Nate Goertzen

Although the Goertzen family has raised white and yellow corn on their Henderson, Nebraska land for generations, they’re always stating, “We can do better.” From sharpening marketing strategies to bookkeeping and selecting smarter inputs, Nate Goertzen is looking to strategies that will yield success. As Nate teaches his sons skills, it’s for more than how to drive the grain cart, but responsibility, adaptability and the drive to keep improving. They are adaptable, changing with the needs of the demand for the consumer. He shares how farming has evolved from mechanical equipment to precision technology, why stewardship of soil and water matters and how faith and family guide every decision.

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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.

Matt Sullivan

Matt Sullivan

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

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.

Logan Reed standing near a playground with his kids playing in the background

Logan Reed

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.

Hardings hugging standing by a row of corn

Pat and Lori Harding

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.