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By JENN JANAK Summer Intern ALBANY Its the middle of August and sweet corn season has finally arrived. For Joe Mergen and his three children, Hunter (15), Wyatt (12) and Robin (9), this time of year is one of the busiest as they sell sweet corn from their hobby farm, which is located on the outskirts of Albany. Joe has one acre of land near his home that is used for growing sweet corn, while the rest of his land is wetland or rented out. I wanted to use that acre for the kids to mess around with, said Joe. It would get the kids outside for a little bit. The Mergens have been selling corn for 15 years and enjoy the experience. They view this small business as a fun opportunity rather than a way to make a simple buck. While Joe prepares the land and plants the corn, the children pick and sell it to the local community. The kids do most of the work, said Joe. They go out with their wagon and pick dozens in a day. Joe recalled one sizzling summer day when a customer arrived at their home asking for 20 dozen ears of sweet corn. It was hot out and Hunter and Wyatt came out of the sweet corn continued on page 4
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Joe Mergen inspects an ear of corn before he begins picking the rest of the field to ensure that it is ripe enough to sell and eat. Mergen has one acre of sweet corn near his home in Albany. PHOTOS BY JENN JANAK
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By JENN JANAK Summer Intern UPSALA The calves were washed, fed and lying in the fresh straw while Eli and Jacob Roerick took brooms and began to sweep the aisles of the cattle barn. It was just another day at the Stearns County Fair for the Roerick family. The Roericks milk 90 cows at their family farm near Upsala, and are members of the Pelican Peak 4-H club. Sarah Roerick, mother of Jacob (8), Eli (6) and Aubree (3), grew up in Chippewa County where she participated in 4-H. I really enjoyed 4-H when I was younger, being able to go to the fairs and travel for the different contests, said Roerick. Now that Im a mom, I thought my kids would have a blast being in 4-H. This year was Jacobs last year showing as a Cloverbud in the 4-H dairy show on Aug. 1, Elis first year as a Cloverbud and Aubree showed on Aug. 3, as part of the novice class in the open class dairy show. roerick continued on page 6
Aubree Roerick (3) showed her calf, Lola, in the open class dairy show Aug. 3 at the Stearns County Fair in Sauk Centre. PHOTO SUBMITTED
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Horse Power Acres is a mom and pop horse and carriage business, as described by Jeff Burg, who is owner and operator along with his wife, Sue. The Burgs, hometown natives of Holdingford, are in their 20th year of business giving carriage rides with their six draft horses divided into three wagon sets. Jeff explained that it is a part-time business scheduled for about 30 jobs per year. Even though we dont do this full time, were on track to give rides to over 10,000 people in the near future, said Jeff. The Burgs have six Percheron draft horses, and while all are very large animals weighing in at an average of 1,900
Jeff Burg guides two of his family's draft horses while pulling a wagon of people at the Green Fair in Little Falls on Aug. 7. Assisting him is Katie Sowada of Holdingford, who has developed a keen interest in raising and caring for draft horses. PHOTO BY RANDY OLSON
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Well give rides for two to four hours at each stop. Some days well have rides going in three towns at the same time, such as last year when we were in Freeport, Albany and Avon on the same day, he added. In order to cover such ground, the Burgs children, their son-inlaw and neighbor kids help out. Outside the Christmas season, the Burgs are usually out with their draft horses once a week. The Burgs have two children, Bethany, 24, and Jordan, 21. Bethany is married to Ben Voigt. Horse Power Acres has been a part of some of the bigger attractions Heather Sowada of Holdingford rests on one of the Burgs' horses at the Stearns in this area. They were County Fair. The Burgs said the Percherons are very docile. PHOTO BY DIANE SCHMIESING a big hit at the Stearns pounds and as heavy as 2,600 pounds, they are very docile and calm. The biggest time of year for Horse Power Acres is the Christmas season, which lasts from the Thanksgiving season until the end of December for the Burgs.
