Rake

50245 40th Ave
Rake, IA 50465
Phone 641.566.3658
Fax 641.566.3777

Asmus Farm Supply’s Rake location is our corporate office, located north east of the small town of Rake, Iowa, just 1/4 mile south of the Iowa/Minnesota border.

General Hours

Monday-Friday: 8am – 5pm

Saturday & Sunday: Closed

Seasonal Hours

Monday-Friday: 7am – 5pm

Saturday: 7am – noon

Sunday: Closed

Services

Our Rake location has numerous options available to meet your needs. We carry and support all major chemical manufacturer’s products and supply Chemical, Fertilizers, Seed & Seed Treatment. Our Agronomists are all CCA certified and highly trained to help develop a customized crop protection plan for your operation. If you have questions throughout the year on the products we sell, we encourage you to call or stop in and talk with any one of us.

We are setup to provide packaged or bulk products and carry a large supply of mini-bulk tanks available to our customers to meet the growing needs of today’s operations. However, unlike most retailers, we do not provide custom application services. If you are in need of someone to make custom ground or aerial applications, we have a list of quality custom applicators that fall within our sales geography.

Asmus Farm Supply is also proud to have a Pioneer Seed Dealership at our Rake location since 1964. If you’re interested in learning more about what Pioneer has to offer, come talk to our Pioneer Pro Rep, Devin Helming.

Rake Staff

Harlan & Amy Asmus

C.C.A’s and Owners

Harlan is a second-generation Manager of the family business and joined AFS in 1987 after graduating from Iowa State University with a Bachelor of Business Management degree. Amy holds a bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Graphic Design from Iowa State University and has been Certified Crop Advisor since 2004. Together they hold various rolls throughout the company. Since coming back to the family business after graduating college, Harlan has held various job titles including Warehouse Assistant, Seed Sales, Crop Consultant, CCA Agronomist, Purchasing Agent, and Chemical Programs Administration. Harlan now is the company President but continues to work with clients and manages product procurement and pricing for the chemistry department. He encourages integrity-based relationship selling amongst the AFS staff and spends considerable time nurturing relationships with manufacturing suppliers and AFS clients.

Since getting her CCA, Amy has participated in state CCA board roles on marketing committee, credential review committee, chairperson in 2010, and currently as a CCA representative to the Agribusiness Association of Iowa board. She is a member of the Tri-Societies (ASA CSSA SSSA), serving on the Science Policy Committee and is involved with Congressional Visits and Public comment periods. Amy is also an industry consultant for DeMatteo Monnes, where she has been sought out to share her opinion on trends involving agricultural seeds and chemicals. While in the office, she works with customers on specialty crops, manages HR duties and external relations with partners in the industry.

Garrett Asmus

Business Analyst

Garrett is proud to be the third generation at Asmus Farm Supply. He officially joined the AFS team in December of 2016 after graduating from Iowa State University with a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Studies. Garrett grew up on the family farm near Rake, where he spent his time helping where needed at AFS and on the farm. Besides working at AFS, Garrett also farms with his dad and brother, and is a volunteer firefighter and first responder. He is married to Megan and in his spare time he enjoys working on projects around the farm and at home.

Megan Asmus

Executive Assistant

Megan joined the AFS team in April of 2020 and is married to Garrett. She has been immersed in agriculture her entire life – growing up on her family’s farm in southeastern North Dakota, graduating from North Dakota State University with a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics, and previously having a career as a multiple peril crop insurance underwriter. She is honored to be involved in the family business. In her spare time she enjoys helping Garrett with various projects, gardening, baking, and reading.

Pat Kahler

Executive Assistant

Pat joined the Asmus team in the Summer of 2012 with a broad knowledge of systems administration and support for agribusiness environments. His duties for the Asmus team cover all administrative needs for the leadership team as well as coordination of communications between the Asmus’ and their wide-reaching sales force and client base.

Darcy Swearingen

Accounting and Bookkeeping

Darcy joined the Asmus team summer of 2016. Currently she lives in Thompson, IA with her husband Jay and together they have five children. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family and friends. Darcy is excited for the opportunity to continue to work in agriculture and be apart of the AFS team.

Michele Wigern

Communication & Marketing Director

Michele is a 2004 graduate of South Dakota State University. Before joining AFS, Michele had several years of experience in various agricultural fields since moving back to her husband’s childhood farm in 2009. Along with her husband, Nick, they are raising their two boys in Kiester, MN. She enjoys spending her free time being outdoors, golfing, sewing and spending countless hours cheering on their very active sons at various sporting events. Michele will primarily manage communication and marketing needs for all AFS locations.

