Learn about innovative farm management strategies, new technologies for improving efficiency and productivity, ways to ensure a successful transition of farm operations to the next generation. Join us at the 91st annual Purdue Farm Management Tour and reception honoring the 2024 Indiana Master Farmers in Randolph County (Winchester), Indiana on Wednesday, July 17th.
Clint Orr
Orr Farms
Orr Farms, located in North Central Indiana since 1987. Our family farm focuses on sustainability, innovation, and faith-focused values above all.
Orr Farms was established in 1987 with the marriage of Clint and Marianne (Smith) Orr. Although Clint was raised on a farm and had various livestock projects, grain farming did not actually commence until 1989. Marianne was raised on a farm south of Frankfort, but her parents were not actively involved, choosing to rent their ground to a neighbor. Starting out with just over 200 acres of tillable land, the farm grew steadily. During this time, Clint and Marianne both worked several off-farm jobs, and ran detasseling crews until 2010. One significant milestone occurred in 2003 with the addition of John and Tom Kramer’s ground. That addition moved the operation from part time to full time status.
We primarily farm in Clinton County with some additional acreage and custom services in the surrounding counties. We pride ourselves in being a sustainable operation. All of our acres receive cover crops and are no-tilled or strip-tilled and by using manures, variable rate technologies, reduced soil compaction, intensive soil testing, and various conservation practices, we strive to be one of the most environmentally conscious operations in the Midwest. One of our primary goals would be to improve the land that we farm every year, whether we own it or not. We are quickly moving toward being a soil regenerative farm.
Clint Orr
Orr Farms
Orr Farms, located in North Central Indiana since 1987. Our family farm focuses on sustainability, innovation, and faith-focused values above all.
Orr Farms was established in 1987 with the marriage of Clint and Marianne (Smith) Orr. Although Clint was raised on a farm and had various livestock projects, grain farming did not actually commence until 1989. Marianne was raised on a farm south of Frankfort, but her parents were not actively involved, choosing to rent their ground to a neighbor. Starting out with just over 200 acres of tillable land, the farm grew steadily. During this time, Clint and Marianne both worked several off-farm jobs, and ran detasseling crews until 2010. One significant milestone occurred in 2003 with the addition of John and Tom Kramer’s ground. That addition moved the operation from part time to full time status.
We primarily farm in Clinton County with some additional acreage and custom services in the surrounding counties. We pride ourselves in being a sustainable operation. All of our acres receive cover crops and are no-tilled or strip-tilled and by using manures, variable rate technologies, reduced soil compaction, intensive soil testing, and various conservation practices, we strive to be one of the most environmentally conscious operations in the Midwest. One of our primary goals would be to improve the land that we farm every year, whether we own it or not. We are quickly moving toward being a soil regenerative farm.