Monthly Archives: June 2012

Congratulations to Our Winners!

Our Prize Pack Winners: Roger N. from Eagan Bruce U. from Lakeville Joan P. from Sartell Diane R. from Maple Grove Darcie M. from St. Paul Renee K. from Oakdale Amy N. from Willmar Cindy R. from Sauk Rapids Nancy S. from Waterville … Continue reading

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Talkin’ Turkey with Turkey Farmer John

June is Turkey Lovers’ Month – and to celebrate all of Minnesota’s turkey farmers, here’s a video to check out on John Zimmerman of Northfield, MN. John’s family roots in agriculture go back to the late 1800s, later adding turkeys … Continue reading

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Pork Production: 50 Years of Progress

A new study finds that while pig farms of the 1950s may be remembered as idyllic, they were not as sustainable as those of today. This becomes clear as the metrics most associated with sustainability are revealed from their 1959 … Continue reading

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The Super Bean

Drive down nearly any outstate road and you will spy seas of broadly-leafed green plants sprawling over the farm fields of Minnesota. Soybeans are one of the state’s most valuable commodities and one of its most versatile. Planted in the … Continue reading

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Gold’n Plump in Supermarkets

Did you know? Minnesota is home to GNP Company – or better known as Gold’n Plump in grocery stores. GNP Company was started in 1926 as a small hatchery by E.M. Helgeson and today is run by his grandson and … Continue reading

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Go Greek with Yogurt

According to NPD Group’s National Eating Trends market research study, more than 28% of Americans consume yogurt at least once every two weeks.  This continued fascination with yogurt by consumers is causing companies to launch more new products.  Specifically, in … Continue reading

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Fajita Turkey Burger

Makes: 5 servings Prep Time: Under 30 minutes Total Time: Less than 1 Hour Kitchen View Ingredients 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon crushed red chilies 1 teaspoon paprika salt and freshly ground pepper, if … Continue reading

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