Employee Spotlight: Alli Zietlow - Sales Agronomist

Alli Zietlow, Sales Agronomist - La Salle, had always dreamed of living and working in Southwest Minnesota, and in the summer of 2021, that dream became a reality when she joined Crystal Valley as a sales agronomist. For the past three years, she has thrived in this role, working within the wide range of services offered and using cutting-edge technology every day. 

One of the aspects Alli loves most about her job is the flexibility throughout her day and the work-life balance it provides. Her days are filled with variety, taking her to different meetings with suppliers and allowing her to explore the countryside daily. A side perk is the collection of vendors promotional items that accumulate each year. 

Alli was drawn to Crystal Valley because of their commitment to utilizing the highest level of technology and agronomic expertise to help their customers succeed. This progressive approach is not limited to agronomy but extends across all divisions. Her common goal along with her coworkers is to serve their customers best and continually improve the cooperative.

Alli's job varies with the seasons, ensuring no two days are the same. A typical day involves taking phone calls, discussing farm needs with customers, and planning for the future. Each season brings a different focus: summers are spent scouting fields, meeting potential customers, and attending supplier meetings, while winters are dedicated to securing farm plans and inputs for the coming year.

What Alli cherishes most about her job are the relationships she has built with her customers. “I feel like I have developed really good relationships with a lot of people where you get to know more about their personal life and knowing that I play a major part in helping them hopefully have a successful crop.” Her commitment to doing what is right and finding unique solutions for each farmer aligns with her dedication to serving customers as she would want to be served.

Alli is grateful for the supportive team she works with. The agronomy department is a fun, energetic group always willing to help and walk through processes with her. This collaborative environment makes her job even more enjoyable and fulfilling.

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