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Welcome to Our Farm Family!

Harvestville Farm is part of a fifth-generation family farm located in Southeast Iowa. For over 100 years, our family has strived to be an ecologically friendly farm and firmly believe in being good stewards of the land. What started out as a fall focused business, has turned into a multi-season business that operates each April – December. We provide the freshest garden veggies, homegrown pumpkins, squash, and gourds, and offer fresh-cut trees and all the trimmings for your home during the holidays This year, our family “agri-tainment” business will celebrate its 18th year! We look forward to seeing you soon at the farm!

Our mission is to provide a fun, safe, and educationally based rural experience for families by offering unique hands-on agricultural related activities.

Business History

  • 1994

    Back in 1994, Adam started a small FFA project for high school by raising a few pumpkins. He began his project by growing two or three short rows and sold the pumpkins from a wagon on an "honor system" in the front yard of the farmstead.

  • 1997-2002

    After a few years, Adam went on to college, while his family continued the tradition. Within a few years, Adam's sister, Amber, left the farm to attend college as well while Adam's parents, Kathy and Greg Hohl, continued their diversified farm operation of corn, beans, hogs and cattle while still maintaining the small roadside pumpkin stand during the fall season.

  • 2003

    In 2003, however, some health issues arose within the family, which resulted in the difficult decision to eliminate the livestock from the farm. During this time, Adam, and his wife Julie, who were living in St. Louis at the time after recently getting married, began traveling to the farm as often as possible to help maintain the family's generation farm.

    As the family farm's main focus quickly turned to the row crops, Adam, Julie and Adam's mom, Kathy, began brainstorming ways to supplement the income that was gained from having livestock. Their thoughts quickly turned to the pumpkins that Adam started years prior and the ideas came flooding in!

  • 2004-2005

    In 2004, we took a giant leap of faith, planted five acres and began to sell them from the farmstead that fall. Needless to say - we were hooked!

    Throughout the next two years, our little "pumpkin business" began to really take off, and we quickly realized we loved interacting with our customers during those few weekends in the fall. A common thread was immediately noticed among all of our customers: a growing desire for an authentic rural experience.

  • 2006

    In 2006 after leaving a management and a teaching position behind in St. Louis, Adam, Julie, and Kathy, decided to take the "pumpkin business" head on. Since then and after following the guidance of our customers, we have expanded from a fall-focused business, into a three-season operation and have since become one of the LARGEST pumpkin growers in the tri-state area!

  • 2014

    In 2014, we were pleased to open an addition to our farm called The Pitchfork Cafe, where customers can enjoy a freshly prepared lunch or some homemade breads or cobblers right at the farm, along with our Farm-to-Table Dinners held throughout the months of April-September.

    Our popular Farm-to-Table Dinners are where guests can enjoy a five-course meal prepared by a local or regional renowned chef using the freshest ingredients straight from our garden. For more information, please check out our Farm-to-Table page. We are pleased to have been awarded "Best Rural Dining Experience in Iowa" as well as being rated the "#1 Farm to Table Dinner Experience" by Travel Iowa! Check out the article here!

  • 2019

    In 2019 we added 10-acres of magnificent sunflowers. Guests were able to meander through the fields and partake in a variety of photo opportunities such as: velvet couches, gates, a bathtub, giant swings, benches, a piano, and tractors.

  • 2021

    In 2021, 5-acres of Zinnias were added to our flower fields, which created an even more immersive experience for Harvestville Guests. Sunrise and sunset extended hours were also added, along with painting classes and yoga classes taking place amongst the blooms.

  • 2024

    In 2024, a Hot Air Balloon glow was added among a string of events at Harvestville. Families enjoy a beautiful evening of play, along with a spectacular hot air balloon glow that lit up the evening sky along with great food and live music.

Meet the Owners

Adam, Julie and Kathy are the heart of Harvestville Farms! They take pride in giving everyone an authentic rural experience. Be sure to say hello to these smiling faces during your next visit!

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