Josh and Kelli Berg combine row crops and turkeys on their Sac County farm. 

First-generation farmers Josh and Kelli Berg have found success by combining row crops and turkeys on their Sac County operation, giving them the opportunity to farm full-time despite not having the family support many beginning farmers benefit from when just starting out.

“I never thought my life would end up here. I never thought I’d be a turkey farmer,” Kelli said.

Josh and Kelli transitioned into a retiring farmer’s row crop operation, renting their first acres in 2010, raising corn and soybeans. At the time, Kelli worked in Storm Lake, and Josh worked in...