Meet Connor Rodwell, a 17-year-old farmer working with soybeans from York, New York. At Gary Swede Farms, he integrates sustainable practices and precision technology, showcasing the future of agriculture while preparing for his agronomy studies.

As young soybean farmers like Tim Stryker take to the land with renewed energy and vision, they are not only preserving the legacy of agriculture but also driving it forward into a sustainable and prosperous future.

Young farmer James Kennedy is a testament to the enduring legacy and forward-thinking vision that his generation is bringing to the soybean industry. With a blend of time-honored practices and modern ingenuity, the next generation is poised to cultivate a prosperous and sustainable future for soybean farming.

In the ever-evolving landscape of agriculture, the next generation of soybean growers is stepping up to the plate with a blend of education, innovation, and deep-rooted passion for farming. Heidi and Tamara, sisters who are the next generation of their family's soybean farm in New York, exemplify this new wave of agricultural leaders. In this installment of our series on introducing the next generation of soybean growers, we delve into their journey, their love for the land, and their vision for the future of soybean farming.

The New York Corn and Soybean Growers Association (NYCSGA) is excited to introduce a limited series highlighting the future of soybean farming, featuring young growers from across New York State.