County Fair two weeks ago, and they also were a part of the Green Fair in Little Falls on Aug. 7 that drew over a thousand people. Another big event the Burgs are a part of is the St. Johns University Maple Syrup Fest. Well bring all three teams to that and move a thousand people a day, said Jeff. We get around the state throughout any given year. Weve been as far west as Starbuck, and weve also been down to parades in the Cities. Primarily we go out to about a 30-mile radius. Jeff, who is the manager at the Holdingford Mill, admits that they
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The Burgs showcased their Percheron horses at the Stearns County Fair in early August. At right, Melanie Borgerding and her son, Collin, sit high on the back of the gentle giant. PHOTO BY DIANE SCHMIESING
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SWEET CORN continued from front___________ field sweating bullets, said Joe. I was proud of them. They had gotten the job done. Selling sweet corn has taught the Mergen children to be responsible young adults. The eldest child, Hunter, has learned plenty about responsibility through selling sweet corn. One day, while Hunter was selling sweet corn in town, he had asked a gentleman to watch the stand as he went to the local A&W to get a root beer. Without thinking, Hunter had trusted this man to not take any of the profit from the dozens already sold. Luckily he was a real nice guy and didnt cheat Hunter out of any money, said Joe. Its better to have learned that lesson while selling sweet corn than when youre in the real world dealing with big money. Hunter, Wyatt and Robin also view this opportunity as a learning experience. Between the three children, they make all of the profit on each dozen they sell. I havent taught them overhead cost yet, said Joe. I figure thats something they can learn elsewhere later on. With selling sweet corn, Joe is teaching his children about making a profit and saving that money, rather than spending it on something worthless. The best part about selling sweet corn is the money, said Robin, with a giggle. Wyatt added, I enjoy selling sweet corn because I get to meet a lot of different people and its fun. Most of the Mergens customers are from the Albany area, however, every once in a while they will have someone stop by just looking for sweet corn. One time, a customer drove all the way from Hallock. She was driving the countryside looking for sweet corn, said Joe. They dont have the quality of fields that far up north. Each year, the Mergens sell about 150 dozen ears of sweet corn in a two-week period thats nearly 2,000 ears of corn picked from just one acre. However, with the large bouts of rain this spring, the sweet corn season is behind and the crop is not as plentiful. While the Mergen children pick corn for their customers, they always make sure there is enough for their family. We have grandparents and other relatives that dig in when the corn is ready. Its kind of a family thing, said Joe. The Mergens will eat sweet corn once a day for the entire two weeks while it is in season. When asked who eats the most in the family, they all point at each other and laugh. Joe is grateful for the lessons his kids have
Wyatt (from left), Robin and Joe Mergen walk through the rows of corn and place the ripe ears in a bucket at their hobby farm near Albany. The Mergens will pick nearly 2,000 ears of corn throughout the sweet corn season.
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roerick continued from front_______________________________________________________________________________________________________ The children began training their three young calves Emma, Bella and Lola in May and diligently continued throughout the summer preparing for the fair. Roerick enjoys working with the dairy calves and jokes about it being a mom project while the children are still young. The clippers are pretty heavy for the little ones, so I gladly help, said Roerick. They watch and learn and have even helped clip the bodies of their calves. was also in charge of the 4-H Dairy Show this year at the Stearns County Fair. Roerick said she likes to be involved and enjoys helping wherever, whenever. On the opening day of the fair, during the 4-H Dairy Show, Roerick was assisting several young members of the Pelican Peak 4-H club in fitting the calves for the show. She views 4-H as a way for children to learn how to work together to get things done. Roerick
Eli (right) and Jacob Roerick participated in the novice class of the 4-H dairy show during the Stearns County Fair in Sauk Centre. PHOTOS BY JENN JANAK
said they get to meet so many people and its always a lot of fun. As Jacob, Eli and Aubree get older, Roerick plans to continue staying involved with the 4-H dairy project and hopes her children will gain a love for the dairy industry and their animals. The program opens up opportunities for leadership, said Roerick. The children continue to gain other traits that will benefit them in their future endeavors.
