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Farmer Profiles
Ronald Hebert, Jeanerette, LA
November 2021
Ronald started farming when he was 16 and in his years of experience has figured out the sugar cane planting system that works best, when the weather is agreeable.
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Randy Grant, Twin Falls, ID
June 2021
A consistent crop, sugar beets have been a key component to maintaining and sustaining Randy Grant’s farming operation over the years.
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Elizabeth Mendonca, Yonkers, NY
April 2021
Liz began her career as a Process Engineer at ASR Group’s Domino® Sugar Refinery in Yonkers, NY, and is now the first woman to hold the position of Refinery Manager at the facility.
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Lyle and John, Powell, WY
March 2021
Sugar beet farming is a family affair for John Brence and Lyle Brjornestead.
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Sandor Garcia, Lafayette, LA
February 2021
A new face in Louisiana sugar cane, Sandor combines science and business in his role as a sugar analyst.
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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.
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Michael Reuter, Kimball, NE
November 2020
The Reuters have been farming for over a century, but Michael was the first to raise sugar beets.
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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.
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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.
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