Ben Forbes
Zachary
Summary
Results-driven farm manager with over eight years of experience in livestock operations. Skilled in implementing best practices for herd health and nutrition, fostering team collaboration, and ensuring operational efficiency to enhance livestock welfare.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Farm Manager Livestock
Forbes Show Cattle/C&R Farms
Zachary, LA
11.2015 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations of cattle breeding and feeding programs.
- Implemented best practices for herd health management and nutrition.
- Trained staff on animal husbandry techniques and farm safety protocols.
- Developed and maintained inventory management systems for livestock supplies.
- Analyzed market trends to make informed decisions on cattle sales strategies.
- Coordinated with veterinarians to ensure timely health assessments and treatments.
- Improved animal health through regular monitoring, vaccinations, and timely veterinary consultations.
- Established strong relationships with suppliers to ensure a consistent supply of necessary materials at competitive prices.
- Used recognized breeding practices to stabilize and improve stock.
- Conducted regular assessments of current industry trends and competitor offerings, making strategic adjustments as needed to maintain a competitive edge.
- Placed supply orders, restocked supplies and merchandised products for purchase by customers.
- Fed and watered animals according to strict feeding schedules and dietary needs.
- Maintained ranch records and documentation.
Farm Ranch Hand
Darbonne Farms
Ethel, LA
01.2021 - Current
- Assisted in daily livestock care, ensuring health and welfare standards.
- Collaborated with team members to implement best practices in sustainable farming.
- Maintained and groomed all show cattle prior to livestock shows.
Farm Ranch Hand
Parrish Farms
Zachar, La.
01.2021 - Current
- Assisted in daily livestock care, ensuring health and welfare standards.
- Maintained and groomed all show cattle prior too shows. And transporting cattle to shows.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, La05-2028
High School Diploma -
Central Private School
Central, LA05-2024
Skills
- Feeding animals
- Pasture rotation
- Animal breeding
- Manure handling
- Farm safety procedures
- Fence building
- Dependable and hardworking
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Troubleshooting skills
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Heavy lifting
- Farm equipment operation
- Fence repair
- Safety management
- Property maintenance
- Livestock care
- Stall cleaning and disinfecting
- Record keeping
- Physical stamina
- Technical skills
- Disease identification
Accomplishments
MEMBER OF LOUISIANA 4-H
EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH 4-H LIVESTOCK PRESIDENT
MEMBER OF LOUISIANA JUNIOR CATTLEMEN'S ASSOCIATION
LOUISIANA JUNIOR ANGUS ASSOCIATION - SOUTH CENTRAL DISTRICT DIRECTOR
VICE PRESIDENT – STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
MOST DEPENDABLE - CLASS FAVORITE CENTRAL PRIVATE
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY- CENTRAL PRIVATE
Certification
Artificial Insemination Certification-Livestock
Timeline
Farm Ranch Hand
Darbonne Farms
01.2021 - Current
Farm Ranch Hand
Parrish Farms
01.2021 - Current
Farm Manager Livestock
Forbes Show Cattle/C&R Farms
11.2015 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Louisiana State University
High School Diploma -
Central Private School
La. Cattlemen's Scholarship, Ark-La-Tex Grant, DEMCO Scholarship, LSU Tiger excellence Scholarship
I received several Scholarships upon graduating from Central Private Highschool. These included:
DEMCO SCHOLARSHIP
CENTRAL BLOOMERS SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
ARK-LA-TEX AGRICULTURE ASSOCIATION GRANT
LSU TIGER EXELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP AWARD- FOUR YEARS
LOUISIANA CATTLEMEN'S ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP
SOUTH CENTRAL DISTRICT LOUISIANA LIVESTOCK SCHOLARSHIP
CONGRESSIONAL ART AWARD- CONGRESSMAN GARRETT GRAVES
NATIONAL JUNIOR ANGUS ASSOCIATION GOLD AWARD
2025 GRAND CHAMPION MARKET STEER AT THE LOUISIANA STAE FAIR
OVERALL SUPREME SHOWMAN AT THE LSU STATE LIVESTOCK SHOW