HUMAN INTEREST

The Neumillers, an Illinois potato farm family, share a 70-year legacy of farming, family and passing the torch to the next generation.
California grape grower Jennifer Thomson saw nearly every grape go unsold in 2024. But through grit and determination, she fought back — and this year, she found a home for her entire crop, defying odds and carrying her family’s legacy.
NASCAR driver Ross Chastain added a big win to his resume this past weekend in the Coca-Cola 600. The sixth win of his career, what most people don’t realize is Chastain is an eighth-generation watermelon farmer from Southern Florida who’s now on a mission to share ag’s story on a national stage.
The Lay’s Super Bowl commercial was inspired by a real potato farmer and his family. Jeremie Pavelski says he was touched by the commercial and proud of how it showcased the work of farmers across the U.S.
Hunger relief non-profit led by IFPA keynote Chef Jose Andres provides relief through freshly cooked meals to Florida residents.
The study was published in the Nov. 22 online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
The wellness influencer known as “Charlie Rocket” will share his inspiring health recovery journey at the spring 2023 event in Grapevine, Texas.
At just 11 years old, Reed Marcum had an idea for a project: Collect toys and give them to children in his community. Eight years later, the toy drive has given away more than 64,000 toys at an annual event people wait in line for hours to attend.
While the use of bells when Bevin Bells was founded in 1832 is much different today, the sixth-generation company continues to spread Christmas cheer year-round.
Get Daily News
GET MARKET ALERTS
Get News & Markets App