My dad had an opportunity to expand his farming operation, which made room for me to come back after working off the farm for a few years. I like the work, the lifestyle and being my own boss.

From when we were young, we were around dad when he talked with his financial officer and other advisors. I went to South Dakota State after high school and then worked in construction and was a welder.

I want the farm to grow, but within what we can do as a family. We make decisions so that our kids can join the operation if they want to someday. At the end of the day when we walk away, we want to leave something for somebody else.

I like livestock and doing chores. I don’t know what to do with myself when I don’t have chores to do. I also enjoy driving a tractor or combining on a sunny day.

Our financial officer was our dad’s financial officer. He helped us transition the operation and then took us on as customers in 2002. FCSAmerica is a family type of place. I know everyone in the office. They’ll come out to the farm and talk to us anytime.