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 …
Caught Being Safe Award – February 2024
We are thrilled to spotlight Jose Luis Valtierra Bojorquez, affectionately known as Cookie, who’s been an integral part of our GA team since 2022 in the role of operator/welder. Quickly ascending to a leadership role, Cookie has exemplified unparalleled commitment to safety, setting a new standard for excellence. His meticulous preparation and dedication, from his welding hood down to his …
Core Value Spotlight – November 2023
As the Office Manager of the Oregon team, Maria Cambero oversees accounts payable, invoicing, inventories, and a lot more. Her Personal Discipline & Accountability has allowed the Oregon team to become more organized and timelier in how we track and score our production metrics. Maria does “whatever it takes” to get her tasks completed before they are due even with …
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 …
Core Value Spotlight – Juvencio Garcilazo – November 2022
Juvencio Garcilazo joined the Oregon team in May as a pivot technician. Prior to accepting the new position, Juvencio had limited pivot and irrigation system training, but he had the desire and commitment to learn. In only a few short months Juvencio has learned the ins and outs of our entire irrigation system. Additionally, he is able to operate and …
Core Value Spotlight – April 2022
Tina Samora has been a valued team member in Idaho for over 10 years. Tina loves spending time outdoors camping and fishing as well as spending time with her family and friends. Tina is very reliable and takes great pride in her work. She always takes the time to make sure that every task is done to the best of …
Core Value Spotlight – January 2022
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 – February 2021
Personal Discipline and Accountability The work ethic of Mike Johnson seems never ending. He is asked to do so many different tasks and carries each of them out with pleasure and accuracy. Mike is not only a professional driver, but he is also a safety and compliance expert. He oversees aspects of fleet records, driver records, safety, and keeps the …
Core Value Spotlight – March 2020
Discipline and Integrity come to mind when talking about this individual. Aside from knowledge and the ability to perform ones job, multi-tasking is one of the best qualities an employee can have. I honestly do not know of another individual that exceeds in that more than Chase Johnson. Most people tend to carry out their job in a specific area …
WF Pride: Discipline and Accountability
When I was a young kid I dreamed of being an NFL quarterback. I used to pretend I was Dan Marino leading the Miami Dolphins to a last second victory over my brother’s favorite team – the Pittsburg Steelers. As I grew older, I realized that it wasn’t going to come true. I was too short, too slow, not athletic …