“If you like what you do, you never have to work a day in your life and that’s true,” Dr. Lynn Aggen said. Aggen spent 47 years working at the Harmony Veterinary Clinic and celebrated his retirement with an open house on June 18. It all started when a steer needed medical attention at his parents’ farm near Worthington, Minn. Aggen was able to watch the vet work on the steer. … [Read more...]
Drive-thru Dairy Night on the Farm “udderly” amazing
While the coronavirus has caused the cancellation or postponement of many events, the Fillmore County American Dairy Association found a creative way to mo-o-o-o-o-ve forward with their annual Dairy Night on the Farm. On Saturday, June 20, from 4-7 p.m., an estimated 750 dairy enthusiasts drove to the Mulhern Dairy farm on the outskirts of Fountain, Minn. The Mulherns have … [Read more...]
The many hats of dairy farmers
By Kelsey Biel When I think of hard-working, dedicated, persistent, and passionate people, a dairy farmer immediately pops in my mind. Dairy farmers are some of the most committed people to their work. They wear many hats besides being a farmer; dairy farmers are nutritionists, environmentalists, and community members. One of my favorite things on my family’s dairy farm is … [Read more...]
“Farming in Tough Times” webinar kicks off free series for farmers
Community development groups in southeast Minnesota are working together to produce a new series of five free webinars for farmers called “Growing Stronger Together”. The series will kick off on Friday, June 12 at 10 a.m. with a webinar entitled “Farming in Tough Times.” With low commodity prices, high debt loads, and challenging weather in recent years, farmers are … [Read more...]
Local farms among top Minnesota dairy farms honored for superior cow care
Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen today released the annual list of top Minnesota dairy herds with low somatic cell counts (SCC). Included on this list were Trailside Hosteins of Fillmore County; Schroeder Brothers LLC, Dev-Lin Holsteins LLC, and Stan and Bev Meyer, all of Houston County; and Reiland Dairy of Mower County. Somatic cell count is a key indicator … [Read more...]