BROWN COUNTY — David Tauer said he likes to keep busy. Indeed. He’s up at 4:45 a.m. daily to milk his dairy herd. He milks it again at 5 p.m. Dairy cows need milking twice a day, every day. “We’re very fortunate to have the great help we do,” he added. “What makes me happy is ...

The Emerging Farmers’ Working Group has openings for nine volunteer members for two-year terms. Minnesotans interested in making it easier for new and emerging farmers to create or sustain an agricultural business are encouraged to apply now through Sept. 8. “The work of the Emerging ...

ST. PETER — Farmers, local food producers, marketers and meat processors are invited to a meat processing and agricultural forum at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 10, at the St. Peter Community Center. Featured speakers include Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison; Assistant Minority Leader ...

BROWN COUNTY — Tauer Dairy, owned and operated by David and Angie Tauer of rural Hanska, was recognized as the University of Minnesota Extension's Brown County Farm Family of the Year at Farmfest on Thursday. The Tauers, along with their children, Ruby and Adam, are the third and fourth ...

ST. PAUL — Farmers in Minnesota looking to enter or exit farming have two new resources available, through a partnership between the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation and Minnesota Dairy Initiative. Both can work with farmers to put together “kitchen ...

MORGAN — National Farmers Union President Rob Larew joined Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish to unveil The Trustbuster and give an update on the Fairness for Farmers campaign at this week’s Farmfest. “Family farmers work hard to support their families and Minnesota Farmers ...