Drew Benish – Senior Technician 2019 – Present 

Through Drew’s diverse experiences in agriculture and logistics, he offers GHS a valuable perspective focusing on practicality and customer profitability.  He works closely with farmers and manufacturers to help address preservation, packaging, and composting issues; identifying equipment solutions for adding value to products and reducing freight cost.   Drew is responsible for all management and oversight of field operations including all scheduling, production and maintenance, in addition to troubleshooting, technical assistance, and equipment purchasing.

Kale Buss – Baler Technician & Parts Manager 2020 – Present

Kale is a Technician and Parts Manager at Green Harvest Solutions, specializing in the operation, service, maintenance, and repair of Orkel balers. In addition to hands-on technical support, he manages parts inventory to ensure efficient service and minimal downtime for customers.

As a member of the Green Harvest Solutions team since 2025, Kale is committed to providing reliable support and practical solutions that help customers operate more efficiently and sustainably.

Green Harvest Solutions is seeking a Compost Manager to support an on-farm composting project at a dairy operation in Wisconsin. This role will serve as the on-the-ground lead for compost pile construction, monitoring, and troubleshooting, with a focus on static pile composting of dairy manure and Process to Further Reduce Pathogens (PFRP) compliance.

We are looking for a reliable, hands-on individual who enjoys working outdoors, is curious and motivated to learn, and can think critically to solve problems as they arise. While technical composting experience is a plus, we are willing to train the right candidate.

• Assist with and supervise compost pile construction using dairy manure and related materials

• Support static pile composting operations, including scheduled pile turning

• Monitor and document PFRP compliance, including:

  • Recording internal pile temperatures over required time periods

  • Verifying temperature performance meets project requirements

• Collect and maintain accurate temperature and operational records

• Collect compost samples and coordinate laboratory analysis when required

• Serve as the on-site point of contact during active composting phases

• Observe pile performance and flag potential issues related to moisture, structure, aeration, or odor

• Communicate observations, questions, and recommendations clearly to the project team

• Act as the project’s “eyes and ears” on the ground, helping identify and troubleshoot challenges early

• Required:
  • Willingness to work outdoors in an agricultural setting
  • Strong interest in composting, agriculture, sustainability, or soil health
  • Ability to learn new processes and follow detailed protocols
  • Comfortable taking initiative and solving practical problems
  • Good communication and record-keeping skills
  • Ability to travel to the Wisconsin project site as needed

  Preferred (but not required):

  • Experience with composting systems, manure management, or farm operations
  • Familiarity with temperature monitoring or data collection
  • Background or coursework in agriculture, environmental science, biology, or a related field
  • Compost operator training or certification (or interest in obtaining one)

• Green Harvest Solutions will provide on-the-job training, including instruction on compost pile construction, PFRP requirements, temperature monitoring, sampling procedures, and troubleshooting best practices.

• This is a project-based role, with site visits required during key composting activities such as pile construction, monitoring periods, and turning events. Schedule and travel frequency will vary depending on project phase.