Eric Woodford owned and operated a custom farming operation near Redwood Falls, MN for 15 years prior to opening Woodford Equipment.  He was active in FFA and 4H in high school and attended University of Minnesota - Waseca.  He has experience in all aspects of farming, but focused his efforts in biomass collection for renewable energy projects and livestock operations.  Eric is an inventor and holds patents pertaining to baling equipment.  Contact him for new and used equipment sales at eric@woodfordequipment.com or 712-852-3003.

Mary Woodford is responsible for accounts receivable, accounts payable, and marketing.  She grew up on dairy and grain farms in Minnesota and occassionally helped with the farm operation near Redwood Falls. She attended University of Minnesota - Morris and worked for 15 years for local public health agencies as an Environmental Health Specialist.  Prior to that was a chemist at a milk and forage testing lab, USDA soils & water testing lab, and in the quality control lab at AMPI. She is now the business manager/owner at Woodford Equipment.  You can contact her at mary@woodfordequipment.com or 712-852-3003. 

Colin Hoppe is responsible for parts, warranty and assists in sales.  Colin has a strong agricultural background and was active in 4-H and FFA at Kingsley-Pierson Community School.  He graduated from Iowa Lakes Community College where he attended for Ag Production.  He has hands on experience working at an elevator, feeding livestock and working in the fields, including baling.  He has attended Vermeer Parts & Service Training in Pella, IA. Colin is happy to help you, call him at 712-852-3003 or email him at info@woodfordequipment.com.

Jay Borchardt is our lead mechanic.  He grew up in the Fenton area and has a life time of ag and mechanical experience.  He attended Iowa Lake Community College for Farm Equipment Mechanics and has worked at several implement dealers since then.  Jay owned and operated Jay's Repair & Supply in Fenton, IA for many years where he serviced all brands of farm equipment and trucks.  Jay has hands on experience with all aspects of feeding livestock and operating a crop farm.  Most recently, he has attended Gehl skid loader and Manitou telehandler service schools in Madison, SD and Vermeer Parts & Service Training in Pella, IA.  Call him with all your service needs at 712-852-3003.

Deven VanVeldhuizen is a first year student at Iowa Lakes Community College. 

Henry Bosler is a second year student at Iowa Lake Community College.

Thomas and Aliza Woodford are frequently seen at Woodford Equipment.  They are usually trying to find a way to have fun.  "Fun" things to do at the shop are play board games in the conference room, play on any open computer, or use a hammer to pound something into smittereens in the shop.  Sometimes they WORK, like sweep the floor or pick up nails on the lot or mow the lawn.  They love it when a customer brings kids with them!  They are both active in 4-H, Palo Alto County Soccer, Emmetsburg Swim Team, piano, and Thomas plays percussion & is in football and Aliza plays violin.