Jay Sharp
Jonesboro
Summary
Detail-oriented, with strong skills in pest identification and farm data analysis. Committed to enhancing crop health and improving efficiency through effective communication with farmers. Solid farming family background and a passion for the industry.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Crop Consultant Assistant
Jeff Massengale
Earle, AR
05.2023 - 09.2025
- Identifiying crop health issues such as disease, pest and herbicide drift
- Collaborating with farmers to see what applications and rates they would like to use for fertilizer and weed control
- Decision making on timing of certain applications
- Collected field data on resistant weeds and sent them to a lab in memphis
- Developed close relationships with the farmers in the area
- Writing reports for soybeans, corn and rice weekly
- Improved farmer efficiency by suggesting the best practices for watering, replanting, crop insurance, and pesticide use
- Collected data on crop growth stage, as well as harvest dates and stand counts
Farm Laborer
Arrowhead Farms
Crawfordsville, AR
01.2019 - 11.2022
- Operated farm machinery for planting, harvesting, herbicide application, and cultivation
- Closely monitored irrigation on corn and soybeans to ensure optimal harvest dates and yield potential
- Collaborated with coworkers to perform daily task efficiently
- Operated 18 wheelers to deliver seed to the mills
- Cleaned, repaired and maintained farm machinery and tools to keep resources in good working condition.
- Loaded and unloaded containers of materials and products on trucks and trailers by hand or with a forklift
Education
Associate of Science - Agricultural Business
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR05-2026
Skills
- Pest identification
- Farm data analysis
- Crop health assessment
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Farm machinery operation
Timeline
Crop Consultant Assistant
Jeff Massengale
05.2023 - 09.2025
Farm Laborer
Arrowhead Farms
01.2019 - 11.2022
Associate of Science - Agricultural Business
Arkansas State University