Jonathan Lotulia
Agribusiness Professional with Agricultural Extension & Community Development Expertise
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About
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.
Experience
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.
Education
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)
