Venture Award Recipient in 2019
Nominated by Lyon Rural Electric Cooperative

Video: Award Presentation Acceptance
Video: Iowa Venture Award Event Highlights

Stensland Family Farms, established in 1915, is a family-owned and operated multi-generational farm located just outside of Larchwood, Iowa. The Stensland’s farm over 1,500 acres of organic cropland and operate a 200-cow dairy that is the basis for their newest endeavor, Stensland Creamery. The herd, which is milked robotically, has been bred to produce A2 beta-casein protein, and their products are rich in Omega 3’s through the incorporation of flax meal in their ration. The milk produced on their dairy is used for freshly bottled milk, ice cream, aged cheese and cheese curds. Their products are sold at three company stores in Sioux Falls and can also be purchased directly at the farm where visitors and tour groups can experience the farm operation.