Weiland Farms

05/20/2026

I’d love to say we plant in perfect conditions every time. Fluffy soil, ideal moisture, no debris, no challenges. Unfortunately that's not always the case. There is a constant push and pull: on one side we have a well-documented window; on the other, we have soil conditions.

The well documented window says: don't plant too late or you won't optimize the growing season. What fears us most is an extended wet spell that keeps us out for weeks and weeks. It's a sickening feeling. The prevent plant of 2013 is in the back of our mind.

Also well documented soil conditions say: don't plant in slabby muck (you idiot), you can't achieve uniform depth and spacing. What is somewhat mystifying is that soil temperature changes the soil's physical characteristics if moisture stays constant (which it doesn't), and we farm over 50 different soil types.

The photos here are probably a good example of what *not* to do, especially knowing ideal conditions arrived while we were still within our planting window.

Authenticity always wins!

05/19/2026

Tiny plants, massive potential 🌱 We're thankful for the blessing of a smooth planting season and excited for the season ahead. Now the fields are starting to turn green and a new crop is underway.

04/22/2026

This is what happens when the planter tank door doesn't get shut... 🌽😅

04/17/2026

My dad, Rod Hanson, Brent Lester and I planted these 50 ash trees in 1989. We paid $14.95 per tree. I was 10. I estimate they grew to 50' tall. Unfortunately, last year, emerald ash borers wiped them out. There's no cure, which means down they went this winter. I think this is a great example of how authenticity always wins because living organisms (crops, animals and plants) are constantly threatened by things outside your control. The plan is to replace them this season. Any suggestions on what we should plant next?

04/06/2026

We're hiring!

Each year our rock picking crew plays an important role in caring for our fields while building teamwork, responsibility and a strong work ethic.

If you're looking for a job after school, Saturdays or this summer,? Message us to sign up.

04/02/2026

📣 Intern with us!

Open your mind by joining our progressive, family-oriented grain farm in Garner, IA, as an intern.

Our team is full of unique individuals with multidisciplinary skill sets, and they're all ready to teach you something new.

If you're curious about all sorts of things, why not consider a farm? You won’t just be observing, you’ll be contributing.

Your day might start with AI running on a triple-stacked GPU and a chicken coop that needs clearing — which one will you tackle first? You might sit in on a post-mortem on why the sprayer got stuck after the morning Kwik Star run with the crew in the “mama van.”

BTW, there’s no traditional job description. We’ll build an expectation plan during your first week.

DETAILS
🌽Must be attending or have attended postsecondary education within the last 12 months
🌽Housing provided
🌽Spring, summer or fall 2026 internships available

👉If you’re interested, apply here: https://www.weilandfarms.com/about-us/work-with-us

Drop any questions in the comments and tag anyone who might be interested!

We’re on a mission to sustainably grow the world’s food, fuel and fiber. See how you can make an impact with us.

03/31/2026

In the spirit of Authenticity Always Wins, here’s this month’s real moment: the Roof Peel.

Growing up in the Midwest, we’re taught that March “comes in like a lion.” Earlier this month proved it. Straight-line winds pushing 70 mph peeled back the roof on one of our swine facilities.

The next morning, the crew was on-site—rolling it back down and driving in new nails for a temporary fix before the next snowstorm hit.

The reality? With today’s sky-high insurance premiums, many of us carry higher deductibles. This one’s on us.

Just another day of adapting, fixing, and moving forward.

01/30/2026

The year is 2016 ...

We moved back to the farmhouse and acreage I grew up on. There’s not a square foot of those 10 acres I haven’t touched in every decade of my life.

That fall was also a wet harvest.

I stepped in to run the second auger wagon on the Housh farm. We’d recently expanded our harvest operation, so the second wagon had wheels and tires. The primary wagon was on tracks.

The auger wagon had just been filled. I parked on a sidehill, near the highest point for 10 miles.

Then I watched (in horror) as one tire started to sink slowly and mercilessly.

By the time I got my wits about me, the tractor couldn’t pull it out of the hole. That wagon got stuck the same way more than once that year.

Late that season, we traded into a wagon with tracks. We haven’t looked back!

#2016

01/23/2026

I recently attended a marketing presentation from Erika Ayers Badan of Barstool Sports. One of the key takeaways is “authenticity always wins.”

That concept aligns with how we operate at Weiland Farms.

In that spirit, we’re launching the “Year of Authenticity” on Weiland Farm’s social media accounts. Each month, we’ll post a real moment from our day-to-day on the farm. Getting stuck, a broken part, a dirty face

To kick it off … here's our corn dryer overflowing, it literally rained corn. 🌽

01/21/2026

We’re hiring! Weiland Farms is looking for a farm operations coordinator to join our team in Garner, Iowa.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, enjoy organizing people and information, and want to support an innovative family farming operation behind the scenes, we’d love to hear from you.

The role:
Support day-to-day farm operations through scheduling, coordination, documentation, and administrative support — so our field team can stay focused on the work that matters most.

Key focus areas:
- Staff scheduling and seasonal planning
- Communication across full-time, H-2A and seasonal teams
- Documentation and records-keeping
- Support SOPs, training and operational organization
- Optimize shop and workflows

Requirements:
- Strong communication and organization skills
- Familiarity with farm operations, precision ag or inventory management.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Availability for extended hours during peak seasons

Apply here or send your resume to [email protected]: https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=98f5f6ec7715545b&from=shareddesktop_copy