Positively MFV September 2023

Sep 8

The Buzz

It’s Open Enrollment Time!!

Time to take charge of your health and benefits. The 2023 Open Enrollment Period for Benefit Changes will be 09/25/23 through 09/28/23 for Missouri, 10/2/23 through 10/13/23 for North Carolina, and 10/17/23 through 10/18/23 for Edenton. This will be your opportunity to review your benefit options and make changes or enroll for 2024. Click the link down below to get more information about open enrollment.

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Leading one step at a time

Mag 1 Sow Farm recently participated in a leadership development session by Training Development Coordinator Tomeka Robinson. They chose a Land Mine Obstacle course game designed to test how well team members listen and communicate non-verbally with each other. They had a great time, learned a lot, and were able to build on their own leadership skills! Great job Mag 1!

Living in color

Thankful for God’s promise and a little bit of rain. Photo taken over at our Forest Oak Sow Farm in Missouri.

Organizational Announcements

Huge congratulations on your promotion!

Hannah was recently promoted to Head of Department at the Enviro Tech 1 Sow Farm after joining MFV in September of 2020 as a Production Management Trainee with Stantonsburg Farm. Hannah is pictured with Enviro Tech 1 Manager, Riley Pickett.

Lily was recently promoted to Head of Department at NC Pack Sow Farm.

Jessica joined MFV in November of 2016 as a Herd Technician at Boykin Lake Sow Farm. She was promoted to Head of Department in 2022 and now has been promoted to Assistant Sow Farm Manager at her home farm. Pictured with Jessica is Boykin Lake Manager, Joey Short

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 three areas, farrowing rate, pigs weaned, and conception rate/RTU. Each of the winning teams receives a catered meal of their choice.

North Carolina - August

Farrow Rate

1st Place: Triumph

2nd Place: Stantonsburg

3rd Place: Hairr 1

PWSF

1st Place: Riverfront 1

2nd Place: Pender 1

3rd Place: Boykin Lake

Conception Rate

1st Place: Enviro 1

2nd Place: Triumph

3rd Place: Riverfront 1

Scorecard winners at NC Wolf Sow Farm enjoying their treat!! Awesome job! Thank you for all of your hard work!

🌟 Employee Spotlight 🌟

Let us introduce you to Wayne Evans. Wayne started back in 2013 on a sow farm and has since moved to the Maintenance Department, he has been with MFV for 10 years! After joining maintenance, he has had many different roles but is currently a Technician. Whether is it changing feed motors, fan motors, or fixing other problems on the farm, Wayne’s main priority is to make certain everything is functioning properly to ensure the utmost wellbeing to our animals. He says that everyday brings a new challenge and we sure are glad that he is up to it! Fun fact about Wayne - he loves to travel to the beach and the mountains, and his partner is the manager at Mag 1 Sow Farm. Thank you Wayne for being a hard worker. If you see him out and about, be sure to say hello or give him a high-five!

Betty’s Retirement Bash

After 22 years of dedicated service, River Landing gatehouse attendant Betty Brown, is officially retiring. Thank you for your hard work and unwavering commitment to MFV over the past 22 years. Cheers to a well-deserved retirement!

Celebrating Employee Anniversaries

Timmy Sutton, Murphy Milling
40 Years

Please join us to congratulate Timmy Sutton for working at MFV for 40 years!! Over the past 40 years, Timmy has been an integral part of our team. As we reflect on the past 40 years, we can't help but feel immense gratitude for your hard work and perseverance. Presenting him his service award is Mr. Wendell Murphy

Juan Siquina,
Riverfront 2 Sow Farm
25 Years

Juan Siquina, from Riverfront 2 Sow Farm, is celebrating 25 years with MFV! Please join us in congratulating him.
Pictured left to right: Dave Majeski, Juan Siquina, Greg Wulf, Mike Wyant, and Angel Martinez

Sam LeeMasters, land and Nutrient management
25 Years

Here is another long term employee that we are very proud of! Please join us in congratulating Sam LeeMasters on 25 years with MFV. Sam started with the company in production at Dover Sow Farm, transferred to wean haul where he drove for many years, then worked in the Maintenance department before landing in LNM for the last 4+ years. A little birdie told us that Sam is an example of dependability. Pictured on the left is Kurt Strauch, Sam’s supervisor.

Filemon Sanchez, Singletary sow farm
20 Years

Thank you Filemon Sanchez at Singletary Sow Farm for 20 years of dedication to MFV. Presenting him with his award is President and CEO, Dell Murphy

Your Safety is a priority

August Safety Awards

Congratulations to the following departments for staying safe!

Wolfpack Sow - 9 Years

Warsaw Grow Out - 9 Years

Mag 2 Sow - 7 Years

Kenan Poultry - 6 Years

Fleming South Poultry - 6 Years

Leader Poultry - 6 Years

MFV Timber - 5 Years

Missouri LNM - 2 Years

Taylors Bridge Sow Farm enjoyed their 8 year safety award with a meal at Mad Boar restaurant

NC Wolf celebrated 5 years of safety with a meal at the Mad Boar restaurant.

Preparing for a Hurricane or Major Storm

In the eye of the storm:

Make a plan
- Prepare your supply kits
- Make sure to know the location of the nearest shelter
Gather emergency supplies
- Have food and water supply
- Have an emergency medicine supply
- Have important documents
Get your car ready
- Fill the tank of your car
- Move cars under shelter
Get your family and pets ready to go
- Go over your emergency plan
- Check for updates
Get your home ready
- Cover windows and door
- Have drinking water available
Be ready to evacuate or stay at home

MFV Referral Bonus Program

Get paid up to $600 for referring your friends and family to work at Murphy Family Ventures with our Referral Bonus Program!

Speak with your local HR representatives

for more information.

NC: 910-285-1005 | MO: 417-677-7337

hrdept@murfam.com

Employee Benevolent Fund

Help your employee family by donating to the Employee Benevolent Fund! It supports employees and their families that have endured monetary hardships through unforeseen circumstances such as natural disasters, medical conditions, injury, or death. The fund is 100% supported by the contributions of our employees, so we need you! You can donate money or PTO once you have reached 80 hours. For more information, contact our HR Office at 910-285-1005 or mfvhr@murfam.com.

Online Medical Services Available Through Teladoc

Effective 12/01/2022 we are now using Teladoc for online medical services instead of MD Live. You will still enjoy the same services for a $10 copay for non-emergency conditions. Click the link below for more information.

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Employee Discounts

Grab your next lunch from Mad Boar Restaurant & Pub and Village Subs or visit Bill Carone Cars for all your vehicle needs. Don’t forget, all employees get a 10% discount at both restaurants, 10% off car repairs, and $500 off a new or used car.