THE HULSHOF FAMILY Sioux County, April 2021
Every day, Ireton area farmers Denny and Lyle Hulshof strive to live the values taught to them by their parents, Melvin and Dorothy Hulshof. “Both Mom and Dad taught us that church is important. The old saying – faith, family and farming – that’s just the right order,” said Denny. The brothers also have a small cow herd and custom-feed some hogs. “Crops (corn, soybeans, alfalfa) are our major enterprise now. Sheep is kind of a sideline in the wintertime – it keeps us out of the pool hall,” Lyle joked. “Ewes are something you’re never going to get filthy rich on, but we’ve never had to put a dime into them to make ends meet at the end of the year.” According to Denny, “Our community is very important to us. We help out where we can, when we can. For a small community like this, if you’re not involved, the community dies.” Lyle added, “If you’re part of the community, the community will be part of you. People will step up and help you in a time of need.” Front: Melvin. Standing: Denny, Kenny, Mindy, Zach, Lyle, Emily, Mitch and Steph. Molly is not pictured.
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