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Hayden Lees

Marion

Summary

Passionate agriculture student with hands on farm experience, along with research experience at the Southern Illinois University Carbondale Plant Pathology Department. Experienced working in team settings to support crop production, field trials, and plant disease management, with a strong interest in sustainable agronomic practices.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Plant Pathology at Southern Illinois University
06.2024 - Current
  • Assisted in data collection and analysis, ensuring accuracy and consistency in results.
  • Organized laboratory materials and maintained equipment for efficient daily operations
  • Identifying symptoms of plant diseases, collecting leaf, stem, root, and soil samples.
  • Operated soil probes, GPS units for mapping plots, and backpack sprayers for applying fungicides in field trials.

Farmhand

Barrass Farms
08.2023 - 12.2023
  • Assisted in planting, cultivating, and harvesting crops under supervision of experienced staff.
  • Operated farm equipment to assist with daily tasks and improve operational efficiency.

Farmhand

Diederich Farms
03.2021 - 08.2022
  • Supported livestock care routines, including feeding, watering, and general health checks.
  • Assisted in the construction or repair of fences, barns, sheds, or other infrastructure necessary for successful farm operation.
  • Carried out daily farm tasks such as feeding animals, milking cows, and cleaning pens to ensure animal health and welfare.

Education

High School Diploma - Crop, Soil, And Environmental Management

Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, IL
05-2028

High School Diploma -

Marion High School
Marion, IL
01-2024

Skills

  • Fieldwork experience
  • Laboratory operations
  • Managing laboratory supplies
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Timeline

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Plant Pathology at Southern Illinois University
06.2024 - Current

Farmhand

Barrass Farms
08.2023 - 12.2023

Farmhand

Diederich Farms
03.2021 - 08.2022

High School Diploma - Crop, Soil, And Environmental Management

Southern Illinois University

High School Diploma -

Marion High School

Organizations

Beta Alpha Chapter of Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity 

 Member January 2025 - Present    VNR Planning- August 2025 - Present 

Southern Illinois University Collegiate Farm Bureau 

 Member September 2024- Present 

National FFA Organization 

 Member August 2020- May 2024 

 Chapter Officer 2021-2024 

 Section 24 Secretary 2023-20204 

Hayden Lees