Hans Schmitz

Dutchman Farms, Inc.

Wadesville, Indiana, United States

About

Experienced in a wide variety of agricultural and meteorological instrumentation and techniques, methods for research and evaluation of data. Well-versed in mathematics and statistics, as well as the biological sciences. Skilled in program evaluation. Interests include a focused effort on increasing skills in volunteer or personnel management and program marketing. Goals include increasing community collaboration to advocate for adoption of research-based practices that strengthen the agricultural industry and quality of life of individuals within Southwest Indiana. Specialties: Plant & insect I.D., soybean production, plant diseases, dairy consulting, adult agricultural education, weather and climate education

Experience

  • Technical Assistance Specialist at Indiana Agriculture Nutrient Alliance
    Sep 2024 - Present · 1 yr 10 mos

    State Technical Assistance for Farmers for Soil Health program. Educational content creator and public speaker on 4R Nutrient Management. Other duties as assigned.

  • Adjunct Faculty at University of Southern Indiana
    Jan 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 6 mos

    Teach hybrid course AGBU 399 - Drone Technology

  • Vice President at Dutchman Farms, Inc.
    Oct 2021 - Present · 4 yrs 9 mos

    Farm Manager at family corn, soybean, wheat, and cattle farm.

  • Adjunct Faculty at Vincennes University
    Jan 2016 - Present · 10 yrs 6 mos

    Teach AGRI 101: Introduction to Agribusiness

  • Lead Conservation Cropping System Agronomist at Conservation Cropping Systems Initiative
    Mar 2022 - Sep 2024 · 2 yrs 7 mos

    Promoting Climate and Soil Health Education in Indiana.