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Antique equipment at Farmfest

MORGAN — Visitors at Farmfest stepped back in time this week as a collection of vintage tractors and historic farm machinery was showcased in the antique display area at the Gilfillan Estate. Organized in part by the Prairieland Flywheel Two-Cylinder Club, the gathering highlighted the ...

Ruth Klossner takes her ‘MOOSEUM’ cow-spotted tractor on the road

NEW ULM — Ruth Klossner has logged 44 regional parade appearances behind the wheel of her cow-spotted 1950 Ford 8N tractor since purchasing and restoring the machine in 2012. The tractor serves as a mobile extension of Klossner’s regional cow collection and museum, bringing her ...

MDA offers mental health, farm safety resources for producers

GILFILLAN ESTATE — The Minnesota Department of Agriculture recently provided mental health and farm safety resources to producers at Farmfest. The outreach focuses on farm families dealing with high commodity, input, and fuel costs, Sue Knott, a representative with the department, said. ...

AG Ellison talks to farmers about John Deere settlement

GILFILLAN ESTATE — Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison talked to farmers at Farmfest Aug. 5 about how he helped Minnesota and several other states reach a settlement with John Deere to help farmers save on repair costs. Ellison sued John Deere to end their unlawful repair monopoly ...

Farmfest honors county Farm Families of 2026

REDWOOD FALLS — Eighty-six farm families from across Minnesota were recognized for their agricultural leadership and community contributions Thursday at Farmfest.  The annual University of Minnesota Extension Farm Family Recognition Event took place at the Wick Buildings Farmfest Center on ...

Stuedemann, 2026 Farmfest Woman Farmer of the Year

GILFILLAN ESTATE — Meg Stuedemann was named the 2026 Woman Farmer of the Year Thursday morning during an award ceremony at the annual Farmfest exposition in Redwood County. Stuedemann, who co-owns and operates Dairydale Farm in Belle Plaine, was selected from five finalists recognized for ...