Dorothy Floren Dorothy Floren Royal High School Royal High School Senior Culminating Project Senior Culminating Project May 2014May 2014

• Grew up in Royal City• Farming Family

• Parents Don and Donna Floren• own Floren Feedlot, Inc.

• Brothers John and David• Sister Helen

• Extracurricular Activities• 4-H, FFA, Band, Track, Basketball, Cross

Country• Hobbies• Reading, Quilting, Music, Knitting

• Awards/Honors• Bausch & Lomb

Honorary Science Award, National Merit Commended Student, School Record Holder, Outstanding Percussionist…

• Leadership Roles• Drumline Captain,

Percussion Section Leader, FFA Vice President, 4-H President…

• Why Farming?• Grew up on a farm• Enjoy working in agriculture

• Attend College• Major in agriculture

• Work• Hold job in agriculture• Save money

• Buy Farm

• Education Requirements• Any level—generally at least associate degree• I plan to get a bachelor’s degree

• Other Requirements• Experience• Physical strength

• Salary • $20-$40 per hour • $45000-$85000 yearly

• Benefits• Depends on farm structure• Work truck• Insurance

• Farmers and Farm Managers Must• Communicate• Reason and Problem Solve• Use Math and Science• Manage people, time, and equipment• Perceive and Visualize

• Outlook • Few new jobs

created• Job Shortages

• Most farmers self-employed

• Job opening numbers ambiguous

• Farmer• July 16, 2013 • Chvatal Farms, Touchet, WA • David Floren and Ed Chvatal • Farm is partnership• Main crops include wheat, peas, and alfalfa

• Day to Day Activities• Overseeing hired help• Maintenance• Seasonal work

• i.e. planting, harvesting, irrigating

• Field Man• August 5, 2013 • Saddle Mountain Supply, Royal City, WA • Kyle Gilbert • Associate’s degree in crop and soil science

• Day to Day Activities• Taking soil and crop tests• Looking for problems with crops• Monitoring chemical tanks

• Specific Job Requirements• Chemical licenses

• Appleton, Wisconsin• Requirements• 1+ years experience• High school diploma

• Pay• $60,000-$85,000 per year• Substantial Bonus

• Job Duties • Oversee 5-6 other employees• Give recommendations on crop needs and

products• Maintain equipment and suggest upgrades

• Independent • Variety of activities• Decision making• Work with animals

• Have to go into debt• Weather dependency• Hours• No vacation

• Is this career for me?• Yes

• What I learned• Ag. Industry has many challenges• Also has many benefits• I am ready to meet the challenges and take

advantage of the benefits!

Agricultural EngineerJob Description

Research seeds, chemicals, growing techniquesDesign agricultural machines

Education RequirementsBachelor’s degree

1-2 Years On-the-Job Training Salary

$60,000-$80,000 per year

Job Ad Unverferth Manufacturing, an established farm equipment manufacturer

located in Shell Rock, Iowa is expanding operations and is seeking an experienced design engineer to contribute to our growth.

This individual will be responsible for project coordination in designing and testing of agricultural grain handling and sprayer equipment. Responsibilities will also include development and implementation of technical support documents, working closely with vendors on product cost reductions and other project accountabilities.

Qualified candidates will possess a BS degree in Mechanical or Agricultural Engineering or related engineering degree.An Associate’s degree in one or more engineering disciplines and 3-5 years of applicable agricultural design experience can be substituted.

Unverferth Manufacturing provides competitive wages and an industry-leading benefit package that includes employer-paid health insurance, profit-sharing retirement and 401(k) plan.

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Web. 6 March 2014.• Potato Petiole. 2014. Image. Great Salt Lake Minerals

Corporation. Web. 27 March 2014.• Saddle Mountain Supply. 2011. Photograph. Saddle

Mountain Supply. Web. 6 March 2014.

• Soil Core in Probe. 12 March 2009. Photograph. Ontario Crop IPM. Web. 27 March 2014.

• West, William.  An Australian wheat farmer examines his crop, which has been weakened by drought. 14 April 2008. Photograph. How Stuff Works. Web. 6 March 2014.

• Wois/The Career Information System. Farmers and Farm Managers. Occupational Summary. 2013. Web. 6 June 2013.

• Wois/The Career Information System. Agricultural Engineer. Occupational Summary. 2014. Web. 13 March 2014.