Van Dell Farms Inc.

Van Dell Farms Inc. Van Dell Farms Inc. Jerseys for Profit Since 1939 Welcome to Van Dell Farms Inc. In 1978, the two farms merged and created Van Dell Farms Inc.

Ed started with Jerseys in 1939 in Marengo IL with two Jersey cows and a milk route in town. Ed and Mary farmed at several locations in the area until purchasing the present 80 acre farm with 28 stall barn in 1962. Son - Scott and Vivian started a separate swine operation in 1972 two miles west of the home farm. Son - Bruce and Laura joined the operation in the late 1980’s. Over the years, land ha

s been purchased to total 640 acres. Crops grown are hay, corn, wheat and soy beans. Cows are exercised on a rotational pasture. Our growing season is from mid-April to mid-September. The dairy operation milked 42 Registered Jerseys in a tie stall barn untill 1996, when we made the decision to expand and modernize. Our goals were to be more labor efficient and lower our cost of production. In 1996, we built the freestall barn with 100 stalls and a bedded area for fresh cows. The barn has a slatted floor with under barn manure storage (6 month capacity). Cows are milked in the old stall barn in a10-stall flat barn with 5 automatic take-off milkers. Each year, we have added a bunker silo and in 1998 we converted our heifer housing from bedded pack to freestalls. In 2001, we completed a milking parlor. The milking parlor includes a double eight herringbone, with DeLaval Milking Equipment. We have been very satisfied with all of our changes and would not go back to our old system. In the 20+ years since the change we have doubled the herd size from within, doubled per cow production while not increasing the labor force. While our operation is small we plan to stay competitive with larger operations by using technology, good management, remain focused & optimistic and change with the times. Most importantly, we enjoy working alongside our family while we make a profit. We are a commercial herd, breeding for productive cows that have type traits for today’s business world. At Van Dell Farms you’ll find an honest herd of Jerseys in modern facilities, where we are growing and becoming more productive. When traveling through our area, find some time to stop in and visit. We are located in far southern Wisconsin, only an hour from Madison, Chicago or Milwaukee.

10/30/2024
10/22/2024

Join us on a journey through the heart of a family-owned dairy farm, where Jersey cows take center stage. Discover the secrets behind their success, from gen...

Selling 250 +/- head of elite registered Jersey Dairy Cattle. Herd is ranked #1 for milk and protein and 10th for fat i...
10/21/2024

Selling 250 +/- head of elite registered Jersey Dairy Cattle. Herd is ranked #1 for milk and protein and 10th for fat in the nation. See you onsite or online November 1st at 10AM CST!

Selling 250 +/- head of elite registered Jersey Dairy Cattle. Herd is ranked among the top in the nation for production. Click the "Overview" tab for videos and more information! Auction featuring Agriculture, Miscellaneous.

10/18/2024
Grain Bin Construction Time Lapse - We built a new grain bin in 2021 and set up a camera to catch the construction. Fina...
05/10/2022

Grain Bin Construction Time Lapse - We built a new grain bin in 2021 and set up a camera to catch the construction. Finally got around to posting it! Click on the link below for the short video.

https://vimeo.com/549739251/51c8bcff17

2022 Conservation Project. Ayres Excavating is hard at it this week to construct two WASCOB (Water and Sediment Control ...
04/15/2022

2022 Conservation Project.

Ayres Excavating is hard at it this week to construct two WASCOB (Water and Sediment Control Basins). We are working with Rock County Land Conservation and several neighbors to install waterways, water retention basins and tile land. These projects will hold back rain and snow melt that can cause heavy erosion and make everyone’s land more productive while conserving water and soil.

We have removed about 1 acre of woodland to construct the basin but the woods was in poor shape with invasive trees and garlic mustard throughout the woods. Once the retention project is built we have 200 tree seedlings that will be planted to restore the woodland. Over the next few years we will work on removing invasive undergrowth and thinning the woods and then planting desirable trees to build better wildlife habitat and woods

Conservation is important. We need to leave it better than we found it, while feeding the world 🌎 and improving wildlife habitat.

10/07/2021

Dairy is a top industry in the Badger State, where more than a million cows produce some of the nation's best cheese, milk and ice cream products.

Busy day. Manure management and cleaning out grain bins and harvesting soybeans. Busy busy busy! Hmmm like everyday
09/27/2021

Busy day. Manure management and cleaning out grain bins and harvesting soybeans. Busy busy busy! Hmmm like everyday

The last day of a beautiful fall. All work done and a bunch of optional work. Cleaned fence lines and repaired buildings...
12/10/2020

The last day of a beautiful fall. All work done and a bunch of optional work. Cleaned fence lines and repaired buildings. Ready for winter....but not really ready.😕

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W8866 Cemetery Road
Sharon, WI
53585

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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