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Braam La Grange

Farm Assistant Manager
Boksburg,Gauteng

Summary

Dynamic and results-oriented professional with extensive experience in agricultural operations, notably with Zach Beaudry Farms. Excelled in combine operation and mechanical troubleshooting, enhancing yield outcomes by implementing precision agriculture technologies. Demonstrated exceptional adaptability and team collaboration, leading to improved efficiency and safety in high-paced environments. Skilled in sustainable farming practices, contributing to cost-effective and environmentally responsible operations.

Dedicated and skilled farm professional with 7 years of experience in large-scale U.S. farming operations. Extensive hands-on experience with John Deere tractors, combines, and planters. Proficient in planting, harvesting, ground preparation, equipment maintenance, trucking, and crew supervision. Strong leadership abilities, mechanical aptitude, and expertise in precision agriculture for maximizing yields and efficiency.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education

Work History

Combine Operator

Bob Anderson
Grand Forks, North Dakota
04.2023 - 11.2023
  • Operated Case IH combines for custom harvesting across multiple states.
  • Harvested corn, soybeans, canola, barley, milo, wheat, and durum for large-scale farming operations.
  • Hauled combines and combine headers across the country, ensuring safe and timely transportation.
  • Worked in a fast-paced harvest crew, adapting to different field conditions and crop types.
  • Performed routine maintenance and minor repairs on harvest equipment and trucks.
  • Assisted in logistics, planning, and execution of harvest schedules for various farms.

Assistant Farm Manager

Zach Beaudry Farms
Argyle, Minnisota
03.2018 - 11.2022

Farmhand & Assistant Manager | 2018 – 2022

  • Operated and maintained John Deere tractors, planters, and combines for large-scale crop production.
  • Managed 9,500 acres, planting and harvesting corn, barley, soybeans, canola, sugar beets, and wheat.
  • Supervised H-2A farmhands, ensuring efficiency and adherence to safety protocols.
  • Performed trucking operations, transporting harvested crops to storage and processing facilities.
  • Assisted with field preparation, irrigation management, and equipment repairs to optimize productivity.
  • Utilized precision agriculture technologies to enhance yields and reduce input costs.

Education

High School Diploma -

Erasmus Highschool
Bronkhorstspruit, South Africa
01.2025 - 11.2025

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Farm safety protocols

Sustainable farming practices

Combine operation expertise

Grain handling

Seed planting

Harvesting

Problem-solving abilities

Self motivation

Adaptability and flexibility

Team collaboration

Equipment operation

Timeline

High School Diploma -

Erasmus Highschool
01.2025 - 11.2025

Combine Operator

Bob Anderson
04.2023 - 11.2023

Assistant Farm Manager

Zach Beaudry Farms
03.2018 - 11.2022
Braam La GrangeFarm Assistant Manager