About us
Joe Ludowese returned to the farm in 1990 after spending several years working as a manufacturing engineer in the Twin Cities. He quickly realized that in order to build a sustainable business, he needed to spend his time focusing on people, technology, and tackling every corner of the operation with quality in mind.
Joe’s two sons, Evan and Austin, followed the family farming tradition and returned to the operation after college. Today, they each use their different skillset to focus on areas of the business that they excel at. This has resulted in a better managed farm that can efficiently produce corn, soybeans, sugar beets, edible beans, and sweet corn.
Joe
Joe returned to the farm in 1990 and has steered the culture and vision of the farm. In 1998 he incorporated the farm into what is now Ludowese A.E., Inc. Joe serves as the leader of the operation and spends most of his time focusing on the big picture as well as operating a planter and sprayer in the growing season. He graduated from UW-Stout with a major in Manufacturing Engineering and previously worked designing assembly lines. Joe also serves on the board of Heartland Corn Products and is a graduate of Minnesota Ag and Rural Leadership (MARL). Joe lives on Lake Allie with his wife, Kim.
Evan
Evan returned to the farm in 2015 and manages most of the operational duties on the farm. He operates a planter in the spring, a sprayer in the growing season, and leads the harvest and sugar beet crew in the fall. During the winter months, Evan manages the preparation of equipment and looks for ways to increase our efficiency in the fields. He graduated from UW-Stout with a major in Business Administration. He has also completed The Executive Program for Agricultural Producers (TEPAP) and serves on the Grafton Township Board. Evan lives at the main farmstead with his wife, Cassie and their son, Jace.
Austin
Austin returned to the farm in 2016 and performs most of the office duties on the farm. He handles the finances, accounting, data management, input placement, and software. During the growing season, Austin keeps the planters and sprayers moving by tendering seed and crop protection products, as well as manages trucking and grain handling in the fall. He graduated from UW-Stout with a major in Business Administration and received his MBA from UW-Whitewater. He is also a graduate of Minnesota Ag and Rural Leadership (MARL). Austin lives next to the main farm site with his wife, Sarah, and their daughters, Magnolia and Scottie.
Contact Us
Address:
63901 190th St.
Stewart, MN 55385
Phone:
Joe: 320-894-4533
Evan: 320-583-0876
Austin: 320-583-8800