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Agriculture, Ag Tech April 01, 2025

Tech@Work

Heritage and innovation: The Came Farms legacy

Two pretty amazing things began in 1895. Came Farms of Saline County, Kansas, was founded, and John Deere's The Furrow was first published. Both special in different ways, of course.

Bill Came, president of Came Farms, reflects on his family's legacy. "Being able to work with my family, that's nice," he says with pride, as he oversees the fifth generation. Specializing in grain production through no-till, they've embraced modern technology while upholding family values and a commitment to sustainability.

His goal is to also be profitable, with an eye on operational efficiencies. They've incorporated innovative solutions like See & Spray™. "We saw it in a video and knew it was the right choice for us," he says. This allows them to target weeds precisely, reducing chemical use. "We figured we'd be spraying about a third of our fields, which translates to real savings."

The transition wasn't without skepticism "We were hesitant at first," Bill admits. But after attending training and receiving support from their local dealer, the Cames quickly adapted to the new system. "It was much easier than we anticipated," he recalls. "We've had very clean fields and haven't missed many weeds."

Came Farms also utilizes John Deere Operations Center™, which Bill considers a leader in ag technology. "We collect a lot of data that improves our operation and yields," he says. "I'd recommend See & Spray to any farmer for its cost savings and efficiency. It's a very good purchase."

As Bill looks to the future, he knows their prosperity hinges on the dedication of their workforce. "If our employees are successful, then Came Farms will be successful," he concludes, embodying the spirit of hard work and resilience that has defined their family for generations.

The future looks bright for Came Farms ...and The Furrow. ‡