Dorothy Floren
Royal High School
Senior Culminating Project
May 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
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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 selfemployed
• 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
• Have to go into debt
• Variety of activities
• Weather dependency
• Decision making
• Hours
• Work with animals
• 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 Engineer
 Job Description
 Research seeds, chemicals, growing techniques
 Design agricultural machines
 Education Requirements
 Bachelor’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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Gilbert, Kyle. Personal Interview. 5 Aug. 2013.
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Potato Petiole. 2014. Image. Great Salt Lake Minerals Corporation.
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Occupational Summary. 2014. Web. 13 March 2014.