Rita Herford is a fifth generation farmer from Huron County, Michigan. After graduating from Michigan State University with her Bachelor’s Degree in Crop and Soil Science and a specialization in Agribusiness Management, Rita returned home to her family farm where she now works alongside her mother, step-father and brother. Using sustainable farming practices, her farm grows a total of 4,400 acres of wheat, sugar beets, dry edible beans, corn, and soybeans, and is verified by the Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program. Rita’s passion for agriculture has led her to share her farm’s story with local groups such as Rotary Club and on social media to help educate consumers about how modern day farmers grow safe, quality and affordable food for their families and others.