Posts tagged Warren County
Devin Davis

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.

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Justin and Beth Jordan

Justin and Beth Jordan, Warren County residents, started farming in 2000. Justin grew up farming and working in construction alongside his dad and grandpa, saving up the funds to buy his first farm right out of high school. Today the Jordans raise corn, soybeans, and hay and rent pasture ground to a neighbor. In addition to farming, Justin works as a city building inspector and is a Marion County Soil and Water District Commissioner.

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