the farm.
- I had to load agricultural products into trucks and drive the trucks to markets or storage facilities.
- I operated tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow and fertilize soil, or to plant, cultivate, spray and harvest crops.
- I had to participate in the inspection, storage and post-harvest treatment of crops.
- I am well informed on how to use all the irrigation equipment.
- I did a lot of trucking, by hauling wet feed, corn, soybeans and hay to and from different locations.
- During my year, I created a database for all the irrigation equipment that contains all the information regarding the parts, such as oil filters, air filters etc., for all the equipment.
- Preparing fields for planting by tilling using the Kuhn Krause EXCELERATOR 8000.
- Increased equipment efficiency by performing regular maintenance and timely repairs.
- Contributed to project completion, skillfully operating various heavy machinery such as excavators, TLB, and loaders.
- Reduced downtime by conducting pre-use inspections and addressing potential issues proactively.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize work processes, streamlining operations for increased efficiency.
- Enhanced project outcomes by adjusting equipment settings according to specific job requirements.
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Used forklifts, hand trucks, scissor lifts, and other equipment to move materials around work sites and organized according to need.
- Maintained and cleaned equipment after each job and inspected.
- Drove vehicles to and from fields and maintained clean driving record.
- Completed minor repairs and replacements of equipment parts to restore functionality.
- Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs, and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
- Loaded and unloaded materials from trucks, cranes and other and coordinated supplies to promote efficiency.
- Assisted with safe materials transport between fields to reduce downtime.
- Operated commercial vehicle to transport equipment and job-specific machinery to and from job sites.
- Utilized GPS systems to accurately prepare, plant and harvest
- Monitored fuel, oil and water levels of equipment.
- Checked equipment performance and made necessary repairs
- Helping with harvest of deferent crops
- Driving Grain Cart
- Driving trucks , hauling harvested crops from the field to markets or storage facilities.
- Increased efficiency in field work by utilizing specialized equipment and machinery for planting, cultivating, and harvesting crops.
- Enhanced soil fertility through the proper application of organic and chemical fertilizers, based on soil testing results.
- Ensured overall plant health by monitoring for pests and diseases, applying appropriate treatments when necessary.
Agricultural Field Worker
Fitch Farms
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Plant winter crops using Drill Planter
- Helping with harvest of deferent crops
- Driving Grain Cart
- Driving trucks , hauling harvested crops from the field to markets or storage facilities.
- Increased efficiency in field work by utilizing specialized equipment and machinery for planting, cultivating, and harvesting crops.
- Enhanced soil fertility through the proper application of organic and chemical fertilizers, based on soil testing results.
- Ensured overall plant health by monitoring for pests and diseases, applying appropriate treatments when necessary.
Education
BBA - Agricultural Business And Management
Free State University
Bloemfontein11.1990
High School Diploma -
Sentraal High School
Bloemfontein, South Africa12.1984
Skills
- Farm Operations Management
- Budget Development
- Organic Farming
- Pest Control
- Irrigation Techniques
- General Maintenance
- Farm Equipment Maintenance
- Supply Management
- Safety Procedures
- Budget Management
- Soil Augmentation
- Grounds Maintenance
- Customer Relations
- Crop Rotation
- Heavy Equipment Operations
- Cattle Farming
- Harvesting
- Livestock Husbandry
- Sustainable Agriculture
- Labor Management
- Crop Management
- Crop Planning
- Mechanical Maintenance
- Cultivation
- Worker Training
- Record Keeping
- Computer Literacy
- Soil Analysis
- Farm Machinery Operation
- Conflict Resolution
- Team Leadership
- Time Management
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Market Research
- Parasite Control
- Breeding
- Irrigation System
- Chemical Application
- Livestock Management
- Combine and Harvester Operation
- Restocking Abilities
- Sheep Shearing
- Work Scheduling
- Worker Hiring
- Schedule Setting
- Assignment Delegation
- Equipment Operation
- Insecticides Application
- Equipment Monitoring
- Soil Preparation
- Crop Harvesting
- Disease Control
- Disease Prevention
- Disease Identification
- Environmental Monitoring
- Crop Cultivation
- Sales Coordination
- Animal Record Maintenance
- Disease Detection
- Agricultural Product Sales
- Animal Breeding
- Production Oversight
Languages
Afrikaans
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Agricultural Equipment Operator/Farmworker
Bandur Fams LLC
04.2023 - 11.2023
Agricultural Field Worker
Fitch Farms
08.2022 - 11.2022
Farmer
Self Employed
01.1992 - Current
BBA - Agricultural Business And Management
Free State University
High School Diploma -
Sentraal High School
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