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AG VALLEY CO-OP SCHOLARSHIP
SAVE THE DATE FOR 2023 CUSTOMER APPRECIATION EVENTS
FROM THE DESK OF CEO, JEFF KREJDL EMPLOYEE ANNIVERSARIES
GIVE GRAIN FOR AG EDUCATION CAMPAIGN
THE IMPORTANCE OF SOIL DEPTH
AG VALLEY CO-OP SPRING PHOTO CONTEST
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The Ag Valley Co-op scholarship is now available! Any high school senior is eligible to apply. Scholarships are $500 and payable second semester. Visit www.agvalley.com/scholarship to download an application today. Completed applications must be submitted by April 7, 2023, to Nikki Marquez at P.0. Box 68 Edison, NE 68936.
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As we approach April 1st, it is hard to believe that we are at the beginning of another spring planting season. The spring season brings renewed hope and a sense of optimism as we see green start to return to the wheat fields and pastures. After a long January and February of little activity, the Ag Valley dry fertilizer spreaders have been busy getting caught up the last couple of weeks before the planting rush is upon us. As you prepare to put your crop in the ground this season, I encourage you to contact your Ag Valley representatives. Volatility continues to be the name of the game in the ag commodity and input markets. Things change very quickly, often daily, and communication with you and understanding your needs will be vital as we strive to provide you with the best service possible.
Our fiscal year ended on February 28th; as I look back at the last year, I am pleased with Ag Valley Co-op's performance in a year that saw extreme volatility and unprecedented black swan events (locally and globally). While I cannot share the financial results yet, I can say that your cooperative performed well this year, and I look forward to sharing those results with you at our annual meeting and customer appreciation meals. We will hold those celebrations in the first part of June.
If you are an active agricultural producer, you will receive a nomination ballot the week of April 10th. You can use that ballot to nominate potential candidates for the Board of Directors. Please watch your mail for those ballots. You do not need to do anything with that ballot unless you nominate someone to run for the Board of Directors. The voting ballot and notice of the annual meeting will be mailed to you the first week in May. That ability to participate in director elections and help set the direction of Ag Valley Co-op makes the cooperative system unique. I would encourage you to participate in this essential process.
Thank you for your business and for allowing us to be a part of your farming operation. That is not something that we take lightly, and we will continue to work hard every day to earn your business. Please stay safe as you begin fieldwork this spring.
Thank you,
Be sure to congratulate these employees!
Victor Alvarez-Turcios – Norton Agronomy, 1 year; Mike Cavalli – Big Springs Feed, 2 years; Miles Dack – Indianola Agronomy, 8 years; Shawn Erickson – Edison Safety, 2 years; Todd Heidemann – Big Springs Grain, 31 years;
Luis Lopez – Eustis Grain, 12 years; Calvin Martin – Edison Agronomy, 1 year
James Martin – Indianola Station, 2 years; Zack Riley - Indianola Agronomy, 2 years; Bruce Schnakenerg – North Platte Grain, 20 years;
Tim Sieja – Edison Grain, 4 years; Terry Smith – Edison Admin, 21 years; Paul Sowden – Edison Agronomy, 7 years; James Stewart – Edison Agronomy, 2 years
Peggy Stonerook – Edison Safety, 1 year
If you have any questions about how to donate bushels, contact Matt or Rikki in North Platte at 308-534-76-36
Contact an Ag Valley Coop agronomist for more information about soil depth!
Calling all Agricultural Photographers! Enter in Ag Valley Co-op's Spring Photography Contest by May 1 to be eligible to win a $50 gift card, and Ag Valley merchandise.
The overall winner will have a blown up canvas displayed at Ag Valley Co-op's headquarters. Winners must give rights to Ag Valley Co-op to promote on print, website, and social media.
To enter email the photo to hehrke@agvalley.com or tag and comment @agvalleycoop on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.