Charles Atkinson and his brothers on their Columbus farm. Rick, Charles and Keith were part of the local farming operation. Courtesy photo.
For Charles Atkinson, agriculture isn’t just a livelihood—it’s a legacy, a mission, and an act of stewardship rooted in faith and family.
A sixth-generation farmer from Great Bend, Charles has spent over four decades working the land, raising cattle, and advocating for Kansas farmers at the highest levels of national agricultural policy.
Charles grew up in Columbus, where his family raises soybeans,…