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Unique challenge of father and son from Pender captured in video series

Kristen Sindelar
Mar 3, 2023
Mar 3, 2023

Beckman 3.jpg — Eric Beckman is able to run almost all machinery on the farm thanks to technology, such as slide levers and buttons he can activate with his knuckles. The community came together to help purchase a lift that enables him to get into the machinery.
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One of the greatest advantages of the farming lifestyle is having the opportunity to work with your family.

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Beckman 1.jpg — Bob and Eric Beckman have been farming together on their multigenerational farm near Pender, Neb., ever since Eric returned to the family farm after college. Eric was in an accident in 2015, paralyzing him from the chest down.
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Town turns out for Beckmans

Cars and pickups filled the marina parking and lined the marina road Friday night as folks f…

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Beckman 2.jpg — Bob Beckman taught for three years but missed being outside in the spring and fall. He chose farming as his full time occupation in 1974.
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Reporter Kristen Sindelar has loved agriculture her entire life, coming from a diversified farm with three generations working side-by-side in northeastern Nebraska. Reach her at Kristen.Sindelar@midwestmessenger.com.