Lawain Biermann Named 2019 Farm Manager of the Year

For Lawain Biermann, a strong agronomic background combined with four generations of family-owned farming has been the perfect recipe for a successful career in farm management.

His industry knowledge, strong attention to detail and noticeable passion for his job are qualities that recently earned him the 2019 Farm Manager of the Year honor. This annual award — co-sponsored by Syngenta, Farm Journal’s AgPro magazine, and the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers — recognizes farm managers who display excellence in client service and a commitment to agriculture.

“Working with Lawain makes our jobs a lot easier because of his vast knowledge in agriculture.”

Working as a farm manager at Hertz Farm Management in Cedar Falls, Iowa, Biermann is widely recognized as a trustworthy leader who not only gets the job done but also takes the time to educate.

“Working with Lawain makes our jobs a lot easier because of his vast knowledge in agriculture,” says Justin Weber, who has worked with Biermann at Hertz for 25 years. “I ask him a lot of agronomy questions, and he’s always there with a quick reply.”

As many of Biermann’s farms get ready to transfer ownership to the next generation, he’s already approaching this transition with the same determination he’s given the rest of his career.

“I know it can be challenging to work through a transition, but I’m excited to have an opportunity to help navigate the process,” he says.