Matt Sullivan

After years away, Matt Sullivan returned home to farm alongside his son, fulfilling a lifelong dream as his father and father-in-law retired. From flood and pivot systems to subsurface drip, Matt shows the care and strategy required to maximize yield while conserving water. Matt and his family are great stewards of the land, working to get the highest reward with the lowest input while protecting soil and water for the future. Every day in the field is a lesson, and he never goes anywhere without his loyal dog, June, by his side. His story celebrates the dedication, ingenuity and stewardship that define Nebraska farmers.

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Michael Dibbern

Michael Dibbern

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

John Krohn

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.

Chris Gram

Chris Grams

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.

Morgan Wrich

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.