Ludema & Boyink Sod Farm

About Us

Our History At A Glance

       In 1945 Joe Ludema just back from World War II started growing onions in the rich muck fields of Clarksville Michigan.  In 1966 the first acres of sod were planted, which brings us to our first harvesting year 1967.  The sod was cut using a Ryan Sod Cutter and lift truck.  Now in our 44th year we are using a TREBRO Auto Stack Harvester, which not only cuts the sod but rolls and stacks it onto a pallet.  Ludema and Boyink Sod Farm is now run by father and son team Larry and Joe Boyink, son-in-law and grandson of Joe Ludema.

	Then	Now	Change
Sod (sq ft)	1971: $0.047	2011: $0.16 & up	340%
Land Taxes for 40 acres	1972: $204	2011: $1370	671%
Fertilizer (lb)	1975: $0.07	2011: $0.42	600%
Seed (lb)	1975: $1.70	2011: $2.60	153%
Gas (per Gallon)	1978:$0.59	2011: $4.00	678%

Owners

• Larry and Patricia Boyink
• Joe and Tisha Boyink

Sod Quality And On-Time Deliveries Are Our Top Priorities

Our sod is fertilized and sprayed for weeds as needed to make it thick, dark green and weed free. Regular mowing every 3-4 days is also very important; this is the most time consuming task of sod care.

Of our 250 acre farm about 1/2 of the sod is ready to cut each year. With the other 1/2 in its maturing stage or ready to be seeded. It takes about 9 months for the sod to be ready to be harvested.

We have three semi-tractors that can haul from 9,800 to 12,600 sq ft each, while at the same time carrying a hi-lo to unload the sod and spot it around the area to be sodded.

We are well known with landscape professionals through-out Southwestern Michigan for our flexible scheduling and on-time deliveries.