Central Minnesota Farm Show 2024

CENTRAL MINNESOTA

FARM SHOW RIVER’S EDGE CONVENTION CENTER

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Welcome to the Central Minnesota Farm Show!

TRAVIS THEIS Dick’s Nuisance Animal Control of St. Cloud (320) 252-5259 Co-Chair, Central Minnesota Farm Show Committee

ALLEN BRINKMAN Forever Young Two Wellness and Skincare (763) 272-1500 Co-Chair, Central Minnesota Farm Show Committee

LAURA WAGNER St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce (320) 656-3831 2024 Farm Show Coordinator

Thank you Champion Sponsor:

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he Central Minnesota Farm Show, brought to you by the St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce, is the largest indoor show of its kind in the region. Why does such a show exist in this growing metropolitan area? Because agriculture is still one of the area’s leading industries! The St. Cloud Metropolitan Statistical Area has 1.5 as many people working in farming as other regions.

Since opening its doors 50+ years ago, the Farm Show has been a popular community event for Central Minnesota. The show offers something for everyone with an interest in agriculture. In this program you will find a complete map of the show and a list of vendors to help you make the most of your visit.

The St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce is committed to helping area farmers through organization and sponsorship of the Central Minnesota Farm Show. We also recognize the importance of encouraging the next generation of farmers. As part of our commitment to agriculture and education, each year the Chamber dedicates a portion of the proceeds from the Farm Show to student scholarships.

Volunteers have worked hard to put together a show that you will find both valuable and fun.

Enjoy your visit, and if you have questions or suggestions, please stop by the information booth.

We’d like to hear from you.

Sincerely, Travis Theis, Allen Brinkman and Laura Wagner

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The Next Generation

Growing the next generation of ag leaders starts here.

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areers in agriculture are steeped in misunderstanding when it comes to the exact responsibilities of the job. It isn’t just feeding the livestock and harvesting the crops – this is a fast-paced, innovative, and diverse industry. As we look to the future, the ag leaders of tomorrow are being harvested today.

A student with an interest in technology could find success as a programmer for GPS-based precision farming.

Someone with a passion for engineering could focus on the efficiency of machinery, pollution and environmental issues or power supply challenges. Those with a focus in biological sciences could thrive in the study of invasive species, plant pathology, entomology and genetics – all of which relate to crop and livestock health. The innovative career opportunities are endless.

The St. Cloud Area Chamber is committed to doing its small part to help educate students on the possibilities that

come with a career in agriculture. Each year we dedicate a portion of the proceeds from the Central Minnesota Farm Show to student scholarships. Since 1998 we have funded $98,000 in scholarships.

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Congratulations to our Scholarship Winners!

In 2023 we awarded six $1,000 scholarships. The recipients were: High School Recipients Natasha Erickson, Central Minnesota Christian School Kalie Ritter, Albany Area High School Gabrielle Joos, Hancock High School Joseph Achen, Royalton High School College Recipients Kallie Frericks, University of Wisconsin River Falls Haley Van Nurden, University of North Dakota

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Thank You Sponsors Many thanks to the following sponsors for supporting the 2024 Central Minnesota Farm Show: CHAMPION SPONSOR

ADVOCATE SPONSOR

SPECIALTY SPONSORS

PARTNER SPONSORS

Compeer Financial CentraCare Farm Bureau Financial Services - Adam Tabberson

Farmers & Merchants State Bank

AgDirect

Falcon National Bank

Benton Sherburne Corn Growers

Gilman Co-op Creamery

First National Bank of Milaca

Cornerstone Ag Services, Inc

Quinlivan & Hughes

Mimbach Fleet Supply

Agriculture Scholarships Again this year, there will be scholarships awarded to both high school and college students. Businesses that are interested in supporting our agricultural scholarship program are encouraged to donate to the fund. The Chamber of Commerce is committed to offering the Central Minnesota Farm Show Agriculture Scholarships to support students who explore fields of study and careers in the agri-industry.

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KEITH OLANDER, Executive Director of AgCentric

Keith Olander is the Executive Director of AgCentric, (a MN State Agricultural Center of Excellence). He also oversees strategic agricultural partnerships at Central Lakes College as a Dean of Agricultural Studies. As Executive Director of AgCentric, Keith’s major responsibilities are to build partnerships, develop seamless educational pathways, and inform audiences of the agricultural web that surrounds every person who enjoys a good meal and an environment that is sustainable.

