jay petersen, john blum, jacob clemom, andrew cerven, collin marten, joe gubbels and ethan...
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February 28 2009 Page 3
GRADUATEShelliphellipSeven FSC employees will have either a daughter or son who will
be graduating this spring Congratulations to all of these students and good luck in your future plans Evan Axland IKM-Manning School Lance Axland and Tracy Axland Isaac Bruck Harlan Comm School Bob and Krissa Bruck Matt Evers Harlan Comm School Mike and Judy Evers Jacob Gubbels Harlan Comm School Bob and Jodi Gubbels Erin Kelley Harlan Comm School Todd and Stacey Kelley Tyler Schaben Harlan Comm School Larry and Shelli Schaben Keaton Wright Iowa State University Tami and David Wright
NEW WEBSITEhelliphellipIn April we launched our new website still at the same address ndash
wwwfscoopcom In addition to the information which was on the website before wersquove added a new section called DTN News This section includes videos on current markets and weather along with an expanded weather section Please explore the website and see everything thatrsquos available In the future wersquoll be adding pictures of all employees and would like to add some customer testimonials So even though the website is up and running itrsquos still a work in progress Audrey Petersen Pam Borkowski Nick Schechinger Chris Behrens and Tom Grote served on a committee with me to begin this process last fall Thanks to all of them for their input and especially to Pam Borkowski who then worked with VistaComm to put the whole website together and made it work If you have any suggestions for the website in the future please let us know
WORKERS COMPENSATION CLAIMShelliphellipDuring our policy year of June 1 2011 through May
31 2012 FSC had a dramatic improvement in workers compensation claims As a matter of fact our experience was so good the insurance company just sent us a dividend of $49580 for our workers compensation policy for that period Safety does payhellipto the tune of $49580 Thanks everyone
OPEN POSITIONS AT FSChelliphellipThe following positions are currently open at FSC Moorhead
Operations Portsmouth Applicator Portsmouth Agronomy Sales and Denison Applicator If you have an interest in any of these positions please check with Pam Gubbels in Human Resources
EMPLOYMENT ANNIVERSARIEShelliphelliphellip The following FSC employees achieved an
employment anniversary during the month of April
Thank you for your years of service to FSC
April 23 2013 Page 1
Employee Hire Date Location
Al Hartwig 4105 Energy
Rick Doran 4182 Energy
Ryan Kasperbauer 4196 Irwin
Todd Olerich 4411 General Office
Jacob Schechinger 4607 Irwin
Jenny Zaiger 41311 General Office
Employee Hire Date Location
Brandon Jones 41610 Oakland
Anne Pauley 41800 Irwin
Paul Hocamp 41897 Atlantic
Garrett Trucke 42709 Moorhead
Jesse Donscheski 42808 Irwin
February 28 2009 Page 3
WWWUBGRETIRECOMAt our employee meeting in February Greg Runyan
from the Co-op Retirement Plan talked about their new website If you want to determine how much your retirement plan will be worth to you please go to this website and use the retirement calculation tool Its simple and quick As soon as you enter your information your calculation automatically appears I canrsquot emphasize enough what that plan is worth to you The calculation is based on a formula of your salary years of service in the plan and a benefit factor The only change in the calculation is that the benefit gets LARGER with each passing year
TURN OFF CELL PHONES PLEASEhelliphellipin todayrsquos world we all seem
to be attached to our cell phones for not only phone calls but also texts and emails and itrsquos a good tool for us to stay connected with our customers However when yoursquove been asked to attend a meeting whether itrsquos an FSC meeting or any other meeting you might be attending proper etiquette would be to turn off your cell phone The person whorsquos invited you to their meeting has asked you to attend for a reason and thatrsquos for your participation and attention Itrsquos not fair to other meeting attendees if someone else is constantly checking their cell phone distracting everyone else in the meeting including the speaker Thanks in advance for setting a good example as FSC employees and turning off your phones
SUMMER INTERNShellipStarting on May 15
th seven students will begin the 2013 Internship program
