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buys fertilizer for his corn and soybean crops because the hog manure alone pushes yields to around 200 bushels an acre for corn and 60 bushels for beans.

He believes the ongoing influx of outside dollars from companies such as Smithfield is a big part of the economic strength in Sioux County. Among other things, the steady income allows communities to provide support to public and private schools. “We always like to see new schools going up because so many buildings are getting older and older. Thank you to the taxpayers, if you know what I mean.”

OFF THE FARM

Kurt is the only one in the family working full-time on the farm. Mary worked in the warehouse at Staples for 21 years, but 2 years ago decided “No more 50 pound boxes for this old lady.” Today, she’s a para-professional at Little Warrior Preschool in Sioux Center. She’s moved from 50-60 hour weeks to 35 hours over 4 days a week with summers off. “The worst part of my day now is sitting on those little chairs in the preschool.” She enjoyed her first summer off last year, which both gave her time to spend on the farm and allowed for “Grandma time” one day a week with Liam and Niko.

Daughter Jordan is also a para-professional, working with 4th and 5th graders at Sioux Center Intermediate School. Kurt and

Surrounded by dairy goats are Libby Ranschau, Brittany and Justin Korver, and their sons, Liam and Niko.

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