Positively MFV August 2022

Aug 5

The Buzz

Did you know that all MFV employees are eligible for $500 off a new or used vehicle and/or get 10% off repairs and parts at Bill Carone Chevrolet - GMC - Buick?

Contact them today for more information!

MFV Employee Accepted into the Pork Leadership Carolina Program

The North Carolina Pork Council recently created the 2022 Pork Leadership Carolina Program, and our very own Joey Short, Farrowing Department Manager for Peters Creek, has been selected to be a part of the inaugural group! We would also like to recognize Alec Linton for being chosen. Alec is the son of AJ Linton who serves as the Land and Nutrient Management Manager for NC. The three-session program will help further prepare the group for the challenges and opportunities the agriculture industry will encounter in the future, and upon completion of the program, participants will be able to identify the threats facing our industry, confidently engage with neighbors and the media about their farms, as well as foster supportive relationships with key industry stakeholders to promote and protect the pork industry in North Carolina and beyond. Congratulations Joey and Alec!

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June Scorecard Winners

Each month our sow farms participate in healthy competition in an effort to reward the highest levels of productivity. This is measured in two areas, conception rate and pigs weaned. Each of the winning teams receives a catered dinner of their choice.

North Carolina

Missouri

Conception

1st Place: Boykin Lake

2nd Place: Triumph

3rd Place: Stantonsburg

4th Place: Wolf

5th Place: Pender 1

6th Place: Lisbon 1

Weaned

1st Place: Wolf

2nd Place: Pack

3rd Place: Pender 1

4th Place: Hairr 2

5th Place: Riverfront 1

6th Place: Peters Creek

Missouri

Conception

1st Place: Springview

2nd Place: Bluestem

3rd Place: Hawkeye

4th Place: Chestnut

5th Place: Arrowhead

6th Place: Dover

Weaned

1st Place: Hawkeye

2nd Place: Chestnut

3rd Place: Wolfpack

4th Place: Forest Oak

5th Place: Wheatrun

6th Place: Eaglesnest

Who will be the scorecard winners for July?

Celebrating Employee Anniversaries

**Roger Whaley -** DM Finishing, 20 Years

Happy 20 year anniversary to Roger Whaley at DM Finishing. He came to DMF after working 25 years with Thorn Apple Valley packaging pork, but 20 years ago he transitioned to growing pork. Sr. VP and Dir of Operations Terry Tate says "he does a great job at work and we are so thankful for his dedication and commitment." Congratulations Roger!

**Elizabeth (Ann) McLamb -** NC Wean Pig, 20 Years

Congratulations to Ann McLamb in NC Production on 20 years with Murphy Family Ventures! Pictured with Ann are Sr. Production Manager Greg Wulf, VP of Operations Terry Tate, Production Manager Dave Majeski, Pender 1 Farm Manager Braston Hairr, and Production Manager Mark Spearman. Ann works diligently each day as the Day 1 Pig Care Specialist to provide training and support to our farm teams.
Ann's managers say that Ann likes to be in the farrowing house with the staff from start to finish teaching and helping everyone become better at taking care of the sows and newborn piglets. Ann is very passionate about taking great care of animals with the goal to save them all.

5 Year Anniversaries

Maynor Bautista Castellanos

Golf Course Maintenance

August 1

Jose Bautista Castellanos

Golf Course Maintenance

August 28

Alyssa Brown

Hotel Room Operations

August 29

1 Year Anniversaries

Christopher Hites

Maintenance MO

August 2

April Carreon

Dover Sow

August 2

Daelon Carr

Golf Carts

August 9

Joseph Evick

Albermarle Boats

August 9

Brett Glenn

GeniSys Global

August 9

Emily Juarez

Britt

August 13

Reyna Antonio Alaniz

Saw Grass

August 16

Marisol Sanchez Palomeque

Dover Sow

August 16

Jeffrey Edwards

Chicken Bone Farm

August 19

Kristyn Gainey

Fitness Center

August 20

Natasha Offor

Hotel Room Operations

August 20

Thomas Dail

Albermarle Boats

August 23

Jared Hudson

Spearman Chicken Farm

August 23

Lillian McDaniel

Marshall

August 23

Sabrina Reeves

Marshall

August 23

Detria Batts

Hotel Room Operations

August 24

Karen Hudson

Village Store

August 24

Daisy Avila

Taylors Bridge

August 24

Veronica Martinez

Enviro Tech 2

August 24

Madison Roof

Mad Boar

August 25

Robert Graham

Production - NC Wean Pig

August 31

Employee Spotlight

Rosa, The Inn at River Landing

Meet Rosa, one of our amazing housekeepers at The Inn! She's been with us for 8 years and we love having her on our team. Rosa is from Mexico, is married with 3 children, and loves going to the beach in her free time. Say hello to her next time you stay with us!
*Managers, if you have an employee you would like to spotlight, please send their name to marketing@murfam.com*

Educational Opportunities

Safety First

Accident Prevention: A Note from Our Safety Manager

“I am sure everyone has heard the saying, “The truth will set you free”, which is actually how we should tackle SAFETY. I am not talking about football, but RESPONSIBILITY. Responsibility and being truthful sets the stage for a proactive safety culture. If we take shortcuts, start tasks without proper training, never wear or ask for PPE, or refuse to follow the policies and guidelines, we are not being truthful or responsible to ourselves or Murphy Family Ventures. Be the individual or team member that always wants to put safety first!”

— Michael Brown, Safety Manager

Safety Tips

Stay safe in the heat! Remember to drink plenty of fluids during the day and take breaks in the shade if working outside. For more safety tips and information on heat exhaustion and heat stroke, visit the Center for Disease Control (CDC).

Safety Pledge

I anticipate possible dangers in any given operation and make every effort to analyze and avoid them before starting work, including immediately communicating such to my direct report.
I am careful when using tools and use them only for the purpose for which they were designed. I look for defects. If I discover a defective tool, I will turn it in for repair or replacement.
At all times I practice good housekeeping habits. I believe in the policy of a place for everything and everything in its place.
I understand the importance of participating in company training, standard practice development, job hazard assessments, and incident investigations to further enhance overall safety.
When operating machinery, I follow all machine-specific training and requirements, recognize the hazards involved, and take necessary precautionary measures. Before starting a piece of equipment, I look it over to ensure that neither workers nor materials will be endangered. When I leave equipment unattended, I make certain that it is safely shut down. I take necessary precautions to prevent the equipment from being started by an unauthorized person.
While driving, I obey all traffic rules and regulations. I am alert to the possible inadequacies of other drivers and I am prepared to make necessary allowances for safety on the road.
I take the necessary precautions to properly attend to cuts and scratches. I am aware that by doing this, I can avoid potential infections.
I believe in wearing personal protective equipment (PPE). I am fully aware of the many times in the past when using PPE, such as safety glasses, safety shoes, and gloves have enabled workers to avoid injury.