What does teamwork mean at Agfinity?

I was doing some thinking on this and came up with this definition: A group of individuals that bring separate gifts and abilities together to achieve a common goal while living the core values of the organization. I think this comes up for me every year before spring break when Jared and I leave with our families for a week. For me, this is a great test to see how the team does without us in the office. Nelson, Erin, Clayton and Sandra have exemplified what teamwork looks like.

Our environment for teamwork is quite unique because it could very easily lend itself to looking out for number one. Our traders are paid commission based on tonnage; however, they can, and do, split their commissions with other traders for many different reasons throughout the day. A senior trader receives some commission for any trade done in their area, as well, the trader that posts an offer may not be the one that takes the bids to the producer or builds the broker note. This may appear overly complicated, but it allows for greater accountability and consistency. There is a very fine line between too many cooks in the kitchen vs many hands make light work. We’ve found that the louder the trading pit and the more that collaboration takes place, the better everyone does and feels.

Over the years at Agfinity we’ve learned about leadership, more from error than trial, that we must cultivate a team. Strong individuals have come over the years and have been awesome for a season, but as I think about it now, if they are not held accountable to a team, and also are not required to mentor and teach someone as well, eventually that strong individual begins to think that it was “all them” that achieved the goals and hit the sales targets and that they have full reason to think that way. The trap with that is how quickly entitlement and pride set in. It is my belief that by learning how to work and lead in a team environment a larger group of individuals can align as a team to keep each other accountable by using the core values of the organization.

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Thanks again for giving us a chance to work as a team, for your team. We truly appreciate it. Here’s to many more muddy springs and dusty (but not too dusty) falls.

– Joseph Billett
@JosephBillett
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Recent trades on Agfinity.com

CW Feed Barley (ID: 13608)
44.00 MT
FOB Heinsburg, Alberta
Mar 19 – Mar 31
$233.40/MT or $5.08/BU(Gross)
$230.65/MT or $5.02/BU(Net)
TRADED Mar 19, 2019

OS CW Feed SWS Wheat (ID: 13598)
44.00 MT
FOB Mallaig, Alberta
Mar 18 – Mar 22
$220.00/MT or $5.99/BU(Gross)
$217.25/MT or $5.91/BU(Net)
TRADED Mar 19, 2019

CW Feed Barley (ID: 13599)
88.00 MT
FOB Wembley, Alberta
Mar 18 – Apr 30
$220.00/MT or $4.79/BU(Gross)
$217.25/MT or $4.73/BU(Net)
TRADED Mar 19, 2019

CW Feed Barley (ID: 13604)
44.00 MT
FOB Debolt, Alberta
Apr 01 – Apr 30
$220.00/MT or $4.79/BU(Gross)
$217.25/MT or $4.73/BU(Net)
TRADED Mar 19, 2019

OS CW Feed HRS Wheat (ID: 13584)
290.00 MT
FOB Paradise Valley, Alberta
May 25 – Jun 25
$228.00/MT or $6.21/BU(Gross)
$225.25/MT or $6.13/BU(Net)
TRADED Mar 19, 2019

Heated Canola (ID: 13565)
249.00 MT
FOB Thorsby, Alberta
Mar 14 – Mar 31
$210.00/MT or $4.76/BU(Gross)
$207.25/MT or $4.70/BU(Net)
TRADED Mar 19, 2019

CW Feed Barley (ID: 13600)
44.00 MT
FOB Hythe, Alberta
Mar 18 – Apr 15
$220.92/MT or $4.81/BU(Gross)
$218.17/MT or $4.75/BU(Net)
TRADED Mar 19, 2019

NC CW Feed Barley (ID: 13593)
220.00 MT
FOB Fairview, Alberta
Dec 01 – Dec 31
$182.88/MT or $3.98/BU(Gross)
$180.13/MT or $3.92/BU(Net)
TRADED Mar 19, 2019

Feed Yellow Peas (ID: 13606)
44.00 MT
FOB Bonnyville, Alberta
Mar 19 – Mar 31
$236.00/MT or $6.42/BU(Gross)
$233.25/MT or $6.35/BU(Net)
TRADED Mar 19, 2019

OS CW Feed Barley (ID: 13576)
132.00 MT
FOB Hythe, Alberta
Mar 15 – Apr 15
$220.00/MT or $4.79/BU(Gross)
$217.25/MT or $4.73/BU(Net)
TRADED Mar 18, 2019

CW Feed Barley (ID: 13570)
176.00 MT
FOB Alliance, Alberta
Apr 01 – May 31
$246.18/MT or $5.36/BU(Gross)
$243.43/MT or $5.30/BU(Net)
TRADED Mar 18, 2019

OS CW Feed Barley (ID: 13587)
220.00 MT
FOB Iron River, Alberta
Mar 15 – Mar 22
$228.00/MT or $4.96/BU(Gross)
$225.25/MT or $4.90/BU(Net)
TRADED Mar 18, 2019

