Careers

Sustainability

Sowing the seeds of sustainability

High Quality, Low Impact

Being environmentally responsible and preserving and enhancing natural resources are foundational principles for us. By employing environmentally responsible practices in all aspects of our business, we safeguard the enduring health of our land, water, and other natural resources. Our commitment to sustainability extends to building strong community relationships and making meaningful contributions in the places we call home.

Learn About Our
Efforts to be Sustainable:

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Soil

We protect soil health by:

  • Taking soil tests and tissue samples
  • Utilizing soil maps
  • Monitoring erosion and compaction
  • Training employees in soil health management
  • Using rotations that promote residue and cover crops
  • Using reduced tillage as much as possible

Water

We manage water use by:

  • Monitoring water penetration during the irrigation season
  • Scheduling irrigation based on evapotranspiration and/or in-field soil moisture monitoring
  • Using irrigation systems that are considered efficient by industry’s best management practices given crop type, date planted, and soil type
  • Using aerial drones to search for leaks, broken lines, and plugged lines in the irrigation systems
  • Performing efficiency evaluations

We protect water quality by:

  • Applying fertilizer based on best management practices
  • Following best management practices that are consistent with water quality directives as outlined by the state
  • Installing Chemigation check valves at each surface pump to ensure chemicals don't transfer into the surface water
  • Implementing best management practices to limit nutrient runoff
  • Utilizing cover crops or ground cover

GHGs

We manage greenhouse gas emissions by:

  • Promotion of energy efficiency, productivity, and technology upgrades
  • Using renewable energy
  • We try to use the newest models of tractors to be more fuel efficient, and the use of electric vehicles is in the testing stages
  • Performing seasonal/crop nutrient management planning
  • Implementing genetic selection for efficiency and productivity

We support soil carbon sequestration by:

  • Utilizing cover crops or ground cover
  • Implementing no till/reduced tillage practices where possible

Nutrients

We manage nutrient use by:

  • Utilizing comprehensive nutrient management plans
  • Implementing best management practices to guide annual nutrient management
  • Use of variable-rate fertilization, so that nutrients are placed only on the parts of the field that need it
  • Applying fertilizer and pesticides per label, with records of every application turned over to processors before a crop is harvested and also kept for inspectors

Pest Management

We manage pests and disease by:

  • Utilizing integrated pest management strategies, including infrared photography of all crops to spot pests and disease
  • In-house scouting and trapping to understand and proactively manage pest pressure

Community

By engaging in the community and empowering our team to contribute, we aim to create a lasting and meaningful difference, fostering a spirit of compassion and unity that reaches beyond the boundaries of our farm.

We invest in our community through buying local when possible, volunteering, and donating food, money, and expertise.

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