PRESS ROOM Land O'Lakes, Inc. Named One of Fast Company's 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators
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The list honors organizations that create environments where employees are empowered to share ideas, collaborate and drive meaningful innovation.
ARDEN HILLS, Minn. — Sept. 8, 2026 — Land O'Lakes, Inc. has been named No. 17 on Fast Company’s 2026 Best Workplaces for Innovators list and also recognized in the Skilled Laborers category, honoring organizations that create environments where employees are empowered to share ideas, collaborate and drive meaningful innovation.
Land O'Lakes was recognized for its efforts to build connections across generations through initiatives such as its Reverse Mentorship program and broader multigenerational engagement efforts. These initiatives help employees learn from one another, share perspectives and bring new ideas forward.
“This honor recognizes the dedication of the teams working to build connections across generations and experiences,” said Julie Sexton, Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Land O’Lakes, Inc. “Our employees’ willingness to engage, support one another and share ideas helps create a culture where innovation can thrive. Every day, employees across our cooperative demonstrate that some of the best ideas emerge when individuals come together to create a stronger whole.”
Today's workforce spans multiple generations, each bringing different experiences, perspectives and ways of working. Land O'Lakes has made intentional investments to foster connection and collaboration across those differences through employee resource groups, professional development opportunities, flexible workforce programs and initiatives designed to help employees learn from one another. Together, these efforts help strengthen engagement, support knowledge sharing and create opportunities for innovation across the cooperative.
“The most innovative workplaces don't simply ask their employees to come up with great ideas; they create the conditions that make great ideas possible,” said Brendan Vaughan, editor-in-chief of Fast Company. “This year's honorees understand that innovation is ultimately a cultural commitment that requires empowering people to think differently, take risks and turn ideas into actions. We're proud to recognize the companies and executives who are leading by example.”
The full list of honorees is available on Fast Company's Best Workplaces for Innovators list. The Fast Company Best Workplaces for Innovators Fall 2026 issue is available online and will be on newsstands September 22.
Land O'Lakes was recognized for its efforts to build connections across generations through initiatives such as its Reverse Mentorship program and broader multigenerational engagement efforts. These initiatives help employees learn from one another, share perspectives and bring new ideas forward.
“This honor recognizes the dedication of the teams working to build connections across generations and experiences,” said Julie Sexton, Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Land O’Lakes, Inc. “Our employees’ willingness to engage, support one another and share ideas helps create a culture where innovation can thrive. Every day, employees across our cooperative demonstrate that some of the best ideas emerge when individuals come together to create a stronger whole.”
Today's workforce spans multiple generations, each bringing different experiences, perspectives and ways of working. Land O'Lakes has made intentional investments to foster connection and collaboration across those differences through employee resource groups, professional development opportunities, flexible workforce programs and initiatives designed to help employees learn from one another. Together, these efforts help strengthen engagement, support knowledge sharing and create opportunities for innovation across the cooperative.
“The most innovative workplaces don't simply ask their employees to come up with great ideas; they create the conditions that make great ideas possible,” said Brendan Vaughan, editor-in-chief of Fast Company. “This year's honorees understand that innovation is ultimately a cultural commitment that requires empowering people to think differently, take risks and turn ideas into actions. We're proud to recognize the companies and executives who are leading by example.”
The full list of honorees is available on Fast Company's Best Workplaces for Innovators list. The Fast Company Best Workplaces for Innovators Fall 2026 issue is available online and will be on newsstands September 22.
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