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Comments from the fall of 2008 harvest season:

“Enjoyed working with Olsen Custom Farms staff. We got the wheat off before a one week rainy period. Thanks!” G & C Simonson

“No one could have done better than you in the getting the job taken care of. We asked to cut samples of wheat several times in one day an no one ever complained. The whole crew did everything they could possible to get our harvest over with. We were the envy of other farmers in the area. Thank you all very much. We certainly want you to combine our 2009 wheat crop.” V & F Voigt

“The crew did a great job for us this past year. I hope the crop next year is good so we can have you guys work for the third year in a row.” C. Stevens

Progressive Farmer Magazine

From Oklahoma into Saskatchewan and back home to Hendricks, Minn., the custom harvesting crews of Olsen Custom Farms cut about 120,000 acres each year. Nearly 180,000 additional acres are harvested with combines that the business rents to farmers who prefer to run their own machines.

With U.S. labor shortages, recruiting operators and staff willing to shuttle a fleet of 30 combines and related equipment across North America from May to November is no small feat. Typically, most of the employees who sign on for the custom harvesting crews’ nomadic existence come from South Africa.

 

Chad Olsen and Luke Nibbe of Olsen Custom Farms in Hendricks Minnesota

“If we could find people with experience from around our area who would work for nine months out of the year, we wouldn’t need to seek foreign help,” says Travis Olsen, the company’s financial manager.

“Understandably, most people are looking for 12-month employment, so the foreign help really makes the harvest season work for us.”

Olsen brushed up on his own labor management skills as a 2008 DTN scholarship recipient for The Executive Program for Agricultural Producers (TEPAP). The course is administered by Texas A&M and teaches mid-career producers a wide range of advanced agribusiness skills, including human resources management. Read More

 

Olsen Custom Farms, LLC Mission

Go ahead. It's something we say over the radio many times per day after a certain question is asked. Every time it's said and heard, let it be a constant reminder that we strongly believe that nothing is impossible. When those two words are heard, let it remind us that we will learn from past mistakes and still go ahead and live by the golden rule. We will think big thoughts but still relish small pleasures.

When that short answer is heard over the radio let it be a reminder that we will bring service and respect to our customers like no other. We will be kinder than necessary. So, let me ask you this certain question, do you have a copy?

Welcome to Olsen Custom Farms

Welcome and thank you for visiting our website!

Olsen Custom Farms is located in southwestern Minnesota in the small community of Hendricks. My name is Chad and my wife, Pam and I are the owners of the custom harvesting operation. We have three daughters Josie, Claire and Ellie and a son, Charlie.  We employ approximately 30 people and between our custom harvesting and combine rental business we currently run 30 plus combines from Texas to Canada. We harvest wheat, milo, canola, corn and soybeans and haul the grain as needed.

Please take a moment to tour our website and do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions at all! We look forward to continuing our business relationships in 2009 and look forward to many new relationships and friendships.

Once again, thanks for stopping by our website. We hope that our site helps instill a level of comfort with you regarding our operations. Cheers to a great 2009.

Chad Olsen