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 on her family farm in Southern Illinois with her grandpa and extended family.
Up Next in Season 4
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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...
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Cody White | Ex-NFL Player & Farmer |...
Cody White’s love and dedication to football took him all the way to the NFL playing for the Houston Texans. He didn't grow up on a farm, but when an injury side-lined his career, he used his degree from Illinois State University to find his way into agriculture. He now works with his father-in-l...
