100 years strong: Iona farm and RV supply company celebrate a century of operation

About this episode

Rett Nelson interviews Tim Haderlie and Mark Hult about their organizations celebrating 100 years of operation.

Two local organizations are celebrating 100 years of operation. This week on “It’s Worth Mentioning,” Rett Nelson speaks with Tim Haderlie, owner of Haderlie Farms in Iona — a 3,000-acre spread that grows wheat, barley and alfalfa. The farm, established in 1915, was recently recognized as an “Idaho Century Farm” by the Idaho State Historical Society. This award recognizes farms throughout Idaho that have been in operation for a century or more. Haderlie gives his thoughts on his farm being one of 11 recipients of the award in 2025. He tells us about the family operation and current challenges amid an emergency drought declaration. He also discusses the farm’s history and talks about his grandfather, Henry Haderlie, who bought the initial 80 acres, and how it’s grown and evolved through the years. Tim shares his memories growing up on the farm and what he finds most rewarding about agriculture. Then, he discusses the future and passion the baton to his kids and grandkids. In the second half of the show, Mark Hult, president of State Trailer RV & Outdoor Supply, joins us to talk about the company’s 100th anniversary. The RV parts supplier and service center has operated two…

People in this episode

Host: Rett Nelson

Guests: Tim Haderlie, Mark Hult

Topics covered

• agriculture
• history
• century farms
• local business
• drought challenges

Keywords

• Haderlie Farms
• century farm
• Idaho State Historical Society
• State Trailer RV
• agriculture history

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Haderlie Farms, Idaho State Historical Society

Places: Iona, Idaho Falls, Pocatello, Salt Lake City

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