Dr. Richard A. McGinnis and his friend James H. Fischer wanted to create a school to teach the fundamentals of sugarbeet factory equipment, processes and operations, as well as the latest technology and scientific knowledge. Their idea now is in its 50th year of educating students on sugarbeet processing.
Murphy finds positions with sugarbeet groups a natural fit
Anna Murphy of Berthoud, Colo., finds passion for sugarbeets in her new role as executive vice president of the Beet Sugar Development Foundation and the American Society of Sugarbeet Technologists.
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Laura Rutherford | ×
Anna Murphy, executive vice president of the Beet Sugar Development Foundation and the American Society of Sugarbeet Technologists. Contributed photo.
Anna Murphy, 33, of Berthoud, Colo., saw her first crop of sugarbeets in 2011 and was surprised at how much they weighed.
“I assisted with harvesting some research plots for Syngenta. I’ve always loved being outdoors, so I brought my lunch and water, strapped on my boots, and helped ensure the beets went into the correct bags,” she said. “I remember being in awe of the whole process at harvest and amazed at how heavy the beets were. They were as heavy as bowling balls!”