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The idea of putting together a Breakfast on the Farm in Stearns County was born back in 2007 while a group of dairy farmers enjoyed dinner and discussed the need for more agricultural awareness in the county. Soon after, a committee was formed to plan the first ever Stearns County Breakfast on the Farm. PastContinue reading “History”

Planning Committee • Sadie Frericks, dairy farmer and Dairy Star Writer • John Funk, dairy farmer and 2014 Host • Karl Funk, dairy farmer and 2014 Host • Tom & Donna Gregory, dairy farmers and 2010 Hosts • Jack Hales, Vita Plus • Sandy Hansen, AgVenture Feed & Seed • Steve & Pam Herdering, dairyContinue reading “Volunteers”

Animal Care Animal health is of utmost importance to livestock farmers. Proper animal care leads to the production of high quality milk, meat and eggs. Nutritious diets, healthy living conditions and good medical care are all essential for a healthy herd or flock, and these are among the many animal care practices routinely used byContinue reading “Agriculture 101”

Livestock Production • Stearns County has 64,000 dairy cows, making it the 16th largest dairy county in the nation. • Over 4 million turkeys are raised in Stearns County each year, making it the second largest turkey county in the state. • Stearns County is the No. 1 livestock producer in Minnesota; it also ranks No.Continue reading “Stearns County Agriculture”

All links open in a new page. Dairy → Dairy Farming Today → Dairy Makes Sense → Midwest Dairy Association → The Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy → Why Milk? → Got Milk? → National Dairy Council Beef → Minnesota Beef Council → Beef: It’s What’s For Dinner Swine → Minnesota Pork Board → Pork: The Other White Meat Sheep → Sheep 101 → American Lamb PoultryContinue reading “Learn More”

Image Credits • Photos of host farms provided by the hosts, the Dairy Star, Midwest Dairy Association and committee members. • Event photos provided by committee members and hosts. • Photos of dairy cattle courtesy of the Dairy Star. • Photos of hogs courtesy of Minnesota Pork Board and Royalty Free Images. • Photos ofContinue reading “Credits”