2016 Stories

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December 2016 Former residents of a Winsted farmstead reflect on their childhood on the farm 110 years of history on the Gabrelcik farm in Franklin Twp. Selecting seed for 2017 growing season Meet the new Extension educator for McLeod and Meeker counties Wright County Board amends solar ordinance, lifts moratorium Another year completed Hokenson is Winsted Farmers Co-op’s new manager Harvest 2016: wet fields, high yields Mike Swanson honored by MCSWCD October 2016 Competing in Minnesota State Fair requires time, dedication Rain makes grain? Abbey Weninger advances to FFA nationals Barn quilts: displaying the fabric of rural Carver County Local 4-H clubs compete at State Fair Should I sell my land or keep it for rental property? Local Princess Kay runner-up has cow in Kemps commercial Planting dreams, growing results – Youngs turn Cokato dairy farm into five-acre garden Piper Cemetery hidden in Lester Prairie August 2016 Lambs add to flock south of Lester Prairie Farm Rescue aids families in times of need August is prime time for field scouting Farming’s role in economics Stuewes named Carver County Farm Family of the Year Local man creates working, old-time farm replicas Tangletown Gardens in Plato uses sustainable methods for its community supported agriculture (CSA) program A better way to water crops Retired Watertown-Mayer educator enters FFA Hall of Fame Number 12: New local cider is made with tradition One of region’s only asparagus farms grows sustainably June 2016 Ted Grangroth – Doing what he’s always wanted to do Managing crop pests G-SL student named state’s top FFA dairy cattle handler Lessons learned from Prince Four-Square for Childcare in Wright County Overlooking fields from above: Drone technology merges into agriculture Local farms honored as Century Farms Amended buffer legislation offers clarification, but not all questions answered Arsenic concerns bubble up in private wells Enjoy Breakfast on the Farm April 2016 A calf’s most important meal Are early planting dates a good decision? Farm succession planning: where to start Be better and farm the best Metal roofs: What’s the racket? Health store in McLeod County offers food, friendship, support Producers hatch recovery in the wake of avian flu outbreak Some producers share cautious optimism regarding dairy prices Solar project proposals popping up throughout the area Little Swan Lake once featured school, church – and cemetery February 2016 New book tells about country schools in McLeod County Are you financially ready for retirement? Best practices for agricultural drainage tile placement Tightening belts in 2016 Carver Co. Dairy Expo is Feb. 15 Land-apply manure in winter requires extra care Ample supply suppressing corn, soybean prices Old Adventist cemetery a glimpse into little-known Dassel history Most corn and soybean crops are contracted before planted

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