Jay Petersen John Blum Jacob Clemom Andrew Cerven Collin Marten Joe Gubbels and Ethan Earlywine Five of the students will participate in a crop scouting internship and the other two will complete an operational internship The 10-12 week paid internship focuses primarily on agronomy For the crop scouting internship each student will be assigned fields that they will monitor throughout the 10-12 week springsummer growing season Weekly the students will be given specific pest and plant health items to look for in each field After scouting the field they will produce a written report for the agronomy team member and grower For the operational internship the students will be responsible for assisting a local FSC facility in agronomy operations tasks as seasonal needs demand Individuals will experience a variety of responsibilities related to the delivery application tendering storage and maintenance This entry-level internship will allow individuals the opportunity to grow into additional roles as they continue with their education Most of the students have been recruited from college agronomy departments and through career fairs If anyone has a student that may be interested in this program for next year please forward the name to
April 23 2013 Page 2
Lucas Smith-Petersen son of Audrey amp
Larry Petersen has been chosen to partici-
pate in Iowa Boys State in June
BRAG BOARD
February 28 2009 Page 3
SPRING SAFETY UPDATEhelliphellipSpring season is a hectic time of the year Safety is a critical part of everyonersquos job Spring safety includes
Chemical safety You can protect yourself against chemical hazards by
middot Using specified personal protective equipment (PPE) that may include chemical-splash goggles safety gloves apron steel-toed shoes safety glasses with side shields etc Ensure the PPE fits properly and you are trained in its use
middot Inspecting all PPE before you use them Look for defects in the equipment such as cracks missing parts rips etc
middot Knowing the location of safety showers and eyewash stations and how to use them
middot Washing your hands before eating especially after handling chemicals middot Leaving your contaminated clothing at work If you wear the clothes
home you can expose your family to the hazards
Anhydrous safety Anhydrous ammonia is an important source of nitrogen fertilizer for crops The improper handling of anhydrous ammonia can have catastrophic results Common injuries are severe burns to eyes skin and the respiratory tract
middot Personal protective equipment (PPE) should always be worn Standard PPE should be non-vented goggles rubber gloves with thermal lining face shield or an approved respirator Wear a lightweight rubber suit or (at the very least) a long sleeve shirt and coveralls
middot Make sure anhydrous ammonia tanks are not filled beyond the recommended capacity middot Use care when handling the hose end valve so that it does not open
accidentally Do not move hose by handling valve handle middot Be sure to bleed hose coupling before disconnecting Use care when
cleaning plugged knives as anhydrous ammonia could be built-up behind the plug
middot Use emergency water supply for at least 15 minutes if exposed to anhydrous ammonia and then seek emergency medical attention
LEZAGE SAFETY TRAINING UPDATEhellip Since January 21st FSC employees have completed 1517 Training sessions thatrsquos 65 of our goal Looks like we are making good progress but might have a few more to go Thanks to everyone for their efforts and support of this program This Lezage training will definitely take us to the next level in our safety program
April 23 2013 Page 3
Location Sessions Sessions of Goal Required Completed
Moorhead 114 110 97
Denison 303 27 9
Defiance 214 214 100
Irwin 303 254 84
Portsmouth 253 126 50
Harlan 146 121 83
Shelby 139 139 100
Atlantic 125 72 58
Oakland 139 139 100
Energy 192 192 100
Transportation 125 14 11
Shop 75 3 4
General Office 210 106 50
Total 2338 1517 65
February 28 2009 Page 3
DISASTER COMMUNICATIONhelliphellipAt a recent safety meeting which Tom Grote
attended the topic of a Disaster Communication policy was discussed FSC has such a policy in place We hope we never have to use it but all employees should be aware that the policy exists and how it should be followed The following is FSC Board Policy 79 Disaster Communication POLICY NO 79 DISASTER COMMUNICATION
It is the policy of Farm Service Co-op to follow the procedures outlined below in the event of any serious accidents unusual events disturbances or disaster Serious accidents are described as those involving death or critical injury Unusual events would be those which would attract the attention of the news media as news items Disasters would be major fires andor explosions
1 The Board of Directors will be notified immediately by telephone 2 The general manager or person acting in his absence will be notified immediately by
telephone 3 No statements will be made to the press concerning any accident involving death or critical
injury or any property damage loss in excess of $5000 without first notifying our insurance carrier
4 The general manager will make all official statements for the Cooperative or will designate the person authorized to make the official statement
5 Employees other than those designated by the general manager will be informed but will not make statements to the press