BETHANY CROSS, Attorney, Rinke Noonan

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LUCAS SJOSTROM, part-owner of Redhead Creamery

A graduate of the University of Minnesota’s Animal Science program with a master’s degree in dairy management, Lucas Sjostrom is a respected leader in the dairy industry. Sjostrom and his wife Alise own Redhead Creamery, a dairy farm and cheese-making operation in Brooten, Minn. Redhead Creamery has become an established agritourism destination and added innovative processes and product lines.

HAUBENSCHILD FAMILY FARMS

Haubenschild Farms is a 1,600-acre, family owned and operated dairy farm near Princeton, Minnesota.

Their cows serve in the Miracle of Birth Center at the Minnesota State Fair each year. This sustainable, environmentally friendly farm is home to 2,500 dairy cattle and operated by a threegeneration family. Haubenschild Family Farms has been awarded the Commissioner’s Good Farm Neighbor Award and the National Dairy Quality Award for their product and operations.

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FARM SHOW A A.M. Maus and Son and LINEX of St. Cloud...............................A321, A410 Adam TabbersonFarm Bureau Financial Services........................ A508, A600 ADM Fertilizer..............................A309 Advanced AG Products.......... A714 Ag Tech Drainage, LLC....................... ..................................................A202, A203 Agri Spray Drone......................B1034 Agri-Dynamics, LLC....................A212 AgroValley Solutions................. A103 All Energy Solar............................ B812 Alloy Insurance............................ A427 Ameribuilt Buildings Inc........... A425 American Door Works............ B835 American Family InsuranceEhlinger & Associates, Inc....... A102 American Family InsurancePeichel & Associates, Inc......... A422 American National Insurance.............................B914-B916 American Pressure........ A715-A716 AMPI......................................................A713 AMPS Inc.......................................... A314 Anez Consulting, Inc...............A509 Arnold’s of St. Cloud............................. ................. B922-B925, B1000-B1003 Arnzen Construction, Inc................. ..................... B932-B933, B1010-B1011 Auto Value Parts Store............A601 Avon Lime.......................................A002 AzTech Ag........................................ A109 B Base Camp Leasing..................A104 Batteries Plus Bulbs.................A007 Beaudry Oil & Propane............A712 Beck’s Hybrids..............B830, B909 Benton County American Dairy Association........................B901 Big Gain Inc................................... B822 BigIron............................................. B1025 Bioret Agri..........................A421, A498 Bongards Creameries.............A801 Boomerang Marine & Sports............................... A302-A303 Boss Supply, Inc........... B807-B809 Brandon Communications................. ................................................................A500 Byron Seeds, LLC.......................A602 C Catholic United Financial Center.......................... A317 Centra Sota Coop................................... ....................................... A112, A200-A201 Central Minnesota Mental Health Center............... A101 Central MN Pressure Washers, LLC................................. A426

2024 Exhibitor List by Name Century Builders...........A706-A707 Champion Solar........................B1020 Channel (Gold Country)...... B1022 Community Land Solutions, Inc................................... B811 Compeer Financial... B821-B900 Complete Grain Systems.................. .................................................B803-B804 Country Acres/ Benton Ag..................................... B1033 Crop Fertility Services......................... ..................................................B836-B837 Cutco Cutlery................................. A012 D Dairyland Supply................................... .........................A612-A617, A700-A705 Dooley’s Petroleum...................B814 Dynamic Homes, LLC.............. A106 E EASYFIX USE.....................AA114-A115 Edward Jones................................ A301 Everlast Industries....... B934-B935

J Jenn Kerfeld Photography........A010 Jordan Ag Supply.......... A221, A310 K KASM-AM & KDDG-FM Radio..........................A001 Kitchen Club..................................A403 L Lake Henry Implement, Inc........... ..................................................A407-A409 LeafFilter Gutter Protection........... ................................................................A405 Legacy Seeds................................A824 Legend Seeds, Inc...... A003-A004 LG Seeds...........................................B810 Lifestyle Lumber...........................A719 Litzau Farm Drainage......................... ................................................. A005-A006 Lumber One Avon & Cold Spring................................B829

