Mindy Robertson, Paul, ID
December 2020
Raising the next generation of sugar beet growers, Mindy teaches kids about sugar beets and the hard work that goes into bringing real sugar to families.
Michael Reuter, Kimball, NE
November 2020
The Reuters have been farming for over a century, but Michael was the first to raise sugar beets.
Lane Schwitters, Raymond, MN
September 2020
A third-generation sugar beet grower, Lane Schwitters always knew he wanted to carry on the family farming tradition. In partnership with his local sugar beet co-op and General Mills, he has seen increases in the efficiency and sustainability of this tradition.
Cecil Ramagos, White Castle, LA
August 2020
For Cecil and the Ramagos family, the apple (or in this case, the sugar cane stalk) doesn’t fall far from the tree. Read more about how this third-generation sugar cane farmer has carried out his family’s legacy and hopes the same for generations to come.
Ben Marshall, Jerome, ID
August 2020
Ben Marshall, a fifth-generation sugar beet farmer, shares the rewards and challenges of being a farmer today.
Brent Rivet, Rosedale, LA
July 2020
Farming sugar cane has been a way of life for Brent and his family for almost 100 years. As a third-generation farmer, his passion for working the land and learning new ways to improve the farm’s operation is rooted deep.
Sonny Stein, Belle Glade, FL
June 2020
Inheriting a legacy and passing it on: this fourth generation farmer shares the importance of sustainability for generations to come.
Bryan Simon, Maurice, LA
April 2020
Bryan has been farming sugar cane for 30 years, but he grew up driving tractors with his dad on their rice and soybean farm.
Richard Russell, Basin, WY
April 2020
Richard didn’t grow up farming, but now he has a family farm that encompasses three generations.
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