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The Minnesota State Fair and the Minnesota Farm Bureau recognize 97 Minnesota farms as 2024 Century Farms. Qualifying farms have been in continuous family ownership for at least 100 years and are 50 acres or more. Century Farm families receive a commemorative sign, as well as a certificate signed...
Kathy Guse speaks after accepting her distinguished ag award during the annual Farm and City Luncheon.
The Waseca County Distinguished Agriculture Leadership award recognizes distinguished individuals who have dedicated their lives to the advancement of agriculture in Waseca County. Individuals will have demonstrated outstanding leadership in the community, place of business or employment, and the...
Mike Singlestad alongside his parents, Vicky and Scott.
The Waseca County Outstanding Young Farmer award is presented to a farmer between 21–39 years of age who utilizes innovative methods, has made improvement in farming operations, and demonstrates service to community organizations and conservation practices. This year’s winner was Waseca area...
Norm Gehring displays the plaque he received acknowledging 54 years of service as the Wilton Township clerk. With him are fellow township leaders Denny Hoehn, Lester Kroeger, Curt Johnson and Todd Stencel.
Waseca County held its thirty-seventh annual County Township Association Banquet at the American Legion on Wednesday, April 10. Andy Miller awarded Norman Gehring with a plaque recognizing him for 54 years of service as the Wilton Township Clerk.
In attendance were a number of county...
James and Jacque Sorensen and family are pictured after receiving their Freeborn County Farm Family of the year plaque.
The Freeborn County Chamber of Commerce Agricultural Committee held it’s 19th annual Ag Luncheon last month for area farmers and agricultural producers to talk to about concerns in their communities and celebrate the work of local farmers.
The summit featured Darin Johnson, vice president...
Waseca County 4-H volunteer Missy Eaton assists youth on proper techniques for giving their animal science projects medication at a recent Livestock Quality Assurance training in New Richland. Missy is one of the 70+ volunteers who dedicate time and energy to helping youth grow in their skills and knowledge in the 4-H program.
Each year, thousands of volunteers in Minnesota donate their time and energy to make their communities a better place to live. These volunteers will be among the millions across the country who will be spotlighted during National Volunteer Week, April 21-27, 2024.
One group that relies...
The most distinguished agricultural award given out at the 2024 Waseca County Farm and City Luncheon went to Sommers Brothers Custom Baling, LLC, operated by Brian & Kirsten Sommers and Matt & Nicole Sommers.
“It was easy for the committee,” Christy Kallevig said as she introduced...
The Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation (MFBF) is pleased to recognize 44 recipients of the Sesquicentennial Farm award for 2024.
Since the program began in 2008, 559 families have received the honor.
To qualify, a family farm must be in continuous family ownership for at least 150 years...
Erick, Jessie, and daughter Julia Alvarado
Jessie and Erick Alvarado are being literal when they say their business along Central Avenue in Geneva is a “family” restaurant; at least to date, everyone who works there is one of the six members of their family. Jessie and Erick have lived in the Geneva area for the past three years with...
Consultant Steve Kraus, Waseca county commissioners Brad Krause and DeAnne Malterer, county administrator Michael Johnson, Waldorf mayor Rob Wilkening and county sheriff Jay Dulas were among public representatives who met and spoke with those in attendance at the "Bevcomm Bash" on April 4.
Waseca County learned in March that its application for a $4.38 million grant to install fiber internet in four of its townships had been approved. It was a triumphant moment, given that the county had twice previously completed the lengthy and demanding application process, but had not received...