Dieballs named Sibley County Farm Family of the year
The Dieball Family of Green Isle has been named the 2018 Sibley County Farm Family of the Year. Dieball Dairy, which includes Karl and Rosemary Dieball and their children John and James and their families, produce milk and cash crops near Green Isle.
During World War II, the Dieball Family made their way across Europe as refugees and eventually came to the United States, starting Dieball Dairy when Karl was 6 years old. The current farm site was purchased in 1956 consisting of 125 acres and 6 dairy cows. The operation has grown over the years, and has been passed down to Karl and his brother in 1973, with Karl ultimately purchasing his brother’s share in 1981. They currently milk 150 cows and raise 170 young stock, in addition to growing corn, soybeans and alfalfa.
Read the full story in the July 18 edition of The Chronicle.