Ioka Farms was founded in 1877 by Alexander Doerfler. His son David Doerfler began farming with him in the mid 1950's. Then in the late 1960's David's sister Shirley and brother-in-law John Duerst joined the operation. The farm has experienced evolution from earlier phases of cattle, turkey, and pig production. Today it is a comprehensive grass and forage seed producing farm, seed processing plant, and distribution entity, Ioka Marketing. Ioka Farms is currently operated by 3 generations.