A career in agriculture can prove richly rewarding. While it's common to envision overalls and tractors when imagining careers in agriculture, the opportunities to work in the agriculture industry stretch beyond the farm and into the corporate world. The following are a few of the paths men and women with a passion for agriculture can pursue. • Business: Agriculture is big … [Read more...]
The hottest new grilling trends
(MS) -- Canadians and Americans love their gas grills, but some feel that grilling over gas loses some of the flavor associated with charcoal and smoke. Well worry no more. There are numerous grilling planks and wood chips available (GrillPro, for example, has a full line of flavors) that, when combined with the cooking power of a Broil King gas grill, allow backyard chefs to … [Read more...]
Peanut butter can be savory and healthy
This baked pork chop get its flavor from a spicy peanut glaze. Peanut butter is often associated with school day sandwiches and sweet desserts. But peanut butter is not just for school lunch anymore. Though it's a high-calorie food, peanut butter boasts many health benefits and can be added to recipes for a nutritional boost. Many of the calories in peanut butter come from … [Read more...]
Clarifying Canadian bacon
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...]