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

Minnesota Pork Congress – prop 12 When I attended the Minnesota Pork Congress earlier this week, I sat in on a breakout session about Prop 12. *** Just as a reminder – Prop 12 was a ballot initiative passed by the state of California which requires specific housing space requirements for sows (as well as ... Read More about Who Thought Prop 12 was about Animal Welfare? The post Who Thought Prop 12 was about Animal Welfare? appeared first on Minnesota Farm Living ..read more

Should We Sell Directly to Consumers? This question has been asked of me several times. With the hardships going on with the hog market, is it time to sell directly to consumers? First and foremost, I am not opposed to anyone who does sell directly to consumers. For us, the logistics just don’t make sense. ... Read More about Why Don’t We Sell Local? The post Why Don’t We Sell Local? appeared first on Minnesota Farm Living ..read more

You may have heard the hog industry is facing some challenges. As a pig farmer, it’s not a lot of fun. There are many issues going on and I am going to try and break down what I feel are the main problems. Prices are Low Ouch! The market price for hogs is low. Pig ... Read More about What’s Up With The Hog Industry? The post What’s Up With The Hog Industry? appeared first on Minnesota Farm Living ..read more

CAN WE TALK ABOUT THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM? And what might that be? Farm Transitions Baby boomers own and still farm the majority of the farmland. It is estimated that 70% of farmland will change hands in the next 20 years. That’s a lot of change. Who Takes Over the Farm? The challenge agriculture ... Read More about Farm Transition Planning The post Farm Transition Planning appeared first on Minnesota Farm Living ..read more

The life and business of farming is so unique and really hard to describe to anyone who is not from the farming community. I have taken the liberty to enlighten our elected officials on a few attributes about farmers. I enlisted help from a few of my farmer Facebook followers when I asked them what ... Read More about A Letter to All of Our Elected Officials The post A Letter to All of Our Elected Officials appeared first on Minnesota Farm Living ..read more

We have a clock radio that turns on at 6 am every morning. We used to listen to local news, but the “local” news is no longer local. I guess not everyone listens to the radio for news anymore. After the general news, a farm news show gives us the latest farm market news updates. ... Read More about Yes, We Are Old School The post Yes, We Are Old School appeared first on Minnesota Farm Living ..read more