James Carmichael was the first to farm Maplehurst in 1909 with 80 acres north of Rochelle on Route 64. Maplehurst (which was ... named for the many maple trees which lined the property at one time) has seen unprecedented changes in agriculture, technology, politics, and much else. The Maple Hurst Stock Farm evolved from a small grain and livestock farm into a large grain, fertilizer, and trucking facility. As with all other things, the caliber of the people who have owned, staffed, and operated Maplehurst over the years have made all of the difference in ensuring its current success. Today LD's children and grandchildren help operate the thriving agribusiness. Maplehurst Farms now has multiple locations to serve you all across north central Illinois. Maplehurst Farms Mission The Maplehurst mission is to daily challenge ourselves to serve the needs of the producer in a manner in which they want to be served. We seek to approach each day with a focus on being modern and progressive in our services while serving our customers with old-fashioned values and work ethics. Honesty, integrity, and fairness with the producer and with ourselves will put us on the leading edge of a commitment to total quality and excellence. Thank you for letting us serve you. The Carmichaels read more