Dan Roerick helps his son, Eli, show his young calf in the novice class of the 4-H dairy show on Thursday, Aug. 1 at the Stearns County Fair.
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Puerto Ricans learn about family farming, tour Kerfeld, Frericks farms
h ST. ROSAPuerto Ricans .listened Friday, July 26, as -Art Kerfeld explained about ,farm equipment used to har-
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sment similar to this, said Hec-tor Rivera, the group leader. - This cost us about d$50,000, said Art. , A few miles to the north-
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nRicans watched as manure -automatically moved from egutters in a barn on Sadie and PGlen Frericks rural St. Rosa -farm, Blue Diamond Dairy. All -it took was the flip of a switch
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for the manure to start moving towards an outside pit, flowing into a million-gallon lagoon. Most were intrigued, not only at this, but life on this family farm, where 75 cows are milked and a few hogs, sheep and chickens are raised for family use. Family farms are a rarity in Puerto Rico Most of the 81 Puerto Ricans touring these two farms were members of the Puerto Rican Society for Agricultural Sciences, professional scientists from around the island
A group of Puerto Ricans visited the Art and Rosie and Tim and Carrie Kerfeld Hill-View Farm July 26, east of St. Rosa. The group learned about farm machinery and toured their dairy operation. PHOTOS BY CAROL MOORMAN
of four million people. They spent July 16 to 28 touring six states, learning different aspects of agriculture. The St. Rosa tours were arranged by Jim and Linda Wessel Beaver, both professors in Puerto Rico, and members of the society. The Beavers have worked at the University of Puerto Rico for 32 years and were visiting Lindas parents, Marlene and Ralph Wessel, of
Melrose. Rivera said every year the group goes on a tour, mainly to Latin American countries. This was just their second visit to the United States. They started in the Denver area, touring the United States Department of Agriculture National Center for Genetic Resources Preservation in Fort Collins, along with the Botanical Gardens. They spent time at North Da-
kota State University in Fargo, learning about crops, before heading to Minnesota. The Stearns County farm tours allowed them to see firsthand how family farming is done. A visit here was nice because we have a lot of livestock people, said Rivera. The minute they stepped off the bus at the Kerfeld farm, photos were snapped in front
of the dairy cows. They also had their photos taken in front of the large machinery in a shed. At the Frericks farm, chickens walked around freely as their Puerto Rican guests entered the barn, which houses dairy cows. learning continued on page 12
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By JENN JANAK Staff writer SAUK CENTREAs one drives out of Sauk Centre on Fairy Lake Road, its hard not to notice the sea of flower beds along the road. Its a masterpiece that most admire from afar and one that Marvin Holmquist is fortunate enough to have right in his backyard. Before I bought this place, I would drive by and admire the gardens, said Holmquist. Now, I can admire them whenever I want. He bought the property five years ago and has expanded the gardens across the entire property. Gardening has always been an intriguing hobby for Holmquist. My grandparents gardened and instilled in me how important it was to grow your own vegetables in order to make a living, said Holmquist. Throughout his youth, Holmquist had always assisted his mother in her garden. It wasnt until he moved away from home when he decided to garden for himself. After being on my own, I was trying to find things I wanted to do and knew how to do, said Holmquist. Gardening ended up being that thing. With time, his passion for gardening began to grow. Reading, experimenting and asking questions are what helped Holmquist become a successful gardener. When he was faced with a troublesome situation, he oftentimes read a book for advice on how to solve the issue.
