WF Pride Discipline and Accountability Chad Cottingham In the last few years, there have been a number of embezzlement cases in our little community, as well as around the country. What has happened? Why has there been such a lack of responsibility with those entrusted with being accountable for those funds? The business dictionary defines accountability as: ‘The obligation of an …
WF Pride: Discipline and Accountability
WF Pride Discipline and Accountability Chad Cottingham Larry Bird is one of my favorite basketball players of all time. He was a 12 time NBA All-Star, three-time NBA Champion and three-time NBA MVP. He was a two-time Finals MVP, All-Star Game MVP, NBA Rookie of the Year, three-time Three Point Shootout Champion. Larry Bird was part of the 1992 Dream Team, …
WF Pride: Discipline and Accountability
WF Pride Discipline and Accountability Chad Cottingham Athletics have always been a huge part of my life. I grew up playing and competing in everything I could. It didn’t matter what it was, football, basketball, checkers, chess, Atari, marbles, etc… I wanted to win no matter what. Playing against two younger brothers forced me to never let down, to always give …
WF Pride: Discipline and Accountability
WF Pride Discipline and Accountability Chad Cottingham When it comes to exercise, my wife Kristen will be the first to tell you that she hates it. She either gets hurts or injured, and as a result, has strong feelings against participation in it. I guess you could say she’s still looking for the right kind of exercise for her. She’s tried …
WF Pride: Discipline and Accountability
WF Pride Discipline and Accountability Chad Cottingham Discipline is an interesting topic of discussion – especially in light of NFL superstar Adrian Peterson’s indefinite suspension on a charge of reckless or negligent injury to a child. On one hand, we want others disciplined and held accountable for inappropriate behavior. Yet, we do not want disciple to come our way – even …
WF Pride – Discipline and Accountability
WF Pride Discipline and Accountability Chad Cottingham My four children are all very different. They have different talents, abilities and personalities – I wouldn’t want it any other way. My third child, Cameron, loves the outdoors. He loves to hunt and fish, ride his four-wheeler, blow things up, and just be a regular boy (or should I say young man …
Core Value Spotlight – August 2023 – Discipline & Accountability
As the Field Mechanic on the Oregon team, Juan Morales oversees maintenance and repair of all the equipment needed to plant, grow, harvest, store, and ship our potato crop. Juan understands that a thorough maintenance program is necessary to maximize the efficiency of each operation and is disciplined to make sure that no detail is missed when equipment is in …
Mission and Core Values
Mission: To Be a Leader in Agribusiness that Promotes Sustainable Excellence in Service to our People, Community, Customers and Environment. Core Values – PURPOSE: Positive Attitude & Passion Unity & Humility Respect & Recognition Personal Discipline & Accountability Outstanding Integrity Sacrifice & Service Excel in communication
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 …
Core Value Spotlight – October 2022
Garrett Kauffman is a true example of the Walther Farms core values and lives out daily what they embody. He plays a crucial role in all aspects of operations in Nebraska and does so with a positive attitude and passion and a true desire to sacrifice for and serve his team. Garrett isn’t afraid to take on new challenges and …