As of late, I feel as if I have been at a major crossroads in life- something that many of us have and/or will face. I have found that doubt is my biggest enemy. I go back and forth about decisions, and until more recently, I would only feel at peace after the situation has transpired. When I was reflecting …
WF Pride: Recognition and Respect of Others
As I woke up Sunday morning and turned on the news, I was sickened by what I saw. Another senseless attack by a radical Islamic terrorist. As it unfolded, it’s revealed that fifty people were killed and another fifty-three were injured – one of the largest single attacks ever on American soil. So many families destroyed, altered and changed forever …
Core Value Spotlight: Focus on Unity and Humility
Of all the employees that has ever worked for Walther Farms, both past and present, there is no one as humble as Karl Ritchie. Karl is the ‘brains’ behind the potatoes. He is sometimes called the ‘Potato Doctor’ or even ‘Mad Scientist’ as he concocts his magic to get the maximum yield in each and every field of Walther Farms …
WF Pride: Positive Attitude and Passion for Life and Work
For a couple of summers during college, I worked for a local construction guy roofing and shingling houses. It was hard, backbreaking work, but a very valuable skill that I learned. Mark went to my church, but other than that, I didn’t know that much about him. As we climbed into his truck at 6am that first day, he popped …
WF Pride: Focus on Unity and Humility
Memorial Day has been recognized and celebrated in the Unites States since the end of the Civil War. Parades, ceremonies and dedications fill our countryside as we take time to reflect and thank those brave men and women who have served this great country. These soldiers have given life and limb to fight for our freedom, and for the freedom …
WF Pride: Willingness and Desire to Sacrifice and Serve
On her way to a doctor’s appointment in Three Rivers, an elderly woman’s car overheated and broke down in front of the Walther Farms office. Within minutes, a handful of guys from the farm came over and helped push the car off the highway and into the parking lot. She proceeded to enter the office to fill her water jug …
WF Pride: Excel in Communication
This past week was a stressful one around my house. Cameron, our 18 year old senior, decided he was going to purchase a motorcycle without first consulting with mom or dad. Now this was not an ordinary motorcycle, it was a crotch-rocket, a death-trap in my opinion. He has always been our child that ‘pushed the envelope’ when it came …
WF Pride: Discipline and Accountability
Recently, it came to my attention that a friend left a very important task unfinished which directly affected their future goals. I will not say that I was disappointed in them, but my heart ached because I knew the direct effect this would have on what they wanted to accomplish in the future. It was not a difficult task; I …
WF Pride: Integrity
In December of 2001, George O’Leary became the new head football coach at Notre Dame. Five days later coach O’Leary resigned after admitting to falsifying parts of his academic and athletic background on his resume. It was a great embarrassment to one of the most prestigious universities in the world. We live in a society where people will do anything …
WF Pride: Recognition and Respect of Others
Spring is a beautiful time of the year. Birds are chirping, flowers are blooming, grass is growing and trees are budding. It’s also planting time for farmers. I’d like to take a moment to recognize farmers everywhere and give them the respect they deserve. Every source of food we consume comes from a farmer’s sweat, toil and hard work. Whether …