OS CW Feed Barley (ID: 13595)
88.00 MT
FOB Rycroft, Alberta
Apr 05 – Apr 30
$220.92/MT or $4.81/BU(Gross)
$218.17/MT or $4.75/BU(Net)
TRADED Mar 18, 2019

CW Feed Barley (ID: 13591)
440.00 MT
DLVD Strathmore, Alberta
Apr 01 – May 31
$259.96/MT or $5.66/BU(Gross)
$257.21/MT or $5.60/BU(Net)
TRADED Mar 18, 2019

OS #3CW Oats (ID: 13578)
44.00 MT
FOB Grassland, Alberta
Mar 15 – Apr 30
$198.40/MT or $3.06/BU(Gross)
$195.65/MT or $3.02/BU(Net)
TRADED Mar 18, 2019

CW Feed Barley (ID: 13589)
132.00 MT
FOB Elmworth, Alberta
May 01 – Jun 30
$220.92/MT or $4.81/BU(Gross)
$218.17/MT or $4.75/BU(Net)
TRADED Mar 18, 2019

CW Feed Barley (ID: 13588)
352.00 MT
FOB Sexsmith, Alberta
Mar 15 – Mar 31
$220.92/MT or $4.81/BU(Gross)
$218.17/MT or $4.75/BU(Net)
TRADED Mar 18, 2019

#2 CW Canola (ID: 13573)
132.00 MT
FOB Hythe, Alberta
Mar 15 – Mar 31
$388.56/MT or $8.81/BU(Gross)
$385.81/MT or $8.75/BU(Net)
TRADED Mar 15, 2019

OS CW Feed Barley (ID: 13575)
352.00 MT
FOB Beaverlodge, Alberta
Mar 15 – Apr 15
$220.00/MT or $4.79/BU(Gross)
$217.25/MT or $4.73/BU(Net)
TRADED Mar 15, 2019

OS CW Feed Barley (ID: 13571)
132.00 MT
FOB Hythe, Alberta
Mar 15 – Apr 15
$220.00/MT or $4.79/BU(Gross)
$217.25/MT or $4.73/BU(Net)
TRADED Mar 15, 2019

CW Feed Barley (ID: 13581)
220.00 MT
FOB Elmworth, Alberta
Mar 15 – Apr 30
$220.92/MT or $4.81/BU(Gross)
$218.17/MT or $4.75/BU(Net)
TRADED Mar 15, 2019

CW Feed Barley (ID: 13579)
88.00 MT
FOB St. Paul, Alberta
Mar 15 – Mar 31
$230.10/MT or $5.01/BU(Gross)
$227.35/MT or $4.95/BU(Net)
TRADED Mar 15, 2019

NC CW Feed Barley (ID: 13436)
220.00 MT
DLVD Irricana, Alberta
Sep 01 – Oct 31
$215.87/MT or $4.70/BU(Gross)
$213.12/MT or $4.64/BU(Net)
TRADED Mar 15, 2019

CW Feed Barley (ID: 13574)
88.00 MT
FOB Beaverlodge, Alberta
Mar 15 – Apr 30
$220.92/MT or $4.81/BU(Gross)
$218.17/MT or $4.75/BU(Net)
TRADED Mar 15, 2019

Feed Rye (ID: 13568)
70.00 MT
FOB High River, Alberta
Mar 14 – Apr 30
$203.53/MT or $5.17/BU(Gross)
$200.78/MT or $5.10/BU(Net)
TRADED Mar 15, 2019

CW Feed Barley (ID: 13559)
132.00 MT
FOB Dewberry, Alberta
Mar 13 – Mar 31
$234.70/MT or $5.11/BU(Gross)
$231.95/MT or $5.05/BU(Net)
TRADED Mar 14, 2019

CW Feed HRS Wheat (ID: 13539)
88.00 MT
FOB Byemoor, Alberta
Mar 12 – Mar 31
$232.40/MT or $6.32/BU(Gross)
$229.65/MT or $6.25/BU(Net)
TRADED Mar 14, 2019

CW Feed Barley (ID: 13566)
44.00 MT
FOB Daysland, Alberta
Apr 01 – May 31
$241.59/MT or $5.26/BU(Gross)
$238.84/MT or $5.20/BU(Net)
TRADED Mar 14, 2019

CW Feed SWS Wheat (ID: 13533)
352.00 MT
FOB Star, Alberta
May 01 – May 31
$237.91/MT or $6.47/BU(Gross)
$235.16/MT or $6.40/BU(Net)
TRADED Mar 14, 2019

Feed Oats (ID: 13433)
22.00 MT
FOB Westlock, Alberta
Mar 01 – Mar 31
$195.00/MT or $3.01/BU(Gross)
$192.25/MT or $2.96/BU(Net)
TRADED Mar 14, 2019

NC CW Feed Barley (ID: 13525)
220.00 MT
DLVD Lethbridge, Alberta
Oct 01 – Nov 30
$229.00/MT or $4.99/BU(Gross)
$226.25/MT or $4.93/BU(Net)
TRADED Mar 14, 2019

