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Paul Schmidt in the shed on his farm where 64,000 garlic are drying. Schmidt Farm markets seed stock to a variety of garden and seed companies.

An Ancient Crop Makes Its Home In Fillmore County

John Torgrimson visits Schmidt Farm’s garlic operation in Carimona Township, Fillmore County.

Middle aged man stand in front of a large black cast iron machine with a tray holding light brown coffee beans. A long arm moves through the beans as they roast.

Flavors Of The World Converge At Carlson Roasting Company

The holidays are filled with laughter, love — and wonderful aromas. Alison Leathers learns how the roasting, grinding, and brewing process impact the taste AND the aroma!

Autumn Splendor

Southeast Minnesota Driftless Scenery, Fall 2024

Cattle move through a pasture in a rotational grazing operation.

Rotational Grazing: Pipeline To Water Quality And Soil Health

Ann Wessel reports on a Fillmore County farmer who is converting CRP ground into productive pasture.

Essay: Setbacks Are the Norm on My Small Farm

Greg Schieber shares the challenges of owning and maintaining a farm truck.

A full garden view and a testament to lots of hard work last fall emerge in Loni Kemp's garden.

Essay: Hope Springs Eternal with Hardy Flower Bulbs

Fall is the time to plant bulbs for beautiful spring blooms. Loni Kemp shares her advice and garden photos with us as we plan and plant.

Building Community Through Storytelling

Building Community Through Storytelling

New Design For Downtown Spring Valley May Preview Future

Norway Holds A Giant Family Reunion

Worth The Beautiful Drive: Big Springs Farm Pumpkins And Corn Maze

Outdoor Adventures Abound at BaseCamp

Following the Stepping Stones of Volunteerism

Profile: Liz Bucheit – Creating a Lifetime of Art

Profile: The University of Diane

Steam Engine Days Celebrates Autumn Harvests

An Ancient Crop Makes Its Home In Fillmore County

Flavors Of The World Converge At Carlson Roasting Company

Autumn Splendor

Rotational Grazing: Pipeline To Water Quality And Soil Health

Essay: Setbacks Are the Norm on My Small Farm

Essay: Hope Springs Eternal with Hardy Flower Bulbs

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