Andrew W. Clayton

RR 1, Box 117C, Rushville, IL 62681
AW-Clayton@wiu.edu
217/322-2639

EDUCATION

B.S.   1996
Western Illinois University (Macomb, IL)
Specialty: Agronomy, Natural Resources Conservation, Biology
Overall GPA: 3.819/4.0       Major GPA: 3.914/4.0
"Magna Cum Laude"
A.S.   1993
Spoon River College (Macomb, IL)
Specialty: Biology
Overall GPA: 3.97/4.0       Major GPA: 4.0/4.0

WORK EXPERIENCE

Research Technician, School of Agriculture, Western Illinois University, 5/1996-present

Lab Work: soil nutrient and soil pH tests, plant tissue analysis, hydroponics experiment, soybean quality analysis, statistical and data analysis
Field Work: pesticide-free/organic research, plot design/maintenance, tillage, planting, cultivating, weed flaming, harvesting, crop scouting, soil sampling, crop materials and data collection, field tours
Liaison for organic crop contracts, organic certification/inspection, government farm programs, custom field work, research collaborators
Data collection and analysis for a variable rate/nitrogen use management project, using Global Positioning System (GPS) and Geographic Information System (GIS)
Supervision of student workers and contract workers in the field and lab

Farm Co-Owner/Manager, Clayton Farms, 5/1981-present

Operation of farm machinery; including tillage, planting, combining, etc.
Machinery maintenance and repair
Hog and cattle management; including sorting, birthing, feeding, sales
Grain marketing; seed, fertilizer, and chemical orders; USDA programs

Restoration Crew Member, Western Illinois Land Design, 9/1996-4/1997

Assistance in timber and prairie restoration to pre-settlement landscape
Assistance with controlled burns and timber stand improvement

Student Worker, Western Illinois University, 11/1995-5/1996

Gathering and processing of crop materials for research
Preparation and cleaning of lab equipment for class and research

Intern Crop Scout, Growmark Corporation, 2/1995-8/1995

Soil sampling; weed, insect and disease identification; grain testing; pesticide preparation
Dissemination of information from reports to farmers and the crop specialist
Operation of fork lift and transportation of anhydrous tanks

Police Dispatcher/Correctional Officer, Schuyler County Sheriff's Department, 11/1988-8/1991

Dispatching of emergency information and complaint messages
National Crime Information Center (NCIC) data entry
Certified Law Enforcement Agencies Data System (LEADS) Operator
Processing and supervision of prisoners

AWARDS RECEIVED

Outstanding WIU Agriculture Departmental Scholar - 1996
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Second Top Honor of Scholastic Achievement - 1993
Spoon River College Dean's List (1991-1993)
Western Illinois University Dean's List (1993-1996)

AFFILIATIONS

Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society
Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society
Treasurer of Alpha Zeta Honor Fraternity (1994-1996)
WIU Agronomy Club Member (1995-1996)
Illinois Farm Bureau Member

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Vice President of Rushville High School Alumni Committee (2002-2006)
EcoWatch Citizen Scientist
Earth Team Volunteer with Natural Resources Conservation Services
Co-coordinator-Schuyler County Fair event (1989-Present)

COMPUTER SKILLS

Windows XP
Microsoft Office
Dreamweaver
Statistix