Leroy Mielke - Century Farm In Shawano County

Here at the Mid-West Farm Report we like to honor and share the stories of farms that have been in Wisconsin for over 100 years. Leroy Mielke shares the story of the 117-year history of his farm in Shawano County, as well as some memories from his 70 years of living there going from dairy cows to p…

Nicholas Stanek- Blue River Mill Century Farm In Grant County

Here at the Mid-West Farm Report, we like to share the stories of farms that have been around for over 100 years. Nicholas Stanek with Blue River Mill Farm, out of Grant County, shares the story of his farm that started with his grandparents in 1923 after coming to Wisconsin from the Czech Republic…

David Zimdars - Fond du Lac County Sesquicentennial Farm

The Zimdars family farm near Ripon, Wisconsin, has been passed down through generations for over 150 years. It began with 80 acres and grew to 500, starting as a small dairy with various animals. Today, it’s a larger dairy operation with 250 cows. David Zimdars and his family  value the farm’s hist…

Philip Schroeder - Sauk County Sesquicentennial Farm

Philip Schroeder’s family farm in Sauk County has a rich history dating back to the 1800s, with the original deed tied to the War of 1812. Purchased by his family in 1874, the farm has seen its share of challenges, including a legal battle over a 40-acre parcel in 1923. Throughout the years, the fa…

David Johnson - Lincoln County Century Farm

David Johnson's family has deep roots in Lincoln County, Wisconsin, with a farm dating back to 1919. His grandfather, originally from Sweden, worked his way across the world before settling in Merrill, where he purchased the farm and began farming with his wife and four daughters. Over the years, t…

Shelly & Ike Mayer & Cassie Strupp - Washington County Sesquicentennial Farm

The Mayer family's sesquicentennial farm in Washington County, Wisconsin, has a rich history that dates back to 1853 when it was homesteaded by the family. Originally a 50-acre wheat farm, the property transitioned into a dairy farm around the turn of the century. Over the years, the farm has been …

Richard Ladwig - Oconto County Centennial Farm

Richard and his wife Susan are celebrating two Centennial farms in the family this year -- located next door in Oconto County. The farm we're talking about today belongs to Richard's side. These stories are brought to you courtesy of Compeer Financial.

Raymond Lamboley - Dane County Sesquicentennial Farm

Today we’re visiting with Raymond Lamboley. He’s the third generation on his family’s Sesquicentennial Farm recognized by the state of Wisconsin. The Lamboley family farm is located outside of Belleville in Dane County. He tells us how times have changed in the 150 years his family has been on the …

Sprang Farms - Manitowoc County Sesquicentennial Farm

Here at the Mid-West Farm Report, we’re celebrating farm and homesteads that have been in the same family for more than 100 and 150 years. And we’re bringing these stories to you courtesy of Compeer Financial. Today we’re catching up with Kevin Sprang, the fourth generation of Sprang Farms in Two R…

Robert Sandman -La Crosse County Century Farm

Robert Sandman's family century farm in Bangor, La Crosse County, has a rich history that dates back to his grandfather's arrival from Germany in 1882. His grandfather purchased the land in 1921 and 1924, establishing a farm that initially raised a mix of animals, including pigs, chickens, and cows…