Iowa Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Grant Menke will present the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award on behalf of Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig to the Recker Family of Delaware County on Wednesday, July 23. The presentation will take place during an event beginning at 11:00 a.m. at their farm east of Hopkinton.
Recker’s Enterprises was incorporated in 1998, but Cory Recker began farming in 1992 alongside his parents, Jack and Pam Recker. Jack and Pam began farming during the 1970s. Today, Cory is a fourth-generation farmer who operates a diverse row crop and livestock operation. The farm produces corn, soybeans, hay and corn silage and maintains a 60-cow herd that produces show cattle. Any calves that are not sold for show are finished on the farm. They also operate two hog barns in partnership with JBS Foods. Cory holds a car dealer license and is active in machinery trading, diversifying the farm’s income while staying rooted in agriculture.
The operation is supported by a dedicated team of local employees who contribute to the daily work of the farm. Aaron Knipper works full-time on the farm, while Cory’s nephew, Tanner Fellinger, manages the care of the hog barns. Ashton Klaren, a local high school student, helps part-time with various farm responsibilities. Cory mentors Quinton Fellinger, Tanner’s younger brother and a full-time mechanic at the nearby Case IH dealership, as he begins his own farming enterprise. Tanner and Quinton’s dad, Tim Fellinger, previously contributed significantly to the success of the farm and now works for JBS. These relationships reflect Cory’s commitment to supporting the next generation of agricultural professionals.
Source : iowaagriculture.gov