Berning Farms was established in 1960 by Terry Berning but the rich heritage of the family farm dates all the way back to 1886. This is when Louise Berning’s great grandfather, Fred Mahler, settled in Scott County as a homesteader and began farming some of the land they have today. The farm has since grown significantly and has a team of over 15 individuals devoted to the daily responsibilities of running the operation.
Grandpa Mahler with daughters Lucy Mahler Macy and Elsie Mahler Hattendorf Grandpa Mahler is his later years In his later years, Grandpa Mahler spent his winters “down in the valley” and grew oranges. This picture is taken by the Gulf of Mexico in the vicinity of South Padre Island. 
Oats grown by Windmill Irrigation on Fred Mahler’s Farm, Scott City, Kansas. 
Grandpa Mahler raised Percheron horses but had a love for automobiles. In his later years, he liked to drive Buicks and Pontiacs. Wheat harvest in Scott County in 1962