James Schmitt
Rock Falls
Summary
Hello, my name is James Schmitt. I have a few years experience in agronomy work alongside many years in farm operation skills. I have worked with my family farm for as long as I can remember adding addition skills with my internship and soon to be completed associates degree. I have a passion for sustainable agriculture practices, investing, and Ag business as a whole. I have a lot of experience with heavy machinery and has had a true work ethic most of my life. I am passionate in building a successful career in business and and Agriculture with the ultimate goal in becoming a full-time farmer.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Laborer
Montmorency Township
Rock Falls
05.2020 - Current
- Filled potholes.
- Removed debris from streets.
- Performed gravel augering to maintain roadsides.
- Clear roadways by plowing snow.
- Facilitated communication with township residents.
- Worked summers of 23' and 24'
Laborer
Schmitt Farms
Rock Falls
01.2015 - Current
- Operate detasseling machines.
- Chisel fields.
- Operate the grain cart.
- Pressure-wash equipment.
- Maintain equipment.
- Operate the tillage tool.
- Misc. task.
Summer Agronomy Intern
Advanced Crop Care Inc.
Rock Falls
05.2023 - 08.2024
- I scouted fields.
- I wrote reports on crops.
- I communicated with farmers.
- Reported to a senior agronomist.
- Operated ATV's
Education
Associate of Arts - Agribusiness
Sauk Valley Community College
Dixon, IL05-2025
High School Diploma -
Rock Falls Township High School
Rock Falls, IL05-2023
Skills
- Field scouting
- Crop reporting
- Problem solving
- Pest identification
- Irrigation systems
- Crop management
- Sustainable agriculture
- Crop rotation
- Pesticide Use
- Self motivation
- Disease identification
- Hardworking
- Farm equipment operating
- Heavy equipment operating,
- Pest control management
Accomplishments
- Presidents List at Sauk Valley Community College for a 4.0 GPA in the fall of 2024.
Affiliations
- Business Club Fall semester 2024.
Timeline
Summer Agronomy Intern
Advanced Crop Care Inc.
05.2023 - 08.2024
Laborer
Montmorency Township
05.2020 - Current
Laborer
Schmitt Farms
01.2015 - Current
Associate of Arts - Agribusiness
Sauk Valley Community College
High School Diploma -
Rock Falls Township High School
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