

Stories
At AgWest, we work every day to live out our purpose of championing agriculture and serving as a trusted resource to help our customers, employees and communities thrive. Click on the links below to explore inspiring stories of our customers, employees and incredible organizations serving our rural communities. A full archive of stories can be found here.
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Monday, March 31, 2025
Growing together - Ben and Kayla Baumann’s story
by Jennifer Hammarin, Senior Communications Advisor
For Ben and Kayla Baumann, farming is more than a livelihood—it's a way of life they’ve embraced with grit and dedication.
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Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Finding her way home: Grant winner grows food for her community
by Sarah Kearbey
On her quarter-acre farm behind her home in suburban Phoenix, Arizona, Rachel Opio has found a way back to her mother through community agriculture.
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Monday, March 31, 2025
by Jennifer Hammarin, Senior Communications Advisor
For Eugene (Gene) Massa, fulfilling AgWest’s mission isn’t about stepping into the spotlight; it’s about using and sharing his unique set of skills and knowledge to help others.
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West Connect
Explore AgWest’s customer magazine, West Connect. Each issue includes inspiring stories and expert insights, tailored for AgWest customer-members.
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