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…
Where is your farm located? Our farm is located near Cleveland, MN which is in south central Minnesota. Our closest ‘big’ towns are St. Peter and Mankato. I farm alongside my husband and our three children who are 7, 5, and 2. What do you grow/raise on your farm? We grow field corn, soybeans, contract…
Where is your farm located? My farm, Brenny Farms, is owned and operated by my husband and me. Our farm is located in Mazeppa, MN. What do you grow/raise on your farm? We raise Angus and Charolais beef cattle. How long have you been farming/how long have you or your family owned the farm? I…
We sat down with CGMN volunteer, Gail Donkers, to learn more about her, her farm, and even got one of her favorite fall recipes for you to enjoy this harvest season! Where is your farm located? We’re located halfway between Kenyon and Faribault, with a Faribault address. What is something you would like to share…
After another hot Minnesota summer, we could not be more excited for fall. Between the kids going back to school and farmers going back to the field to harvest, there are plenty of hungry mouths to feed and plenty of new recipes to try. Our volunteers have put together their go-to recipes that get them…
Healthy soil is the foundation for a successful growing season. Whether you are planting a backyard garden in a metro area, homesteading on the outskirts of town, or growing many acres of crops; soil health matters. Stewarding the Land As farmers, it is a great honor to be stewards of the land each day of…
My last article left us at the beginning of June. Each of my kids (Nora, age 10, and Theo, age 7) had selected their projects and we were well on the way to a summer full of crafting, training sheep, and preparing for interviews. Our first event of the summer was Presentation Day. On Presentation…
These quick pickle recipes will bring a variety of bright, delicious flavors to your table all summer long – or any other time of year, really! Homemade sweet and savory quick pickled vegetables are great to keep in the refrigerator for snacks. Pickles take simple cheese and crackers to a whole new level, and are…
Many of our CGMN volunteers have kids and grandchildren that they wish to teach about the importance of not only the work that they do, but why they do it for others. We asked a few of our volunteers why it was important for them to teach their families, or future generations, about the farming…
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