When celebrating Canada Day, revelers may want to enjoy some of the classic foods borne out of this land in the North. Thanks to the wide array of people of varied cultures that reside in Canada, cuisine can range from French foods to wild game first hunted by Inuit and other native peoples. Outside of Canada, the country may be best known for a few exports, including maple … [Read more...]
Pig farmers, they make the bacon
Director of Communications and Marketing, MN Pork Board MN Pork Producers Association October. Some would argue it is the best month of the year in southeast Minnesota. October brings the bulk of fall harvest, peak fall foliage beauty, and trips to the pumpkin patch or apple orchard. But it is also a great month to celebrate something deeply rooted in Minnesota’s DNA: Pig … [Read more...]
Harmony native helps area pig farmers keep herds healthy and productive
Local veterinarian, Dr. Ross Kiehne has dedicated much of his life to the care and raising of pigs. He grew up on a hog and cattle farm near Harmony. After graduating from Harmony High School in 1990, Kiehne completed a four-year degree at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, then went on to obtain his veterinarian degree at the University of Minnesota, graduating in 1999. … [Read more...]