Ryan and Jamie Madison host Women, Land & Legacy farm tour

Ryan and Jamie Madison Host Women, Land & Legacy Farm Tour

Ryan and Jamie Madison, first-generation farmers, hosted the 53rd Tama County Women, Land & Legacy event at their farm, Mad Acre Farms, in rural Gladbrook.

The event, held in late September, was initially billed as a chance to learn about high tunnel production, but it went beyond the basics, shedding light on the hard work required to turn an acre of Iowa soil into a successful small-scale market farm.

First-generation farmers Jamie and Ryan Madison share a laugh while introducing themselves on Thursday, Sept. 25, during a Tama County Women, Land & Legacy event held at their rural Gladbrook farm, Mad Acre Farms.

The Madisons shared their experiences and insights, providing a deeper understanding of the efforts involved in running a successful farm.

Author's summary: Farmers share insights on small-scale farming.

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North Tama Telegraph North Tama Telegraph — 2025-10-17