6 Board members will refrain from making statements to the press until a meeting has been held with the general manager At that time the Board will determine the specific policy regarding Board statements for the particular incident
7 The general manager is responsible for notifying FSC insurance carriers and legal counsel 8 The general manager is responsible for notifying the families of injured persons
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE TOP OF LIST FOR DOT VIOLATIONShellipThe Comprehensive
Safety Analysis 2010 is a federal program that is administered by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) The program assigns a score to motor carriers such as Farm Service Cooperative that gives a rating based on their past safety violations Things like driver fatigue behavioral analysis driver fitness alcohol or controlled substance violations and accidents caused are all measured to formulate a final scoremdashkind of like a quarterback rating in the NFL FSC has been sporting a very good score in the past few years but that score has been going up recently The main reason for this change is because of DOT violations related to vehicle maintenance A few examples of violations are brakes lights mechanical defects and failure to make required repairs Vehicle maintenance is a must and the most important risk factor associated with fleets To help avoid violations from the DOT the driver should complete a pre-trip inspection There are three main areas that must be inspected by the driver The exterior inspection checks the lighting systems tires body damage and mechanical operation The interior inspection checks the operating condition of the major mechanical systems such as the brakes and steering as well as and the cleanliness of the vehicle Drivers should also visually check the condition of the belts and hoses in the engine compartment and fluid levels Please contact your manager or Steve Gawley with more questions about pre-trip inspections or vehicle maintenance
April 23 2013 Page 4
February 28 2009 Page 3
Herersquos a comparison of sales volumes
DEMAND CAPITALhelliphellipThe interest rate on Demand Capital Accounts and Employee
Reserve Accounts is currently at 25
April 23 2013 Page 5
March 2013 March 2012
LP Gas (in gallons) 1104642 851825
Gasoline (in gallons) 269365 587500
Fuels (in gallons) 1753485 2424997
Cardtrols (in gallons) 514288 539110
Bulk Oil (in gallons) 49929 58326
Feed (in tons) 11225 14473
Dry Fertilizer (in tons) 42183 41595
Liquid Fertilizer (in tons) 787 1671
NH3 (in tons) 16534 16867
Ag Lime (in tons) 65988 61309
Agronomy Application (in dollars) 2052462 1978458
Grid Sampling (in dollars) 437028 371427
Seed Corn (in Bags) 1042 4796
Seed Beans (in bags) 0 938
Tires (in dollars) 472922 458926
Computer Sales (in dollars) 376924 446436
QUOTE OF THE MONTHhellip
Genius isnrsquot anything more than elegant common sense
Josh Billings
February 28 2009 Page 3
WWWUBGRETIRECOMAt our employee meeting in February Greg Runyan
from the Co-op Retirement Plan talked about their new website If you want to determine how much your retirement plan will be worth to you please go to this website and use the retirement calculation tool Its simple and quick As soon as you enter your information your calculation automatically appears I canrsquot emphasize enough what that plan is worth to you The calculation is based on a formula of your salary years of service in the plan and a benefit factor The only change in the calculation is that the benefit gets LARGER with each passing year
TURN OFF CELL PHONES PLEASEhelliphellipin todayrsquos world we all seem
to be attached to our cell phones for not only phone calls but also texts and emails and itrsquos a good tool for us to stay connected with our customers However when yoursquove been asked to attend a meeting whether itrsquos an FSC meeting or any other meeting you might be attending proper etiquette would be to turn off your cell phone The person whorsquos invited you to their meeting has asked you to attend for a reason and thatrsquos for your participation and attention Itrsquos not fair to other meeting attendees if someone else is constantly checking their cell phone distracting everyone else in the meeting including the speaker Thanks in advance for setting a good example as FSC employees and turning off your phones
SUMMER INTERNShellipStarting on May 15
th seven students will begin the 2013 Internship program
