Joel and his wife farm sugar beets, edible beans, and hard red spring wheat in Crookston, Minnesota. In addition to managing their farm, Joel and his wife own and operate an edible bean processing facility located just outside of Crookston.

Joel proudly serves as an Executive Board Member of the Red River Valley Sugar Beet Growers Association. He also serves on the Crookston Township Board and enjoys coaching youth hockey during his spare time.
The Gasper’s have 4 children.