Jenny Phillips, Director of Marketing • December 5, 2022

 

In 2007 Jim Erickson and his wife, Darcy, started Erickson Custom Operations in Colgate, ND. In 2018 they were introduced to Aqua-Yield in the Dakotas and Minnesota. From there ECO took off with no signs of slowing down. They are driven by their desire to help growers increase yields sustainably through education and the use of crop input technologies. 


Last year they received the Brand Champion award. This year we are excited to award them our most prestigious award: Model Dealer of the Year.

 

The Model Dealer of the Year exemplifies what it takes to be a successful Aqua-Yield Dealer. This award is based on actions, not volume. A model dealer is one that actively promotes the Aqua-Yield brands, provides marketing access for testimonials and promotes Aqua-Yield outside of their normal footprint by adding sub-dealers and other influencers. The Model Dealer is team driven; the promotion of Aqua-Yield is companywide with Aqua-Yield being a key focal point of the dealer’s overall growth strategy.


Congratulations to the Ericksons, for not only achieving over 1M in sales over last year, but your continued drive, dedication and passion for achieving solutions through our nanoliquid technology.


https://www.ericksoncustomoperations.com

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