Ryan McQuinn

39490 US HWY 136 Stanberry, MO 64489

Profile: Being raised on a farm and around cattle my whole life I want to use my real life
experiences and love of farm life to have my own farm and livestock operation.

Education
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Business, Minor: Precision Agriculture May 2014 Northwest Missouri State University Maryville, MO Major GPA: 3.3/40 Self-funded 100% of education expenses through scholarships and part-time work

Work Experience
Farmer, Self-Employed, Stanberry, MO Spring 2010-Present Rent 801 acres from five different land owners Manage all decisions for spring planting, spraying, and harvesting of crops Operate various farm equipment including John Deere 8310R equipped with latest GPS technology and Auto-Steer Develop a five cow/calf herd Custom planted 225 acres Custom sprayed 1500 acres for area producers Custom hayed including mowing, raking, and baling 85 acres Freelance Assistance, Northwest Implement, Maryville, MO Spring 2012-Present Help AMS specialist upgrade GPS systems on tractors, combines, and sprayers Install rear facing cameras on sprayers and spreaders boxes Fine-tune diagnostics on AMS systems Assist in the cleanup and reorganization of a parts store Hired Hand, McQuinn Farms and Dozing, Stanberry, MO 2008-Present Supervise 110 cow/calf herd year-round Participate in spring planting and fall harvest of corn and soybeans for 550 acres Examine fields for weeds, insects and weather damage Support in layout of terraces and structures using a transit

Computer Skills
Microsoft: Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Arc GIS

Activities
National FFA Degree Knights of Columbus Academic Honor Roll Fall 2010 Spring 2011-Present Spring 2012-Present