Amy Amberg
Amy Amberg

Amy Amberg

Bird Island, MN

Farmer, wife and mother

I’ve been involved with agriculture my entire life, I spent my early years on a dairy farm, where I learned the value of hard work and how important animal care is. I’ve also had experience working in chicken barns, running pea combines, working in seed corn research, and spent many years working at a soybean production plant. I also work off the farm at Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Coop in the purchasing department. After working with corn, soybeans and hay for so many years I’m really enjoying learning more about sugar-beets. It really is a fascinating process.

Yes, we farm with my husband's father.

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I am passionate about agriculture and feel that, as a society, we are too far removed from how our food is raised. I feel that sharing and educating people about our experience is the best way to teach others about what we do. Agriculture has become so sensationalized at times and we need to help people understand where their food is coming from and that it is safe.

My husband and I farm near Bird Island, MN. Our main focus is custom finishing hogs, which we love since our two young boys are very much involved in the care of the animals. We also raise corn, soybeans and alfalfa.

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