Jacob Venable
Lafayette
Summary
Goal of successfully developing a professional career in the agriculture business industry. Interested in participating in innovative practices for the future of agriculture. Passionate about the conservation of the agriculture industry for future generations.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Natural Resource Specialist
Natural Resource Conservation Service
Crowley
01.2025 - 09.2025
- - Providing assistance in the developing, planning, contracting, and application of land conservation practices and programs consistent with the Natural Resource Conservation Service policy and procedures. Interacting with producers daily, in office as well as in the field.
Acadia Soil and Water District Intern Technician
Acadia Soil and Water District
Crowley
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Using Topcon laser equipment to provide producers with the information to have optimal drainage conditions in their fields. Learning how to draw up contracts through the 319 program. Meeting with producers to draw up field plans and provide certified technical assistance. Attending trainings, as well as assisting with outreach programs in the community..
Agricultural Intern
McNeese Fuller Farms
Kinder
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Learning about the double-cropping system of agriculture. Harvesting silage and collecting samples to accurately represent the yield of the crop. Caring for feed lot cattle such as developing effective feed rations for optimal weight gain, providing antibiotics as needed, and working with the heifer development program.
Agriculture Intern
Supreme Rice LLC
Crowley
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Sending offsite crews to the correct locations. Establishing a plan to confirm what tasks need to be completed on a day-to-day basis. Troubleshooting loop systems to transfer rice to the mill. Interacting with farmers and customers. Taking samples from bins. Maintenance of rice drying equipment and bins.
Warehouse Laborer
CCI Piping Solutions
Breaux Bridge
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Operating forklifts and hand tools. Piecing together small parts, as well as packaging and shipping out products to customers.
Environmental Field Technician
Simon and Delaney LLC
Breaux Bridge
05.2021 - 04.2022
- Maintaining operational water control structures, as well as testing stations. Maintaining water quality equipment. Operating boats and small machinery. Installing monitoring equipment in agricultural fields for Auburn State University.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Business And General Agriculture
McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA12-2024
Skills
- Incredibly open to showing interest in the ideas of others
- Familiar with the tasks that need to be performed in an agricultural setting
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong troubleshooting skills
- Not fearful of learning new things
Accomplishments
- Graduating with a 3.2 GPA
- Obtaining 15 hours of agronomy classes.
References
- Dwight Bertrand (McNeese State University): 337-368-9112
- Dr. Thomas Shields (McNeese State University): 337-377-3842
- Dr. William Storer (Mcneese State University): 225-266-1821
- Christopher Howell (Supreme Rice LLC): 337-427-1921
- Joshua Anderson (Natural Resource Conservation Service): 985-323-7509
- Glenn Simon (Chairman of the Acadia Soil and Water District Board): 337-523-2282
Timeline
Natural Resource Specialist
Natural Resource Conservation Service
01.2025 - 09.2025
Acadia Soil and Water District Intern Technician
Acadia Soil and Water District
08.2024 - 12.2024
Agricultural Intern
McNeese Fuller Farms
06.2024 - 08.2024
Agriculture Intern
Supreme Rice LLC
05.2023 - 08.2023
Warehouse Laborer
CCI Piping Solutions
05.2022 - 08.2022
Environmental Field Technician
Simon and Delaney LLC
05.2021 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Business And General Agriculture
McNeese State University
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