#3CW HRS Wheat (ID: 13560)
308.00 MT
FOB St. Paul, Alberta
Mar 13 – Apr 05
$223.21/MT or $6.07/BU(Gross)
$220.46/MT or $6.00/BU(Net)
TRADED Mar 13, 2019

CW Feed Barley (ID: 13554)
396.00 MT
FOB Kitscoty, Alberta
Mar 13 – Apr 15
$232.40/MT or $5.06/BU(Gross)
$229.65/MT or $5.00/BU(Net)
TRADED Mar 13, 2019

CW Feed Barley (ID: 13551)
44.00 MT
FOB Sundre, Alberta
Apr 01 – May 31
$250.77/MT or $5.46/BU(Gross)
$248.02/MT or $5.40/BU(Net)
TRADED Mar 13, 2019

#2 CW Canola (ID: 13482)
176.00 MT
FOB Wembley, Alberta
Mar 13 – Mar 31
$428.15/MT or $9.71/BU(Gross)
$425.40/MT or $9.65/BU(Net)
TRADED Mar 13, 2019

CW Feed Barley (ID: 13550)
88.00 MT
FOB Sexsmith, Alberta
Mar 13 – May 31
$221.50/MT or $4.82/BU(Gross)
$218.75/MT or $4.76/BU(Net)
TRADED Mar 13, 2019

OS CW Feed Barley (ID: 13547)
88.00 MT
FOB Clyde, Alberta
Mar 13 – Mar 20
$230.10/MT or $5.01/BU(Gross)
$227.35/MT or $4.95/BU(Net)
TRADED Mar 13, 2019

OS CW Feed HRS Wheat (ID: 13545)
132.00 MT
FOB Madden, Alberta
Mar 12 – Apr 30
$241.59/MT or $6.57/BU(Gross)
$238.84/MT or $6.50/BU(Net)
TRADED Mar 13, 2019

CW Feed Barley (ID: 13546)
88.00 MT
FOB Sexsmith, Alberta
Mar 13 – Apr 13
$220.92/MT or $4.81/BU(Gross)
$218.17/MT or $4.75/BU(Net)
TRADED Mar 13, 2019

CW Feed Barley (ID: 13541)
308.00 MT
FOB Sexsmith, Alberta
Mar 13 – May 31
$220.92/MT or $4.81/BU(Gross)
$218.17/MT or $4.75/BU(Net)
TRADED Mar 13, 2019

CW Feed Barley (ID: 13514)
44.00 MT
FOB Andrew, Alberta
Mar 12 – Mar 29
$232.40/MT or $5.06/BU(Gross)
$229.65/MT or $5.00/BU(Net)
TRADED Mar 13, 2019

NC CW Feed Barley (ID: 13538)
880.00 MT
FOB Grande Prairie, Alberta
Nov 01 – Dec 31
$186.00/MT or $4.05/BU(Gross)
$183.25/MT or $3.99/BU(Net)
TRADED Mar 13, 2019

CW Feed Barley (ID: 13531)
132.00 MT
FOB Provost, Alberta
Mar 11 – Apr 30
$240.50/MT or $5.24/BU(Gross)
$237.75/MT or $5.18/BU(Net)
TRADED Mar 13, 2019

OS CW Feed Barley (ID: 13534)
44.00 MT
FOB Killam, Alberta
Mar 12 – Mar 31
$240.00/MT or $5.23/BU(Gross)
$237.25/MT or $5.17/BU(Net)
TRADED Mar 12, 2019

OS Heated Canola (ID: 13526)
88.00 MT
FOB Goodsoil, Saskatchewan
Mar 11 – Mar 31
$220.00/MT or $4.99/BU(Gross)
$217.25/MT or $4.93/BU(Net)
TRADED Mar 12, 2019

CW Feed Barley (ID: 13543)
88.00 MT
FOB Stony Plain, Alberta
Mar 12 – Mar 31
$232.40/MT or $5.06/BU(Gross)
$229.65/MT or $5.00/BU(Net)
TRADED Mar 12, 2019

#2CW Oats (ID: 13528)
220.00 MT
FOB Goodsoil, Saskatchewan
Mar 11 – Jun 30
$215.92/MT or $3.33/BU(Gross)
$213.17/MT or $3.29/BU(Net)
TRADED Mar 12, 2019

OS #3CW Oats (ID: 13518)
88.00 MT
FOB Mundare, Alberta
Mar 11 – Mar 31
$203.10/MT or $3.13/BU(Gross)
$200.35/MT or $3.09/BU(Net)
TRADED Mar 12, 2019

Feed Oats (ID: 13530)
84.00 MT
FOB Hythe, Alberta
Mar 11 – Mar 31
$179.25/MT or $2.76/BU(Gross)
$176.50/MT or $2.72/BU(Net)
TRADED Mar 12, 2019

CW Feed HRS Wheat (ID: 13479)
220.00 MT
DLVD Wetaskiwin, Alberta
May 01 – Jul 31
$252.61/MT or $6.87/BU(Gross)
$249.86/MT or $6.80/BU(Net)
TRADED Mar 12, 2019