Pat McLaughlin

I learned a lot of things growing up on my family's farm near Donahue, Iowa. Like my father, I did not want to work in a factory doing something I didn't enjoy. And like my father, I loved agriculture… so much so that I took my first job working for Farm Service for $2.15/hour rather than going to the nearby factory for almost four times as much pay. Looking back, it was one of the most important decisions I ever made, putting me on a path toward a career that would provide far more than money.

Intrigued by the process of grain merchandising, I set out to learn everything I could about the buying and selling of grain products. Through 20+ years of managing elevators and merchandising grain, I developed a thorough understanding of the tools and techniques that go into a successful grain marketing program. I also discovered a passion for helping farmers make their operations more profitable and less stressful.



Today I’m pleased to be working with my son, Clint, not telling farmers what to do, but teaching farmers what they can do to make the most of their farms, for their families, and their futures.