Since 1902...
Wilbert is drafted. He ar - rived in Korea in Febru - ary of 1952 and returned home safe in April of 1953. Goes back to work on the farm with his dad, Henry. 1952-1953
1962
Set of Hereford steers (and pigs) on feed.
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Dirk Meinders, who em - igrated from Germany to the US in 1882, pur - chases 160 acres outside of Buffalo Center, IA for $27.50/acre. 1902
Gary & Dale raised Spot breed - ing stock, including an Iowa State Fair Champion Boar!
Henry, Dirk’s middle son, owns and runs the farm. Dairy cows, hogs, chickens, and used Belgian horses to farm the land. 1920’s - 1956
1967
Wilbert and his four kids, Gary, Dale, Janet & Bruce sitting on their John Deere 4020.
1987
Meinders Brothers (Gary & Dale) purchase their first beef cows. Hereford cross cows and a Simmental Bull.
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