Christo Goosen

Hardworking and dedicated individual with a passion for agriculture stemming from upbringing, education and experience. Experienced in both livestock and crop management with two years of farming experience in America. Proficient in practical farming aspects including tractor and equipment operation. Strong communication and leadership skills with commitment to quality results and teamwork.

Farm Worker/Operator - Grassland Holdings feedlot and truck hire - Brakfontein

(2024-01)

• Working with cattle, sheep and crops
• Fence maintenance and land preparation
• Dipping and dosing animals
• Mixing feed and bush clearing
• Driving of trucks and tractors

Farm Worker - M3 Farms - Kingman, Kansas, USA

(2023-01 - 2023-12)

• General maintenance, fencing, welding
• Working cattle
• Planting crops
• General upkeep of crops such as fertilizing and irrigation

Farm Worker - SilentShade Planting company - Jackson, Mississippi, USA

(2022-01 - 2022-12)

• Working planting, fertilising and irrigation of crops
• General maintenance on fencing and equipment

Student - University of Free State

(2021-01 - 2021-12)

• Completed subjects pertaining to BAgric degree

Casual Worker - Grassland Holdings feedlot

(2021-01 - 2021-12)

• Working during holidays

Student - Grootfontein Agricultural College - Middelburg, EC

(2018-01 - 2020-12)

• Studying at Grootfontein Agricultural College, Middelburg, EC

Holiday Worker - Grassland Holdings Feedlot

(2018-01 - 2020-12)

Working with both sheep and cattle, fence work, bush cutting, planting crops and general upkeep and maintenance.

Game Capturing - ZAfrika - Grahamstown area

(2017-01 - 2017-12)

Agricultural diploma - Agriculture - Grootfontein Agricultural College (2018-01 - 2020-12)

Bachelor pass - Selborne College (2016-01 - 2016-12)