Jonathan Lotulia

A self-driven, highly motivated agribusiness professional with over five years of practical experience in agricultural extension, training, and community development. Proficient in implementing sustainable agricultural practices, coordinating farmer-based initiatives, and delivering impactful training in climate-smart agriculture, value chain development, and financial literacy. Adept at working with diverse rural communities and NGOs to improve agricultural productivity, resilience, and livelihoods.

AGRICULTURAL FIELD OFFICER - FARMING SYSTEMS KENYA - Chemolingot Office, Baringo County

(2020-04 - 2023-04)

Project: Baringo Resilience Initiative Nurturing Greater Opportunity (BRINGO)

• Trained farmer groups on Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) and Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA).
• Mobilized and organized farmer producer groups across multiple wards.
• Designed and managed demonstration farms for millet, sorghum, sweet potato, green grams, cassava, and pasture.
• Compiled comprehensive monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for donor and internal use.
• Developed crop-specific training manuals tailored to local farming conditions.
• Facilitated Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLA) and trained on financial records management.
• Planned and facilitated farmer plant clinics for pest and disease diagnosis and advisory.

FIELD AGRICULTURAL OFFICER (INTERN) - BARINGO COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE - Kolowa/Tirioko Ward

(2019-05 - 2020-04)

• Supported the implementation of county-level agriculture programs.
• Assisted in field data collection and crop monitoring.
• Trained farmers on basic agronomic practices and farm record keeping.
• Maintained agricultural extension records and monthly activity reports.
• Participated in stakeholder meetings to enhance extension delivery.
• Conducted farm visits and helped in farmer needs assessments.

FIELD ATTACHMENT INTERN - MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, LIVESTOCK & FISHERIES - Nakuru West Sub-County

(2015-09 - 2015-11)

• Supported field officers in delivering extension services.
• Collected data on smallholder farm practices.
• Participated in farmer training and sensitization forums.
• Assisted in updating agricultural production records.
• Promoted adoption of GAPs among small-scale farmers.
• Supported livestock vaccination programs.

FARMERS TRAINER - COMMUNITY RESOURCE PERSON / FARMERS TRAINER - Kolowa Ward

(2014-08 - 2014-12)

• Conducted training sessions on modern farming methods in Kolowa Ward.
• Supported youth group formations and agricultural projects.
• Mobilized community members to engage in livestock marketing initiatives.
• Promoted uptake of drought-resistant crops.
• Encouraged agroforestry practices to restore degraded lands.
• Participated in cooperative society awareness programs.

FARM MANAGER - TULWET FARM KIAMUNYI - Nakuru

(2014-01 - 2014-05)

• Oversaw daily farm operations for crops and livestock.
• Supervised farm workers and delegated tasks effectively.
• Managed marketing and post-harvest handling of farm produce.
• Ensured proper record-keeping and farm financial planning.
• Implemented environmental conservation strategies.
• Supported agro-processing activities and value addition.

BSc.

• Agribusiness Management - Great Lakes University of Kisumu (2016 - 2019)

Diploma - Agribusiness Management - Great Lakes University of Kisumu (2014 - 2016)

Certificate - Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development - Baraka Agricultural College (2011 - 2013)

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) - Chemolingot Secondary School (2006 - 2009)

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) - Kolloa Primary School (1997 - 2005)