Erik and Emily Oberbroeckling of Garnavillo were named the third place recipients in the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation's (IFBF) 2012 Young Farmer Achievement Award on Dec. 5 at the organization's annual meeting in Des Moines.
The annual contest honors young farmers who show outstanding management ability in their farming operations and involvement in Farm Bureau and community activities.
The Oberbroecklings raise corn, soybeans and feed hogs. They also offer custom farming services including round baling, custom application and trucking. They farm with Erik's parents, working the land that his grandfather started in 1961. The family recently constructed a swine wean-to-finish facility that will also allow Erik's brother, a recent college graduate, to join the family farm. The Oberbroecklings are involved with the Clayton County Farm Bureau and active with their church and community.