Our Story

Wachholz Family Farm is a multi-generational farm established in 1976. Our roots and humble beginnings are deep in Marquette County. Fredrick Wachholz and his wife Anna immigrated from Germany to Marquette County in 1863 to escape mandatory military service for their sons. They settled in Newton township, 10 miles north of the current farm. Their son Emil was the next generation on that farm.

It was passed to two more generations: Emil Jr. and then his son Edwin, who sold the farm due to health issues. James Wachholz became the 5th generation to farm when he purchased our current farm in Harris Township in 1976. James and Linda, my parents, passed the farm on to me in 2010. I am the 6th generation of my family to farm in Marquette County and the 2nd generation on this farm.

Today my father and mother work together with my wife Victoria and me. Even though Victoria and I now make the financial decisions, my parents are still very involved in the everyday operation and work of our farm. It is our hope and prayer that our children will carry on our family's farming legacy as the 7th generation to farm in Marquette County.