Jay Petersen John Blum Jacob Clemom Andrew Cerven Collin Marten Joe Gubbels and Ethan Earlywine Five of the students will participate in a crop scouting internship and the other two will complete an operational internship The 10-12 week paid internship focuses primarily on agronomy For the crop scouting internship each student will be assigned fields that they will monitor throughout the 10-12 week springsummer growing season Weekly the students will be given specific pest and plant health items to look for in each field After scouting the field they will produce a written report for the agronomy team member and grower For the operational internship the students will be responsible for assisting a local FSC facility in agronomy operations tasks as seasonal needs demand Individuals will experience a variety of responsibilities related to the delivery application tendering storage and maintenance This entry-level internship will allow individuals the opportunity to grow into additional roles as they continue with their education Most of the students have been recruited from college agronomy departments and through career fairs If anyone has a student that may be interested in this program for next year please forward the name to
April 23 2013 Page 2
Lucas Smith-Petersen son of Audrey amp
Larry Petersen has been chosen to partici-
pate in Iowa Boys State in June
BRAG BOARD
February 28 2009 Page 3
SPRING SAFETY UPDATEhelliphellipSpring season is a hectic time of the year Safety is a critical part of everyonersquos job Spring safety includes
Chemical safety You can protect yourself against chemical hazards by
middot Using specified personal protective equipment (PPE) that may include chemical-splash goggles safety gloves apron steel-toed shoes safety glasses with side shields etc Ensure the PPE fits properly and you are trained in its use
middot Inspecting all PPE before you use them Look for defects in the equipment such as cracks missing parts rips etc
middot Knowing the location of safety showers and eyewash stations and how to use them
middot Washing your hands before eating especially after handling chemicals middot Leaving your contaminated clothing at work If you wear the clothes
home you can expose your family to the hazards
Anhydrous safety Anhydrous ammonia is an important source of nitrogen fertilizer for crops The improper handling of anhydrous ammonia can have catastrophic results Common injuries are severe burns to eyes skin and the respiratory tract
middot Personal protective equipment (PPE) should always be worn Standard PPE should be non-vented goggles rubber gloves with thermal lining face shield or an approved respirator Wear a lightweight rubber suit or (at the very least) a long sleeve shirt and coveralls
middot Make sure anhydrous ammonia tanks are not filled beyond the recommended capacity middot Use care when handling the hose end valve so that it does not open
accidentally Do not move hose by handling valve handle middot Be sure to bleed hose coupling before disconnecting Use care when
cleaning plugged knives as anhydrous ammonia could be built-up behind the plug
middot Use emergency water supply for at least 15 minutes if exposed to anhydrous ammonia and then seek emergency medical attention
LEZAGE SAFETY TRAINING UPDATEhellip Since January 21st FSC employees have completed 1517 Training sessions thatrsquos 65 of our goal Looks like we are making good progress but might have a few more to go Thanks to everyone for their efforts and support of this program This Lezage training will definitely take us to the next level in our safety program
April 23 2013 Page 3
Location Sessions Sessions of Goal Required Completed
Moorhead 114 110 97
Denison 303 27 9
Defiance 214 214 100
Irwin 303 254 84
Portsmouth 253 126 50
Harlan 146 121 83
Shelby 139 139 100
Atlantic 125 72 58
Oakland 139 139 100
Energy 192 192 100
Transportation 125 14 11
Shop 75 3 4
General Office 210 106 50
Total 2338 1517 65
February 28 2009 Page 3
DISASTER COMMUNICATIONhelliphellipAt a recent safety meeting which Tom Grote
attended the topic of a Disaster Communication policy was discussed FSC has such a policy in place We hope we never have to use it but all employees should be aware that the policy exists and how it should be followed The following is FSC Board Policy 79 Disaster Communication POLICY NO 79 DISASTER COMMUNICATION
It is the policy of Farm Service Co-op to follow the procedures outlined below in the event of any serious accidents unusual events disturbances or disaster Serious accidents are described as those involving death or critical injury Unusual events would be those which would attract the attention of the news media as news items Disasters would be major fires andor explosions
1 The Board of Directors will be notified immediately by telephone 2 The general manager or person acting in his absence will be notified immediately by
telephone 3 No statements will be made to the press concerning any accident involving death or critical
injury or any property damage loss in excess of $5000 without first notifying our insurance carrier
4 The general manager will make all official statements for the Cooperative or will designate the person authorized to make the official statement
5 Employees other than those designated by the general manager will be informed but will not make statements to the press
6 Board members will refrain from making statements to the press until a meeting has been held with the general manager At that time the Board will determine the specific policy regarding Board statements for the particular incident
