FARMERS

The FARMERS

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CORN FARMERS

COALITION

Quint & Leah Pottinger

New Haven, Kentucky

The Pottinger family has been farming the land since Samuel Pottinger settled the town of New Haven in the late 1780s. Quint and Leah Pottinger, the current generation, established Affinity Farms in 2012. Affinity Farms strives to combine the latest technology in growing row crops like corn and soybeans alongside vegetables. They sell their produce directly to consumers in local markets and see this as an opportunity to create a transparent dialog about the entire agriculture industry. The farm is 100% no-till farming for all crops which means each crop is planted into the crop residue left over from the previous year’s crop. This technique protects the valuable soil resource from erosion. They also plant winter cover crops to protect the soil on any land with moderate slope and employ the latest fertilizer management techniques.

“Farming is something that we love. The dirt doesn't just stain our hands it runs deep in our blood. We want to share our affinity for farming with our friends, neighbors, and community. We want people to see the love and value of the farm the way we experience it.”

–Quint Pottinger

Justin & Rachel Durdan

Lostant, Illinois

Justin and Rachel Durdan operate a family farm in Central Illinois. Along with his father, Durdin, grows corn and soybeans. Besides executing the day-to-day operation of the farm he also handles accounting, logistics and human resources for the business.

Grant & Logan Noland

Blue Mound, Illinois

A Noland has been farming in Central Illinois for eight generations. Grant and Logan Noland are proud of the history and tradition that has provided the foundation for their modern farming operation that puts a premium on innovation and precision.

“Through technology we are using fewer resources to produce more. For instance GPS has been a key platform that helps us collect and manage information better. Machinery companies, software developers and seed and chemical companies are collaborating in ways that have made data one of the most important tools on the farm. The result is we use less fuel, less fertilizer, and less pesticide and that’s good news from both a business and environmental perspective,”

–Grant Noland

Besides the day-to-day responsibility of operating a farm, Grant serves as Treasurer of the operation and does input purchasing, financial analysis and record keeping. Their family farm’s typical crop rotation is 70 percent corn and 30 percent soybeans which are grown across five counties in central Illinois. Together, they enjoy spending time outdoors and serving in their church.

Chris & Jennifer Campbell

Franklin, Indiana

Jennifer Campbell was raised on a farm, then married Chris, a 6th generation farmer from Franklin, IN. Together, they are raising the 7th generation of Campbell farmers, Casey, Emi Lou, and Cole, along with 2,000 acres of corn and soybeans. In addition to grain, the Campbell family raises swine and has a small herd of cattle alongside Chris’s parents, Larry and Judy on the original farm land that has been in the family since 1834. Campbell loves to share her passion for agriculture through technology. She is active on social media in order to show others her life on the farm. On Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook accounts, Campbell allows viewers to see what she is up to everyday, whether she is cleaning hog buildings, in the tractor, cooking a family dinner, or watching her children ride on four-wheelers. The Campbell’s also heavily rely on technology on their farm as well. Jennifer and her son, Cole, recently purchased a drone, which will help them scout fields and make related management decisions.

James Brown

Clover, Virginia

James Brown has worked on his diversified farm in Clover, Va., for more than 50 years. He is a fourth generation farmer that grows 300 acres of corn, wheat, soybeans and chickpeas. He also raises beef cattle.

Brent Shipper
Iowa

Bio coming soon.

Dan Runner
Iowa