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Country Acres encompasses rural living in the central and southeast Minnesota areas. We find stories that peak a variety of interests and piece them together with the heart and soul of each subject in mind
Welcome to Country Acres
Where farm meets family, meets country living
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Mother-son duo grow, harvest vegetables
Community Supported Agriculture program
gives Lisa Beumer a chance to teach her son about life, farming
ROCKVILLE — Cowgirl Acres is a Community Supported Agriculture business situated on approximately 7 acres of land near Rockville that allows Lisa Beumer time with her 2-year-old son, Cole, doing what is near and dear.
“I am a cowgirl by heart, true and true,” Beumer said. “From the time I was 3, I have been barrel racing. Life on the farm has been my ultimate joy. Cole is my mini-me.”
Beumer’s parents, Floyd and Vergie Beumer, raised their children on the 30-acre family farm, and Beumer shares that life with her son.
gives Lisa Beumer a chance to teach her son about life, farming
ROCKVILLE — Cowgirl Acres is a Community Supported Agriculture business situated on approximately 7 acres of land near Rockville that allows Lisa Beumer time with her 2-year-old son, Cole, doing what is near and dear.
“I am a cowgirl by heart, true and true,” Beumer said. “From the time I was 3, I have been barrel racing. Life on the farm has been my ultimate joy. Cole is my mini-me.”
Beumer’s parents, Floyd and Vergie Beumer, raised their children on the 30-acre family farm, and Beumer shares that life with her son.
Hooked on a hobby
McCarty crafts fishing rod handles
for more than 20 years
ELGIN — Archie McCarty spends six hours a day, five to six days a week creating handmade fishing rod handles. At age 81, working over a lathe, McCarty crafts thousands of handles a year.
He does not take orders online. He does not email. McCarty answers phone calls from customers throughout the week. He talks with each person individually, walking through their needed specifications to create the perfect handle just for them.
Occasionally, someone will call for a bulk order of 30-40 handles for a class or a school, but the majority of McCarty’s work is done for individual fishing...
for more than 20 years
ELGIN — Archie McCarty spends six hours a day, five to six days a week creating handmade fishing rod handles. At age 81, working over a lathe, McCarty crafts thousands of handles a year.
He does not take orders online. He does not email. McCarty answers phone calls from customers throughout the week. He talks with each person individually, walking through their needed specifications to create the perfect handle just for them.
Occasionally, someone will call for a bulk order of 30-40 handles for a class or a school, but the majority of McCarty’s work is done for individual fishing...
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Country Acres - North
We cover 10 counties in central Minnesota and showcase agriculture, life and hobbies that take place in the countryside. We dive into history, heart felt experiences, moments of laughter and chances at learning. Open up the pages and discover what unique adventures have been happening near you.
Country Acres - South
We cover seven counties in southeast Minnesota and like Country Acres – North, we showcase agriculture, life and hobbies that take place in the countryside. We have seen first-hand the breathtaking views and stories that Minnesota has to offer and can’t wait to share them with you. Open up the pages and discover what unique adventures have been happening near you.
Recipe Book
Recipes from you, for you. Our recipe book, or country cooking, are a collection of recipes from our wonderful readers spanning from many counties.
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