We have all heard the saying Circle of Life. Yesterday, I saw the Circle of Life twice. Well, maybe not in the same context as the Lion King, but nonetheless, it was a “circle of life” moment. Close to a year ago, I accepted the clerk position in our township in addition to being treasurer.... The post The Circle of Life appeared first on Minnesota Farm Living ..read more

As a pig farmer, I talk to people about what I do. There are common questions I am asked frequently about pigs. I have compiled a list of my top 12 frequently asked questions about pigs.  1. How many pigs are raised in the U.S. and which states produce the most pigs? In 2017, there... The post 12 Frequently Asked Questions About Pigs appeared first on Minnesota Farm Living ..read more

I enjoy reminiscing about times past. I think about how we started farming and those that were instrumental to our success. One of those people was Dr. Dan Skow. We took out our first loan by purchasing a building site from him.  We still live there today. 47 years later. I wrote this article about... The post Saying Goodbye to a Good Friend appeared first on Minnesota Farm Living ..read more

Yes, and I am going to tell you why. There is so much buzz about GMO’s recently, especially with General Mills announcement of labeling their original Cheerios with a “not made with genetically modified ingredients” label. (By the way, oats are the ingredient of Cheerios and there are no GMO oats.) Let us start this conversation... The post Is It Okay To Feed My Family GMOs? appeared first on Minnesota Farm Living and The Minnesota Traveler ..read more

Ag Clothing Store link Lots of Ag Books for Children link! The post Adults and Children’s Farm Clothing appeared first on Minnesota Farm Living and The Minnesota Traveler ..read more

Confused about GMOs? There is no question GMOs (Soy, corn, cotton, canola, sugar beets, alfalfa, papaya, squash, apples, potatoes) are front and center in many food conversations and news sources. I have put a quick list of some GMO facts that you may not know: 1) GMOs are not foods. GMOs (genetically modified organism) are a ... Read More about 10 Things To Know About GMOs The post 10 Things To Know About GMOs appeared first on Minnesota Farm Living ..read more

I loved putting this list together. I selected books that share the agricultural story with children. It’s important that children (and everyone else) know where their food comes from and how it gets to their plates. The books are not listed in any particular order. And, by the way, I am an affiliate for Amazon ... Read More about 40 Top Books That Teach Children Where Their Food Comes From The post 40 Top Books That Teach Children Where Their Food Comes From appeared first on Minnesota Farm Living ..read more

What is Proposition 12? Proposition 12 is a ballot initiative the citizens of California voted for. The proposition talks about new space requirements for livestock, including pigs. Currently, only 5% of farms would meet the new requirements. The pork industry along with American Farm Bureau has asked the Supreme Court to review the legality of ... Read More about Why the Supreme Court May Tell Farmers How to Raise Their Pigs The post Why the Supreme Court May Tell Farmers How to Raise Their Pigs appeared first on Minnesota Farm Living ..read more

As 2021 winds down, it’s time to think of next year–thus, My Top 8 Wish List for 2022. 1. Farming This is a big topic. I know I can’t do it justice but I will try to sum up a few of my thoughts and wishes. a, 2021 taught us all a lot of lessons. ... Read More about My Top 8 Ag Wish List for 2022 The post My Top 8 Ag Wish List for 2022 appeared first on Minnesota Farm Living ..read more

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has a wishy-washy and often contradictory history with his stance on ethanol and biodiesel fuels in his state.  It seems as though whether he is supportive of the industry or not depends on his audience, or perhaps the day of the week.  You might think that being part of the Governor’s ... Read More about The Two Sides of Gov. Walz – A Friend to Biofuels or Electric Vehicle Mandates? He Can’t Have It Both Ways. The post The Two Sides of Gov. Walz – A Friend to Biofuels or Electric Vehicle Mandates? He Can’t Have It Both Ways. appeared first on Minnesota Fa ..read more