Travis Baxter began as the Florida Farm Manager last year and has become an invaluable asset to the SE Team. His Personal Discipline & Accountability has allowed the successful launch of a new operation. Whether he was spending countless hours getting new employee housing certified or handling operational details, he has always taken the responsibility on himself to make sure …
Core Value Spotlight – December 2021
Jose Gerardo Mendez has been a valued team member for over five years. Jose’s Sacrifice & Service is noticed daily. He is always willing to jump at any task, whether it is scooping potatoes at the storages, equipment repairs, or moving trailers in the yard. Jose also ventured south to help during this last shipping season. No questions were asked, …
Core Value Spotlight – November 2021
Joe Amaro has been employed with Walther Farms for 25 years. Joe always has a smile on his face and is a great team member who gets along with everyone. He is an important part of the shipping team and is a key person on the line during harvest. Joe also embodies the core value of sacrifice and service. He …
Core Value Spotlight – October 2021
Alberto Acevedo Loya has been an important part of the Nebraska shop team for a number of years. His mechanical expertise is used not only to repair equipment but is also shared with others. Alberto has shown patience as he works with co-workers to train them on various types of equipment. He has shown great discipline and has maintained a …
Core Value Spotlight – September 2021
Born and raised in the heart Michigan’s Upper Peninsula (UP), Ryan Pelletier rejoined Walther Farms in the role of agronomist at the UP Seed Farm in August of 2019. Ryan’s sacrifice and service to Walther Farms is unsurpassed. Although he doesn’t hold the formal title, Ryan embodies the role of seed farm manager. Ryan works around the clock, whether it’s planting, …
Core Value Spotlight – August 2021
Sergio Lopez and Eduardo (Lalo) Delgado, have supported our Kansas operation for the past two seasons. Sergio and Lalo are highly skilled in all aspects of the operation. Sergio leads the team in the spring with field preparation and dammer-diking following planting. At harvest Sergio operates a windrower and supports all maintenance as required. Lalo takes the lead on planting, …
Core Value Spotlight – July 2021
Ricardo Meneses has been a part of the Walther Farms Three Rivers team for 10 years. He is well seasoned in harvest lines operations and is meticulous in maintenance. On two separate occasions this year Ricardo traveled out west to support their harvest. While onsite, he helped maintain the shipping line. After returning to Three Rivers there was an additional …
Core Value Spotlight – June 2021
We would like to recognize two of our interns that started at the beginning of this year: Sydney Seiter and Brice Walther.
Core Value Spotlight – May 2021
This spring Jason Yazzie quietly worked in front of and behind tillage and planting operations managing soil moisture, chemical and fertilizer inventories. He also was active moving fuel and equipment from field to field to maintain operational efficiency. Jason’s desire to be a part of a winning team often resulted in him working long days and late nights to ensure …
Core Value Spotlight – April 2021
Team Texas added two awesome teammates this year. Jose Luis Melero Peralta and Alvaro Abraham Mendez Morales joined the team in January as operators. They had both worked during harvest for the past few years. Although neither of them had ever operated a sprayer, or even a tractor for that matter, they both picked up quickly and within a couple …