6 Essential Tools That Help Polter's Berry Farm Grow

By Michele Katsaris|October 17, 2026

Polter’s Berry Farm Inc. is operated by Tony and Steve Polter, with their parents, Dan and Carol, remaining actively involved in the family business. Located in Sandusky County in north-central Ohio, the farm spans approximately 2,500 acres and produces strawberries, bell peppers, cabbage, pumpkins, field corn, and soybeans. Vegetables are grown primarily for wholesale and processing markets, while strawberries are sold through both of on-farm retail and wholesale channels. In order to keep up with the demand of a diversified farm, the operation relies heavily on its equipment. Scroll through the gallery below to see several essential tools Polter’s Berry Farm co-owner Steve Polter shared with us.

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Kennco Superbedder

The Kennco Superbedder creates consistent, well-shaped, 10-inch-high raised beds while laying drip tape. The farm uses the machine to prepare beds for strawberries and bell peppers with plastic mulch and drip irrigation. "We use this in preparation for strawberry and pepper crops," Steve Polter, Co-owner of Polter Berry Farms.

Photo: Steve Polter, Polter Berry Farm
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Polter Shop Built Roller/Crimper and Monosem Planter

The Polters use this custom-built setup to plant no-till pumpkins into standing cereal rye while simultaneously rolling and crimping the rye.

Photo: Steve Polter, Polter Berry Farm
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Kennco Plastic Layer

The farm uses this single-row,Florida-style strawberry mulch layer on its extra-tall beds. A a second set of guide wheels and a hydraulic tensioner help the plastic lay tightly and consistently, while minimizing adjustments during operation.

Photo: Steve Polter, Polter Berry Farm
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Kennco Waterwheel Transplanter

Used to plant bell peppers, the Kennco Waterwheel Transplanter has guide wheels that keep the planting units centered. The Polters also modified the plant rack to accommodate the farm’s transplant flats.

Photo: Steve Polter, Polter Berry Farm
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Buckeye Cultivator

The Polters use the Buckeye Cultivator on cabbage grown on 60-inch beds, cultivating and applying fertilizer in the same pass. Its design keeps the machine centered on the beds, while allowing for easy adjustments.

Photo: Steve Polter, Polter Berry Farm
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Ramsay Highlander Bulk Loader

This stainless-steel harvest conveyor helps the Polters harvest cabbage destined for coleslaw and bagged-salad markets.

Photo: Steve Polter, Polter Berry Farm