O'Brien County, Iowa: Farm & Ranch Directory

8 farm and ranch listings in O'Brien County, Iowa, grouped by category below.

Events in O'Brien County

• O'Brien County Fair
  Expected around Jul. 31, 2027 - estimate, not yet announced

  Primghar fairgrounds host the O'Brien County Fair each summer, with 4-H and open exhibits; most recent dates July 25-30, 2026.

  555 3rd St SE, Primghar, IA 51245 | 712-957-3247 Official event details

Farms & Ranches in O'Brien County

• Solsma's Punkin Patch
  Farm or Ranch - pumpkin patch

  Solsma's Punkin Patch near Sanborn in O'Brien County is a pumpkin farm that draws northwest Iowa families for fall pumpkin picking.

  6190 320th St, Sanborn, IA 51248 | 712-729-3174 Website

Agribusiness in O'Brien County

• Farm Credit Services of America Sheldon
  Agribusiness - ag lender

  Farm Credit Services of America operates a Sheldon office on East Park Street for O'Brien County farm credit.

  3000 East Park Street, Sheldon, IA 51201 | 712-324-5371

Media & Press in O'Brien County

• KIWA Radio
  Media Outlet - Radio

  Sheldon radio station that carries O'Brien and Lyon county fair news and farm reports.

  Sheldon, IA
• N'West Iowa Review / Sheldon Mail-Sun
  Media Outlet - Newspaper

  Newspaper of Sheldon serving O'Brien County and northwest Iowa.

  Sheldon, IA
• O'Brien County Bell
  Media Outlet - Newspaper

  Weekly newspaper published in Primghar, the O'Brien County seat.

  Primghar, IA

Livestock Auctions & Sale Barns in O'Brien County

• Sheldon Livestock Sales Co.
  Auction or Sale Barn - Livestock Auction

  Livestock sales company in Sheldon on D Street, a licensed northwest Iowa auction for O'Brien County producers.

  115 D Street, Sheldon, IA 51201 | 712-324-3144

Ag Education in O'Brien County

• O'Brien County Extension Office
  Ag Education Program - County Extension

  O'Brien County Extension office in Primghar, serving northwest Iowa livestock and crop farmers through Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

  Primghar, IA

Helpful Guides for O'Brien County

• Iowa County Fairs and Youth Livestock Shows

  A practical guide to Iowa county fairs and the Iowa State Fair for youth exhibitors: 2026 fair dates, who can show, ownership and tagging dates, State Fair entry deadlines, beef weights, health and drug rules, and the sale.

• Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

  How ISU Extension and Outreach works in Iowa: county offices in all 99 counties, elected county extension councils, funding, history since 1906, local farm and gardening programs, and 4-H youth and livestock rules.