Eric and Cindy Boehm

Eric and Cindy Boehm started farming in 1974 and initially rented the farm to raise corn and soybeans. Over the years, while raising their three children, Eric and Cindy bought the land and transitioned all but 20 acres of the farm to perennial grasses and flowers. The farm also has timber areas which Eric has been managing over the years to not only be able to harvest the trees but also promote tree health and control soil erosion. In 2012 the Boehm’s received the Iowa Tree Farmer of the Year award.

Eric no longer considers himself a farmer but a caretaker. The land is not only a place for the Boehm family to enjoy nature but also enables visitors to see Iowa’s biodiversity. Eric sees the need for everyone to explore nature and routinely invites Purple Heart veterans to go hunting and local school classes to learn about the land while exploring.

Building a Culture of Conservation: 

“Work with mother nature and just see what an ecosystem can do. The whole watershed can benefit from your conservation practices, whether it is a wetland or cover crops, all the practices together make a difference.”

Contact Information

Eric and Cindy Boehm
12663 D Ave
Wadena, IA 52169
563-774-3505
ericandcindyboehm@gmail.com