After the death of his father in 2021, Charlie Roegge knew he had some big shoes to fill. He used the knowledge he gained from both his father and grandfather to take over the family farm.
The Illinois Farm Bureau introduces us to Charlie Roegge, who is a true inspiration of family, farming, and the human spirit.
Related Stories
Each spring, students from across Crawford County visit Arnold Family Farm for an annual u-pick strawberry festival that connects kids with agriculture.
Favorable weather and hard work are leading to high strawberry yields and steady crowds at Green Acres Farm, a u-pick destination in Cochran, Georgia.
Wyoming cowboy and Dusty Vaquero Days founder J.B. Zielke joins us to preview his upcoming event in Gillette and to highlight the festival’s celebration of cowboy culture through music and community events.
Members from across the state will gather for competitions, workshops and leadership opportunities.
Student Katelyn Lindsay is traveling the country to support growers and connect consumers to the crop.
One student is working to help farmers protect livestock and property.
