Later tonight I'll be adding more photos and commentary from the events today at Farmfest.
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
This about says it all (seen on the back of a T-shirt at Farmfest today)
Later tonight I'll be adding more photos and commentary from the events today at Farmfest.
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Off to Farmfest in the morning - I plan to arrive at 8am for the Farm Bureau pancake feed
Farmfest will be in its second day for 2010 tomorrow. I'll be there all day. It should be fun. Look for blogging and Facebook updates on Wednesday night and Thursday.
From Glenwood, it's roughly a 100-mile drive to rural Morgan, Minnesota (south of Redwood Falls on Highway 67).
Here's the website for the Farmfest show: http://www.farmshows.com/ffst/index.po
From Glenwood, it's roughly a 100-mile drive to rural Morgan, Minnesota (south of Redwood Falls on Highway 67).
Here's the website for the Farmfest show: http://www.farmshows.com/ffst/index.po
First State Bank of Kensington held its annual customer appreciation picnic
The First State Bank of Kensington held its annual customer appreciation picnic on Tuesday night, August 3, at the Runestone Park.
Below is Skilly and Duff providing some great entertainment for the crowd.
Photos from the event will appear on page one of this week's Herman-Hoffman Tribune.
Below is Skilly and Duff providing some great entertainment for the crowd.
Photos from the event will appear on page one of this week's Herman-Hoffman Tribune.
Congressional candidates to debate at Farmfest - including Lee Byberg and Collin Peterson of the 7th District
Democratic U.S. Rep. Tim Walz and Republican Randy Demmer face off before an audience of farmers on Tuesday.
The two participate in a forum at Farmfest near Redwood Falls with candidates from three other congressional districts.
The 1st District candidates from southern Minnesota are Walz, Demmer and Independence Party candidate Steven Wilson. Walz is running for a third term.
Democratic Rep. Collin Peterson will be there, too. So will 7th District Republican challengers Lee Byberg and Alan Roebke and Independence Party candidate Glen Menze. Peterson heads the House Agriculture Committee and is seeking an 11th term representing western Minnesota.
Republican Reps. Michele Bachmann and John Kline won't attend, but two of their election rivals will. Democrats Tarryl Clark and Shelley Madore are participating.
The two participate in a forum at Farmfest near Redwood Falls with candidates from three other congressional districts.
The 1st District candidates from southern Minnesota are Walz, Demmer and Independence Party candidate Steven Wilson. Walz is running for a third term.
Democratic Rep. Collin Peterson will be there, too. So will 7th District Republican challengers Lee Byberg and Alan Roebke and Independence Party candidate Glen Menze. Peterson heads the House Agriculture Committee and is seeking an 11th term representing western Minnesota.
Republican Reps. Michele Bachmann and John Kline won't attend, but two of their election rivals will. Democrats Tarryl Clark and Shelley Madore are participating.
Hoffman Coop builds a new grain bin
Here is a video clip of the laying of the foundation on August 2.
Monday, August 2, 2010
Yeah, I'm pumped for this event - the 29th annual Farmfest begins tomorrow south of Redwood Falls
The 29th annual Farmfest is Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday on the Gilfillan Estate, 7 miles southeast of Redwood Falls.
A congressional candidate forum takes place beginning at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday under the forum tent. Confirmed participats include U.S. Rep. Collin Peterson, D-Minn., and his opponent in the 7th District, Republican Lee Byberg of Willmar; U.S. Rep. Tim Walz, D-Minn., and Republican Randy Demmer and Independent Steven Wilson, his challengers in the 1st District. Also participating are Democratic challenger Tarryl Clark, who faces U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-Minn. in 6th District, and Democrat Dan Powers, who faces U.S. Rep. John Kline, R-Minn. in the 2nd District race.
Noticeably absent is Michele Bachmann.
The U.S. House candidates will be quizzed on a variety of issues affecting agriculture and rural communities.
All five of the major candidates for governor have confirmed they will be a part of the candidate forum at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday under the forum tent, an event that I will be attending, photographing, and videotaping. This includes Republican Tom Emmer, Independent candidates Tom Horner and Rob Hahn, and DFL candidates Margaret Anderson Kelliher, Mark Dayton and Matt Entenza.
Gov. Tim Pawlenty will be the keynote speaker at the Forum Tent at 10:30 a.m. Thursday. There will also be a panel discussion on what the next governor needs to know about rural Minnesota at 10:30 a.m. Thursday. Panel members include state Agriculture Commissioner Gene Hugoson; King Banaian, economics professor at St. Cloud State; Jim Miller, executive director of the League of Minnesota Cities; and Lee Warne, executive director of the state Rural Education Association.
Farmfest will also include many forums on a wide range of ag-related topics including understanding carbon credits, the future of the livestock industry, weather and commodity outlooks and strategies for agricultural education.
Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday. Admission is $10 for adults and free for youth under age 18. Parking is free.
A congressional candidate forum takes place beginning at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday under the forum tent. Confirmed participats include U.S. Rep. Collin Peterson, D-Minn., and his opponent in the 7th District, Republican Lee Byberg of Willmar; U.S. Rep. Tim Walz, D-Minn., and Republican Randy Demmer and Independent Steven Wilson, his challengers in the 1st District. Also participating are Democratic challenger Tarryl Clark, who faces U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-Minn. in 6th District, and Democrat Dan Powers, who faces U.S. Rep. John Kline, R-Minn. in the 2nd District race.
Noticeably absent is Michele Bachmann.
The U.S. House candidates will be quizzed on a variety of issues affecting agriculture and rural communities.
All five of the major candidates for governor have confirmed they will be a part of the candidate forum at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday under the forum tent, an event that I will be attending, photographing, and videotaping. This includes Republican Tom Emmer, Independent candidates Tom Horner and Rob Hahn, and DFL candidates Margaret Anderson Kelliher, Mark Dayton and Matt Entenza.
Gov. Tim Pawlenty will be the keynote speaker at the Forum Tent at 10:30 a.m. Thursday. There will also be a panel discussion on what the next governor needs to know about rural Minnesota at 10:30 a.m. Thursday. Panel members include state Agriculture Commissioner Gene Hugoson; King Banaian, economics professor at St. Cloud State; Jim Miller, executive director of the League of Minnesota Cities; and Lee Warne, executive director of the state Rural Education Association.
Farmfest will also include many forums on a wide range of ag-related topics including understanding carbon credits, the future of the livestock industry, weather and commodity outlooks and strategies for agricultural education.
Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday. Admission is $10 for adults and free for youth under age 18. Parking is free.
It's a picnic in the park! First State Bank of Kensington's annual Customer Appreciation Picnic
First State Bank of Kensington will host its annual Customer Appreciation Picnic on Tuesday night this week (August 3) from 5:00 to 7:00pm at Runestone Park of rural Kensington.
Burgers, ice cream, and more will be served!
Come on out with your family and enjoy some great time with your friends and neighbors.
Burgers, ice cream, and more will be served!
Come on out with your family and enjoy some great time with your friends and neighbors.
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