F Falcon National Bank..................... ...........................................B838, B917 Farm Bureau Financial ServicesTom Rockis.................................... B908 Farm-Rite Equipment of St. Cloud . .........................A311-A313, A400-A402 Farmers & Merchant State Bank................................ A429 Feed Stuff Bagging..................B828 Finken Water Treatment, Plumbing, Heating & Cooling............................................... A214

M Magnifi Financial........................ A319 MCC Ag Solutions......................B802 Midwest Machinery Co...................... .................................................. A307-A308 Mies Outland....................A219-A220 Mimbach Fleet Supply.......... A110 Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program...........B907 Minnesota Farmers Union.................................................. B823 MN Tarp & Liner.......... B931, B1009 Momentum Truck Group................. .........................A513-A515, A605-A607 Mustang Seeds...........................B902

G Gilman Co-op Creamery............... .......................................... B827, B906 Grand Irrigation........................... A619 Granite Electronics/West Central Communications......A217 Growers Mineral, Corp............. A510 Gutter Shutter of St. Cloud.........................................B1007

N Nelson Sanitation & Rental, Inc.................................... B813 Nelson Agri Structures...........A009 Northern Plains Airseeder Repair...........................A213 Northland Buildings................. B318 NutraDrip Irrigation Systems|Netafim...................... B1031

H Hanson Silo Company........................ .........................A516-A518, A608-A610 Hartung Sales........................................... ................... B936-B938, B1014-B1016 Hearinglife..................................... A404 Heartland Builders Co........... B1012 Hotsy Minnesota....................... B1013 Hydro Engineering................... A502

O O’Reilly Auto Parts.....................A108 OK Tire Stores, Inc.........A211, A300 Osakis Silo Repair......................A406

I Isaacson Sales & Service, Inc.......... .........................B831-B833, B910-B912

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P Peterson Farms Seed......................... ..................................................A603-A604 Power Lodge...................... A215-A216 PowerLift Doors by French Manufacturing, Inc....... A122, A210 PSI Powerwashers, Inc............ A316 Puck Enterprises........................ A320

R R&S Tire Service................ A511-A512 Rahn’s Oil Propane.................B1006 RAM Buildings............................ B1019 RDO Equipment Co.......A423-A424 Real-Tuff, Inc....................... A717-A718 Rejuv Medical...............................A506 Renewal By Anderson...............A113 Renk Seed.......................................A499 River Power and Equipment......... ....................... A620-A622, A708-A710 Roof Maxx......................................... A105 Royalton Lumber, Inc.............A304 S Sam’s Club.................................... B1023 Schaeffer Oil..................................B903 St. Cloud & Sauk Rapids Lions Clubs...................................A1008 St. Cloud VA Health Care System................... A011 Stearns Bank.................................. A618 Stearns County Soil & Water Conservation District.......................... ..................................................A504-A505 Stearns History Museum.................. ....................................................B815-B816 Steffes Group................ A014-A015 STINE SEED..................................... A218 Sustainable Farming Association.........................................A111 Switchboard.................................. A305 T The Boot Shack............................ A501 The Janel Morgan Team........ A107 The LAND Magazine............... A008 Top Down Silo, LLC.....................A315 Tri-County Broadcasting....... A013 Tri County Foam Insulation, Concrete Lifting & Painting..........................................B1024 U Universal Truck Sales, LLC............... ...........................A116-A121, A204-A209 W West Wind Shelters.......B928-B930 Wieser Concrete..........................A428 Woller Equipment Inc........................ ....................A430-A431, A507-507AA Worms Lumber & Ready Mix........ ................................................................ A503 Y Your Home Improvement Company.........................................B306 Z Zip’s Diesel Injection Service, Inc..................................... B1021

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Wednesday, February 28th 10-10:45AM Title: Making Milk into an Experience with Cheese & Spirits Speaker: Lucas Sjostrom, Redhead Creamery 1-1:45PM Title: The Story of Haubenschild Farm Speakers: Dane and Jill Haubenschild

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Heading to the Farm Show?

Come visit Farmers & Merchants State Bank at the 2024 Central Minnesota Farm Show. We’ll be there to talk farming and about our relationship-based banking approach. It has helped our customers, including many local farm families, succeed for generations. Like you, we care about the future of agriculture. We’re here to help you grow.

Central Minnesota Farm Show February 27-28, 2024 River’s Edge Convention Center • St. Cloud

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