Monthly Archives: May 2013

Chinese Market for MN Turkey Farmers

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) and the Minnesota Turkey Growers Association (MTGA) recently hosted a trade mission to China to encourage the Chinese to buy more turkey from Minnesota farmers. The mission is one of several over the past … Continue reading

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Plant Pal

Farmers and gardeners have had to exercise patience while waiting to sow their seeds in our Minnesota soil this spring!  Once they are planted, these seeds mysteriously transform into sprouts of green emerging from the ground.  The Minnesota Agriculture in … Continue reading

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Turkey Lovers Unite – and Gobble On!

June is Turkey Lovers’ Month – the perfect time to seek out information on Minnesota turkey farmers and the delicious, nutritious array of turkey products available to you. It’s easy – just head to Facebook and Twitter!

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Don’t forget to send us your photos!

Minnesota Farmers Feed Us “Farm and Fair Photo Contest!” Each month, from now through August 2013 we’ll randomly choose a name from that month’s entrants to win a $100 grocery gift card to the grocery of your choice, along with … Continue reading

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Where There’s a Grill There’s a Way.

Light and Healthy Grilling Recipes. May is beef month in Minnesota and the official kickoff to the grilling season.  Grilling season is finally here and beef is the star of the grill.  With beef prices on the rise we have … Continue reading

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Coupon: $1 off Beef!

Make sure to download the Lunds and Byerly’s app before May 29 to take advantage of a $1 off coupon for beef in their stores in honor of Minnesota Beef Month. Click Here to Download the App!

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Lemon Blueberry Chicken Salad

Savor the taste of summer all year round with this quick and easy low calorie chicken salad. The secret ingredient — lemon flavored yogurt! Servings: 4 (¼ cups/serving) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes

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