AGCO's 2024 Technician of the year is here
2023 AGCO Technician of the Year
Congratulations to Nick Nelson from Java Farm Supply on being named the second-ever Technician of the Year! Nick has truly gone above and beyond in his commitment to keeping our farmers' machines up and running. In his nominator’s words: "Nick has a drive to learn each and every time he faces a challenge. His quality of work is amazing, and he has a great eye with attention to small detail."
He took home the title as well as $5,000 after competing head-to-head with our five other finalists in a three-day skills competition in Hesston, Kansas.
2023 AGCO Technician of the Year Finalists
Brandon Thrift
Central Sales, Inc.
Jamestown, ND
“Brandon is very detail oriented, and always has the customers experience and satisfaction in mind… He is always up for a new challenge and puts 100% effort into every job.”
Ryan Gerdes
Villard Implement Co.
Villard, MN
“Ryan has always been a technician that is capable of thinking outside the box when needed… He is willing to go above and beyond, and is consistent with his work”
Nick Nelson
Java Farm Supply
North Java, NY
“Nick has a drive to learn each and every time he faces a challenge… His quality of work is amazing, and he has a great eye with attention to small detail.”
Eldon Weber
Maple Lane Farm Service
Mount Forest, ON (CAN)
“Eldon has been the stabilizing factor in the service department… He has a good understanding of agronomy,livestock, and what a farmers specific needs are”
James Haugen
Crewe Tractor & Finance
Crewe, VA
”James has been with the dealership for over 15 years, he is a dedicated, hard working individual that knows the equipment inside and out.”
Austin Hurst
Agriteer LLC
Leola, PA
“Austin is very detail oriented and enjoys working on the most complex of problems… [he] loves to learn and has completed all training to become a Master Tech.”
