Ioka Farms Inc

What Ioka Farms Inc does

Ioka Farms Inc is a 6th generation family farm headquartered in Silverton, Oregon, operating since 1877 and formally incorporated in 1968. The company produces, processes, and distributes turf and forage seed across more than 5,000 acres of contracted production, spanning grass seeds (perennial ryegrass, tall and fine fescues, bentgrass), small grains (wheat, barley, oats), clovers, brassicas, meadowfoam, and custom seed mixtures. Its Oregon State University certified processing facility, operational since 1970 and expanded with the current plant in 1976, handles approximately 20 million pounds of seed annually through cleaning, treating, blending, storage, and bagging operations. The business operates through two entities: Ioka Farms, Inc. (production) and the wholly-owned subsidiary Ioka Marketing, LLC (formed 2007) which manages sales, distribution, and international trade.

Revenue is generated through four streams: direct seed sales and distribution (including international export to South Korea, Australia, and Canada), custom seed processing and cleaning services for third-party growers, contract seed production arrangements with growers in Oregon and Washington, and farm equipment sales. Since 2003, Ioka Marketing has served as the exclusive US and Canada distributor for PGG Seeds cultivars from New Zealand, deepened by a 2008 production contracting agreement. The company serves five customer segments — farmers and growers, livestock owners, turf and lawn markets, cover crop and conservation users, and seed companies — through a hybrid go-to-market combining direct B2B field sales, contract grower networks, distribution partnerships, and direct-to-consumer website sales. The company operates two facilities in Silverton, Oregon (the farm at 13512 Doerfler Rd SE and the processing/cleaning plant at 14294 Riches Rd SE) with 15+ named employees across production, processing, sales, and administration.

Name

Ioka Farms Inc

Legal name

Ioka Farms Inc.

Website

https://iokafarms.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ioka Farms Inc is a 6th generation Oregon family farm that produces, processes, and distributes turf and forage seed across 5,000+ acres with a 20-million-pound processing facility, serving farmers, livestock operations, and seed companies domestically and internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Seed Production & Distribution

NAICS

Soil Preparation, Planting, and Cultivating (115112)

SIC

Agricultural Production-Crops (100), Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Seed Production & Multiplication (Contract Growing, Foundation/Certified Seed) (AFABAFAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Harvesting & Combining Services (Grain, Oilseed, Row Crop) (AFACAAAD), Planting & Seeding Services (Drilling, Transplanting) (AFACAAAA), Fertilizer & Nutrient Application Services (Dry/Fluid, Side-Dress) (AFACAAAC)

Keywords

• Grass seed production
• Seed processing services
• Forage seed distribution
• Turf grass varieties
• Cover crop seeds

Headquarters

HQ city

Silverton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Seed Sales & Distribution: Direct sales of turf, forage, cover crop, and wildlife seeds to farmers. Products include perennial ryegrass, tall and fine fescues, bentgrass, wheat varieties, barley, oats, clovers, brassicas, and custom seed mixtures. International export to markets like Australia and South Korea.
2. Seed Processing & Cleaning Services: Custom seed cleaning for local growers and seed companies. Services include cleaning, storage, treating, blending, and bag sales. Process types include bentgrass, brassicas, crimson and red clovers, fescues, ryegrass, meadowfoam, chicory, small grains, and peas.
3. Equipment Sales: Equipment sales division for farm equipment.
4. Contract Production Services: Contract seed production with select growers for crops including annual ryegrass, triticale, peas, oats, barley, ryegrain, wheat, turf and specialty seeds.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Ioka Farms produces, processes, and distributes turf, forage, cover crop, and small grain seeds through vertically integrated operations spanning over 5,000 contracted acres and a processing facility that handles approximately 20 million pounds of seed annually. The company provides custom seed cleaning, treating, blending, storage, and bag sales, and serves as the exclusive US distributor for PGG Wrightson (New Zealand) cultivars. Contract seed production services are offered to regional growers in Oregon and Washington, with international export to markets including Canada, South Korea, and Australia.

