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: 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: 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 …
WF Pride: Positive Attitude and Passion for Life and Work
Bella, our year and a half old Black Lab, is an amazing dog that loves to fetch and retrieve everything. She gets so excited to return a golf ball, a Frisbee, or a training device. I have spent countless hours working with her and training her as a bird dog to retrieve ducks, geese and pheasants. Since she is still …
WF Pride: Positive Attitude and Passion for Life and Work
‘We don’t stop laughing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop laughing.’ I saw this little inspiration quote last week and couldn’t stop thinking about it. It makes me think of the laughter of children. They have no care in the world, are stress free and love life. Remember when you were a little kid and you …
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 …
WF Pride: Positive Attitude and Passion for Life and Work
After spending two years in Ethiopia as a member of the Peace Corp, potato farmer and crop scientist Dr. Charlie Higgins had a vision and passion for the people of Ethiopia. Dr. Charlie, as he’s called by the Ethiopians, knew something needed be done to help the agrarian nation – a nation in which 85% of its people are farmers. …
WF Pride: Positive Attitude and Passion for Life and Work
As of late, I feel as if I have been at a major crossroads in life- something that many of us have and/or will face. I have found that doubt is my biggest enemy. I go back and forth about decisions, and until more recently, I would only feel at peace after the situation has transpired. When I was reflecting …
WF Pride: Positive Attitude and Passion for Life and Work
For a couple of summers during college, I worked for a local construction guy roofing and shingling houses. It was hard, backbreaking work, but a very valuable skill that I learned. Mark went to my church, but other than that, I didn’t know that much about him. As we climbed into his truck at 6am that first day, he popped …
WF Pride: Positive Attitude and Passion for Life and Work
I’ve had the fortunate opportunity to visit a number of 3rd world countries in the last ten years via mission trips, vacations and work. What I’ve seen and experienced in each country is a genuine happiness and contentment. The people I’ve spoken with and interacted with have nothing materially, but are always smiling, friendly and passionate about life. The days …