Premier Co-op
November Energy News
I hope you got more treats than tricks on Halloween. It was uneventful at my house. I guess I must live too far out in the sticks to be worth messing with.
With spring just around the corner, your cooperative is gearing up for another one of our seasonal rushes... spring planting season. Not only will we see our total employee count peak for the year, but nearly every asset in the company will be in use. While many businesses have equipment and buildings that are in use all year long, our grain and agronomy divisions have millions of dollars invested in some assets that only get used for a few months out of the year. It is critical that these assets are fully operational and ready to go when the season starts. Our agronomy operations team has spent the winter months going through all the equipment to make sure it’s in good working order, unwrapping and greasing up the new sprayers, trucks and other equipment we’ve purchased this year, updating technology and precision tools on existing equipment, and conducting hours of training on its use and safety. Our team is prepared to put these assets to use and help their producer members maximize their profits in 2024.
Speaking of new assets, last month I mentioned that we currently have multiple construction projects in the works. While a brief mention here may not do justice to the scope of the projects, I’ll try to summarize some of what is going on around the company.
The list I’ve just gone through are just some of the larger projects that are currently under way. There are many other projects going on throughout the company that may not get as much attention as the large construction ones, but that doesn’t mean they are any less important. Large or small, each project across the company has a focus to increase safety, add value for our members, improve employee satisfaction, and grow the business. I look forward to sharing more as these and other projects are put into service. Thank you for the continued support of Premier Cooperative and its staff that allow for these and future projects to happen. Have a great month and stay safe!