Bell Farms
Ellen Bell founded Bell Farm in 2014 when she and her family moved from the city to the country with two beehives. Over the years they have grown their beekeeping operation significantly. Today, Ellen manages between 50-500 colonies of bees, depending on the time of year.
Krug Brothers Chicken Company
When the Krug brothers aren’t in school, they are tending to their flock of chickens. The Krug brothers’ chickens produce pasture raised eggs. We love the entrepreneurship of the brothers.
Berkwood Farms
Berkwood Farms is a coalition of over 60 independent family farmers. They strive to reach excellence by never sacrificing quality.
Brinkmeyer Family Ranch
The Brinkmeyer Family Ranch is a local well-established family business that prides themselves in providing food security. Their goal is always to manage their beef business to be the best possible stewards of their land and livestock and to provide the most tender and flavorful beef cuts.
Dave Cochran
Dave Cochran and his daughter Amy manage their herd of cattle together. Amy tends to the cows and calves in Southwestern Iowa. When the calves are weaned, they are brought to Adel, Iowa where Dave feeds them until they are ready for market.
Kerns Farms/Mangalitsa Estates
Kerns Farms has been in the swine business since 1966. Since 2010, Kerns Farms has been focused on acquiring and producing the finest genetics of Berkshire and Mangalitsa breed hogs. Both breeds are known for their bright red meat and rich marbling.
Lenters Cattle Company
Lenters Cattle Company was started by Nick Lenters (owner of Old Station Craft Meats). The Lenters Cattle Company herd was the inspiration for the creation of Old Station Craft Meats.
Upper Iowa Beef
Upper Iowa Beef is a story about a community that came together because of its belief in the right to know your farmer and know your food. They believe in providing humane care for their animals, respecting the farmers who raise their cattle, and in providing transparent information to the families who enjoy their beef.