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Starting two new businesses can be humbling - especially when you’re used to getting paid every two weeks by the USDA - but I have a favor to ask those that will see this: Does anyone have work they need help with? Remote, part-time, full-time, contract, consulting, or even something that might require relocating? I’m open to just about anything. I spent 14 years working with USDA NRCS and have extensive experience in agriculture, conservation, land management, and working directly with farmers, ranchers, and landowners. I’ve successfully written grant applications for projects up to $250,000, and I’m currently building a new nonprofit, @YieldUnlimited, while also operating a small landscaping and construction business we started earlier this year. I’m not afraid of hard work, learning something new, getting my hands dirty, or taking on responsibilities well outside my traditional experience. I’m willing to do just about anything if there’s an opportunity to learn, contribute, and earn a living along the way. The reality is that building something like Yield Unlimited takes time. I’m not particularly worried about the money long-term when it comes to YU because I believe wholeheartedly in what we’re building and the opportunities it can create. But we’re still in our infancy, and we’ve made the decision to volunteer 100% of our time without taking any income from the organization until we’ve raised at least $10 million to support its mission. That’s an ambitious goal, and it may take a while to get there, although I’m hopeful we can reach it sometime in 2027. In the meantime, life doesn’t stop, bills don’t stop, and families still need to be supported. I’d love to spend that time helping someone else build something meaningful, solve problems, tackle projects, or grow their business while continuing to build Yield Unlimited in my own time. I’m available most hours, have a flexible schedule, and am willing to put in the time and effort necessary to provide real value. I’m also happy to provide a resume, professional references, examples of previous work, or anything else that might be helpful. Yield Unlimited is my future. I genuinely believe it can become something that makes a lasting difference for farmers, ranchers, landowners, and rural communities across America. But I also believe there’s tremendous value in helping other people pursue their own visions along the way. If there’s an opportunity for us to work together, build something worthwhile, solve problems, and help each other succeed, I’d genuinely love to connect. Whether that’s for a few hours a week, a specific project, or something much bigger, I’m interested in having that conversation. If you have an opportunity, a project that needs attention, or know someone who could use an experienced, dependable, hardworking person, please reach out. My DMs are open, and I’d sincerely appreciate any shares, introductions, or conversations that might come from this.