Jesse Nile visited middle schools in Hardin, MT to discuss the public view of GM Technology and the scientific consensus that GMOs are safe. Jesse educated the students on the history of this technology as well as the sustainability benefits associated with GM farming.
The fifth grade students from Lingle/Ft. Laramie School visited the Torrington facility on April 6th. The students and faculty enjoyed learning about the process of making and packaging sugar at Western Sugar. They also learned about the importance of safety in the workplace. The students sent their thank you to Laura Schamel and Amanda Mitchell … Continued
Western Sugar employees in Lovell, WY participated in a First Aid and CPR class on April 19, 2018 at the Fire Hall. The course was taught by Nick Lewis from the North Big Horn Hospital. The class was organized by Western Sugar’s Brandon Harvey and Jody Lynne Bassett. There were 23 participants in the class including: … Continued
Randall Jobman, Vice President of Agriculture, North Region, was invited to speak at the downtown Billings Rotary Club. Randall discussed the Billings Facility’s commitment to the community as well as various sugar-related hot topics.
The Scottsbluff Western Sugar facility is participating in the Adopt-A-School partnership with Longfellow Elementary School . On November 21st, Chief Chemist, Laura Garcia and Process Engineer, Amanda McAliney presenedt a program for the Longfellow students regarding processing sugar. This was a great hands-on learning experience for the students and faculty. On March 2nd Western … Continued
The Riverton NWS Team recognizes Western Sugar for recording the weather in Lovell, Wyoming for 100 Years. Brandon Harvey records the weather for the Lovell factory. We are proud of our Lovell facility.
Western Sugar was honored to sponsor the Christmas Capital of the Plains event in Fort Morgan. The event involved holiday shopping, free carriage rides, and a large “Snowzilla” inflatable slide for the month leading up to Christmas. *Photo Credit: Fort Morgan Times*
Western Sugar was a proud sponsor of the Fort Morgan Rotary Club’s Annual Chili Cook-off. The Cook-Off took place on December 2nd, 2017. Western Sugar is happy to support the Chili Cook-Off, who’s proceeds benefit Fort Morgan Rotary Scholarships to attend the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards and help with International Exchange Student Costs. *Photo Credit: … Continued
“Pedal the Plains” had an educational stop at the Wester Sugar Cooperative’s Fort Morgan factory. Over 900 bikers stopped by the Western Sugar booth to learn more about the sugarbeet process. We congratulate all participants, as well as those who were involves in making the event come to life.
Nebraska governor, Pete Ricketts, toured Western Sugars packaging lines with Western Sugar growers, Nick Lapaseottes and Kendall Busch.
