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If you ever plan on traveling through Indiana, stop at Fair Oaks Farm. No, really, stop there, and better yet, make your trip into an overnight stay. Fair Oaks Farm is a modern working farm and at the same time, designed for tourists to visit. The concept behind Fair Oaks Farm is to give visitors a…
As a pig farmer and selling our pigs to Hormel Foods in Austin, MN, visiting the Spam Museum takes on a different meaning. We have a long history with Hormel – having sold our pork to them for nearly 50 years. