— PARTNER
Vick Family Farms
In 1975 Jerome and Diane Vick left their full-time jobs to start work on the 25-hectare farm where Jerome’s grandfather Olaud Vick had raised his family of six. With endless determination and a strong work ethic, they became successful farmers whose farmland has grown to over 7,000 acres. Jerome and Diane have made a place for their children Charlotte Vick and Linwood Vick to become partners and even the forth generation is now joining the farm. Today Vick Family Farms is well known as a leading player in the sweet potato industry.
— SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Love for people and the environment
The recognition Vick Family Farms has received for its conservation efforts reflects the company’s commitment to preserving farmland and producing high-quality products. At the same time, they continuously work to improve their growing practices and reduce their impact on the surrounding environment.
Vick Family Farms follows established crop rotation programmes to help prevent plant diseases and uses recommended fertilisation and liming practices, complemented by various cultivation methods focused on soil quality and efficient production.
Supporting both local communities and national initiatives is also important to the family. For example, they introduced pink sweet potato boxes to help raise awareness and funds in the fight against breast cancer. A portion of the proceeds is donated to the Mother’s Day Mammogram Program, which helps provide mammograms for women who otherwise could not afford them.
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— GET TO KNOW CHARLOTTE
“Farming is our heart and soul”
With new generations yet to join the Vick partnership, Charlotte and Linwood envision many new opportunities to grow the farm into even bigger dreams.
“Farming is our heart and soul. What better way to raise our children to have the same love for the land? Vick Family Farms have wonderful employees that are part of the leadership team and share the same family values, which will allow us to grow into the future of agriculture. We were raised on the farm to work hard and appreciate the value of a dollar and grow what our parents began. Our dreams developed into more than we could have ever imagined, and we hope our children will broaden that to even greater things.”
