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South African Farmer Drives Soybeans in Mississippi Harvest

3/15/2026

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Nick Ramsden, a farmer from Pretoria, South Africa, works at Nelson-King Farms in rural Mississippi.
In July, he drove an eighteen-wheeler to transport soybeans to silos.
Ramsden moved to the U.S. in 2021 and often works long hours during harvest.
Chatham, Mississippi, where he works, is a small crossroads known for its gas station and restaurant and has recently seen an influx of white South African workers.

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Story summary

Nick Ramsden, a farmer from Pretoria, South Africa, works at Nelson-King Farms in rural Mississippi.
In July, he drove an eighteen-wheeler to transport soybeans to silos.
Ramsden moved to the U.S. in 2021 and often works long hours during harvest.
Chatham, Mississippi, where he works, is a small crossroads known for its gas station and restaurant and has recently seen an influx of white South African workers.