- Alpha, MN
Kristie Swenson
Family farmer and financial advisor
My husband and I grow corn and soybeans. Our goal is for our farm to be sustainable so our children have the opportunity to farm in the future.
Do you farm with family?
We are continuing the farm my grandpa started.
What are your hobbies?
Cheering on our kids, taking pretty pictures, and travel
Why is sharing information about agriculture and farming important to you?
I think the volume of information available can be overwhelming, and it’s hard to discern what is true. I want to share my firsthand experiences, be a resource, and give people a glimpse into our life. I am passionate about my family and my farm, and CommonGround has given me the opportunity to find “my tribe”. I’ve met some amazing women from different backgrounds and come from different parts of agriculture, yet we all share a passion for our families and our farms. We all feel blessed to be farmers.
Tell us a quick story from the farm.
When I was in middle school, my best friend, Sara, came out for a sleepover. At that time, my grandparents had 7 beef steers. When Sara and I went to feed the cows, she said, “so, those are cows, right?” I was amazed that my best friend, who lived 15 miles away in a rural town, had never seen a cow! That’s when I first realized that, what I took for granted was a completely new experience for someone else. That’s what sparked my passion for sharing the story of agriculture.
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