Mike Duerst the Husband and Farmer.

Mike on vacation with his wife Shirley.

Mike has worked on the family farm most of his life in Verona. He and Shirley have two grown boys.

He is glad to have time for vacation since he doesn't milk every day.

Days in the Field

Mike and his brother worked together on the family farm. They were dairy farmers until 2014. They now crop farm and raise steers.

This picture was taken on November 4, 2021 by the Wisconsin State Journal.

Family Farm Driveway

The family farm is located in a unique location-over the Sugar River (sometimes under) and within viewing of the city of Verona along with EPIC.

Mike has witnessed many changes to the area from this location.

Dead Car Zone from the 2018 Flood

The family vehicles were parked at the end of the driveway because that is what we do when the Sugar River floods. We drive the tractor over the flooded driveway to get to the cars so everyone can go to work.

On Tuesday everything flooded! Four vehicles were underwater! Mike was able to orchestrate the purchase of four vehicles by the end of the week.

Mike Duerst in the Community

Community Involvement

Mike attends various community and area meetings. He supports the people of these organizations with his unique talents and skills.

Teaching Farm Safety to the Kids

Mike is skillful with group interactions. He likes to teach kids farm safety and agriculture during Safety Camp put on by the Oregon Police Department.