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 …
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 …
Core Value Spotlight: Positive Attitude and Passion for Life and Work
Dale Hornbacher started with the Mid Michigan team in February 2016. Dale is known by others to always have a great attitude and have a smile on his face. He spent almost 20 years at a local John Deere dealership so there is no question about his mechanical skill. Dale has learned the potato lingo very quickly and has dug …
Core Value Spotlight: Sacrifice and Serve
Bob LaFrenz. Two words that are synonymous with so many words. He is gruff, he is a little rough around the edges until you get to know him. He might be a little upset with us when I give away his true identity, but we are willing to take that chance so that you all can see the man that …