Francis G. Vieck II resides on a Hoosier Homestead Farm in Knox County, Indiana that dates back to 1867. Francie took over Vieck Family Farms from his father in 2000. He is a fifth-generation farmer working farm ground in Indiana and Illinois along both sides of the Wabash River. Growing popcorn became part of the farming operation 15 years ago augmenting the field corn, wheat, and soybean production. Francie has stayed an active member and officer of the Knox County Pork Producers for over 20 years even though the farm no longer raises any livestock. He has served in the various offices of the Vieck Ditch Association, and is currently its President. Francie is a 15-year participating member of the Knox County Ag Day Committee and also a lifetime member of St. Thomas Catholic Church. Family Farm Grown® is proud to have a great farmer like Francie Vieck growing great popcorn for our consumers!
The Vieck Family grows their popcorn in Vincennes Township, Knox County, Indiana
A year of growing at Vieck Family Farms
The popcorn is getting tall
Francie Vieck, family farmer in his field
Family farm field laying fallow
Irrigation on the Vieck family farm
Ready to plant on the Vieck Family Farm
A close up of the popcorn planter
First sprouts of Family Farm Grown Popcorn
Rows of popcorn reaching toward the sun
Looks like rain in late June
An explosion of growth for July
Popcorn standing tall and proud
Clearing some space in the Grain Bins for the popcorn harvest
The kernels have developed their deep, rich color
Francie examines his black popcorn crop as harvest nears
The Harvest begins
A view from inside the combine
Black popcorn kernels are transferred from the combine to the truck
Francie unloads his corn into the grain bins
Loading up the planter
Francie Vieck is ready to plant
A few weeks later and the popcorn has already sprouted