Pfaltzgraff Farms is a family farm under its third generation of management. The farm was originally purchased in 1950 with the name Fairview Farm. It was operated by Roy III's grandparents, August and Earlene, until 1975 when Roy Jr. and Kathy took over management. They farmed till 2017 when Roy III returned to join in the fun.

When the farm was operated by August, they raised hard red winter wheat, barley, millet, grain sorghum (milo), and hay. Roy Jr. added the crops hard white winter wheat, sunflower, and corn. Now the ideas of a new generation are influencing soil health practices and even more crop diversity.

Our operating philosophy is built around what is best for all involved. We are not organic because organic methods are not successful or sustainable in our arid climate in Northeast Colorado. We receive, on average, 14 inches of rainfall a year, and we joke that sometimes it comes all in one storm. With the guidance of our agronomist, we use herbicides and commercial fertilizers only as necessary, and do so responsibly. We have recently started testing our crops for residual herbicides and for full transparency, will include that testing information for our baking mixes.

We integrate technology and innovation into the operation whenever possible. From the first use of a computer for record keeping starting in 1979, to using variable-rate air seeding to test row spacing and decrease water evaporation, Roy III has been able to see trends and compile data to establish best practices for no-till and soil health. This has attracted companies and researchers world-wide for carbon and soil testing data that few other farms can provide. Since 2022, PFZ Farms has become a recognized leader and innovator in the agriculture industry.

Part of our farm's mission is to help educate fellow producers and consumers about how food is grown and to provide high-quality products for our community. We’re always working on improving our soils and our practices so our farm will continue to live out its mission for you.