U.S. Senator Joni Ernst, Chair of the Senate Small Business Committee, has announced Sponheim Sales and Services as her Small Business of the Week for Mitchell County, Iowa. This initiative is part of her plan to honor a small business in each of Iowa's 99 counties during the 119th Congress.
Senator Ernst highlighted the contributions of Dean Sponheim, who founded the company in 2015. "Fourth-generation farmer Dean Sponheim founded Sponheim Sales and Services in 2015 based on decades of agricultural innovation," said Ernst. She added that the family-owned business serves as a "one-stop shop for farmers looking to learn about conservation farming practices."
Sponheim Sales and Services started as a local conservation effort but has since evolved into a full-service agricultural operation. The business supports farmers across Iowa with services like custom seed cleaning, drilling, aerial application, interseeding, and contracts with local oat and rye growers. Dean Sponheim runs the company with his son Josh and colleague Rachel Amundson, focusing on helping farmers adopt sustainable practices.
The recognition program will continue as Chair Ernst awards more businesses throughout Iowa.
