As a natural outgrowth, we developed TEAM Meister: four active committees stemming from our core values with the mission of benefiting all our employees through training, recognition, community involvement, and personal development:

• Awards & Recognition
• Outreach
• Training & Development
• Wellness

We encourage our employees to actively support the efforts of all these groups.

Every year TEAM Meister takes a field trip to a “mystery” location, often with ties to agriculture.
This Mystery Trip brought us to Rainbow Farms in Madison, Ohio where we enjoyed a delicious, fresh farm-to-table lunch prepared by farm co-owner Tina Klco. After lunch, group tractor rides allowed employees to take an up-close look at the farm and sample fresh veggies straight from the field. We learned about the many ways farm owners Larry and Tina operate their family-owned business – from sustainable drip tape irrigation methods to the use of biologicals for controlling pests. We also learned that as part of their commitment to their farm and the environment, Larry and Tina officially preserved Rainbow Farms as the first permanent farm forever in Lake County (Ohio) under Farmland Preservation. It was a great trip filled with ag lessons, food and fun!