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Embracing Land, Life, & Legacy: Growing the Future of Agriculture Together

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Welcome to the 2025 Central Minnesota Farm Show Embracing Land, Life & Legacy: Growing the Future of Agriculture Together

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he Central Minnesota Farm Show, hosted by the St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce, is the largest indoor event of its kind in the region. Why hold such a show in this growing metropolitan area? Because agriculture remains a cornerstone of Co-Chair, Central Minnesota the local economy! The St. Cloud Metropolitan Statistical Area has 1.5 times as many people Farm Show Committee working in agriculture as other regions in the state.

For over 50 years, the Farm Show has been an important community event, welcoming ALLEN BRINKMAN everyone from beginners to industrial ag operators. Whether you’re here to explore new Forever Young Two Wellness and Skincare technology, connect with experts, or simply gather inspiration, this show has something for (763) 272-1500 all levels of agricultural enthusiasts. Inside this program, you’ll find a detailed map and a list of Co-Chair, Central Minnesota vendors to help you make the most of your visit.

Farm Show Committee The St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to support area farmers by organizing this annual event and is dedicated to fostering the future of agriculture. Each year, a portion LAURA WAGNER St. Cloud Area of the show’s proceeds is directed toward student scholarships, helping to inspire the next Chamber of Commerce generation of agricultural leaders.

(320) 656-3831 A dedicated team of volunteers has worked hard to create an event that’s both valuable 2025 Farm Show Coordinator and enjoyable. We hope you have a great experience, and if you have questions or feedback, please stop by the information booth — we’d love to hear from you.

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The Next Generation!

Growing the next generation of ag leaders starts here.

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areers in agriculture are often misunderstood — it’s far more than just tending to livestock or harvesting crops. This is a dynamic, fast-evolving industry driven by innovation and technology.

Today, we are planting the seeds for tomorrow’s ag leaders.

A student interested in technology could excel as a programmer working with GPS-based precision farming.

Those passionate about engineering might focus on machinery efficiency, environmental sustainability, or power solutions. Students drawn to biological sciences can find their niche studying invasive species, plant health, entomology, or genetics — all vital for ensuring crop and livestock well-being. The possibilities are truly endless.

The St. Cloud Area Chamber is proud to contribute to educating students about the vast opportunities in agriculture.

Each year, a portion of the proceeds from the Central Minnesota Farm Show goes toward student scholarships.

Since 1998, we’ve awarded $104,000 in scholarships, investing in over 150 students as we support the future of agriculture.

One of the 2024 Scholarship Recipients Chase Dahler, Foley High School

Thank You Sponsors

PARTNER SPONSORS:

SPECIALTY SPONSORS:

Many thanks to the following sponsors for supporting the 2025 Central Minnesota Farm Show:

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Compeer Financial

Benton Sherburne Corn Growers

Farm Bureau Financial Services Adam Tabberson

Conterra Ag Capital

Farmers & Merchants State Bank

First National Bank of Milaca

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Minnesota Farmers Union

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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25TH 9AM

What is Soil Health and What Can I Do On My Farm?

SPEAKER: Stephanie McLain, Natural Resources Conservation Service 10:30AM

Cutting Winter Feed Costs for Beef Cows: Practical Approaches for Sustainable Feeding SPEAKER: Jared Luhman, Farmer and Podcast Host 11:45AM

Estate Planning and How to Effectively Implement It SPEAKERS: Keith Olander, AgCentric and John Wenker, Quinlivan & Hughes 12:30PM

Profits from a Small Diversified Farm SPEAKER: Joel Barr, Abraham’s Table Farm 2PM

Growing Great Garlic in Minn.

SPEAKER: Jerry Ford, MN Garlic Festival 3PM

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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26TH 9AM

Maximizing Nutrients from Dairy Manure: Strategies for Fully Utilizing this Fertility Resource SPEAKER: Doug Voss, SFA 10:30AM

Demystifying Cover Crops: Key Questions and Practical Tips for Successful Implementation SPEAKER: Kent Solberg, SFA 12:45PM

Using the Smartmix Calculator to Formulate an Optimal Cover Crop Mix. SPEAKER: Jonathan Kilpatrick, SFA 2PM

The Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship Program: What It Is and How It Can Benefit You SPEAKER: Angie Walter, SFA

Session and Speaker Information Tuesday, February 25th 9AM

2 PM

What is Soil Health and What Can I Do On My Farm?

Growing Great Garlic in Minn.

This session covers soil health principles and how they improve soil function and resilience. Demonstrations will showcase practical applications for farms.

Learn the essentials of growing garlic in Minnesota, whether for personal use or as a market crop.

