BARRY HALVORSON
2001 Jensen Road Toppenish, WA 98948
Phone: 509-865-2269 Cell: 509-945-3669
E-mail:
OBJECTIVE:To obtain aposition as a vineyard manager with a progressive wine grape growing company.
EDUCATION:YakimaValley Community Collage, YakimaWA January 2004-June 2007
Associate of Arts in Viticulture/Enology
Two Year Certificate in Agriculture ScienceSeptember 1973-May 1975
Agricultural Club, Dean’s List, President’s List
Course work in viticulture, winemaking, winery management,
plant pathology, weed science, fruit science, supervision, irrigation,
entomology ,business law, and basic computer courses.
Volunteering at community wine events.
ToppenishHigh School, Toppenish, WA. May 1972
Future Farmers of America, Talan Club, Associate Student Body
FFA President, Talan Club President
EXPERIENCE: Assistant Manager/Co-owner November 1976-Present
R&R Halvorson Inc. Toppenish, WA.
Management position in a family corporation farm. Management of vineyard activities, from the establishment of the vineyard thru the harvesting of the crop. Operation of all equipment associated with the vineyard. Management of a mint distilling operation. Various mechanical, equipment maintenance, fabrication, and welding operations associated with day to day operations. Other operations include crew supervision, tractor, backhoe, steel track tractors, road graders, front-end loaders, forklifts, single axle/tandem axle medium and heavy duty trucks with or without air brakes and other skills associated with the farm.
Volunteer Fire Fighter July 1978- Present
Yakima County Fire Dist. #5 Gamache St. #4, Zillah, WA.
Fire fighting and first aid skills.
Fair Commissioner February 1999-March 2006
Washington StateDepartment of Agriculture Olympia, WA.
Chairman of the commission, appointed position with the fairs program within the WSDA. Making policy and financial allocations affecting the county, community, youth shows and fairs in the state. Conducting on-siteevaluations of the fairs during the fair season. Writing upthe forms and cover letters associated with the evaluations.
Harvester Operator September and October 1979-1994
Lazy Amigo RanchToppenish, WA.
Worked as grape harvester operator during the harvest season.
Management Trainee March 1975-November 1976
Rutledge Motor Company Toppenish, WA.
Worked in all departments of a new car dealership. Gained the experience in maintenance and auto sales.
CERTIFICATION:Washington State Drivers License w/Class A/ Air brake Endorsement.
WashingtonState Dept. of Agriculture Private Pesticide Applicators License
Advanced First Aid Card
ACTIVITIES: Bleyhl Farm Service 2001-Present
Advisory Board member
Antique Truck Historical Society2000-Present
Member
Central WashingtonAntique Farm Machinery Club2006-Present
Member
WapatoHigh School Vocational-Education Committee 1998-2005
Chairman and Committee Member
ToppenishCityMuseum 1998-2003
Board Member
Toppenish Chamber of Commerce 1979-1999
Member
Central Washington Jr. Livestock Show 1979-1999
Board Member, President and Chairman of Trophy Donations
REFERENCES: Available Upon Request
REFERENCE LIST
Calvin Idler
200 O’Brien Vista Ln.
Yakima, Washington98901
509-248-0729
Adrian Lommers
8650 Yost Rd.
Toppenish, Washington98948
509-848-2161
Steve Laws
C/O Western Farm Service
P.O. Box 88
Toppenish Washington 98948
509-865-2045
Tim Macke
C/O Skone & Conners Produce
P.O. Box 369
Wapato, Washington98951
509-877-4577
Ray Gamache
102 Ann St.
Zillah, Washington98953
509-829-3367
Dannie McQueen
Director WSDA Fairs Commission
PO Box 42560
Olympia, Washington98504-2560
306-902-1