7 The general manager is responsible for notifying FSC insurance carriers and legal counsel 8 The general manager is responsible for notifying the families of injured persons
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE TOP OF LIST FOR DOT VIOLATIONShellipThe Comprehensive
Safety Analysis 2010 is a federal program that is administered by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) The program assigns a score to motor carriers such as Farm Service Cooperative that gives a rating based on their past safety violations Things like driver fatigue behavioral analysis driver fitness alcohol or controlled substance violations and accidents caused are all measured to formulate a final scoremdashkind of like a quarterback rating in the NFL FSC has been sporting a very good score in the past few years but that score has been going up recently The main reason for this change is because of DOT violations related to vehicle maintenance A few examples of violations are brakes lights mechanical defects and failure to make required repairs Vehicle maintenance is a must and the most important risk factor associated with fleets To help avoid violations from the DOT the driver should complete a pre-trip inspection There are three main areas that must be inspected by the driver The exterior inspection checks the lighting systems tires body damage and mechanical operation The interior inspection checks the operating condition of the major mechanical systems such as the brakes and steering as well as and the cleanliness of the vehicle Drivers should also visually check the condition of the belts and hoses in the engine compartment and fluid levels Please contact your manager or Steve Gawley with more questions about pre-trip inspections or vehicle maintenance
April 23 2013 Page 4
February 28 2009 Page 3
Herersquos a comparison of sales volumes
DEMAND CAPITALhelliphellipThe interest rate on Demand Capital Accounts and Employee
Reserve Accounts is currently at 25
April 23 2013 Page 5
March 2013 March 2012
LP Gas (in gallons) 1104642 851825
Gasoline (in gallons) 269365 587500
Fuels (in gallons) 1753485 2424997
Cardtrols (in gallons) 514288 539110
Bulk Oil (in gallons) 49929 58326
Feed (in tons) 11225 14473
Dry Fertilizer (in tons) 42183 41595
Liquid Fertilizer (in tons) 787 1671
NH3 (in tons) 16534 16867
Ag Lime (in tons) 65988 61309
Agronomy Application (in dollars) 2052462 1978458
Grid Sampling (in dollars) 437028 371427
Seed Corn (in Bags) 1042 4796
Seed Beans (in bags) 0 938
Tires (in dollars) 472922 458926
Computer Sales (in dollars) 376924 446436
QUOTE OF THE MONTHhellip
Genius isnrsquot anything more than elegant common sense
Josh Billings
February 28 2009 Page 3
SPRING SAFETY UPDATEhelliphellipSpring season is a hectic time of the year Safety is a critical part of everyonersquos job Spring safety includes
Chemical safety You can protect yourself against chemical hazards by
middot Using specified personal protective equipment (PPE) that may include chemical-splash goggles safety gloves apron steel-toed shoes safety glasses with side shields etc Ensure the PPE fits properly and you are trained in its use
middot Inspecting all PPE before you use them Look for defects in the equipment such as cracks missing parts rips etc
middot Knowing the location of safety showers and eyewash stations and how to use them
middot Washing your hands before eating especially after handling chemicals middot Leaving your contaminated clothing at work If you wear the clothes
home you can expose your family to the hazards
Anhydrous safety Anhydrous ammonia is an important source of nitrogen fertilizer for crops The improper handling of anhydrous ammonia can have catastrophic results Common injuries are severe burns to eyes skin and the respiratory tract
middot Personal protective equipment (PPE) should always be worn Standard PPE should be non-vented goggles rubber gloves with thermal lining face shield or an approved respirator Wear a lightweight rubber suit or (at the very least) a long sleeve shirt and coveralls
middot Make sure anhydrous ammonia tanks are not filled beyond the recommended capacity middot Use care when handling the hose end valve so that it does not open
accidentally Do not move hose by handling valve handle middot Be sure to bleed hose coupling before disconnecting Use care when
cleaning plugged knives as anhydrous ammonia could be built-up behind the plug
middot Use emergency water supply for at least 15 minutes if exposed to anhydrous ammonia and then seek emergency medical attention
LEZAGE SAFETY TRAINING UPDATEhellip Since January 21st FSC employees have completed 1517 Training sessions thatrsquos 65 of our goal Looks like we are making good progress but might have a few more to go Thanks to everyone for their efforts and support of this program This Lezage training will definitely take us to the next level in our safety program
