Around The Table with Jim Engelberth
We believe that when you work with us, you become part of the Brodbeck family. And like any family, it’s important we keep in touch. That’s exactly what we hope to do with our blog. It’s a chance for us to post messages on a regular basis, and a chance for you to respond and become part of the conversation. Consider it our online family dinner table. So read our posts below, pass the mashed potatoes, and share a story or two with us
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Small World
What are you up to? That was the question raised by a visitor to my backyard. Twenty-five yards of topsoil dumped in my driveway got the attention of several people in the neighborhood, and this gentleman was doing a little ...
Relationships…Cultivate Them
Whether in business or my personal life, relationships are a big deal to me. I am the youngest of five children. Four of us were together for about a week to help my sister on a major lawn overhaul. It ...
Being True to Yourself
As you've probably noticed I kind of like college basketball. Recently my Boilers defeated the Fighting Illini…however this blog isn't about the victory. One thing I will do is go to the opposing teams local paper the next day to ...
Who knew?
My kids tend to have fun with me about my fixation on corn. For whatever reason, it’s just funny to them how much time and energy I focus on knowing about and dealing with corn. Yet today I’m talking with ...
NFL Playoff predictions
The NFL playoffs have started, so time to pick a winner. My top three picks are the Patriots, Saints and Packers…all due to their quarterbacks. Brady, as much as I don’t like his team, just delivers the goods. Rodgers is ...
Remodeling
Some of you know I’m a bit of a handyman. Not trying to boast, but I have a small amount of skill . . . and a wife with big plans. So right now, I’m knee-deep in a bathroom remodel. ...
Happy holidays
What is it about kids art that makes you smile? One of our employees' daughter made this for her dad and he brought it in to show. I thought it was pretty neat to see how this little girl viewed ...
Frozen watering fountains. Standing between two silos in the wind.
So now that we are experiencing some pretty cold weather, I was reminded of my days as a kid helping on our dairy farm and activities that I most dreaded in the winter time. So here are a few to ...
One day at a time
It was raining the other day. It reminded me of the stress I felt in May wondering if anything was going to be planted, or if we’d be staring at a warehouse full of corn and beans. We all know ...
Big Ten predictions
I was watching the Big Ten Network pre-season show for men’s hoops. Basically, everyone is playing for second place since Ohio State is loaded once again. We need the NBA to get back at it so the OSU guys can ...
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