OUR STORY
SAME GROUND.
NEW GENERATION.
The Soules family has been farming in Fayette County, Iowa, since the early 1900s. Four generations have worked this ground, each one building on what the last one left behind. The crops have changed. The equipment has changed. The commitment has not.
Today, Chris Soules runs the operation alongside family, raising corn, soybeans, and hogs on some of the most productive soil in the Midwest. He also works as a Farmland Acquisition Specialist, bringing the same knowledge of the land to investors and operators looking for ground across the region.
THE TIMELINE
ROOTS IN IOWA SOIL
The Soules family puts down roots in Fayette County, Iowa. The original homestead is established near Arlington, a small town in Northeast Iowa surrounded by some of the most productive farmland in the country. The operation starts with basic row crops and livestock, built on hard work and long days.
SECOND & THIRD GENERATION
The farm passes through the second and third generations, each one expanding the operation and adapting to the changing economics of Midwest agriculture. Mechanization replaces horse-drawn equipment. The family invests in better seed, better practices, and more ground. The corn-soybean rotation becomes the backbone of the business.
A FARMER FROM DAY ONE
November 6, 1981 — Christopher Douglas Soules arrives in Arlington, Iowa. The youngest child and only son of Gary and Linda Soules, Chris grows up on the farm alongside three older sisters. He learns to drive a tractor before he can drive a car. The farm is not just where he lives; it is who he is.
STARMONT HIGH & IOWA STATE
Chris graduates from Starmont High School, where his football team was runner-up in the state championship. He heads to Iowa State University and earns a degree in Agricultural Studies, then returns to Arlington to farm full-time. No detour, no second thought. The land was always the plan.
BUILDING THE OPERATION
Chris takes his place as the fourth generation, working alongside his parents to grow the operation. The farm diversifies into hog production, adding a third revenue stream alongside corn and soybeans. Precision agriculture tools, GPS-guided planting, and data-driven crop management become part of the daily routine.
NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT
Chris appears on ABC's The Bachelorette (Season 10) and is selected as the star of The Bachelor (Season 19). The show films at the family farm near Arlington and Lamont, Iowa, bringing national attention to the operation and to the farming lifestyle. Chris competes on Dancing with the Stars (Season 20) and uses every platform to talk about agriculture.
FARMING, LAND, & ADVOCACY
Chris runs the day-to-day farm operation while also working as a Farmland Acquisition Specialist, helping investors and operators find agricultural land across the Midwest. He is one of the most recognized farming voices in the country. He speaks at ag conferences, partners with brands, and advocates for the next generation of farmers.
WHAT DRIVES US
STEWARDSHIP
We farm this ground like we plan to hand it to the next generation, because we do. Every input decision, every tillage pass, every cover crop choice is made with the long game in mind. The soil was here before us and it will be here after.
PRODUCTION
We are in the business of growing food and raising livestock. That means pushing yields, managing costs, and running an operation that pencils out year after year. We use precision ag tools, data, and experience to get the most out of every acre.
COMMUNITY
Arlington, Iowa, has a population of about 429. When you farm in a town this size, you are not just a business. You are a neighbor, a volunteer, and a voice for the people around you. We take that seriously.
“I take a lot of pride in what we do. Hopefully, I can pass it on to the fifth generation of our family.”
CHRIS SOULES