Mission Statement
We strive to remain a profitable, growing operation that will produce quality crops to fulfill world demand, using environmentally sound practices.
Vision Statement
To produce quality crops through a profitable farm operation which will help sustain world demand for environmentally safe food and fuel. This will be accomplished by intelligent risk management, effective marketing strategies, and overall great leadership. The foundation supporting our overall vision is formed by our strong family values and reputation for honesty, hard work and integrity.
Operation History
The Talsma farm was started back in the 1920's by Jim and Nellie Talsma Sr. Their son Jim Jr. and his wife Bertha began farming in the late 1950's. William and David, sons of Jim Jr. and Bertha, started farming on their own in 1979 and formed Talsma Brothers Partnership in the mid-1980's. Slowly they grew the operation by renting additional acres.
William and David formed a new entity, Central Iowa Farms, Inc., in the mid-1990's. Growth continued with the addition of about 1500 acres in 2003, leading to the formation of I-80 Farms that year. The operation has continued to grow as Talsma Brothers Partnership has purchased several farms and rented acres to I-80 Farms. I-80 Farms has had very aggressive growth in the last few years by leasing farmland.