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Hakeem Holmes
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Hakeem Holmes

Agriculture Specialist

  • Specific Areas of Expertise

    Agribusiness planning, precision agriculture
  • Education

    Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness with a minor in Economics, Florida A&M University

    Master of Science in Agriculture Science, Florida A&M University
  • Previous Experience

    Economist and Government Operations Consultant, September 2017-May 2023
    Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Tallahassee, FL

    Responsible for the study and analysis of the movement of food in the division’s nutrition programs and Serves as the coordinator for all strategic initiatives and conducts regular assessments to ensure best practices are being maintained.

    Program Manger and Precision Agriculture Instructor, November 2022 – November 2023
    Tallahassee Community College, Tallahassee, FL

    Managed the grant staff and grant deliverables associated with the Rebuild Florida grant. Assisted in the development of a nationally recognized program through the development and use of precision agriculture technologies for crop management.

Hakeem Holmes is a second-generation farmer from Marianna, Florida. His family has been pivotal in the Farm to School movement from 1996 until present day. He graduated from Florida A&M University, earning both undergraduate and graduate degrees in Agribusiness. He brings to NCAT experience in farm business operations and planning, as well as utilizing drone technology to improve farm efficiency.