Dr. Sharon Augenstein recalls fondly growing up on the family’s Century Farm in Lincoln County, east of Lake Benton. “I remember playing outside a lot. The next farm had five kids and we just made our own fun — there were no computers. I helped dad with the animals, and would help with ...

MARSHALL — Caring for the land and for family have been a big part of life for Bruce and Sherry DeVos. Four generations of the DeVos family have worked to help their farm in rural Fairview Township thrive. It hasn’t always been easy, but it’s been rewarding, they said. “We’ve ...

COURTLAND – Gerald “Jerry” and Gloria Fitzner, of Courtland, were recently honored with the Sesquicentennial Farm award from the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation. The Farm Bureau honors Minnesota families that have owned their farms for at least 150 years, are at least 50 acres in size, ...

NEW AUBURN — The Gordon and Barbara Bergs farm in Sibley County at 44495 190th Lane, Arlington, Minnesota, was awarded the Century Farm award from the Minnesota Farm Bureau. The Bergs farm is in New Auburn Township. The farm has been in the family since 1918. John and Hermina Jakobi ...

NEW ULM – The Askeland Farm was settled by Christian and Minnie Askeland on March 2, 1917, who emigrated from Norway. Elaine Askeland, now 95, said the family had lived in Illinois before moving. “My father-in-law came to visit and somebody said this farm was available,” she said. “He ...

WALNUT GROVE – The Swoffer farm began with brothers, Alfred and Walter. The two brothers were originally from Kent, England. Their father worked in Kent as a greengrocer, selling imported fruits from Europe and Africa. In fact, the family had a brick-and-mortar store in Dover, England. ...