Sara Hirsch

Seasoned Farmer/Rancher and Feed Mill Operator with a robust background in farm operations management and crop management. Developed aptitude for crop development, harvesting, and business procedures resulting in profitability. Skilled in farm machinery operation and adept at establishing schedules, delegating work and overseeing employee performance to achieve production goals. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills.

Farmer/Rancher - Les Hirsch Ranch - Miles City, MT

(2008-08 - 2026-05)

• Performed regular inspections of fields to evaluate crop readiness and adverse weather effects.
• Conducted regular health checks on livestock.
• Operated and maintained a variety of equipment and implements such as tractors, loader, telehandler, swather, sprayer, huybuster, and more.
• Developed irrigation systems that increased water conservation while maximizing crop output.
• Implemented chemical and non-chemical strategies to safeguard crops and rangeland from weed and pest infestations.
• Enhanced soil quality through regular testing, targeted fertilization, and proper rotation practices.
• Observed machine operations to detect issues and performed troubleshooting accordingly.
• Trained and supervised junior colleagues on proper machine operations.

Feed Mill Operator - Tri-State Alfalfa Cubes - Miles City, MT

(2008-08 - 2026-05)

• Delivered finished products in a timely manner that met quality feed standards and customer requirements.
• Handled customer orders efficiently and prepared bulk feed for delivery.
• Operated and maintained feed mill machinery, ensuring optimal performance and safety compliance.
• Observed machine operations to detect issues and performed troubleshooting accordingly.
• Trained and supervised junior colleagues on proper machine operations.

Bachelors - Criminal Justice/Sociology - Moorhead State University (2000-05)