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Whether you are traveling along I-90 in southern Minnesota or attending a sporting event or visiting family or friends, Fairmont has some really great places to eat. I have chosen only locally owned and for many of my choices, are not on main roads. The Ranch Restaurant – 1330 N. State Street A family restaurant.... The post Top 10 Fairmont MN Restaurants that are Locally Owned appeared first on Minnesota Farm Living ..read more

Let me just start with, raising healthy pigs is not easy. Raising healthy pigs start before the pigs are born by choosing the right genetics. There are certain pig issues that coincide with specific genetics. This is why we work with veterinarians so they can help us navigate proper genetics. Once pigs are born, we... The post How Are Healthy Pigs Raised? appeared first on Minnesota Farm Living ..read more

Homeschooling offers a unique opportunity to create a learning environment that is tailored to your child’s needs. However, one of the challenges it presents is structuring the day in a way that balances educational needs, family life, and personal time. This blog post provides tips and strategies to effectively structure your homeschool day. Understand Your... The post Structuring a Homeschool Day appeared first on Minnesota Farm Living ..read more

Homeschooling presents a unique opportunity to make education a fun and engaging experience for your children. Moving away from the conventional methods of public schooling, homeschooling allows you to tailor the learning process to suit your child’s interests and pace. Here are some strategies to infuse fun into your homeschooling routine and create an environment... The post Making Learning Fun for Homeschoolers appeared first on Minnesota Farm Living ..read more

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Looking for a way to use leftover turkey (or chicken)? This is a scrumptious recipe allowing you to use leftovers. This is definitely one of my top comfort foods. Homemade creamed turkey. The post Homemade Creamed Turkey appeared first on Minnesota Farm Living ..read more

If you are trying to decide what turkey to buy this year, here is my tip. Don’t pay extra for a turkey that has the label, “raised without hormones.” Why do I say that? Because ALL turkeys are raised without added hormones. Butterball has succumbed to the latest marketing campaign that has created food fear ... Read More about Don’t Pay Extra for the “Raised without Hormones” Turkey! The post Don’t Pay Extra for the “Raised without Hormones” Turkey! appeared first on Minnesota Farm Living ..read more

Are you like me and love to learn? Do you love new adventures? As someone who loves to learn and enjoy new adventures, the Evolution of the Heartland event in Manning, Iowa intrigued me as something I wanted to attend. It combined a few things I enjoy – agriculture, history and small town life. On an early ... Read More about What is the Evolution of the Heartland? The post What is the Evolution of the Heartland? appeared first on Minnesota Farm Living ..read more

Ag in the Classroom activity for preschoolers. This is a short 10-15 minute activity. You can add in reading a book on YouTube such as Big Red Barn with the activity. Preschoolers love farm animals and they will truly enjoy this lesson. Here are the two handouts needed. What do we get from farm animals ... Read More about What Do Farm Animals Give Us? – Preschool The post What Do Farm Animals Give Us? – Preschool appeared first on Minnesota Farm Living ..read more