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Holmquist stands next to one of his gardens at his home near Sauk Centre. Holmquist has spent five years perfecting his gardens, which have become attractions to anyone driving by. PHOTOS BY JENN JANAK
I can only credit my achievements to trial and error, said Holmquist. It has taken Holmquist years to create the beautiful landscape in his yard, which first began as a small garden on the side of the house from the previous owners. The biggest task was expanding the garden in to the woods. It typically takes two years to establish a flower bed, and persistence to continue removing the quack grass and brush. Its a lot of work, but Im fussy about quack grass, said Holmquist. Although its worth it, because it is even more work when you have to start over. He was able to transplant Holmquist has several flower beds throughout his property. The majority of flowers he chooses to flowers and shrubs from his
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gardens at his previous home and move pre-existing plants from one location of the property to the other. The gardens are made up of colorful perennial and annual flowers that line the banks of Ashley Creek. I dont have a favorite flower, said Holmquist. There is something unique about all of them. Holmquist also grows a variety of fruits and vegetables, such as potatoes, zucchini, melons and peppers. During the month of June, during the heavy bouts of rain, the creek washed out Holmquists strawberries and raspberries. PASTIME continued on page 11
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Holmquist garden features historical marker

Standing like fortresses in Ashley Creek on the Marvin Holmquist property are two large concrete pillars. They originally supported the bridge over Ashley Creek, and were part of the Red River Ox Cart Trail. The trail was primarily used as a trade route from the 1840s through the 1870s to connect the major cities of St. Paul and Winnipeg in Canada. Sauk Centre has been a crossroads community since the fur traders and settlers days of the Red River Ox Cart Trails, when travelers used this frontier town of the 1840s to resupply before continuing their journey farther west, where they hoped to find land to settle. In the late 1850s, Edwin Whitefield, a land developer and artist from New York, became keenly interested in the Sauk River Valley in what is now southern Todd County. In ca. 1857, he and several others laid out a town near Sauk Centre that they named Kandotta. Access to the town of Kandotta, and the only access to Sauk Centre from the north, was this bridge. The town of Sauk Centre survived; Kandotta did not.
Hostesses and other elegant plants surround a stairway leading from one end of the property to another. Holmquist had a friend walk down the pathway during her wedding ceremony.
Unfortunately, it was too late into the season to replant. It is a constant challenge to live near a creek, said Holmquist. Ive been trying to do different things to keep the water out of the gardens. Holmquist hopes to solve this reoccurring problem by raising the flower beds to stop the water from flowing into his yard. Someday I will get it right, said Holmquist, lightheartedly. Holmquist embraces the obstacles and views them as opportunities to improve. He enjoys the work and challenges that arise. As Holmquist suffers from rheumatoid arthritis, working in the garden helps maintain his physical and mental health. I have a need to be physical, said Holmquist. I would rather stay active and suffer from RA than be sitting around letting it get worse so that I cant do anything at all. He will spend the entirety of his
day mowing, trimming and weeding the gardensall by hand without any equipment or machinery. I appreciate the physical exercise, said Holmquist. Holmquist is not the only one who appreciates his dedication and hard work. Many people have stopped by his home asking for a tour of the gardens and an opportunity to take pictures. Not too long ago, I even hosted a wedding for a good friend of mine, said Holmquist. The bride walked the path through the garden; it was beautiful. Holmquist has also partaken in the Dairyland Peach Garden Tours, which is a community event during Sinclair Lewis Days. Gardening is a hobby that Holmquist is sincerely passionate about and grateful the community values it as a work of art. I dont consider it to be much work, said Holmquist. I really enjoy what Im doing.
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learning continued from page 9____________________________________________________________________________________________________ The barn tour came after a tour of the fields, where Glen explained about crop farming, while answering questions. Glen and I share dairy duties. He works with the cows, and I work with the young stock, said Sadie, adding, Glen is the crop man. On both farms, children, who are growing up here, played. Linda Wessel Beaver was with the group at the Frericks farm, while Jim Beaver was at the Kerfeld farm. Linda, who grew up on a farm just north of Melrose, could relate to what the Frerickses said. This is a traditional farm, exactly like my family farm, she said. Its quite unusual to have small family farms in Puerto Rico, like we have in Stearns County. Milk, however, is one of the few commodities that is not imported to Puerto Rico. Eighty-five percent of all food is imported, she said. Linda Wessel Beaver said large dairy farms supply the island with most of the milk needed. Also while in the United States, the
A group of Puerto Ricans visited Glen and Sadie Frericks Blue Diamond Dairy, near St. Rosa, July 26.
