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Cody Volkmann
Ag Leader ScholarshipFebruary 17, 2011
Agenda
Background
Internship Experiences
RTK Guidance
Future Plans
Background
Grew up on a small farm Battle Creek, IA 250 acres of corn and soybeans Raised hogs and cattle
Iowa State University Ag. Systems Technology Industrial Technology
Internship Experience
Hultgren Implement John Deere Dealership Ida Grove and Storm Lake, IA Participated for two summers
Sales AMS Consultant
Sales
Configure equipment
Place orders
Assist customers
AMS Consultant
Created farm management portfolios Produced spreadsheet calculators Worked with customers to determine
their needs Conducted in-field research for
Deere & Company
Example Spreadsheet
RTK Guidance
Sub-inch accuracy Repeatable
No GPS drift Better placement of inputs Cellular RTK
No line of sight
Future Plans
Graduate in May 2011 In the process of obtaining a full-time
career Environmental Health & Safety in the Ag
Industry Precision Ag is important for
Environmental Quality Eventually return to the family farm
Conclusion
Thank You!
Questions?
