“What if you were so busy living your busy life you didn’t have other goals or dreams? It would be awesome if you could walk into Menard’s and go to the hardware department and grab a new goal or dream off the shelf. Unfortunately, we know life doesn’t work that way.”
Meet Becca Herberg- Mother, Educator, & Flower Farmer Q: Tell us about yourself, your family, and your farm. My husband and I farm with his parents raising dairy and beef cattle. Alongside the dairy, we also grow corn and soybeans. I have a cut flower farm and floral business (Lady Slipper Flowers) and grow roughly…
Where is your farm located? Our farm is located near Willmar, MN which is in southwest-central Minnesota. What do you grow/raise on your farm? On our farm we grow corn and soybeans. We also grow some grass hay. Our farm is home to several cats, one small dog, and lots of wildlife. How long have…
When thinking of winter in Minnesota, many thoughts immediately come to mind. Crisp air, twinkling lights, hot cocoa, inches of snow, snowshoeing and so many more activities that encompass this season. But what does agriculture and farming look like in the winter? What is it that farmers think of and prioritize during the winter months?…
Holiday traditions bring a sense of nostalgia and hope for the holiday season. Whether they have been a long-standing tradition in your family for as long as you can remember, or it’s something that you just started in the past couple of years, they bring a sense of comfort and joy. We turned to our…
Whether you have a holiday dessert baking day with family and friends, or you’re looking to enjoy some festive desserts for yourself to enjoy, our volunteers came through this year with recipes sure to delight! Each one of the recipes in this blog is a staple for one of our volunteers this time of year….
‘Tis the season to get crafty + support agriculture! Since about 1850, Christmas trees have been sold in the United States. According to Minnesota Grown, Minnesota has about 56 growers throughout the state growing Christmas trees. A lot has changed since 1850, including ways to incorporate the beautiful greenery in your holiday decor. From garland…
As crazy as it seems that we’ve already reached the end of November, here we are! Through the hustle and bustle of the kick-off of holiday season, we asked our volunteers to take a brief pause to reflect on all that they have to be grateful for this year. We hope as you begin your…
Ready or not, the holidays are right around the corner. We sure have a lot to be grateful for this year, and we’re looking forward to all of the memories left to be made in 2022. Whether you’re turkey trotting, preparing a meal, or attending a celebration as a guest, we wish you and yours…
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