Harvey Asmus started Asmus Farm Supply in 1960 and met with farmers at his kitchen table. Today, AFS has five locations in Iowa and Minnesota.
“We Empower You to Optimize Production in a Complex and Unpredictable Environment.”
Asmus Farm Supply, Inc. has the vision to empower customers allowing them to optimize their production in a complex and unpredictable environment.
At Asmus Farm Supply you will find best in-class expertise within all divisions of service. We invest in industry collaborations that allows our staff to provide positive experience for every customer.
As farmers ourselves we know the trust you put in our hands. At AFS we adapt to individual situations and are motivated to create customized experiences for each customer.
Cora, Megan, Garrett, Harlan, and Amy Asmus
It was a simpler time in 1960 when Harvey Asmus envisioned improving agriculture using synthetic pesticides. Asmus Farm Supply’s evolution occurred when Harvey decided to serve the self-applicator. Harvey built a reputation for being an industry leader, with customers and prospective customers coming from hundreds of miles to Rake. During the early years, Harvey would answer questions from the tractor while his wife Carol translated to the customers on the phone.
During the 1980s and 1990s, Asmus Farm Supply saw several changes. Harvey’s son, Harlan, moved back to Rake and started working full-time for the company. As business increased, so did the office and warehouses. With its reputation as one of the largest and most progressive companies, bulk tanks were added to best serve the growing tank mixes customers were using.
The technical knowledge and focus of Harvey and Harlan allowed the company to grow. In 2000, the first satellite location was opened to serve customers that traveled long distances. In 2004 a computer accounting system was introduced after 44 years of handwritten invoices and documents. The Estherville location was added in 2005, along with the Seed and Seed Treatment departments. Okabena and Fulda locations were added in 2011. The Plant Nutrition department started in 2012. AFS expanded to Manly in 2014, in addition to constructing the Plant Nutrition facility. Since 2012, AFS has focused on infrastructure improvements throughout all locations and facilities.
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