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Jackson and Amanda Drost are multi-generation farmers located in Mahaska County. While renting his first acres in 2002, Jackson has been involved on the farm as early as he can remember, noting that his dad would take him and the diaper bag with him to do field work and chores. Jackson is now passing down that love of farming to their sons, Richard and Andy, who have started their own popcorn business supplying the local Little League and selling to neighbors, friends, and family.
Read MoreFor four generations, Lucas Debruin’s family has been farming in rural Mahaska County. Along with his father, Lucas works hard to build soil health and improve water quality on all their row crop acres. Their goal to preserve the land can be seen through their long-term use of no-till and cover crops on 100% of their ground. This push towards conservation came from the desire for the farm to be around for generations to come. In addition to growing corn and soybeans, Lucas has also worked to diversify their operation to include bison. Currently, Lucas hopes to move from large scale bison production to smaller herds that can be marketed on a more local level.
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