WATKINS — Growing up on a dairy farm, Porter Kuechle gained lots of skills and knowledge about his family’s farm, which would lead him to the stage of the 98th National FFA Convention & Expo …

Jakin Tyrrell Browerville | Todd County What high school did you attend, and what years were you in FFA?  I attended Staples-Motley from 1992 to 1996 and was involved in FFA during …

SPRING HILL — At the beginning of the year, when temperatures hover around zero, there is not a lot of conservation work Steve Welle can do on his family farm. However, the Conservation Reserve …

BELGRADE — For years, the Anderson family — Dale and Deb Anderson and their son and daughter-in-law, Justin and Mandy Anderson — have been ready to try new things with Colfax Farms. One of …

ST. JOSEPH — Brian Sjaaheim’s journey toward becoming a dog breeder was not entirely his plan. Having established Golden Hill Doodles, though, it has been his favorite career so far, raising …

COKATO — The Keskeys are proud of the generations of their family that preceded them, and feel the love of farming has been passed all the way from Finland. It is a love they hope to pass on to …

The new year is presenting a new opportunity for new farmers, as the Minnesota Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for their Beginning Farmer Tax Credit program. However, these funds …

Jacob Loehr Belgrade | Stearns County What is your favorite winter hobby? My family and I enjoy snowmobiling in the winter when the conditions are right. How did you get introduced to …

DOUGLAS COUNTY — Riding a bicycle is a pastime that can be done by young and old alike. It can be done in the spring, summer, fall and winter, thanks to fat tire bikes. “The thing that I …