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About Us

Our Story

Joe Dresbach officially began Dresbach Farms in 1959, when he was just a young man willing to put in the hard work and pursue his dream of farming. Joe and his wife, Marlene, worked tirelessly over the years to grow the farm, and as their family grew, their 4 boys began helping their parents in whatever way they could. I have heard many stories of the boys going out to the fields to help Joe pull pesky weeds out of a crop field, picking sweet corn, or working on equipment. Fast forward to 1991, when Joe was at a farm field day listening to Dave Brandt speak on soil health and no-till farming. The decision he made that day to quit tillage cold turkey began our family's journey to regenerative agriculture. It has been Joe and Marlene's goal to leave the land better than they found it and leave a legacy farm for anyone in their family to have a place to come back to if they want to farm.

As the farm has grown, we have made it our mission to grow quality nutrient-dense food for our community using regenerative practices. Regenerative practices include limited soil disturbance, keeping the ground covered, increasing crop diversity, having a continual living plant/root in the soil, and livestock integration. We are doing our best to build up our soils because as soil health increases, so do the nutrients found in the plants and the food produced by those plants. We grow all non-GMO crops, including some heritage grains, open-pollinated corn, and heirloom produce. We grind our own livestock feed, so any grain that our animals receive, we know exactly what is in it and how it was grown.

We rotationally graze our cattle and chickens on our pastures and on the cover crops on our row crop ground. Our cover crops are a diverse mix to add diversity to our row crop ground, keep the ground covered and a living plant growing in the soil, and provide good, nutrient-dense food for our livestock. We grow sunflowers as part of our cover crop mix and love sharing the beauty they bring with our community!

We have a come-and-see philosophy for our customers! We want our community to have an active role in knowing the why and how behind growing our food. We encourage questions and farm visits through the multiple farm tours and events we host throughout the year, and try to share a lot of what is going on at the farm through our email newsletter and our social media pages. We want to shed light on the beauty found in agriculture and provide a way for our community to know their farmer, and have a relationship with those of us who are doing our best to raise their food.

What We Offer
A person gently feeding a calf on a farm, surrounded by other cows in the background, showcasing a nurturing interaction in a rural setting.
Smiling woman in a field of wheat, wearing a red bandana and denim overalls, holding a stalk of wheat while enjoying a sunny day outdoors.
Two farmers examine seeds in their hands during sunset in a golden wheat field, showcasing the importance of agriculture and sustainable farming practices.
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A family standing together in a sunflower field on a sunny day, with green grass and hills in the background.
Two farmers holding chickens in a scenic farm setting during sunset, with lush greenery and other chickens in the background, showcasing sustainable farming practices.
Smiling woman in denim overalls holding freshly harvested carrots and a basket of greens in a sunlit vegetable garden, showcasing sustainable farming and organic produce.
Couple enjoying a sunny day in a wheat field, smiling and engaging with each other, showcasing love and connection in an agricultural setting.
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Toddler exploring nature while holding a shovel in a grassy field, showcasing curiosity and playfulness in outdoor gardening activities.
A grandmother and her young grandson explore a vibrant vegetable garden inside a greenhouse, engaging in gardening activities together. Sunlight filters through the structure, highlighting the lush greenery and their shared moments of discovery.
A young girl proudly holds freshly harvested carrots in a sunny garden, while an adult woman smiles in the background. The scene showcases the joy of gardening and the importance of growing your own food.
A father helps his young son climb a dirt mound in a sunny outdoor setting, showcasing a playful moment of bonding and exploration in a garden or backyard.
Group of three people standing on a grassy path in a rural setting, surrounded by trees and lush greenery. The man on the left wears a red plaid shirt and a black cap, the woman in the center is dressed in an orange jacket and blue jeans, and the man on the right is in a light-colored shirt. The warm sunlight enhances the peaceful outdoor atmosphere.
A man and woman smiling at each other while holding chickens on a farm during sunset, with other chickens in the background and farm buildings visible.
A farmer holds a young girl in a wheat field, both smiling as they share a playful moment under a clear blue sky. The tall wheat sways gently in the breeze, showcasing a vibrant rural landscape.
Farmer feeding a flock of brown hens in a lush green field near a red livestock trailer during golden hour.