Bil Schrader

C.C.A, Seed Department Manager

Bil has been with AFS since 1999 and holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Agronomy from the University of Wisconsin/River Falls. Bil was raised on a family farm near Easton, MN which he lives on and continues to manage today. Before working at AFS, Bil had several years of experience in seed, chemical, and fertilizer sales. In addition to selling crop protection products, Bil oversees AFS Seed which includes sales of Agrigold, Brevant, Midwest, Millborn and Stine seed.

Nate Eitzmann

C.C.A, Sales Agronomist

Nate joined Asmus Farm Supply in the Fall of 2012 from his agronomy position in eastern Nebraska. He rounds out our chemical sales and support division with Harlan and his team. Nate also manages our First to the Field program connecting agricultural manufacturers and retailers with progressive growers to effectively evaluate new products and concepts. In addition he assists customers in our MZB Technology partnership. If you have questions about First to the Field or MZB, don’t hesitate to give Nate a call.

Jason Christensen

C.C.A, Sales Agronomist

Jason started with AFS in January of 2010. Jason grew up on a family farm near Ringsted, IA and continues to play an active role in the operation today. Prior to working at AFS, Jason worked for an independent retailer in Aberdeen, SD selling seed and chemical. He is a 2007 graduate of South Dakota State University and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Agronomy. When not working on the farm or at AFS, he enjoys hunting and fishing.

Jake Larson

C.C.A, Seed Treatment Department Manager

Jake grew up on his family farm near Swea City and continues to help with the operation today. Jake earned a degree in Agronomy from Iowa State University. Together with his wife Jordan, they have three girls. When not helping on the farm you can find Jake enjoying his time outdoors with his family.

Meredith Bartness

Sales Agronomist

Meredith joined AFS in the spring of 2020 as a sales agronomist in the crop protection department. She is originally from Blue Earth, MN where she grew up on a hobby farm. Before she began my career at AFS Meredith attended South Dakota State University where she obtained her bachelor’s degree in Agronomy in December of 2019. Throughout college she have had two really strong internships and learned a lot about the field of Agronomy. She’s excited to be working with AFS and becoming more knowledgeable within the industry.

Cody Wirtjes

C.C.A., 4R NMS, Plant Nutrition Department Manager

Cody joined AFS in February of 2012 and holds an Associate’s degree in Applied Science of Agricultural Sales & Service and Agricultural Operations Management. Cody grew up around a fertilizer and chemical business in Thompson, IA. Prior to working at AFS, Cody worked for two local cooperatives as a custom applicator and sales support staff. Cody is involved with nutrition products and additives as well as handling of these products. Cody strives to be an excellent partner for all AFS customer’s plant nutrition needs. He and his wife, Alicia, reside in Buffalo Center, IA and have two children, Rowan & Ross.

Mike Perkins

C.C.A, Plant Nutrition Sales Agronomist and 4R+ Specialist

Mike started his career in 1993 as a custom applicator, later moving into sales. Mike became a CCA in 2000 and has been working in agricultural sales since then. Mike has over 22 years of experience in agriculture, working in all aspects of the farm – plant nutrition, crop protection, seed and precision agriculture. Mike is married and has three children. During his free time, you’ll find him on the lake fishing or out in the woods hunting.

Josiah Beenken

Plant Nutrition Sales Agronomist

Josiah recently graduated from Iowa State with a degree in Agricultural Studies Following graduation, Josiah returned back to his hometown of Buffalo Center. Growing up on a farm North of Buffalo Center drove his love of agriculture. Josiah enjoys watching sports, hunting, and helping on the farm.

Andrew Oswald

Trucking/Warehouse

Andrew started in 2019 a part of our warehouse staff.

Arnie Roth

Trucking/Warehouse

Arnie has been with AFS since the Fall of 2002. He is our truck driver responsible for making early season chemical deliveries as well as warehouse duties when he’s not on the road. Arnie also knows a great deal about servicing the tanks and pumps that we provide our customers. His enthusiasm makes him an asset here at AFS.

Troy Armstrong

Maintenance and Janitorial Duties

Troy started at AFS in February 2012. He is responsible for maintenance and janitorial duties around the rake facility. Troy has been active in his community through school functions and has also been involved with the Buffalo Center Ambulance since 1988. He is married to his wife Sue and they have a son named Spencer. You’ll see troy throughout his community and enjoys hunting, fishing and spending time with his family.

Jeb Kothenbeutel

Vehicle Maintenance and Mechanics

Jeb graduated from DMACC, where he studied Diesel Technologies. He grew up in Buffalo Center and enjoys helping on the farm in the spring and fall and helping manage the company vehicles. Jeb is married to his wife Savana and together they have their daughter Adalyn.