Across the Acres

Gina Beckner, Beck's Captain of Aviation, was born and raised in Indiana and knew she wanted to be a pilot since she could walk and talk. 

Check out this episode of Across the Acres to discover Gina's flight path to Beck's, how she flourishes as a female in a male-dominated industry, and what it's like working with her husband and the rest of Beck's aviation crew.

Like father like son, right?  As we prepare to celebrate Father’s Day, we had the opportunity to sit down with Beck’s President, Scott Beck. Following in the footsteps of his own dad, Scott shares how their relationship has helped shape him into the man he is today – both at work, as a dad, and now as a grandpa!

Serving such a large customer base is not always easy. Check out Episode 35 of Across the Acres to learn more about Beck's Sign Shop Manager, Brandon Ricks, what drives him creatively, and how he's worked to master the art of being an extroverted introvert to deliver quality service and exceptional work for Beck's.

In 2024, Beck's employees and dealers have committed to embarking on a journey to become Unstoppable Together. But what drove our Leadership Team to challenge each of us to continue sowing the seeds of a positive culture despite our continued growth and success? Listen in as Scott Beck sits down with world-renowned author and public figure Andy Andrews to discuss how this cultural investment will help us grow in ways that benefit us as a collective and as individuals in all areas of life.

Usually the man behind the camera, our ATA producer and Beck’s Videographer, Morgan Fitch, sits down with David for Episode 32 of #AcrossTheAcres. Listen as he shares how his passion for all things videography, animation, and photography led him to joining our team in 2019.

Ben Orebaugh, Trait Introgression Breeder for Beck’s, began his career with Beck’s in 1999. In 2012, he took a leap of faith, resigned from his role as Lead Corn Breeder, and moved to Africa.

After five years in Africa, he moved home and accepted a new role with Beck’s, working in the research department on trait conversions. But this episode of Across the Acres isn’t about what Ben does today. It’s about the life-changing experience that got him to where he is today — an experience breeding beyond borders.

Proud mom, grandma, and Michigander, Shelley Bryant joins David for Episode 31 of #AcrossTheAcres. Listen as she shares the unexpected ways God guided them on their journey to becoming apart of the Beck’s family of dealers.

If you’re looking for a “can-do” girl, look no further than Sheila Downey.

Nearing her 10-year anniversary at Beck’s and now working as our Regional Precision Technology Specialist, Sheila isn’t afraid to jump right into any challenge. She is the epitome of a powerful female in agriculture, and we are lucky to have her on our team.

Straight from graduation to the Beck’s HQ in Atlanta, IN, Jason Morehouse has been a part of our team for 19 years now. Starting out as a farmhand, and now working as our Title Production Manager, Jason recognizes the value in asking questions to broaden his knowledge and perspective - something we can all strive for.

A family man and passionate advocate for agriculture, Beck’s Director of Research, Agronomy, and PFR, Jim Schwartz, is dedicated to finding "uniquely different" solutions to help farmers succeed. In this podcast episode, Schwartz talks about his work across the Midwest and shares his insights on the latest trends in agronomy, including how farmers can use these tools to improve their operations.