In 1947, Lawrence Pace moved to the fertile Treasure Valley of Idaho and began farming near the Snake River, transforming the fields of sagebrush into viable fields. Several years later he was joined on the farm by his son-in-law, Mel Nielsen. Together, they became premium farmers and built a legacy where their posterity could be taught hard work and strong morals. Now operated by three of Mel’s sons, Pace-Nielsen Farms has diversified its crop portfolio and adopted new technologies to improve the sustainability of the land and enhance crop nutrition. Among many other crops, we produce onions, sugar beets, and the increasingly popular Nielsen Brothers Watermelon. Along with continuing to provide quality produce for our customers, we strive to uphold the legacy that has been left for us to improve upon.