Devin Davis

Contact Information

Devin Davis
159 62nd Street
West Des Moines, IA 50266
davisagiowa@gmail.com
515-554-0345

Starting at just 10 years old, Devin Davis began working on his family’s farm in rural Warren County. Leaving the operation to pursue degrees at the University of Northern Iowa, Drake, and the Culinary Institute of America, he eventually returned to the farm. Currently helping operate 2,000 acres, Devin hopes to boost soil health and reduce risk using no-tillage, cover crops, and buffer strips. In addition, Devin is working to expand his crop rotation by double-cropping winter wheat with soybeans.

While profitability is important to Devin, he does understand some short-term sacrifices are necessary to benefit soil health. With a seemingly constant goal to increase grain production, Devin feels there should also be a push to increase conservation practices. As he works to grow the number of cover crops he plants, Devin continues to move his farm down a path of sustainability.

Building a Culture of Conservation: 

“Being an Iowa farmer gives us the opportunity to do right by our families, right by our communities, and right by our land.”