stablished in 2009 , the successful lumber business has led to many benefits for the Beachy family including their ability to be self-sufficient , work from home , and provide quality wood products for their own farm and the surrounding community .
On the Beachy ’ s farm , the major crop produced is 40 acres of hay in order to sustain their operation that includes 30 beef cows , six Belgian workhorses , and six Standardbred horses used for transportation . As the only “ crop ” sold outside of the farm , the lumber side of the business resulted from the family ’ s familiarity with timber processing and the flexibility that comes with running their own business .
“ The reason we got into the lumber business was that I was looking for a job that I could be at home ,” said Lynn Beachy , owner of Beachy ’ s Lumber . “ My two older sons had worked for another sawmill and that seemed to be what would fill that [ wish ].”
Today , the Beachy ’ s operate with a diesel-powered Wood- Mizer LT70 Super Hydraulic sawmill and a gas engine table cut off saw to cut boards to length . The stationary sawmill business runs 9 hours a day , 5 days a week .
“ The reason for getting the Wood-Mizer was that the business before us had a Wood-Mizer and they were satisfied ,” said Lynn . “ There ’ s also a local branch nearby in Hannibal and we get good service that way .” According to Lynn , the simplicity of the sawmill allows for anyone in the family to learn and operate the machine . “ Our boys learn just by being the off bearer and watching ,” shared Lynn . “ The other day , none of the older brothers were here and someone needed a couple pieces cut and my younger son was able to get on there and cut .”
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