SPEAKER: Jerry Ford has grown garlic at Living Song

Farm since 2002 and directs the Minnesota Garlic Festival.

He also co-authored Growing Garlic in Minnesota.

SPEAKER: Stephanie McLain is the Soil Health

Specialist for the NRCS in Minnesota, educating farmers and professionals on soil health practices like cover crops, no-till, and crop rotations.

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Cutting Winter Feed Costs for Beef Cows

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MN Dept. of Agriculture Meet & Greet

Meet with representatives from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture on the showroom floor to ask questions and learn more about what the agency is working on.

Jared Luhman shares strategies for reducing winter feed costs, including grazing corn stalks, bale grazing, and stockpiling cover crops. Learn practical approaches to making your beef operation more sustainable.

SPEAKER: Jared Luhman raises Red and Black

Angus cattle in Goodhue, MN, using no-till, cover crops, and livestock integration. He also hosts the Ranching Returns podcast, discussing ranching profitability and sustainability.

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Estate Planning and How to Effectively Implement It

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This session covers best practices for preserving your farm, minimizing taxes, and ensuring a smooth transition to the next generation. A financial planner, attorney, and CPA will share key strategies.

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SPEAKERS: Keith Olander (AgCentric) focuses

on agricultural education, workforce development, and industry partnerships.

John Wenker (Quinlivan & Hughes) specializes in estate planning, real estate, and business law, frequently speaking on these topics across Central Minnesota.

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Profits from a Small Diversified Farm

Joel Barr shares how his small farm in Sandstone, MN, generates profit through biointensive vegetable production, rotational grazing, and direct-to-consumer sales. Learn strategies for efficiency, risk management, and profitability on a small scale.

SPEAKER: Joel Barr started farming after college and

built his business by focusing on regenerative practices and direct marketing. He lives in Sandstone, MN, with his wife and five daughters.

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2025 Exhibitor List by Name

RDO Equipment Co................................. .........................................119, 121, 218, 220

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AM Maus and Son and LINEX of St Cloud..................223, 322

Complete Grain Systems Inc.............................. 806, 808

Adam Tabberson Farm Bureau Financial Services............. 503, 602

Country Acres/Benton Ag.............811 COUNTRY Financial...................205

ADM Fertilizer....................................320

Cutco...........................................................12

Advanced Ag Products....................711 Ag Spray Equipment..................... 1007 Ag Tech Drainage, LLC...........................206, 208 Agroecopower LLC..........................840 All Energy Solar.................................826 Ameribuilt Buildings Inc................ 407 American Door Works.....................813 American Family InsuranceEhlinger & Associates, Inc............102 American Family InsurancePeichel & Associates, Inc ............405 American Pressure Inc...........713, 715 American Waterworks....................908 AMPI........................................................ 709 AMPS Inc..............................................306 Anez Consulting, Inc of Willmar..............................................604 Arnold’s of St Cloud....903, 905, 907, 909, 1002, 1004, 1006, 1008

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LeafFilter Gutter Protection...............................................117

Spraytec Fertilizers.................... 111, 113

Dooley’s Petroleum Inc....................114

Legend Seeds, Inc..............................3,4

St Cloud & Sauk Rapids Riverside Lions Clubs........................................... 917

DSC Communications/Granite Electronics.......................................... 1026

LG Seeds...............................................822

St Cloud Farmers Market...............707

Dynamic Homes, LLC......................110

Lifestyle Lumber............................... 723 LifeWave........................................714, 716

St Cloud VA Health Care System..........................100

E EASYFIX USA............................. 107, 109 Edward Jones............................928, 930 Ellingson Air Seeder Repair, LLC............................................617 Everlast Industry......................927, 929 Exapta Solutions...............................844

Farm-Rite Equipment of St Cloud.... ................303, 305, 307, 402, 404, 406 Farmers & Merchant State Bank........................... 403, 502 Feed Stuff Bagging...........................815 Finken Companies............................314 G

Beck’s............................................ 819, 918

Garage Door Store...........................932

Belgrade Co-op..................................315

Gilman Co-op Creamery....................... ................ 911, 913, 915, 1010, 1012, 1014 Growers Mineral Solutions..........606

Blue Horizon Energy.........................118

Gutter Shutter of St Cloud...........828

Brandon Communications...........506 Byron Seeds........................................ 507 C Centra Sota Cooperative.....................103, 202, 204 Central Counties Cooperative.........................................804 Central Minnesota Mental Health Center...................1009 Central MN Pressure Washers, LLC....................................... 817 Century Builders................................718 Channel Seeds.................................1005 Commercial Driving 101................1016 Compeer Financial............ 803, 902 6

