Fillmore County Journal

"Where Fillmore County News Comes First"

Preston woman gains recognition at State Fair

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It’s the sweetest thing seeing the fruits of your labor being awarded.  Jenny Dornink of Preston, Minn., entered nine jars of homemade and colorful jellies for competition at the 2017 Minnesota State Fair and to her delight, she received six ribbons. Dornink began learning the basics of canning while she was in high school as her grandmother, Lois Ray, had her bed and … [Read more...]

2017 Fillmore County Fair 4-H livestock results

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Beef Champion Angus Female, Caroline Mayer Champion Beef Cow/Calf, Bodin Mayer Champion Beef Feeder Calf, Adia Evans Champion Beef Market Heifer, Tristyn Hegland Champion Beef Rate of Gain, Alison Freese Champion Beef Steer, Audrey Redalen Champion Breeding Beef Heifer, Hunter Aggen Champion Commercial Heifer, Brady Ristau Champion Crossbred Dairy Steer, Hale … [Read more...]

Customers, excavators reminded of safe digging procedures

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Digging safely is a responsibility individuals and professionals across the country must take seriously. Minnesota Energy Resources reminds everyone to have underground utilities properly marked before beginning any project that involves digging or excavating. Minnesota Energy Resources owns and operates nearly 4,900 miles of underground natural gas pipeline. In the past 19 … [Read more...]

2017 Fillmore County Fair 4-H non-livestock results

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Aerospace Champion, Oliver Hoeltzle; Reserve Champion, William Hoeltzle Bicycle Champion, Kathryn Pickett Cat Champion, Caleb Barth; Reserve Champion, Alizha Kappers Child & Family Development Champion, Megan Hopp; Reserve Champion, Ella Kleve Citizenship Champion Citizenship, Caleb Barth; Reserve Champion Citizenship, Chloe Schnebly Clothing - … [Read more...]

UMN Extension dairy field days in SE Minnesota

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Each summer University of Minnesota Extension holds a series of on-farm dairy field days that showcase some of the most successful dairy farms our state has to offer. These field days focus on a range of topics from barn designs to dry cow management. The field days are great opportunities for local producers and the general public to learn from University experts and most … [Read more...]

Perfect evening for Dairy Night on the Farm

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It seems the Johnson family at Johnsons Rolling Acres somehow ordered perfect weather for Dairy Night on the Farm on Saturday, June 17, 2017. The event, which is hosted by the Fillmore County American Dairy Association, was held at Johnsons Rolling Acres near Peterson, Minn., this year. Dairy Night on the Farm offers those who do not live on a farm to come and spend some time … [Read more...]

Local dairy finds its “bread and butter”

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Dairy farmers Bob and Jeanette Kappers can tell you where nearly each ounce of milk and hour of each day on their farm has gone. They are down-to-earth, welcoming, and eager to share their love for an industry and a way of life. While Bob grew up ona dairy farm in Spring Valley, Jeanette was a townie, raised in Chatfield.  After getting married, they stumbled upon a … [Read more...]

The many health benefits of dairy

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Did you know that humans are the only adult animal species that continues to consume "milk" through dairy products. While most animals wean off of their mother's milk after infancy, humans across the globe have been consuming products produced by cow, sheep or goat milk for thousands of years. And the benefits can be numerous. Human body grows to accept milk Although … [Read more...]

SWCD offers many services for livestock producers

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The Fillmore Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) provides many services to livestock producers, many of which are free of charge.  The technical and financial assistance from the SWCD can help improve the efficiency of a farming operation, maintain soil productivity, and improve water quality. • Nutrient/Manure  Management:  John Boyum is the SWCD Nutrient Management … [Read more...]