April 23 2013 Page 3
Location Sessions Sessions of Goal Required Completed
Moorhead 114 110 97
Denison 303 27 9
Defiance 214 214 100
Irwin 303 254 84
Portsmouth 253 126 50
Harlan 146 121 83
Shelby 139 139 100
Atlantic 125 72 58
Oakland 139 139 100
Energy 192 192 100
Transportation 125 14 11
Shop 75 3 4
General Office 210 106 50
Total 2338 1517 65
February 28 2009 Page 3
DISASTER COMMUNICATIONhelliphellipAt a recent safety meeting which Tom Grote
attended the topic of a Disaster Communication policy was discussed FSC has such a policy in place We hope we never have to use it but all employees should be aware that the policy exists and how it should be followed The following is FSC Board Policy 79 Disaster Communication POLICY NO 79 DISASTER COMMUNICATION
It is the policy of Farm Service Co-op to follow the procedures outlined below in the event of any serious accidents unusual events disturbances or disaster Serious accidents are described as those involving death or critical injury Unusual events would be those which would attract the attention of the news media as news items Disasters would be major fires andor explosions
1 The Board of Directors will be notified immediately by telephone 2 The general manager or person acting in his absence will be notified immediately by
telephone 3 No statements will be made to the press concerning any accident involving death or critical
injury or any property damage loss in excess of $5000 without first notifying our insurance carrier
4 The general manager will make all official statements for the Cooperative or will designate the person authorized to make the official statement
5 Employees other than those designated by the general manager will be informed but will not make statements to the press
6 Board members will refrain from making statements to the press until a meeting has been held with the general manager At that time the Board will determine the specific policy regarding Board statements for the particular incident
7 The general manager is responsible for notifying FSC insurance carriers and legal counsel 8 The general manager is responsible for notifying the families of injured persons
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE TOP OF LIST FOR DOT VIOLATIONShellipThe Comprehensive
Safety Analysis 2010 is a federal program that is administered by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) The program assigns a score to motor carriers such as Farm Service Cooperative that gives a rating based on their past safety violations Things like driver fatigue behavioral analysis driver fitness alcohol or controlled substance violations and accidents caused are all measured to formulate a final scoremdashkind of like a quarterback rating in the NFL FSC has been sporting a very good score in the past few years but that score has been going up recently The main reason for this change is because of DOT violations related to vehicle maintenance A few examples of violations are brakes lights mechanical defects and failure to make required repairs Vehicle maintenance is a must and the most important risk factor associated with fleets To help avoid violations from the DOT the driver should complete a pre-trip inspection There are three main areas that must be inspected by the driver The exterior inspection checks the lighting systems tires body damage and mechanical operation The interior inspection checks the operating condition of the major mechanical systems such as the brakes and steering as well as and the cleanliness of the vehicle Drivers should also visually check the condition of the belts and hoses in the engine compartment and fluid levels Please contact your manager or Steve Gawley with more questions about pre-trip inspections or vehicle maintenance
April 23 2013 Page 4
February 28 2009 Page 3
Herersquos a comparison of sales volumes
DEMAND CAPITALhelliphellipThe interest rate on Demand Capital Accounts and Employee
Reserve Accounts is currently at 25
April 23 2013 Page 5
March 2013 March 2012
LP Gas (in gallons) 1104642 851825
Gasoline (in gallons) 269365 587500
Fuels (in gallons) 1753485 2424997
Cardtrols (in gallons) 514288 539110
Bulk Oil (in gallons) 49929 58326
Feed (in tons) 11225 14473
Dry Fertilizer (in tons) 42183 41595
Liquid Fertilizer (in tons) 787 1671
NH3 (in tons) 16534 16867
Ag Lime (in tons) 65988 61309
Agronomy Application (in dollars) 2052462 1978458
Grid Sampling (in dollars) 437028 371427
Seed Corn (in Bags) 1042 4796
Seed Beans (in bags) 0 938
Tires (in dollars) 472922 458926
Computer Sales (in dollars) 376924 446436
QUOTE OF THE MONTHhellip
Genius isnrsquot anything more than elegant common sense
Josh Billings
February 28 2009 Page 3
DISASTER COMMUNICATIONhelliphellipAt a recent safety meeting which Tom Grote
