Custom Farming Service

Custom Farming Services for Minnesota Landowners

If you own farmland but don’t want to handle the daily work, Bunne Farms offers full-service custom farming that gives you the best of both worlds — ownership and peace of mind. Since 1925, we’ve helped landowners across Southern Minnesota and Northern Iowa keep their land productive, healthy, and profitable by managing all field operations from start to finish.


Our team brings the experience, equipment, and care needed to ensure your farm performs at its best season after season.

What Is Custom Farming?

Custom farming is a service where Bunne Farms helps manage the agricultural operations on your land, while you maintain full ownership. Whether you live nearby or out of state, our team handles:


  • Spring planting
  • Fertilizer application
  • Crop spraying
  • Fall harvesting
  • Spring and fall tillage

We use our own modern equipment and tailor each service to the specific needs of your field. You maintain full control of the land — and we take care of the day-to-day operations with the attention to detail you’d expect from a fourth-generation farm.

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Why Choose Bunne Farms for Custom Farming?

With nearly a century of hands-on farming under our belt, we bring more than just equipment — we bring reliability, transparency, and results.

Whether you're a retired farmer, absentee landowner, or investor looking for smart land use, Bunne Farms helps protect and grow your agricultural asset.

Here's what sets us apart:

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Experienced Crew: Generations of farming knowledge inform every decision we make in the field.

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Modern Equipment: We invest in high-quality machinery to deliver efficient, precise work.

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Locally Rooted: Based in Ostrander, MN, we understand the soil, seasons, and farming conditions of the region.

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Custom Plans: No two farms are the same. We work with you to build a seasonal plan that fits your goals.

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Accountability: You’ll always know what’s happening on your land — when and why.

Services Included in Custom Farming

Our custom farming service covers every major operation needed to manage corn and soybean crops efficiently:

Planting

We carefully time and execute planting to match your crop plan and maximize emergence.

Fertilizing

Our team handles all fertilizer application, including timing, rates, and equipment management.

Spraying

Protect your crops with precision spraying to control weeds, pests, and disease.

Harvesting

We bring in the crop at the right time using modern harvesting equipment to minimize loss and preserve yield.

Tillage

We perform tillage to prepare your seedbed, manage residue, and promote soil health — tailored to your field.

We tailor everything — from planting dates to application rates — based on what’s best for your field and your crop goals.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How is custom farming different from land rental?

    In custom farming, you keep full control and ownership of your land. We’re hired to perform the physical work. In land rental, we lease your land and operate it as tenants.

  • What crops do you grow?

    We specialize in corn and soybeans, the two most common and profitable crops in Minnesota.

  • Do I need to live near my land to use your services?

    Not at all. Many of our custom farming clients live outside the region. We keep you updated throughout the season.

Let’s Maximize the Value of Your Land

You’ve invested in your farm — now let it work for you. With Bunne Farms as your farming partner, you can expect expert care, reliable performance, and honest communication every step of the way.