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Mary Graner’s Sweetcorn, Family Legacy, and Agriculture Insights

She explains the unique steps they take to make their sweetcorn taste better than others, and the teamwork and community spirit that make harvest possible.

The conversation highlights how many farmers and ranchers rely on niche side hustles like specialty crops to supplement farm income. Mary also gives an update on her daughter Claire Graner, the current Miss Rodeo North Dakota, and her work promoting rodeo and agriculture across the state. The discussion wraps up with an inside look at the Cattlemen’s Beef Board—who they are, their mission, and the vital role they play in supporting America’s cattle producers.

This episode is a powerful reminder of the hard work, family values, and community commitment that keep rural America thriving.

Rural Route
Trent Loos
Mary Graner
Morton County sweetcorn
North Dakota agriculture
Miss Rodeo North Dakota Claire Graner
Cattlemen’s Beef Board
farm side hustles
sweetcorn farming
cattle producers

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