Owner David Cummings has over a decade of experience in the combined fields of natural resource management, landscaping (residential and commercial), and agriculture. After growing up on a small ranch near Ault, CO, David used his experience caring for a small horse herd and operating a 70-acre grass hay production to land various jobs working for different agricultural operations around northern CO. He spent time working for a local feedlot, dairy, and for small acreage owners providing general agricultural assistance in the areas of weed control, livestock care, construction preparation, fence building, and pasture management. While attending Colorado State University, David also worked as a District Conservation Technician for two separate Conservation Districts in Northern Colorado, implementing soil and water conservation measures developed by the Natural Resource Conservation Service on numerous small acreage properties. A large amount of work performed for these Conservation Districts also included ecological restoration work after northern Colorado’s heavy flooding in 2013. After graduating from CSU in 2015 with a bachelor’s degree in Rangeland Ecology, concentrating in Conservation and Management, David went on to work for an esteemed landscaping company in Fort Collins as their horticultural technician and provided plant care, weed control and tree spraying for clients. Since starting Back 40 in 2018, he has held the job titles of Field Technician, Administrator, Customer Service Rep, Mechanic, Estimator, Human Resources, Supervisor, and Owner, among other things. David enjoys exploring the Western US, talking about the future, and enjoying the little things with his wife. He also often finds himself playing endless fetch with his border collie, riding his horse, bow hunting, hiking, sampling local breweries and spending time with friends/family. He and his wife welcomed their first child in September of 2024 and are already looking at ways to safely accommodate a baby in the cab of a tractor.