Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Sponheim Sales and Services

RED OAK, Iowa - U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Chair of the Senate Small Business Committee, today announced her Small Business of the Week: Sponheim Sales and Services of Mitchell County. Throughout the 119th Congress, Chair Ernst plans to recognize a small business in every one of Iowa's 99 counties.

"Fourth-generation farmer Dean Sponheim founded Sponheim Sales and Services in 2015 based on decades of agricultural innovation," said Chair Ernst. "Today, this family-owned business continues to cultivate success as a one-stop shop for farmers looking to learn about conservation farming practices."

Founded in 2015 by Dean Sponheim, a fourth-generation farmer, Sponheim Sales and Services has grown from a local conservation effort into a full-service agricultural operation supporting farmers across Iowa. The small business offers custom seed cleaning, drilling, aerial application, interseeding, and contracts with local oat and rye growers. Dean, alongside his son Josh and longtime colleague Rachel Amundson, has expanded the business to help farmers adopt sustainable practices to reduce their environmental footprint.

Stay tuned as Chair Ernst recognizes more Iowa small businesses across the state with her Small Business of the Week award.

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