Grow Source..........621, 623, 720, 722

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River Power and Equipment.............839, 841, 843, 845, 940, 942, 944, 946

Royalton Lumber, Inc.......................214

Base Camp Leasing..........................112

Benton County American Dairy Association.............................904

Revive Mobile Detailing...............1036

Jordan Ag Supply Inc.......................122

Royal Renovations..........................1003

Farm Bureau Financial ServicesPaynesville/Willmar..........................916

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Kyle Hedtke State Farm Insurance....................................116

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ASH Supplies LLC...................941, 943

AzTech Ag..............................................120

Renewal By Anderson.....................105

Johnson Seed and Ag Services......... ...........................829, 831, 833, 835, 837

Roof Maxx of St Cloud.................... 824

D & H Field Services, Inc..............842

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Litzau Farm Drainage.......................5,6 Luke’s Tree Service LLC....................................... 1033 M Magnifi Financial................................104 Midwest Machinery Co.............................210, 212 Mies Outland........................ 415, 417 Minnesota Farmers Union........807 MN Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program......................914 MN Tarp & Liner......................919, 1017 Momentum Truck GroupFreightliner Western Star..................... ..................... 513, 515, 517, 612, 614, 616 Mustang Seeds..................................906

Stearns Bank........................................615 Stearns Conservation District & Benton County Soil & Water Conservation District................14, 516 Stearns Electric Association.......10 Stearns History Museum...................................... 832, 834 Steffes Group.............................14, 15 Stine Seed.............................................215 Sunburst Memorials.........................619 Sustainable Farming Association...........................................124 T Tenacity Ag................................203, 302 The Boot Shack.................................505 The Land Magazine.............................. 8 Thunder Seed....................................1015

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Timpte Inc- Mankato........................912 Top Down Silo, LLC..........................108 Tri-County Broadcasting/WVAL...........................13 Tri County Foam Insulation, Concrete Lifting & Painting.................................................1013 U

OK Track Solutions.................................. ................................................ 304, outside

Universal Truck Sales, LLC.................. ..........................................................209, 211, 213, 308, 310, 312, 309, 311, 313, 408, 410, 412, 409, 411, 413, 508, 510, 512

Osakis Silo Repair.............................318

USDA/Farm Service Agency.......... 11

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Wieser Concrete................................414

Platinum Painting, LLC..................800

Window Concepts of Minnesota, Inc....................................809

O’Reilly Auto Parts............................106

HYDRO ENGINEERING.................416

PLEASURELAND RV Center.................................. 934, 936

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IntelliFarms Northern Division, Inc....................................... 1028

Purple Wave Auction..................... 1029

Isaacson Sales & Service, Inc............ .................823, 825, 827, 922, 924, 926

R R & S Tire..................................... 509, 511 RAM Buildings...................................1011

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Woller Equipment Inc............................. .319, 321, 323, 418, 420, 422, 419, 421, 423, 518, 520, 522 Wruck Sewer and Portable Rentals................................ 207 Y Your Home Improvement Company................................................316

Session and Speaker Information Wednesday, February 26th

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Using the Smartmix Calculator

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Maximizing Nutrients from Dairy Manure Learn how different manure handling systems impact nutrient retention and how to maximize its fertility benefits for your crops.

Learn how to use the SmartMix calculator to create a custom cover crop mix tailored to your farm. Bring a device to follow along and generate your own mix.

SPEAKER: Jonathan Kilpatrick is SFA’s Farmer

Education Director and runs Kilpatrick Land & Livestock, raising sheep, goats, and pastured poultry.

SPEAKER: Doug Voss is a Central Minnesota farmer

and SFA advisor specializing in regenerative agriculture and soil health.

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Demystifying Cover Crops Get practical tips on selecting and implementing cover crops that align with your farm’s goals.

2 PM

The Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship Program

Discover how the Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship program supports new and experienced dairy farmers with training and sustainability practices.

SPEAKER: Kent Solberg is a farmer and soil health expert

SPEAKER: Angie Walter is an organic grazing dairy

with over 30 years of experience in cover crops, grazing, and regenerative agriculture.

farmer in Villard, MN. She worked with the DGA program for five years, hosting multiple apprentices.

Everything under one barn roof.

MANAGE YOUR FARM’S FINANCES HOWEVER AND WHEREVER YOU PREFER. From checking and savings to basic or unique loans, Magnifi Financial is ready to help you manage your farm’s finances with ease. Meet with a dedicated Ag Banking Officer today!

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INSURED BY NCUA

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