Puerto Ricans did some sightseeing, visiting Pikes Peak, Yellowstone National Park, the Badlands, Mt. Rushmore and the Mall of America in the Twin Cities. Puerto Ricans like shopping, said Rivera. There was one thing they for sure wanted to find out about while in Minnesota. This is the land of 10,000 lakes but we have not seen a lake, yet. We wanted to experience a lake in Minnesota. That way we know what they mean when talking about walking on freezing water, said Hector. Following lunch at Linda Bs in St. Rosa, they did just that. They loved going to Linda Bs for lunch and the small town atmosphere. Linda Wessel Beaver is pictured above They doubled the size of St. Rosa that with her colleague, Cedeo, the current day, said Linda. president of the Puerto Rican Society of That was followed by a visit to the Little Birch Lake cabin of Lindas sister Agricultural Sciences.
and brother-in-law, Sharon and Dwight Anderson. While it wasnt cold enough for the ice to freezeeven though it was colder than normal for Julythey got to see one of Minnesotas 10,000 lakes and go out on the lake on pontoon rides. The high on that day was 65 degrees. At our house in Puerto Rico it has never been colder than about 67
degrees, at 5 a.m. on the coldest day of winter, said Linda. So, that was a very cold day by Puerto Rico standards. Even the colder-than-normal July Minnesota day couldnt dampen the learning spirit of the Puerto Ricans. It was an exceptional day, Linda concluded.
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by Christine Reitsma What is a popular misconception you have of understanding in a consumers eye made it more encountered from dairy consumers? How did than worth my time spent explaining. I have had you respond? Over the past year I have heard the chance to influence so many lives and I could it all: from pink cows to milk being the cows not be more thankful for the opportunity. waste, but one of the most concerning misconceptions I have heard is how some people be- As your reign comes to an end, what have you lieve their farmers take care of animals. Grow- learned or gained through this experience? Over ing up on my familys dairy farm, animal care the past year, I have gained a lifetime of knowledge came as a second nature, with the cows usually and understanding when it comes to consumers. I coming before any sporting event or outing, so have learned just what dairy farmers and the agrito hear even the slightest doubts about how we culture industries are faced with on a day-to-day care for our animals was shocking. Each time a basis, and the concerns many have about their food question or a doubt about the high quality care and where it comes from. With each class I taught, we provide our animals with was approached I learned so much more about the false knowledge by consumers, I would share with them why many are faced with. I also learned being an adwe as dairy farmers do these practices all the vocate is so much more than sharing your story. while incorporating stories from my farm or It is about making a difference to the millions of one of the many farms I have had the oppor- people who live in urbanized areas and being part tunity to visit. These consumers were for the of a cause that is so much bigger than yourself. most part very open to listening to what I was saying as they were genuinely curious How has your life changed from having the opto the daily life on a farm. With every ques- portunity to serve Minnesota dairy farmers as tion asked, I realized more how important it is Princess Kay? Serving as Princess Kay of the for Princess Kay, as Milky Way has changed my life in a magniwell as all farmers, tude of ways. It has to continue to adtaught me to apvocate and bridge preciate more than the gap between ever the chance to agriculture and the grow up on a dairy urban world. farm and within an agricultural world. I have had the chance How many and to meet and get to what type of apknow amazing peopearances have ple both within the you made in the industry and outside past year? Over of it. These people the course of the and their stories are past year as Prinwhat I will take with cess Kay, I have me and look back on had the opporfor years to come. tunity to attend Most of all, Princess over 100 events. Kay has allowed me One of my main to understand that one appearances person can make a difwas attending ference in the lives of elementary schools and servthousands, and that being a role ing as an educator to thousands of students in 25 model can inspire people to do what is right. I have different schools. While in the classroom, lessons been so inspired by Minnesotas dairy farmers and were readily available as students learned where I am proud to have had the chance to represent so their milk comes from. Each visit allowed me to learn a bit more about many wonderful people. common misconceptions children hear from their Where would you like to be in five years? In five parents, as well as cor- years, I will have graduated from college with a recting these assump- degree in applied economics and agriculture edutions. Aside from visit- cation. Though I do not have a dream job in mind, ing schools, I have been it is my hope to continue to work within the dairy able to make appear- industry. This industry has