Matt and Kristen Schafer and their son, Lucas, operate
Schafer Farms near LaCrosse along with Matt’s father, uncle and
brother-in-law. While Matt went to
college to keep his options open, his plan to come back to the family farm
never wavered. He makes most of the crop
planning and day-to-day management decisions on the farm. The Schafer family raises corn, soybeans, seed
corn, cucumbers, green beans and some wheat. Their farm also includes a beef
cattle feedlot.
Kristen is a teacher who now stays home to care for Lucas
and is also involved on the farm. She
grew up in the suburbs of Chicago, and now manages the farm’s website and
social media. Her upbringing and
background allow her to provide a unique perspective of life on the farm.
There is always room for growth on Schafer Farms. “We want to continue to grow,” says
Matt. “But it has to be done the right
way and for the right reasons.”
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