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The beginning of Funk Family in the seed business began during the great depression. Dick’s great grandfather Bernard Funk was a soldier and after serving in the Army he came to Benton/Newton County Indiana and began his business from picking corn and draining swamps which eventually created the rich and organic soil known in the Dick & Elaina Funk began New Horizon Seeds in The Fall of 1979. Dick grew up within the seed business, he was a third generation member of Edward J. Funk & Sons family business. After working for years in the family business with his brothers, Dick wanted to venture out on his own. He knew he was a great salesman, but was worried about the other aspects of beginning a new seed business. Elaina was 100% positive that he could do it and do it well, so with her love and encouragement they began New Horizon Seeds. They had 4 sons at home ranging in age from infancy to 8 years old. Dick was challenged to complete the “Corn Guy” image, learning different hybrids, traits and soon became not only a great salesman but a biotech guy and became known as “The Corn Guy”. Initially Elaina wasn’t able to work in the office very much because of the demands of young children at home, but as they became older her presence in the office and business community grew until she became a partner within the company. The children have grown and followed their own dreams, but are in touch with Dick on a daily basis and still commit themselves to some aspect of the Frontiersmen Business. Sadly Elaina passed away in March 2004 after a battle with leukemia. Dick continues to enjoy running the family business, spending time with his family and friends and gardening in his yard. re This Is What We Believe In
We start with great seed As good as the best and better than most.
A Rock Solid Commitment to Exceptional Personalized Service.
We believe in traditional family values, hard work and fair play.
We believe in everyone winning and having fun in the process.
Our relationship with our customers, the growers, is our most treasured
asset.
We are incredibly connected in the seed corn industry through our family’s
long history.
Our customers are one phone call away from the owner and the ability to
resolve the issues immediately (Large companies are like ocean liners, Funk’s Frontiersmen can maneuver like a speed boat).
Our Mission Statement: Funk’s Frontiersmen will strive to respond to the
progressive farmer’s demand for higher seed performance. We will deliver
exceptional personalized service while earning a fair profit and conducting
business with the highest ethical standards. Frontiersmen will provide an
opportunity for its employees and associates to obtain a better way of life
for themselves and their families.
