Austin T.

Thummel
11877 160 Rd Parnell, MO 64475 660-254-1996 S509741@mail.nwmissouri.edu
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Education
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Business and Agronomy Northwest Missouri State University Maryville, MO Certified Artificial Insemination Technician Cooperative December 2014 GPA: 3.2/4.0 May 2010 Genex Maryville, MO

Awards, Fellowship, Grants

Champion Teamsales, National Junior Angus Show 2008-2010 American FFA Degree 2012 Missouri Corn Growers Scholarship 2011 DeKalb Award Winner 2011 Area II Beef Production Proficiency Award

Skills
Public Speaking Agricultural Equipment Operation Microsoft Word and Excel Interpersonal skills Excellent Communication skills Self-Motivating

Professional Experience
Part-time Employee,

Farmers Cooperative

Mount Ayr, IA

June 2013-Present

Fill sprayer tender trucks and manage inventory at the chemical location Mix fertilizer for seeding and spreading jobs Loading and dumping trucks with the right commodity Learn proper maintenance procedure and schedule on anhydrous toolbars Deliver feed and seed to customers

Associate Farm Manager, Deb Thummel Farms

Shannon City, IA

May 2006-Present

Select corn hybrids and soybean varieties by soil type and yield goal Crop scouting to stay on top of insects, weed pressure, and disease Operate equipment to perform duties such as planting, haying, harvest, ect. Administer CIDRs and prostaglandin shots cows and heifers for timed artificial insemination with GNRH at time of breeding Gain an understanding of the bull selection needed in a successful cowherd and selected bulls for use in artificial insemination of the 60 head fall cow herd Keep detailed breeding and calving records

Farm Employee,

Sanders Ranch Inc.

Sheridan, MO

April 2007-Present

Learn correct protocols for treating sick cattle in the cow/calf operation and feed lot Administer recommended vaccinations at birth, pre-weaning, and post weaning booster shots Administer CIDRS and prostaglandin shots to cows and heifers for timed artificial insemination with GNRH at time of breeding Selected bulls for use in artificial insemination in the 70 head Angus cows and 500 head commercial herd Keep detailed breeding and calving records Operate equipment during planting, haying, and harvest