Arnusch Farms: Rooted in Resilience

Published on July 28, 2025

A young boy walks next to a man in boots.

In 1952, the Arnusch family left Austria with hopes and dreams of a better life. Just four years later, they planted their roots, literally, on 40 acres in Weld County, Colorado. That small plot of land has grown into what we now know as Arnusch Farms, a thriving 3,500 acres that blends tradition with innovation. They are sowing more than crops here: they are planting values, knowledge, and resilience in the next generation.

“We have innate DNA in us that we are survivors,” said Marc Arnusch.

And in Weld County, where agriculture, family, and community are harvested every day, that survival turns into something even greater, a place where daily life is enriched by opportunity, a strong work ethic, and a shared commitment to our future.

Tractor at Arnusch Farms Originally, the family grew sugar beets, and onions, but Arnusch Farms has evolved with the land and the times. While a small part of the family still grows those heritage crops, today’s focus is primarily on wheat, seed barley, grains for the craft beer and spirits industry, food-grade corn, alfalfa and black-eyed peas, which are chosen for their drought tolerance. In a state where water is both precious and expensive, making every drop count isn’t just smart; it’s necessary.

Arnusch Farms uses innovative agricultural technology to be intentional in every part of the process. With soil moisture probes, data-driven crop planning, and a deep respect for the land that they live on, they understand that plants, and animals don’t follow our personal schedules. Flexibility, planning, and faith in the process are part of everyday life on the farm.

However, beyond the fields and sprinklers lies something even more meaningful: their legacy. The farm nurtures character and oversees the fourth generation as Charlotte, the newest Arnusch, takes her first steps in the same soil that supported her great-grandparents' dreams.

Sheep at Arnusch Farms As they look toward the future, the family’s roots remain strong. Arnusch Farms is proof that when you plant with purpose, you harvest more than crops, you grow a legacy.