Today, we’re thrilled to shine a spotlight on Tammy and celebrate her incredible contributions to the success of Georgia Farm and beyond. Over the years, Tammy has been an integral part of our team, working tirelessly—often behind the scenes—to ensure everything runs smoothly. Her impact is felt across so many areas: managing office operations, leading safety initiatives, coordinating seed shipments, …
Caught Being Safe – July 2024
Eduardo Delgado has been instrumental in the safety culture of Team Kansas. Since joining the team years ago, Lalo has been involved in every aspect of our operation and always has safety at the forefront of whatever task is at hand. In the shop, he is looking out for others, ensuring proper PPE is being used and that all jobs …
Core Value Spotlight – July 2024
When we think about outstanding integrity as one of our core values, Eduardo “Lalo” Hernandez is the first to come to mind. Lalo is a 22-year Walther Farms veteran employee and has seen it all. Most recently in Three Rivers, he was called upon to lead the shop. His outstanding integrity has helped him excel with these new responsibilities. As …
Core Value Spotlight – May 2024
When you think of our Core Values and who embraces them on a regular basis it is easy to select Jeff Macklin to be recognized with the May Core Value Spotlight focusing on Unity and Humility. Jeff is not only a great father, husband, and individual, but he is also great teammate. Jeff has a wealth of knowledge and experiences …
Caught Being Safe Award – April 2024
Juan Mendes Zepeda joined the team in South Carolina 2019 on our sorting crew and has worked his way to an operator position. Juan shows great attention to detail everyday at work from trying to get ahead with is work to always being on the forefront of wearing his safety equipment and always telling other “!Aguas, cuidado!”. Thank you, Juan, …
Core Value Spotlight – April 2024
Uriel Leyva and Reginaldo Fierro have been drivers for 2 seasons for the Phoenix Transportation Team. They are consistently committed workers, with an outstanding POSSITIVE ATTITUDE AND PASSION for the work. I witness every day the good mood they are always facing the job. Uriel & Regi are always working to maintain and improve good relationships between all their co-workers. …
Michigan’s 2024 Young Farmer Awards
🎉 Big Congratulations to Andrew Braun and Matt Kubowitsch! 🎉 We are thrilled to celebrate our very own Andrew Braun and Matt Matt Kubowitsch for being named finalists in Michigan’s prestigious 2024 Young Farmer Agriculture Employee Award! Andrew has also clinched the victory as the overall winner, an outstanding achievement that highlights his leadership and dedication to both Walther Farms …
Ethiopian Food Project Update – April 2024
Elzbet (Elizabeth) is a farmer’s wife who lives several miles from the nearest road. The solar dehydrator was donated by the Ethiopian Sustainable Food Project. She uses it every day to dry boiled potatoes for potato flour and she can dry grain and other food without contamination, even on rainy days. The traditional method is to dry foods on a …
Caught Being Safe Award – March 2024
Hugo Almonte Medina, known on the farm as “Don Hugo” has been with team Oregon since its first season in 2022. Don Hugo is an electrician and has quickly become a go to for trouble shooting and repairing storage line equipment, pivots, and irrigation pump motors. Working with high-voltage electrical equipment is extremely dangerous but Hugo always makes sure that …
Core Value Spotlight – March 2024
There have been many changes taking place here on the Mid Michigan farm over the last year or so and one exciting change is the addition of Kerrigan Lynch to our team! Kerrigan came to us last season as an intern from Michigan State University and did such a wonderful job that we couldn’t allow her to leave. She accepted …