Spring is coming - we hope!

We are looking forward to warm dry weather as we are ALL eager to get started. Another damp cool Monday in April has us wondering if we will ever be able to kick off our planting season off. The rainy weather has allowed me to take time this evening to give an update on our winter months and also take time to reminisce on what a great team we have. This past winter has been a very busy one as we put more finishing touches on our new grain system, hauled MANY loads of grain, and worked on equipment.  We spread numerous acres of dry fertilizer as well as completed fall spray applications to prepare our ground for the ’18 growing season. Many facilitates were cleaned and organized and field maintenance was completed as well. Although our winter months kept us busy, we didn’t miss many Friday shop lunches together and several evening were... read more

Employee Spotlight: Jomi Ward

Our team member spotlight of the day today is Jomi Ward. Often times when thinking of an employee on a farm you picture someone that works directly in the field. Our Bryant Ag team knows and recognizes what a huge role our office staff plays. After working at Precision Toya of Ohio for 32 years, Jomi joined the Bryant Ag team in October 2009. Since that October, she has spent each day making all of our lives a little easier. From billing, to grain records, equipment records, to keeping intercompany financial records and always lending a listening ear, there is no task too big or too small for Jomi. When asked what her favorite part about her job was she stated, “I work with people that genuinely care about one another. It is wonderful to be part of something more than just a job. We are all friends and family... read more

Employee Spotlight: Heath Bryant

Meet the next generation! Our employee spotlight of the day is Heath Bryant. Heath is the oldest of Mikes two sons. Ever since he was a young boy he has been hardworking and had a passion for agriculture. Anyone that knew Heath growing up knew that his love for the family farm would some day lead him back to it. He worked on the farm part time throughout high school and college and then returned full time after he graduated from college. Heaths favorite thing about the farm today is the flexibility to do what he loves while also spending time with his new, young family! "Some days the kids are with me riding on the tractor, but I'm still at my job, how cool is that." When asked what his goals are for the future of the farm he stated "To continue what the generations before us started and... read more

Employee Spotlight: Mike Bryant

Our employee spotlight of the day is Mike Bryant. Mike is a second generation owner and John Bryant oldest son. Mikes passion for farming started as a young boy. He loved spending time on the family farm and working along side his father in the fields. After high school graduation, Mike began his career at Bryant Agriculture. Mike began to manage employees and field operations. Today, alongside his brother Mark, he continues to make planting, harvesting, and day to day operation decisions. Over the past 35 years Mike has learned that in order for an organization to grow you must never loose passion for what you do, even when times are tough. Mike stated "It is easy to come to work everyday when you love what you do." In his free time Mike enjoys spending time with his wife, kids, and grandkids. He also enjoys traveling to the lake with... read more

Employee Spotlight: Frank Cox

Our employee spotlight of the day today is our Operations Manager Frank Cox! Frank started working at Bryant Ag Enterprise in 1997. After spending 4 years in the U.S. Army, Frank knew that he wanted a career that offered change and gave him the ability to work outdoors. He saw agriculture as a way to fulfill both of these wishes. Frank started as an operator at Bryant Ag but showed great leadership skills! As the operation began to grow so did Franks knowledge and passion for farming. When asked what he most enjoys about his job he stated that he still enjoys the ability to work outdoors and in an ever changing environment but his favorite part of his job today is challenging the crew to be the best they can be and them in return challenging him to be the best operations manager he can be. Frank enjoys cooking,... read more

Employee Spotlight: Mark Bryant

Mark is the youngest of John's children. During Mark's high school years he knew he had a passion for agriculture and business. He began working on the farm in 1983 and after high school graduation he chose agriculture as his career path. After six year of working on the farm, Mark left to work as a Manager for a farm in Kentucky raising tomatoes. He saw this as an opportunity to learn new management tools and techniques. He returned to the farm in 1991 and took over the finance/marketing portion of the organization. Over the past 30 years Mark has learned that adapting to constant change is a vital part to business. Mark is married to Kim Bryant and they have four daughters. He enjoys fishing, golfing, coaching basketball, traveling with his wife, but says nothing beats a day with his family. When asked what he most enjoys about the... read more

Employee Spotlight: John Bryant

Throughout our harvest season we would like to take time to spotlight everyone that helps make our harvest possible! We are so grateful for each and every Bryant Ag team member. To kick off our spotlight we will start with the man that started it all, and who we all hold near and dear to our hearts, John Bryant. John started farming 258 acres in 1958. The land was purchased by his parents at an auction during the Great Depression. Since the 8th grade John knew he wanted to be involved in agriculture and dreamed of having a farm of his own. He has loved watching the farm progress over the years and takes pride in the business. John has been married to Patsy Bryant for over 50 years and they have three children, ten grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. He enjoys traveling with his wife, and attending all of... read more