attended the topic of a Disaster Communication policy was discussed FSC has such a policy in place We hope we never have to use it but all employees should be aware that the policy exists and how it should be followed The following is FSC Board Policy 79 Disaster Communication POLICY NO 79 DISASTER COMMUNICATION
It is the policy of Farm Service Co-op to follow the procedures outlined below in the event of any serious accidents unusual events disturbances or disaster Serious accidents are described as those involving death or critical injury Unusual events would be those which would attract the attention of the news media as news items Disasters would be major fires andor explosions
1 The Board of Directors will be notified immediately by telephone 2 The general manager or person acting in his absence will be notified immediately by
telephone 3 No statements will be made to the press concerning any accident involving death or critical
injury or any property damage loss in excess of $5000 without first notifying our insurance carrier
4 The general manager will make all official statements for the Cooperative or will designate the person authorized to make the official statement
5 Employees other than those designated by the general manager will be informed but will not make statements to the press
6 Board members will refrain from making statements to the press until a meeting has been held with the general manager At that time the Board will determine the specific policy regarding Board statements for the particular incident
7 The general manager is responsible for notifying FSC insurance carriers and legal counsel 8 The general manager is responsible for notifying the families of injured persons
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE TOP OF LIST FOR DOT VIOLATIONShellipThe Comprehensive
Safety Analysis 2010 is a federal program that is administered by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) The program assigns a score to motor carriers such as Farm Service Cooperative that gives a rating based on their past safety violations Things like driver fatigue behavioral analysis driver fitness alcohol or controlled substance violations and accidents caused are all measured to formulate a final scoremdashkind of like a quarterback rating in the NFL FSC has been sporting a very good score in the past few years but that score has been going up recently The main reason for this change is because of DOT violations related to vehicle maintenance A few examples of violations are brakes lights mechanical defects and failure to make required repairs Vehicle maintenance is a must and the most important risk factor associated with fleets To help avoid violations from the DOT the driver should complete a pre-trip inspection There are three main areas that must be inspected by the driver The exterior inspection checks the lighting systems tires body damage and mechanical operation The interior inspection checks the operating condition of the major mechanical systems such as the brakes and steering as well as and the cleanliness of the vehicle Drivers should also visually check the condition of the belts and hoses in the engine compartment and fluid levels Please contact your manager or Steve Gawley with more questions about pre-trip inspections or vehicle maintenance
April 23 2013 Page 4
February 28 2009 Page 3
Herersquos a comparison of sales volumes
DEMAND CAPITALhelliphellipThe interest rate on Demand Capital Accounts and Employee
Reserve Accounts is currently at 25
April 23 2013 Page 5
March 2013 March 2012
LP Gas (in gallons) 1104642 851825
Gasoline (in gallons) 269365 587500
Fuels (in gallons) 1753485 2424997
Cardtrols (in gallons) 514288 539110
Bulk Oil (in gallons) 49929 58326
Feed (in tons) 11225 14473
Dry Fertilizer (in tons) 42183 41595
Liquid Fertilizer (in tons) 787 1671
NH3 (in tons) 16534 16867
Ag Lime (in tons) 65988 61309
Agronomy Application (in dollars) 2052462 1978458
Grid Sampling (in dollars) 437028 371427
Seed Corn (in Bags) 1042 4796
Seed Beans (in bags) 0 938
Tires (in dollars) 472922 458926
Computer Sales (in dollars) 376924 446436
QUOTE OF THE MONTHhellip
Genius isnrsquot anything more than elegant common sense
Josh Billings
February 28 2009 Page 3
Herersquos a comparison of sales volumes
DEMAND CAPITALhelliphellipThe interest rate on Demand Capital Accounts and Employee
Reserve Accounts is currently at 25
April 23 2013 Page 5
March 2013 March 2012
LP Gas (in gallons) 1104642 851825
Gasoline (in gallons) 269365 587500
Fuels (in gallons) 1753485 2424997
Cardtrols (in gallons) 514288 539110
Bulk Oil (in gallons) 49929 58326
Feed (in tons) 11225 14473
Dry Fertilizer (in tons) 42183 41595
Liquid Fertilizer (in tons) 787 1671
NH3 (in tons) 16534 16867
Ag Lime (in tons) 65988 61309
Agronomy Application (in dollars) 2052462 1978458
Grid Sampling (in dollars) 437028 371427
Seed Corn (in Bags) 1042 4796
Seed Beans (in bags) 0 938
Tires (in dollars) 472922 458926
Computer Sales (in dollars) 376924 446436
QUOTE OF THE MONTHhellip
Genius isnrsquot anything more than elegant common sense
Josh Billings