Justin & Ellen make a great team working together to find their “best life” in the ag industry. Justin left his family farm to begin farming on his own in 2014 and has since partnered with Ellen’s father and brother to diversify their farm and serve on the Illinois Beef Association Board. Ellen wears many hats as she sells seed to local farmers and works for Birdseye Foods in the vegetable business.
Up Next in Season 4
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Lauren Gerdes | Real Estate | A Shot ...
Lauren Gerdes, from Washington, IL has made her own success in the real estate business working with the Jill Barclay Group. Flexibility in setting her own hours has allowed her more time with her husband and two kids. Lauren reminisces about memorable gatherings picking and processing sweet corn...
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Donnie & Erica Miller | Milla Market ...
Donnie and Erica Miller are both ISU alumni who own and operate a small “farm to fork” family farm called Milla Market. They work hard raising poultry, produce, and kids who know where their food comes from. Their kids will be 5th generation to educate consumers about what it takes to grow the fo...
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Taylor Meints | Taylor & Co Fresh Cut...
Taylor was born and raised in Michigan and earned a degree in crop and soil science. After she and her husband moved to Geneseo, Illinois, Taylor created a fresh cut flower business to use her degree but also to allow her to be home for her kids. She offers subscriptions, workshops and sells bouq...