always been near to my ances at fairs, farm and heart and if I could continue to give back to the creamery tours, grocery amazing people who have made all my dreams store visits, television come true, I would be the happiest person alive. I interviews and many of course will continue to be an agriculture advoother events where I cate and share my farm story and the dairymans was able to represent role in society with people I meet wherever I go. the 3,900 dairy farmers If you had one hour all to yourself, what would across the state. you do? I am a girl that is easy to please, so if I had What has been the an hour to myself it would certainly be spent with most rewarding as- my cattle, a good book and a big bowl of ice cream. pect of being Princess Kay? One of the most Who do you admire? Why? As clich as this is, I rewarding aspects truly admire the dairy farmer. Every dairy farmer I about being Princess have had the chance to meet over my lifetime has Kay is the chance to been dedicated, hardworking and caring. Not only serve as the bridge between the farm and the food. are they up at all hours of the day (or night) to enThis past year has shown me just how important sure their animals and fields are taken care of, but it is to have a representative, and I could not be they also make time for others, spending their free more honored to have been that tie. Every gleam time teaching their daughters how to dance in the
Princess Kay provides opportunity for consumers to understand more about dairy industry
Background info: I am currently a sophomore at the University of MinnesotaTwin Cities where I am double majoring in applied economics and agriculture education. Outside of schoolwork, I am involved with student organizations such as Gopher Dairy Club, Agriculture Education Club, Economics Student Organization and Applied Economics Student Group. When I am not at school or traveling the state as Princess Kay, I am working on my familys farm, Reit-Way Dairy. On our dairy, my five siblings (3 sisters and 2 brothers) work with our parents to milk 110 Holstein cattle and farm about 420 acres of alfalfa, corn and soybeans. My personal jobs on the farm include calf and heifer care, feeding and bedding, as well as helping out where needed. Why is the Princess Kay position important to the Minnesota dairy industry? The duty of Princess Kay of the Milky Way is important to the states dairy industry for many reasons. She first and foremost serves as a connection between the dairy farmers and the consumers. However, I have discovered over this past year this role is so much more than a link; Princess Kay is truly one of the most vital educators our dairy industry can have. Every time I have had the honor to put the crown on my head over the past year, I have become a teacher, an ambassador, a listening ear for concerns and to many the only dairy farmer they have had the chance to come into contact with. I have met thousands of people during my reign and have been able to help each of them understand why the dairy industry is important, not only in rural communities, but across the state. For the past 60 years, Princess Kay has provided a positive face for dairy farmers as well as all of agriculture.

family, only having five calves born over the past 19 years, but luckily the offspring of my cows has allowed my herd to grow to the 14 animals I now have. While each animal on our farm gets high-quality care, it is easy to see which ones belong to one of the kids as they are the recipients of a few extra pets. Personally, my favorite animal on the farm is my oldest cow, Cinnamon. She is a 7-yearold Holstein that has blessed me with six young stalk, including twins in her last lactation. She is also the most photogenic cow on the farm, due to the fact that I am constantly directing cameras to her, and has appeared in multiple newspapers and Facebook posts.
alleyway of the barn, volunteering in their community or coaching their sons little league team. Each farmer goes beyond their call of duty, ensuring they not only make food for the world, but they make sure that food is high quality and nutritious day in and day out. I cannot think of a more admirable role in life than that of a dairy farmer. How do you acquire cattle as children in the Reitsma family? Do you have a favorite? All dairy farms and families have traditions that they live their life by, and Reit-Way Dairy is no different. One tradition we have on our family farm is the birthday calf. If a cow were to have a calf on one of our birthdays, that calf would be ours to name and raise. I personally was the unlucky one in the
Favorite reading material: The Dairy Star I love being able to read about the many dairy farmers I am able to represent and hearing all the fun stories from around the state Favorite dairy product: Chocolate milk not only is it great tasting, but nutritious. Plus it contains chocolatemy weakness! Favorite color: Green Favorite movie: Its a tie between New in Townlove the Minnesota referenceand the Harry Potter series. Your hobby: Reading Favorite food: Fruit smoothies Best trip youve ever taken: Traveling and competing at the National FFA Convention it was inspiring to meet so many people from around the country who have a common interest and respect for agriculture.
