(NAPSA)—Thenext time you enjoy a nutritious snack, turn on the lights or see a farmer feed his or her animals, you'll be enjoying the fruits of one family’s 150-yearold company andits efforts to provide food, agricultural, financial and industrial products and services to the world. yap One companyhas been processing and transporting food, ingredients and more for 150 years. Then It all started in 1865, when William Wallace Cargill became the owner of a single grain warehousein Iowa. In 1940, to transport food across vast lakes and down winding rivers, the world needed a better boat. Cargill’s family company entered the shipbuilding industry to create it, fusing the nimble towboat and big barge into a faster and morecost-efficient ship. In 1967, it filled an entire train with Illinois corn, making it more affordable for consumers and efficient for farmers and changing the food industry. In 1991, it worked with animal science expert Dr. Temple Grandin to define new ethical standards in beef processing for a safer, more nutritious product. Now These days, the companyis a leader in the agricultural, food processing, energy and financial industries. Cargill is celebrating its 150th year in business this year, and one elementof its global celebration will be Learning Journeys to Africa and China to work with others on improving food security and the sustainability of food production. Learn More You can find further facts at www.cargill.com/150.
