Erik Bakke is a goal setter. Setting big and little goals have taken him from renting 160 acres as a teenager to operating the farm that he does today.

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.

A consistent crop, sugar beets have been a key component to maintaining and sustaining Randy Grant’s farming operation over the years.

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.

Sugar beet farming is a family affair for John Brence and Lyle Brjornestead.

A new face in Louisiana sugar cane, Sandor combines science and business in his role as a sugar analyst.

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.

The Reuters have been farming for over a century, but Michael was the first to raise sugar beets.

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.