What Others Say

"Having detasseled with NATS for five years, I have worked with several different NATS buses. NATS has always been staffed by individuals with a deep sense of integrity. As the company's high rate of returning workers attests, there is no other detasseling company with such committed leaders."

  - Taylor G., fifth-year detasseler

"Although I got into detasseling in order to build my bank account, the money that I made over a four-year period was just a portion of the benefits produced by hard work and determination. Every day was an opportunity to receive wages while getting a bronze summer tan, working out (walking several miles each day), and hanging out with my friends on the crew, while walking up and down the rows of corn. It also taught me leadership skills as I was usually a squad leader in charge of anywhere from 2-6 coworkers, checking their rows for accuracy.
 
One of the greatest benefits though, was the respect and hardworking reputation that comes along with being a veteran detasseler. I've had three jobs, one college career, and am currently employed as a physical therapist.  I have never met a manager or a peer who was unimpressed with my job history of detasseling. I am forever grateful to Dawn Buell and NATS Detasseling for such a positive work environment and the benefits that I continue to reap.
 
Four years of detasseling?  The price of my first car.  The respect and admiration I earned for life?  Priceless."

  - David K., physical therapist

"As parents we have wanted to give our daughters opportunities to know the value of hard work, and NATS has provided that for us. My husband and I have appreciated the high standard that is required of them, excellent working environment, and knowing the value of a dollar. Thank you, NATS!!!!" 
 

  - Anne K., mom

“I wanted to say that my first year of detasseling was great. I loved my bus! I loved everyone on it. It was awesome!”

  - Email received from first-year detasseler

“When I’m inspecting a field, I can almost tell whether or not it’s a field that the NATS crews have pulled because of their attention to detail.”

  - Jess S., Syngenta Seeds

“I appreciate the high level of attention to safety that the NATS crew has.”

  - Jon B., Mycogen Seeds

"Dawn, thank you for being such an amazing boss to work with.  I have had many, many jobs in the past and there is not one manager or boss that even comes close to how you treat me and the others you are in charge of.  Every year your attitude towards us is the same as well, and you don't become a jerk like most bosses are when they have a lot of power.  For that, I am thankful.  You are a very generous person as well, and I pray that God blesses you for that.  Your kindness is not forgotten.  Also, thank you so much for the pay raise.  Like I said earlier, this season I was in great need of money, and this job along with your bonuses (kindness) has made my trip to Africa much more possible.  Before detasseling I was expecting to have to take a loan out to go on this trip, but now I don't have to." 

  - Jason H., bus assistant for the Force

"I'm for sure going to detassel next year because I love detasseling.  I just want to say that I wouldn't want to detassel on any other company because NATS rocks!!!  (I also can't wait for the pool party!)"

  - Mason L., fifth-year detasseler

"I'd like to thank you for your efforts to develop NATS.  I am impressed with how you try and meet the needs of all your clients--producer, employee, and parents.  As a parent I am thrilled to find an organization with high standards of performance and character."

  - Don L., dad

"This '06 season was my first year of detasseling and I just want to say  that I had so much fun.  I actually sort of miss going out into the field everyday! I loved my Faith OPC bus and the people on it! I had a blast and can't wait to be back next year!"

  - Ashley B., first-year detasseler

"On a personal note, I am so grateful for all that you do to serve the families of your employees--from the meeting, paper work demos, phone tree, the website, tips--and for all the detail and work involved in wrangling up all the kids and teaching them a positive work ethic in a positive environment.  It was very challenging work, but our son did it with commitment, pride and a lot of duct tape.  (Thanks for that tip!)" 

  - Lisa B., mom

 
"We wanted to write and tell you thank you for the opportunity our son was given for his first official job.  We appreciate the environment you established for the kids and the tone that the leadership set.  We believe it was a good experience for him.  It's encouraging to see people who run companies with integrity and Christian principles!"

  - Pat and Lori H., parents

"I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate all the things you do to take care of us detasselers! You're really committed to making sure everything is as fair for us as possible, which is a really rare thing, I'd say. How cool is it that you send us pizza and popsicles out on the field, give us all hats and t-shirts, throw everyone a pool party at the end of the season, and still pay us well? That's amazing, and so thank you. Detasseling just wouldn't be the same if I wasn't with NATS!"

  - Mark H., fifth-year detasseler

"I just wanted to say thank you very, very much for everything you did for us this year! Bringing out popsicles and candy and pizza to the fields to us is absolutely amazing!!! We really, really appreciate that you do that for us! And providing us with hats and making us cool company t-shirts and organizing an end-of-the-season party!  Thank you so much for making NATS detasseling a Christ-centered company.  Basically, I just want to say that NATS is the best detasseling company I know of."
 

  - Laura A., third-year detasseler

"Thank you so much for creating NATS.  Everything about it is so positive.  I so appreciate the joy and love there is with our bus drivers."

  - Rosalind R., first-year detasseler

"I had a great time detasseling for your company!  I met some really cool kids and a great bus driver and bus assistant!  Thank you so much for organizing such a great company and giving me the opportunity to work for you.  I hope to work with your company next year!"

  - Seherzada M., first-year detasseler

"Thank you for always having encouraging words to say.  I appreciate all your hard work in making this a Christian organization.  I had an awesome experience, and hope to detassel again next year through NATS!  God bless you!"

  - Ashlee R., first-year detasseler

"Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to work for your company.  It really means a lot that you would strive so hard to create a Christian work environment.  Your company really created a stronger work ethic in my spirit.  I know you are making a big impact on many youth."

  - Tim L., first-year detasseler

"I wanted to thank you for allowing me to work on the Force this year. I've had a lot of fun and the extra money will definitely help out with college! I really respect how you run this company and feel very fortunate to be a part of it. Thanks for all you do!!"  

  - Leah B., member of the Force

"I just wanted to take this time and thank you for everything that you've done for me over the years. I really do appreciate the way you treat us, especially now that I've had other jobs were they treat their workers like animals. I tell all of the new kids I meet that if they don't like detasseling they should go work at a movie theatre for two weeks, and then they'll appreciate a job with a boss who actually treats her workers in a humane and human way. It really hit me last year when you and your daughters pulled an entire field for us, just so we wouldn't have to. I've challenged all of my friends to find another boss who would do that for his employees, and none of them have yet. Thanks again."

  - Thadd H., member of the Force

"We are SO pleased with NATS and all the wonderful supervisors and kids. It is like night and day compared to the company she worked with before.  We also like your daily updates and encouraging words. I only wish we had found you sooner! Thank you so much for making this a rewarding experience."

  - Patty H., mom

"Adrian has enjoyed working the fields again this year (which is hard for me to understand!).  You have a gem in Matt Wagner as a bus driver. Adrian talks about him and his funny quips all the time. He has a knack for making work fun.  Thank you for your enthusiasm, the pep talks and recognizing the kids' hard work."

  - Dawn Z., mom

"Just wanted you to know that we appreciate the way you run your crews, the professional way you deal with everyone and the Christian atmosphere.  This has been a great experience for Brandon."
 

  - Russ and Janine M., parents