In a process that happens every five years and involves a team of scientists, federal agency staffs and public review opportunities, a writing…
Minnesota families who have owned their farms for 100 years or more are invited to apply for the 2021 Century Farm Program.
The Aitkin Farmers’ Market will hold its annual meeting on Jan. 16 at 4 p.m. at the Butler Building in Aitkin.
The Aitkin Farmers’ Market will hold its annual meeting on Jan. 16 at 4 p.m. at the Butler Building in Aitkin.
The annual meeting of the Aitkin FFA Alumni Association was held on Sept. 10 at the Aitkin City Park. President Tim Nies called the meeting t…
After 39 years in the cattle business with her husband, John, Deb Chute got a pleasant surprise Aug. 13.
The Godward family of Aitkin is the University of Minnesota’s Farm Family of the Year for Aitkin County. The family operates Godwards Wild Rice, Inc.
There’s a new face at the Aitkin Farmers’ Market.
The downtown Aitkin market season is underway at the intersection of Minnesota Ave. N and Third St.
Like other businesses, the Aitkin Farmers’ Market is adapting to social distancing recommendations.
University of Minnesota and Minnesota Department of Agriculure researchers and tribal leaders from more than a dozen tribes around the country…
Kevin and Carol Hoge’s Flat Rock Farm in Thor, Minnesota in Glen and Lee townships is a 2020 Century Farm.
As part of its work promoting adoption of additional strategies to achieve soil health and foster livestock production in Minnesota, the Susta…
Between 70 and 80 people attended a workshop at Central Lakes College in Brainerd in February to learn about hazelnut crops.
Starting with the University of Minnesota-sponsored Minnesota Organic Conference on Jan. 9 and ending with Happy Dancing Turtle’s Back 2 Basic…
Are you interested in growing hazelnuts on your farm or acreage? Have you heard of midwest hazelnuts? If this piques your interest, you are in…
Members and friends of the Greater Mille Lacs Chapter of SFA gathered on Jan. 2 for their regular ‘First Thursday’ networking meeting.
Improving the health and performance of horses are the goals of two equine conferences in early February planned for horse owners and professi…
The Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation (MFBF) Centennial book 100 years and growing...The People of the Minnesota Farm Bureau was unveiled at th…
The University of Minnesota (U of M) Beef Team will host the annual Cow/Calf Days Seminar Tour and Trade Show at 10 locations across the state…
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) mailed ballots on Nov. 4 to eligible farmers and ranchers across the country for the Farm Service Ag…
U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith (D-Minn.) lauded nearly $800,000 in USDA grants that are headed to Minnesota. The grants will suppo…
University Extension, Sustainable Farming Association and Natural Resources Conservation Service educators provided educational sessions to lo…
There were a total of 18,122 youth who exhibited static and animal projects at the State Fair in 2019. Livestock and Static exhibitors go down…
Minnesota Farmers Union hosted a series of workshops around the state in July, to help farmers understand the options for increasing their on-…
Here’s a list of ways to get the most out of your local farmers market:
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University of Minnesota horticulturists Annie Klodd and Natalie Hoidal responded quickly to stories from farmers around the state who have bee…
