But the equipment never makes the farm; it is the operators. Myron Meyer has been a long-term employee and now a business partner. He is the farm’s DOT inspector and a licensed commercial herbicide and manure applicator. He keeps the equipment as well as the farm operation rolling.
Tom joined forces with Augie Schad, local Mycogen and Latham seed dealer, in 2002. The farm rents his land and in the process gained an excellent planter, combine and truck operator. With his 2-way radio entertainment, Augie keeps everyone moving efficiently and laughing at the same time. With Augie comes his wife, Nancy Ruesink, who has years of farm experience and a very kind heart. She is a heck of a grain cart operator, too.
In March 2005, Chris Tucker joined Kruger Family Farms. He has become a key element to this operation. He is a mechanic, manure applicator and wonderful detail man.
In August 2007, a bright-eyed young man appeared at our door. Pete Wood had just passed his CDL and was ready to drive semi trailers. Pete enjoys all the farm duties on the farm, but shines with customer relations. Both Kruger Family Farm and Eagle Bio-Fuels' customers comment on his conscience and courteous attitude. With that in mind, it was only natural that Pete would be an excellent sales representative for Eagle Bio-Fuels. Pete is in charge of visiting hearth stores and stove dealers throughout the Midwest.
Besides our full-time help, we are blessed with many good seasonal employees. This is the team that makes things happen year after year.
Mitchell and Matthew Kruger are just starting to help with mowing the large farm yard and chopping stalks. Let us not forget the never-ending job of picking rocks. Now, they help bag products for Eagle Bio-Fuels.
Besides working in the farm office, Sue is the marketing manager of Eagle Bio-Fuels. She travels throughout the United States setting up Eagle Bio-Fuels dealers and organizing home delivery routes.
