OUR MISSION

Oberbroeckling Family Farms  is driven by the desire to excel in progressive agricultural production. Strong family values and dedication to producing quality products establishes our farm identity. Sound business ethics will yield a sustainable future in agriculture. Our goal is to cultivate honest relationships with land owners wishing to continue their family’s legacy of working the land while allowing sustainable opportunities for future generations.

​

ABOUT US

Oberbroeckling Family Farms is a family farm based in the community of Garnavillo, IA, about 50 miles north of Dubuque, IA.  The farm is currently managed by 2nd ad 3rd generations of the Oberbroeckling family. We produce corn, soybeans, and pigs.  We also operate a commercial trucking business, Oberbroeckling Enterprises. Most of our corn crop is exported down the Mississippi River with a smaller portion turned into ethanol.  Our soybean crop is also exported down the Mississippi River.  Our pigs are custom fed for a local farmer. 

​

Oberbroeckling Family Farm's soils are primarily silty clay loams with limestone bedrock, with 2-20% slopes. Organic matter levels range from 1.5% to 4%. We typically receive 35 inches of annual precipitation. A key focus at Oberbroeckling Family Farms is to increase sustainability through improved agronomic practices.  Oberbroeckling Family Farms insources almost every operation on our farm. This allows us to have records of all field operations available at any time to pass on to our landowner partners.  We do our own grid soil sampling of every field we operate to establish a baseline for soil fertility.

We apply all of our own crop protection products and fertilizer to every field we farm.   Equipment is equipped with section control and auto steer technology to eliminate overlap. GPS maps are created for yields and application of any product that is applied to the land.  This gives us precise records of what products are applied and holds us accountable to do our part for the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy.  Variable rate phosphorus, potassium, nitrogen, lime applications as well as seeding are all implemented on our farm 

Conservation plans are adhered to utilizing no-till planting when possible to reduce soil and nutrient runoff from the land. 22 inch row corn and 15 inch row soybeans are used to maximize production capability from the land. Funding is allocated annually to build conservation structures such as terraces, shape waterways. and the use of cover crops. Our risk management plan for commodity marketing typically looks ahead three years into the future to protect margins as they are available.  

We are always on the lookout for new opportunities as they arise.  We have grown both non genetically modified corn and soybeans and have performed custom hire services for other area producers. 

​

Above all, Oberbroeckling Family Farms strives to be fair and honest with its employees and suppliers while providing top notch service to our customers.  With the increasing competitiveness of agriculture, sustainable farming practices must be coupled with stellar customer service.  Oberbroeckling Family Farms is blessed to have a strong team that is mindful of both.

MIKE & BARB OBERBROECKLING

ERIK, EMILY, LEVI & MAX OBERBROECKLING

RYAN, KRISTIN & RAELYNN 

OBERBROECKLING

SEEKING MORE INFORMATION

We'd love to hear from you.  Send us a message and we will get in contact with you as soon as possible.