The true value of corn farmers isn’t something that can be measured, weighed or counted.

That’s because the traditions and values they represent are as much a part of our state as the soil in which they grow their crops. The sense of pride and commitment they feel — to the land, their families, and their communities — are why they are Nebraska corn farmers.

And why we’re proud to celebrate them.

A message from Brandon Hunnicutt

Nebraska Corn Board Chairman
Farmer from Giltner, Nebraska

Get to Know Nebraska’s Corn Farmers

Michael Dibbern

Cultivating Community

Michael Dibbern is a fourth-generation farmer from Wood River, raising corn and cattle on his family’s land. For him, farming isn’t just a job; it’s a legacy, a way of life and a commitment to the next generation.

John Krohn

Fail Small, Learn Big

John Krohn, a fifth-generation farmer from Albion, grows corn and soybeans on the land his family has farmed for over a century. He works to get every drop of rain into the ground, embraces learning without fear of failure and carries a deep dedication to the land, his family’s legacy and the future of Nebraska farming.

Matt Sullivan

Returning Home to Continue the Legacy

A fourth-generation farmer from Superior, Matt Sullivan returned to his family’s roots, bringing a wealth of experience. Now, alongside his son, he cultivates corn and soybeans, using irrigation and careful planning to conserve water and protect the land.

Chris Gram

Farmer by Day, Firefighter by Night

Chris Grams runs into fires as a volunteer firefighter in Upland, living by his motto, “everybody comes home.” Farming is his first passion, and he balances the land and community with dedication, selflessness and a hope to pass on the love of farming to his son.

Teaching My Daughters to Dream Big

Although she grew up in Omaha, Morgan Wrich discovered her love for farming on her grandparents’ farm. Today, she raises corn and soybeans near Nelson, with her husband and two daughters, showing them the value of hard work, community and leaving a legacy for future generations.

Logan Reed climbing up a combine

The Field that Fuels Education

Growing up and attending a rural school near Holdrege, Logan Reed grew up knowing students from kindergarten to eighth grade, no matter his age. He desired other students to have these same experiences, which brought about the idea of a private school, which opened 51 weeks later.

Pat and Lori in their office

Rooted in Resilience

As Pat and Lori Harding raise their family in Cambridge, they are focused on growing strong kids and crops. As multigenerational farmers, they understand the time and perseverance it takes to be successful, while teaching their kids how to love the land. From community involvement to training future farmers, their mindset shows the future of their family and town.

Nate Goertzen and his family of farmers

Generations of Grit

For the past 147 years, Nate Goertzen’s family in Henderson has been farming the same ground. As farming has evolved and expanded, they are always enhancing their farm to be the best it can be. By being the best steward of what they’re given, three generations are working together to be successful.

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