{"id":3939,"date":"2025-09-01T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-01T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bio.bolster.nl\/?p=3939"},"modified":"2026-06-23T16:36:26","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T14:36:26","slug":"i-believe-its-important-for-passionate-people-to-do-what-theyre-good-at","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bio.bolster.nl\/en\/i-believe-its-important-for-passionate-people-to-do-what-theyre-good-at\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cI believe it\u2019s important for passionate people to do what they\u2019re good at\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\u201cI believe it\u2019s important for passionate people to do what they\u2019re good at.<\/h1>\n

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As an 18-year-old, Dustin Kluin was certain of one thing: he wanted to join the Marine Corps. But life had other plans for him. After starting as a seasonal worker at De Bolster, he never ended up leaving. Dustin has now been with De Bolster for thirteen years and recently stepped into the role of Head of Production \u2013 a position where he truly comes into his own.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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A heart for people and efficiency<\/h2>\n

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Dustin is responsible for the entire production process. Based on forecasted demand, cultivation planning and price negotiations with producers begin, after which Dustin\u2019s team starts the preparations. The role fits him perfectly: \u201cI love working with people and helping their talents flourish. Ensuring they enjoy their work, do what they are good at, and can focus on the core tasks instead of peripheral issues. Besides this social aspect, I get a lot of energy from the strategic side of my job. How can we make the production process as efficient as possible? I\u2019m exactly the same at home \u2013 always thinking about how things can be done more efficiently. So, I\u2019m really in the right place here.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n

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In addition to leading the team, Dustin is frequently on the road visiting the growers who produce seeds for De Bolster. These growers are located all over the world: from the Netherlands, Moldova, and Italy to Chile and India.<\/p>\n

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Dustin: \u201cCertain crops \u2013 such as pumpkins, peppers, or tomatoes \u2013 perform better on other continents due to the climate and day length. Especially with large volumes, the quality is often superior. You can also sow at different times than in the Netherlands, which provides more decision-making points throughout the year. As a result, we receive seeds more frequently, and our supply reliability is higher. Together with the growers, I look at how we can increase both quantity and quality. The social aspect is vital here too; you deal with many different cultures. I am open and ask questions about their culture. That way, you learn a lot and build strong relationships.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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Dustin is looking forward to the rest of the year in his \u2018new\u2019 role. For instance, a new producer in Peru may join the fold to focus on pumpkin seed production. \u201cThe big advantage there is that the sowing season is several months longer than in the Netherlands, allowing us to run multiple production cycles per year. This ensures we can keep up with market demand and deliver at any time.<\/p>\n

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There are also exciting developments within the team. We have a wealth of knowledge and experience, but it\u2019s often stored only in our colleagues’ heads. We want to make that knowledge accessible to everyone. To that end, we are working on cultivation manuals and annual schedules. Additionally, we are making joint agreements on things like weed and soil management. You don’t want to lock everything down in rigid protocols, but you do need a clear guideline \u2013 the starting point for a good conversation within the team. What is the best choice given the machinery and labor we have available? I always say: \u2018Perfect is the enemy of good\u2019. You will always have to make concessions; perfection doesn\u2019t exist. I\u2019m happy to see so much energy and positivity in the team. Together, we are on a mission to bring cultivation to an even higher level.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n

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Dustin is most looking forward to the moment he has completed a full season in this role. That is when the team can see if the improvements have had the desired effect \u2013 and if not, they will determine a modified action plan together. He concludes: \u201cI always had my doubts about our current agricultural system, especially when I saw a sprayer in the fields. Since working at De Bolster \u2013 and certainly since having children of my own \u2013 I regularly wonder what we are putting into those little bodies, and I\u2019ve become even more aware of the importance of organic farming. I think it\u2019s wonderful to contribute to our company and a healthier food chain in this way. I hope to keep working here with great pleasure for the rest of my life.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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\u201cThanks to the heated greenhouse, we can breed and react to the market much faster\u201d<\/h3>\n

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\u201cOrganic growing comes from the heart, not just a business perspective\u201d<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n
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\u201cOrganic growing comes from the heart, not just a business perspective\u201d<\/h3>\n

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\u201cThe great thing about customer service is that in the morning, I don’t yet know what I’ll be doing that day\u201d<\/h3>\n

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\u201cI don’t want to keep up with the times; I want to stay ahead of them.\u201d<\/h3>\n

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\u201cWith our sorting machine, we also help other companies\u201d<\/h3>\n

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