At Foremost Farms, we recognize and value the dedication our employees demonstrate in their personal and professional growth. Guided by our core value of working as One Team, we are committed to supporting our employees in achieving their goals.
We strive for all employees to continuously learn and grow personally and professionally and are proud to offer funding assistance to our team members to help them achieve their educational goals. Our tuition reimbursement program encourages employees to continue to grow in their positions and prepare for future job opportunities within the cooperative.
Meet our employees who have headed back to school to advance their education and continue to do so!
Abraham Knuth
Assistant Plant Manager, Richland Center
Foremost Farms’ tuition assistance program helped cover school costs where other aid fell short, making it possible for me to pursue a degree in hopes of career advancement. My education has enhanced my critical thinking skills, particularly in practical applications like developing budgets.
Brian Schaaf
Infrastructure & Cybersecurity Manager
I was looking to grow my career in management and leadership; Foremost Farms’ tuition reimbursement program gave me the financial support to pursue my bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. My education has given me a greater understanding of business operations and how they work together, as well as a better sense of functions outside of IT.
DANA ANDERSON
Production Supervisor, Greenville
I pursued a bachelor’s degree through Foremost Farm’s tuition reimbursement program to become a supervisor at our Greenville, Mich. plant, which also helped reduce my student loan debt. The education I received has provided valuable knowledge and improved my interactions with employees, enhancing my daily communication and management skills.
Kasondra Triggs
Plant Operations Associate, Greenville
Foremost Farms’ support allowed me to earn my associate’s degree and helped make my bachelor’s degree more affordable. The benefits of having a degree offers the hope of providing a better life for my family. The encouragement from friends, family, colleagues and managers – along with the excitement of learning new skills – has significantly boosted my confidence and understanding of tasks that support various teams, enabling me to contribute more effectively.
Katie Tuchalski
Director of Food Safety & Quality Assurance
The Foremost Farms’ tuition reimbursement program helped me achieve a lifelong goal of completeing a master’s degree. I had been working in food safety for over 10 years and with the help of this program I was able to receive a formal education in that area. I now have a deeper understanding of the food safety issues we face daily and can apply my knowledge to ensure we continue to promote a strong food safety culture.