Product overview

Ioka Farms is a 6th generation family farm in Oregon's Silverton Hills operating since 1877, encompassing over 5,000 acres of contracted seed varieties. The company operates as a vertically integrated seed production and processing operation with two divisions: Ioka Farms Inc. (production/farming) and Ioka Marketing LLC (seed sales/distribution). Core offerings include seed production and distribution of grass seeds (perennial ryegrass, tall and fine fescues), clover varieties, brassicas, small grains, meadowfoam, and forage products; seed processing and cleaning services through their Oregon State University certified facility processing approximately 20 million pounds annually; and seed mixtures/custom blends for forage, cover crops, and lawn applications. As the US distributor for PGG Seeds (New Zealand), they offer proprietary cultivars including Colosseum and Arena perennial ryegrasses, Winfred brassica, and One50 forage ryegrass. Additional services include contract seed production for regional growers and agronomic/farming practice consulting.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Seed Production & Distribution Production and distribution of turf grasses (perennial ryegrass, tall and fine fescues, bentgrass), clover varieties, brassicas, small grains (wheat, barley, oats), meadowfoam, and forage products for farmers, livestock operators, seed distributors, and turf buyers. Distributed through Ioka Marketing LLC across domestic and international channels.
• Seed Processing & Cleaning Services Custom seed cleaning, storage, treating, blending, and bag sales for local growers and seed companies. Oregon State University certified since 1970, processing approximately 20 million pounds of seed annually across bentgrass, brassicas, crimson and red clovers, fescues, ryegrass, meadowfoam, chicory, small grains, and peas.
• Seed Mixtures & Custom Blends Pre-formulated and custom-blended seed mixtures for forage, cover crop, and lawn applications, including Winter Forage, Premium Pasture, Horse Pasture, 5221, PGG Interseed, Winter Cover Crop, 21 Mixture, Driverow, Vinemate, and Sun & Shade Grass mixtures. Available in 10lb, 25lb, and 50lb bag sizes.
• PGG Seeds US Distribution Exclusive US and Canada distribution of PGG Seeds (New Zealand) cultivars including Colosseum and Arena perennial ryegrasses, Winfred brassica, One50 forage perennial ryegrass, brassicas, herbs, brome grasses, and tall fescue varieties, backed by breeding, on-farm trials, and agronomic support.
• Contract Seed Production Contract seed production arrangements for regional growers in Oregon and Washington across annual ryegrass, triticale, peas, oats, barley, ryegrain, wheat, turf, and specialty seed crops, leveraging Ioka's processing and marketing infrastructure.
• Equipment Sales Farm equipment sales division operated by Ioka Farms to serve regional agricultural customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 5,000 acres of contracted seed varieties in production
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PGG Seeds / PGG WrightsoncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2003Since 2003, Ioka Marketing has handled the distribution and promotion of PGG Seeds cultivars in the United States and Canada. Beginning in 2008, PGG Wrightson started contracting with Ioka Farms for seed production of select cultivars including turf and forage grasses for export markets plus forage brassicas. PGG Seeds products are backed by years of breeding, on-farm trials, and agronomic support. In 2005, Pyne Gould Guinness was bought by Wrightson Limited forming PGG Wrightson Limited.
• John Snider (PGG Seeds Marketing Agronomist)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2003John Snider serves as marketing agronomist providing agronomic support for dealers and customers, helps build market share, and facilitates seed sales. His pasture and forage knowledge coupled with industry relationships nationwide has proven to be a great asset to the alliance between Ioka and PGG Seeds.
• Oregon State UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClose proximity to Oregon State University's renowned agronomic research. Ioka is an Oregon State University certified seed cleaner since 1970.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Barenbrug USA: Royal Barenbrug Group's US operation; major turf and forage grass seed breeder-distributor with significant processing infrastructure. Closest large-scale direct competitor to Ioka in ryegrass, fescue, and forage products.
• Pennington Seed: Owned by Central Garden & Pet; one of the largest US grass seed brands serving retail and professional turf channels. Comparable in turf ryegrass and fescue mix products, though operates at much broader scale.
• DLF Pickseed: Global #1 grass seed breeder and distributor with deep US presence through the Pickseed brand. Directly comparable turf and forage product portfolio and substantially larger scale and breeding program.

Direct peers

• Deer Creek Seeds: Wisconsin-based forage seed distributor and existing Ioka customer. Comparable in B2B forage product sourcing and distribution to dairy/beef operations.
• Allied Seed: Forage, cover crop, and native grass seed distributor serving similar dealer/grower networks. Directly comparable in product mix and distribution channels.
• PGG Wrightson Seeds: New Zealand-based grass seed breeder and Ioka's exclusive distribution/contract-production partner since 2003. Comparable in forage grass and brassica cultivar development and serves as the upstream genetic supplier feeding Ioka's distribution business.
• La Crosse Seed: Midwest-based forage, cover crop, and turf seed distributor. Comparable in product portfolio (ryegrass, fescue, brassicas, cover crop mixes) and B2B distribution motion to dealers and growers.
• Millborn Seeds: South Dakota-based forage, cover crop, and wildlife seed company cited as an Ioka customer/testimonial source. Directly comparable in custom blending, forage seed distribution, and cover crop focus.

Regional players

• Hancock Seed Company: Florida-based online seed retailer focused on forage, pasture, and wildlife seeds. Comparable in product categories and direct-to-grower sales motion, though primarily serves the southeastern US.

Others

• Heritage Seedlings: Oregon-based seedling nursery cited as an Ioka cover-crop customer. Adjacent agricultural ecosystem participant in the same Willamette Valley region rather than direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ioka-marketing

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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