Mike Earl

• 340 Cows
• Flat farm
• System 3
• 25 Aside herringbone shed
• Peat loam soil
• pasture walks weekly and high maintenance
• we achieved getting the leased cows in good condition as well as the herd, also achieved 105 milk solids previously production was 8 milk solids. myself and my wife became AB Technicians
• I enjoyed my position as I learned how to recognise pasture growth and utilizing variety of supplements correctly.
• Improved animal health through regular monitoring, vaccinations, and timely veterinary consultations.
• Developed advanced understanding of farm operations, purchasing needs, and labor requirements.
• Consistently met or exceeded production targets by diligently monitoring progress and implementing corrective actions when necessary.
• Performed repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property.
• Managed dairy farm personnel for effective task delegation, scheduling, and overall productivity.
• Maintained high standards of cleanliness, complying with industry regulations to ensure quality product output.

• flat farm
• peat loam soil
• System 1
• when dry had to closely manage pasture as no supplements available on farm
• improved management skills
• Being my own boss and being able to learn from my own mistakes and correct them
• Increased farm productivity by introducing modern farming practices and equipment upgrades.
• Oversaw the maintenance of farm machinery, resulting in reduced downtime due to repairs or malfunctions.
• Improved animal health through regular monitoring, vaccinations, and timely veterinary consultations.
• Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing safety protocols and conducting regular inspections of facilities and equipment.
• Established strong relationships with suppliers to ensure a consistent supply of necessary materials at competitive prices.

Enjoyed working with different agencies and created life long bonds with colleagues

• Assisted in lifting and transferring patients using proper body mechanics, minimizing injury risk for both patients and staff members.
• Collaborated closely with nursing staff to coordinate seamless transitions between departments or facilities.
• Conducted thorough equipment checks before each shift, ensuring proper functioning of transport devices such as gurneys and wheelchairs.
• Served as an integral part of the healthcare team by providing critical support during emergency situations or code responses within the facility.
• Increased efficiency of hospital operations by promptly responding to transport requests and accurately documenting all transfers.
• Provided emotional support for patients and their families during the transportation process, creating a positive experience.
• Implemented efficient transportation routes within the facility while prioritizing urgent patient needs based on medical conditions or severity levels.

Enjoyed providing high value of care and support for patients and problem solving.

• Any personal goals that were accomplished? or that are a working progress?
• What did you enjoy or didn't enjoy in these previous positions
• Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
• Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
• Reduced risk of infections by adhering to strict hygiene protocols during all aspects of care delivery.
• Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse.
• Health and safety officer as well.

Enjoyed taking pride and care of the machinery i worked on and the environment and teaching new employees

I achieved my wheels,tracks,rollers endorsement

• Established a reputation for reliability by consistently arriving on time, maintaining high attendance levels, and displaying a strong work ethic throughout the duration of employment as a Machinery Operator.
• Ensured compliance with industry regulations by following established guidelines for safe machinery operation at all times.
• Reduced downtime by promptly troubleshooting and resolving machinery issues.
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills while coordinating with team members on project status updates, changeovers, equipment adjustments, resulting in smoother workflows.

• flat farm
• peat/ clay
• had to re grass part of the farm due to flooding and a full season of tough challenges due to weather
• 280 Pedigree Jersey cows
• 28 Aside herringbone shed automatic cup removers
• covered feed pad with rubber mating
• spring calving
• System 5
• brought in feed when needed

I advanced my skills and knowledge around feed pads and mixer wagons and whats involved in high input feeding. I made the highest record for on farm supplements I.e silage and maize.

I enjoyed working with the herd as I made heaps of close bonds with some of the cows and loved working in the shed.

What the farm was like, rolling contour, wet? Dry in the summer?

• How these elements were managed

be involved with daily operational tasks to run the farm including feeding,milking,animal health and effluent. keeping a tidy workplace. you will need to be aware of on farm compliance, health and safety, well being, administration,environment and animal welfare to the highest level. you are responsible for meeting farm goals in terms of production,stock feed,environment and safety.

• 480 cows ( 2 herds )
• Flat farm
• Clay
• keeping a balanced ground and pasture management
• 32 aside herringbone shed
• in shed feeding
• Spring calving
• Feeding out when required
• System 3
• getting experience working with a bigger herd numbers.

Being able to start my own herd. i also learned how manage an upgraded effluent system.

I enjoyed my daily routine on farm and seeing my herds develop and grow.

Currently working towards completing a contract milker course.

• What did you enjoy or didn't enjoy in these previous positions

complete day to day tasks on farm, often taken responsibility for running of dairy shed, and other routine tasks, expected to participate safely, responsibly and effectively in the work place ( milking cows,weed control,general farm and tractor work ) also maybe required to help on runoffs.