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Memories of past Easters

Easter is certainly not shunted aside like Arbor Day — a day once dedicated to planting trees — or Patriots’ Day — once an American celebration on the third Monday in April …

The United States Department of Agriculture announced that agricultural producers and private landowners can sign up for the General Conservation Reserve Program through March 29.   On Nov. …

Farm vacations

Spring break just ended for one of the school districts in the area, so that meant I’m back to work. Though we didn’t venture far from the farm this time, I took time to remember a few of …

I attended the Carver County Dairy and Beef Expo looking to reunite with colleagues, learn about highlighted topics and network with producers. While sitting through the packed Beef Quality Assurance …

The total population of Foley is 2,711 people, according to the most recent data available from the U.S. Census Bureau. Just under 63% of the community is employed, and about 19% have a …

“Speak up, please, in English! No more foolishness!” I wonder if, in the 21st century, smarty-pants elementary school kids aggravate their teachers by speaking in a pseudo-language. …

For a lot of people I know, food does not qualify as a meal unless some sort of sauce is involved. As a species, human beings across the globe are sauce-consuming machines. A 2022 article …

When thinking about the gradual changes in what is usually considered an adequate standard of learning for children and defining our expectations of the teachers who are in charge of delivering a …

Dairy producers may now enroll in 2024 Dairy Margin Coverage, an important safety net program offered through the United States Department of Agriculture that provides producers with price support to …

Dairy producers may now enroll in 2024 Dairy Margin Coverage, an important safety net program offered through the United States Department of Agriculture that provides producers with price support to …

Winter cleaning

For me, the urge usually strikes around the end of March. The typical Minnesota winter cold begins to subside, and the promise of the spring sun sneaks kisses through windows warming up chilly rooms. …

An ode to bean water

Coffee is a globally admired beverage known for its pleasant aroma, deeply rich taste and caffeine buzz that has an addictive hold on much of the world’s population. Beginning in March, a …

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