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Thompson Family Farm: Historic Site Provides Fresh Fruits and Veggies for Modern Families
Thompson Family Farm has been an active farm for over 130 years. “The first parcel of land was about 100 acres square,” explained Laura. “The barn was originally built in 1898. The house is at least 120 years old. It’s really awesome to be able to be a part of that kind of history.”
The Lavender Barnyard: Historic Farm Blooms Again
Marie Schuhwerck never anticipated being a lavender farmer. She now manages over 300 plants, organizes farm tours, curates lavender self-care products, and is about to open an on-site store with other local makers.
Micro greens turn into a big adventure for Amanda Yadav of Fiddlehead Farm.
Amanda Yadav finds joy and power in a magical room in her Andover home. Amanda cultivates [...]
Pettit Pastures: Regenerative Agriculture Becomes A Family Farming Tradition
Today three generations of Pettits tend to cows and pigs who forage herbicide- and pesticide-free pastures on their 400 acre farm. Pettit Pastures uses rotational grazing.
Aspen Ridge Honey Farm: Bees Are Amazing Creatures
Larry started with two colonies and extracted 30 pounds of honey. “I got stung a lot that first year,” he said with a laugh. The next year he took a course through the University of Minnesota and bought a bee suit.
Nelson Grass Farm: Creating Strong Food Webs
Desiree and Ryan Nelson are the stewards of Nelson Grass Farm in Ogilvie, MN. They raise broiler chickens, pigs, and laying hens in a rotational grazing system. This creates a food web that benefits the soil, the animals, and the people who interact with it.
