Vincent Bedford
Balmoral,MB
Summary
Results-driven Farm Manager with expertise in sustainable farming practices, livestock management, and crop production optimization. Enhanced farm operations through effective leadership, problem-solving, and strategic planning, leading to increased productivity and efficiency. Demonstrated commitment to leveraging technology for advancements in sustainability and operational excellence.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Farm Manager
Charison's Breeder Farms Ltd
Gunton Manitoba , MB
06.2015 - Current
- Managed daily operations of livestock care and feeding schedules.
- Implemented health and safety protocols for farm staff and animals.
- Coordinated training programs for new employees on farm procedures.
- Collaborated with veterinarians to ensure animal health and welfare standards.
- Developed strategies for sustainable farming practices and resource management.
- Maintained records of farm activities, expenses, and livestock performance.
- Inspected equipment and facilities to recommend service or repairs.
- Coordinated the maintenance of farm equipment, machinery, buildings, fences, and other infrastructure.
- Established safety procedures and took action to minimize safety incidents on farm.
- Delegated tasks to seasonal workers and supervised completion of duties and responsibilities.
- Managed employees and subcontractors to meet or exceed cost, yield and quality goals.
- Applied knowledge of animal husbandry to meet livestock needs and minimize disease risk.
- Monitored weather conditions and adjusted strategies accordingly to avoid losses.
- Demonstrated working techniques, practices and optimal safety behaviors to workers, maximizing performance and reducing wasteful processes.
- Complied with practices and principles of biosecurity to safeguard life and health of animals.
- Inspected facilities regularly to ensure they meet safety standards and are properly maintained.
Farm hand
Charison's Breeder Farms Ltd
Gunton Manitoba , MB
06.2010 - 06.2015
Education
Stonewall Collegiate Institute
Stonewall, MBSkills
- Animal husbandry
- Biosecurity practices
- Machinery management
- Sustainable farming
- Inventory management
- Farm safety protocols
- Staff training programs
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Team leadership
- Safety procedure establishment
- Farm equipment operation
- Maintenance and repair
- Overseeing employees
- Equipment operation
- Managing operations
- Animal breeding
- Livestock management
- Farm operations
- Scheduling
Affiliations
- Fishing
- Quadding
- Snowmobiling
- Working on vehicles
- Welding
- Roofing
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- House and yard maintenance
Languages
English
First Language
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Farm Manager
Charison's Breeder Farms Ltd
06.2015 - Current
Farm hand
Charison's Breeder Farms Ltd
06.2010 - 06.2015
Stonewall Collegiate Institute