Gene Schroll joined the Seed Team last June. His positive attitude and “Whatever It Takes” work ethic is one of a kind. He comes to work everyday with a energy level that is unbelievable. During harvest you would see him from one end of the field to the next and he was walking (or running)! His willingness to learn is …
Core Value Spotlight: Willingness and Desire to Sacrifice and Serve
Jorge Pavia’s willingness to sacrifice and serve is something that he demonstrates every day. He’s been with the White Pigeon team for around 8 months now and has done nothing but prove that he has the “whatever it takes” attitude. He does not back down from any challenges he may face, and looks at every new task as a learning …
Core Value Spotlight: Positive Attitude and Passion for Life and Work
Jose Ochoa always comes to work with a smile and a positive attitude about the day ahead. He is kind to everyone and is always ready to jump in to help when somebody needs it. He is very passionate about his work on the farm and is a huge contributor to its success. This summer he stepped up into spraying …
Core Value Spotlight: Willingness and Desire to Sacrifice and Serve
Nancy Poynter IS willing to sacrifice and serve at the drop of a dime. As the Finance/IT teams has become smaller, Nancy’s conviction to do “whatever it takes” has not wavered. In the heat of the battle known as “bi-weekly check run week”, Nancy not only makes sure that hundreds (and hundreds) of invoices get posted and paid, but that …
Walther Farms Hosts FFA Soil Identification Competition
The average age of the American farmer is 58 and climbing. Our responsibility to educate the next generation of farmers has never been more urgent. Partnering with organizations like Future Farmers of America, FFA, is a great way to help teach kids about the exciting career opportunities that exist in agriculture. This year we had the privilege of hosting FFA’s …
Core Value Spotlight: Positive Attitude and Passion for Life and Work
This guy has been a great addition to the SE Team. We all know being a new team member is not always easy. Andrew Braun has shown his ability to flex and fit in with the team. No matter what the task he has been given, he does it with a smile and executes to perfection. He volunteered to take …
Core Value Spotlight: Willingness and Desire to Sacrifice and Serve
Dakotah Ellis’s willingness and desire to sacrifice and serve for the Three Rivers team and for the crop has definitely been a game changer this year. His passion for farming pushes him every day to embrace the “whatever it takes” initiative at Walther Farms. Through planting and the growing season so far Dakotah has really stepped up as a newly …
Core Value Spotlight: Excel in Communication
When I think of Excelling in communication, I instantly think of Brice Stine. Brice sets a very high standard in terms of communication at Walther Farms. He is always sure whether it is an email, a text, or a phone call to include everyone who needs to know. Brice is quick to respond to emails, voicemails, and text messages also. …
Core Value Spotlight: Focus on Unity and Humility
One man comes to mind when talking about unity and humility. Johnny Honaker spends a lot of time working behind the scenes with one thing in mind, Unity. Unity for the teams and the farm as a whole. He spends countless hours studying culture surveys and meeting with the teams on the farm to review the surveys and help provide …
Core Value Spotlight: Willingness and Desire to Sacrifice and Serve
Ron Beaudoin has worked for U.P. Seed Farm for over 20 years. His loyalty and dedication is like no other. Even after putting in a long day Ron is just a phone call away from coming back in to do whatever job needs to be finished. Anyone that has the privilege to work with Ron knows he will do “What …