When Kara Philips Wondercheck married her husband Nolan, she knew that also meant saying “‘til death do us part” to his family’s four-generation farming operation near Newman Grove, Nebraska.
Wondercheck Family Farms is truly a family business. Teressa and Zane Wondercheck, right, were joined by their son Nolan, left, and his wife Kara to continue the farming tradition. Their infant son Waylon is the fifth generation on the farm by Newman Grove, Neb.
The Wonderchecks raise row crops, farrow-to-finish hogs and cattle, as can be seen behind the pigs in this photo.
Piglets are farrowed and weaned inside buildings before transferring to dirt lots outside for finishing.
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Kara Wondercheck created her own niche on the family farm by growing the direct-to-consumer pork business. She enjoys interacting with and educating customers at farmers markets.
In the summertime, Kara Wondercheck travels the state of Nebraska selling farm-fresh pork cuts at farmers markets. Pork shares are also available with pre-orders.
Reporter Kristen Sindelar has loved agriculture her entire life, coming from a diversified farm with three generations working side-by-side in northeastern Nebraska. Reach her at Kristen.Sindelar@midwestmessenger.com.
Kristen Sindelar
Agriculture Reporter
