In the past two years, we have brought to life 18 inspiring stories of Midwest farmers. Each story is unique, but the passion, dedication and hard work of the American Farmer is something they all have in common. Watch their videos below and get to know the farmers behind the Why I Farm movement.

SCOTT SMITH

WINDFALL, IN

MIKE CARPENTER

WAYNE, OH

MARK THOMAS

PRINCETON, KY

ALLEN ETT

ASHVILLE, OH

LORETTA LYONS

TOMPKINSVILLE, KY

BRIAN COFFMAN

MOWEAQUA, IL

NATHAN WENTWORTH

WARRENSBURG, IL

AARON JOHNSON

ORLEANS, IN

MARTY MARR

NEW BERLIN, IL

STEVE SOWERS

COLCHESTER, IL

STEVE VOGEL

HENRY, IL

SCOTT BECK

ATLANTA, IN

SONNY BECK

ATLANTA, IN

TONY BECK

ALLERTON, IL

BEN MOORE

DRESDEN, TN

MANDY BRYANT

ALLENSVILLE, KY

KEVIN RUTH

HELENA, OH

MIKE SCHMIDT

DEWITT, IA

JACK FROST

CONNERSVILLE, IN

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