Case Study: How One Ohio Farm Increased Profitability with Organzo’s Support
Farmer: Bob Suter, Northwest Ohio
Farm Size: ~600 acres (with 1/5 dedicated to vegetables)
Crops: Corn, soybeans, and a growing share of Asian vegetables
Challenge: Needed higher income from limited acreage
Solution: Diversified into high-value vegetables through a partnership with Organzo
Profitable Vegetable Farming: A Real-World Success Story from Northwest Ohio
Bob Suter and his brother Bill are sixth-generation farmers in Pandora, Ohio. Like many small- to mid-sized growers across the country, they faced a simple but critical question:
How do we make more income without expanding our acreage?
Their answer? Partnering with Organzo to diversify into high-value vegetable crops.
“We realized we needed more income for the size of farm we were. Vegetables seemed to be a fit.” – Bob Suter
The Challenge: Limited Acreage, Rising Costs
Running a roughly 600-acre operation, the Suters had long depended on traditional corn and soybean production. But commodity crop margins were shrinking—and labor costs and equipment needs kept climbing.
They needed a smarter way to work their land.
The Solution: Diversifying Farm Crops with Organzo
Through their relationship with Organzo, Bob and Bill made a strategic shift. They began planting Asian vegetables—like napa cabbage and radishes—on about one-fifth of their land.
Here’s what made the difference:
Crop Selection Support: Organzo guided them to profitable niche vegetables suited to their region and operation size.
Hands-On Growing Advice: From seed choice to yield optimization, Julie and her team were directly involved.
Complete Logistics Coverage: Organzo handled pickup, transport, and delivery—so the Suters could focus on farming.
“We started out small and we’ve grown to where we were able to be profitable and keep the family business going.”
The Results: More Revenue, Less Hassle
By shifting a portion of their acreage to high-profit crops and outsourcing the sales pipeline to Organzo, the Suters:
Boosted revenue per acre
Reduced their stress around marketing and distribution
Gained a reliable, long-term partner they could trust
“It’s a relationship that I trust. We look forward to working with Organzo as our sons take over the operation.”
Is It Time to Rethink What You Grow?
For Southern growers facing similar challenges—tight margins, limited land, rising input costs—Bob’s story is proof that smart crop diversification can create a future worth staying for.
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Let’s talk about how Organzo can help you turn your hard work into real results.
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