GRANT, 22, MALE, UNITED STATES (NEW ARRIVAL - 1ST JOB REQUIRED)
INDIANA COUNTRY / FARMER, AG DEGREE IN FARM MANAGEMENT, FARM WORK EXP IN
THE USA, INTO REGENERATIVE AG, EXP. WITH CATTLE, SHEEP & PIGS, TRACTOR &
SKID STEER DRIVING EXP, KEEN TO WORK WITH LIVESTOCK,
WILL SUIT ANY GENERAL FARMWORK
INCLUDING SHEEP KEEN FOR 2ND VISA, LOOKING TO WORK FOR 4-6 MONTHS, AVAILABLE FROM 09/03/2026
INDIANA COUNTRY / FARMER, AG DEGREE IN FARM MANAGEMENT, FARM WORK EXP IN
THE USA, INTO REGENERATIVE AG, EXP. WITH CATTLE, SHEEP & PIGS, TRACTOR &
SKID STEER DRIVING EXP, KEEN TO WORK WITH LIVESTOCK,
WILL SUIT ANY GENERAL FARMWORK
INCLUDING SHEEP KEEN FOR 2ND VISA, LOOKING TO WORK FOR 4-6 MONTHS, AVAILABLE FROM 09/03/2026
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Summary
Grant is 22 from Indiana in the United States
Bachelor of Science: Farm Management - College of Agriculture - Purdue University - 05/2025 (3 years)
• Study Abroad: Greece, Agriculture
• Study Abroad: Ireland, Agriculture
• Study Abroad: Spain/Portugal, Agriculture
Future plans - An agricultural economics student who is interested in operating a direct to consumer pig and sheep operation in future.
Aims and Motivations here in Australia
He's keen to gain real life Australian Agriculture experience with cattle and sheep.
Employment History / Detail
08/2025 to 01/2026 Hog/Pig Crew Member
White Oak Pastures – Bluffton, GA
Assisted with daily farm operations, including livestock care (500 free range pigs), and pasture management.
Operated farming equipment safely, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
Castrated and medicated Iberico, Berkshire, and "White Oak Mut" breeds raised on pasture.
Also worked with beef cattle, sheep and goats.
In this job the machinery he operated included Skid Steer, Auger, John Deer Tractor, Hydraulic/feed trailers
01/2025 to 05/2025 Student Worker
Purdue Swine Unit
Bred, processed, weaned, and finished York x Landrace sow litters. Herded sows
and gilts across the worksite. Also vaccinated and medicated individual barns on
an as-needed basis. Operated heavy equipment, mainly power washers and pick-up
trucks.
05/2024 to 08/2024 Field Intern
Heavenly Hawaiian Kona Coffee – Big Island, Hawaii Operated heavy equipment, herbicides, pruning, and harvesting operations to
maintain Kona Typica coffee trees across a 40+ acre operation on Big Island, Hawaii.
WORKPLACE SKILLS
Farm / Livestock
Lots of experience on farms and around livestock
Refer to employment experience - in particular White Oak Farm in the USA
Equine / equestrian
Novice level horse rider - has had some lessons using a western saddle
Practical skills / trade skills
Truck loading, tractor operation and keen to learn more here in Australia. Lots of practical farm related skills. Plenty of experience using a whipper snipper and driving a 6 wheel ATV - using it to spray herbicide.
GENERAL SKILLS / EXPERIENCE
Driving & vehicles
Experienced in operating general farm equipment including Skid Steer (40 hrs) Auger, John Deer & Massey Ferguson tractors (100+ hours), Hydraulic/feed trailers.
Drivers licence (auto only) - Note - he has a little experience driving a manual and is looking into how he can obtain a manual licence in Australia.
Domestic, cook and childcare etc:
Very confident cook (loves to try cooking different things)
Hobbies, other skills and interests:
Fishing, travelling, enjoys attending Christian Fellowship and enjoys spending time with friends and family.
PERSONAL / SOCIAL
Personal / Social
Fluent English, easy going and friendly guy, great sense of humour, willing to give anything a go, is motivated, proactive and tough. Considers himself reliable, adaptable and always keen to learn.
Physical / Fitness
5' 10" 200 lbs, Physically fit and active for physical tasks
Medical / Diet
no medical conditions, no dietary requirements
Grant is 22 from Indiana in the United States
Bachelor of Science: Farm Management - College of Agriculture - Purdue University - 05/2025 (3 years)
• Study Abroad: Greece, Agriculture
• Study Abroad: Ireland, Agriculture
• Study Abroad: Spain/Portugal, Agriculture
Future plans - An agricultural economics student who is interested in operating a direct to consumer pig and sheep operation in future.
Aims and Motivations here in Australia
He's keen to gain real life Australian Agriculture experience with cattle and sheep.
Employment History / Detail
08/2025 to 01/2026 Hog/Pig Crew Member
White Oak Pastures – Bluffton, GA
Assisted with daily farm operations, including livestock care (500 free range pigs), and pasture management.
Operated farming equipment safely, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
Castrated and medicated Iberico, Berkshire, and "White Oak Mut" breeds raised on pasture.
Also worked with beef cattle, sheep and goats.
In this job the machinery he operated included Skid Steer, Auger, John Deer Tractor, Hydraulic/feed trailers
01/2025 to 05/2025 Student Worker
Purdue Swine Unit
Bred, processed, weaned, and finished York x Landrace sow litters. Herded sows
and gilts across the worksite. Also vaccinated and medicated individual barns on
an as-needed basis. Operated heavy equipment, mainly power washers and pick-up
trucks.
05/2024 to 08/2024 Field Intern
Heavenly Hawaiian Kona Coffee – Big Island, Hawaii Operated heavy equipment, herbicides, pruning, and harvesting operations to
maintain Kona Typica coffee trees across a 40+ acre operation on Big Island, Hawaii.
WORKPLACE SKILLS
Farm / Livestock
Lots of experience on farms and around livestock
Refer to employment experience - in particular White Oak Farm in the USA
Equine / equestrian
Novice level horse rider - has had some lessons using a western saddle
Practical skills / trade skills
Truck loading, tractor operation and keen to learn more here in Australia. Lots of practical farm related skills. Plenty of experience using a whipper snipper and driving a 6 wheel ATV - using it to spray herbicide.
GENERAL SKILLS / EXPERIENCE
Driving & vehicles
Experienced in operating general farm equipment including Skid Steer (40 hrs) Auger, John Deer & Massey Ferguson tractors (100+ hours), Hydraulic/feed trailers.
Drivers licence (auto only) - Note - he has a little experience driving a manual and is looking into how he can obtain a manual licence in Australia.
Domestic, cook and childcare etc:
Very confident cook (loves to try cooking different things)
Hobbies, other skills and interests:
Fishing, travelling, enjoys attending Christian Fellowship and enjoys spending time with friends and family.
PERSONAL / SOCIAL
Personal / Social
Fluent English, easy going and friendly guy, great sense of humour, willing to give anything a go, is motivated, proactive and tough. Considers himself reliable, adaptable and always keen to learn.
Physical / Fitness
5' 10" 200 lbs, Physically fit and active for physical tasks
Medical / Diet
no medical conditions, no dietary requirements
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