Latham Hi-Tech Seeds welcomes Levi Graver as the new regional sales manager for eastern Iowa. With a lifelong connection to agriculture, a strong relationship-driven mindset and deep respect for family-owned values, Levi brings both experience and authenticity to the Latham team.
Levi grew up on a family farm near Lisbon, Iowa, where he was actively involved in day-to-day operations, including caring for livestock and working with row-crop production.
“Those early mornings and long days helped shape my work ethic and gave me a deep appreciation for the commitment it takes to succeed in agriculture,” Levi says.
That farm-first mindset continues today as Levi and his wife raise their family. The two have known each other since childhood and have been married for seven years.
Together, they are raising two young children and enjoy sharing the values of hard work and togetherness that come from a rural upbringing. Their household also includes three dogs: a Blue Heeler and two miniature dachshunds.
“I love having my kids be a part of the farming lifestyle, even though we don’t live on the farm,” he says.
Levi attended Iowa State University and has built a career that blends hands-on farming with professional sales experience. After spending a decade in automotive sales, he returned to farming while continuing to pursue his passion for working with people and helping them make confident decisions.
That combination of production agriculture and sales gives Levi a strong ability to understand both the operational and financial sides of farming — allowing him to relate to growers while also helping them identify opportunities to improve their operations.
Outside of work, Levi enjoys spending time outdoors with his family.
“I love going fishing — especially for trout — and I also enjoy camping with my family,” he says. “There’s nothing better than sitting around a campfire together.”
What drew Levi to Latham Hi-Tech Seeds is the company’s commitment to integrity and family ownership.
“It is a family-owned company, and our word means something,” Levi says.
In his new role, Levi is focused on building strong relationships with farmers across eastern Iowa while helping them get more out of every acre.
“I’m looking forward to working with farmers, learning how their operations are unique and helping improve their return on investment,” Levi says.
Please join us in welcoming Levi Graver to the Latham Hi-Tech Seeds team. We’re excited to see how his experience, work ethic and passion for agriculture will support growers throughout eastern Iowa.
Smoked Prime Rib
Equipment
- 1 smoker
Ingredients
- 1 6-8lb prime rib
- 6-8 cloves fresh garlic, peeled and sliced
- 3-4 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 2 tbsp kosher salt
- 1 1/2 tbsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup beef baste
- 2 cups red wine
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted (2 sticks)
Instructions
- Pat the prime rib dry. Cut small slits all over the meat and insert garlic. Add rosemary, then season generously with salt and pepper. Mix melted butter, beef baste, and red wine.
- Preheat smoker to 525°F. Smoke the prime rib for 30 minutes, basting once or twice. Remove from smoker and loosely tent with foil while the smoker cools to 225°F, about 20–30 minutes.
- Return the roast to the smoker and cook at 225°F until internal temperature reaches 125°F, about 1½–2½ hours. Remove, rest 20–30 minutes, then slice and serve.