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The Stearns County American Dairy Association and its farmers would like to express our deepest gratitude to Christine Reitsma for an exceptional job promoting the industry. Weve thoroughly enjoyed working with you and watching you during your many appearances this past yearyour genuine smile, passion and poise have represented the industry we all love. You were our countys rst Princess Kay of the Milky Way and we couldnt be more proud!
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The six-month winter of last year has had me reeling against anything that might indicate its return. The shortening of the days, the cooling of temps, leaves beginning to turn. But in an effort to truly appreciate what has traditionally been my by Diane favorite time of year, I Schmiesing have to put the idea of winter aside to think about my favorite things about fall. Fall colors, of course, are the most obvious. I love them all, though one that really stands out in my mind is a threatening purple/gray sky that creates a striking contrast with the sun still shining on bright yellow trees and fields of ripe wheat or corn. Add a red barn into the picture and you have one of the most colorful landscapes youll ever see. Ripe apples are also a hallmark of fall. I vividly remember all five of my girls getting off the school bus and run-
Skies like this one look striking against ripe corn or wheat fields.
ning up the driveway, knowing thered be a hot pan of apple crisp ready for them to devour. I think I liked it as much as they did. I had one of those crank apple peelers you attached to the bread board that allowed you to fill a 9x13 pan with apples in no time, so I just kept making it until we eventually had enough. I can bake pies, but not like my sister, Mary. She makes 50plus pies in the fall and freezes them unbaked. Any time she needs a great dessert, shes got one handy. I also have
a 30-something neighbor that makes apple pies (which in itself is not too common anymore) that are as unbelievably good as Marys. I think it would be fun to have a bake-off between the two. Cool, crisp air and chilly nights mean a return of sweatshirts and big warm sweaters to most people. Being a person thats forever cold, Ive been wearing them all summer to keep from freezing in the air conditioning. Which is another thing I like about fall its the time when people ease up on the air
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Heres a top 10 list of my favorite things about fall, in no particular order. No doubt you could make your own! 1. Cool, crisp air 2. Warm sweaters and jackets 3. Pumpkins-especially my big metal artsy one-and baked pumpkin seeds 4. Kids playing in the leaves 5. The smells of burning leaves and bonfires 6. Putting my perennials to bed for winter 7. Apple crisp, pie and cider 8. Cinnamon candles 9. Chow mein dinner at my church 10. And last, but not least, the colors!
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By RANDY OLSON Staff writer After the idea was shot down earlier this year, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources approved an early goose hunting season that is now underway. Starting Aug. 10 and running through Aug. 25, the early hunt has a daily bag limit of 10 Canadian geese with no possession limit. According to local hunter Matt Silbernick of Meire Grove, the move is a good one. Silbernick, who works for Genex Farm Systems in Melrose, has seen first hand the damage geese have caused farmers. They (the DNR) knew something had to be done. It took a great deal of input from affected farmers to make it happen. The bulk of a planting season is May 1 to May 15, which overlaps the nesting season for geese. They come into the fields 25 to 30 at a time, said Silbernick. Geese generally go for the kernel coming out of the ground, such as a soybean sprout emerging from the topsoil. Plus the feces on the rows of soybeans or grain can plug
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up the sieves on a combine. Theyre dropping it thick, and its wreaking havoc on farmers operations, he noted. Representative Paul Anderson (rural Starbuck), who raises corn and soybeans on his rural Pope County farm, explained it from a farmers perspective.
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