J & K Smith Family Farms

08/06/2026

The Work Between Planting and Harvest

Some days on the farm don't involve planting or harvest. They're about protecting what you've already built. Today was fungicide and foliar application day in our soybean fields. From the road, it might just look like another sprayer making another pass across another field. But there's a lot more

07/13/2026

Our Summer 2026 Newsletter is here!

In this edition, we share an update on the growing crop, how preparation helped us adapt when plans changed, the addition of a drone to our crop scouting efforts, and the story of a farm close to home that has been part of our family for generations.

Whether we’re caring for your farm or farming nearby, we appreciate the opportunity to share another season at J&K Smith Family Farms.

Read the full Summer 2026 Newsletter here:
https://www.jksmithfamilyfarms.com/news-and-updates/summer-2026-newsletter-crop-progress-farm-technology-and-stewardship

07/08/2026

Come along as I side dress corn at 9.5 mph.

07/04/2026

Bullseye!

07/03/2026

It is Side Dressing Season!

06/19/2026

Campaign Season started a bit early this year apparently.

Last evening I had the opportunity to speak with the Harlan Lions Club about my background, my years as a swine nutritionist, farmer, volunteer, and why I'm running for Springfield Township Trustee.

I appreciate the warm welcome and the thoughtful questions from everyone in attendance. It was a pleasure discussing my vision for Springfield Township and the principles that are guiding this campaign: Integrity, Transparency, and Stewardship.

Thank you to the Harlan Lions Club for the invitation and for everything you do to serve our community.

I'm looking forward to many more conversations with the residents of Springfield Township in the months ahead.

06/18/2026

There's something new happening here in the farm, a political campaign.

Every elected official eventually faces a moment when there isn't a policy manual, a political talking point, or a simple answer. In those moments, decisions are guided by principles. As I campaign for Springfield Township Trustee, I want residents to understand the principles that will guide every

06/09/2026

We had a quick field meal when filling our planter on our last field of corn we planted two weeks ago.

06/09/2026

This is a great conversation with Lori.

06/09/2026

Good conversation about the past and future of the pork industry.

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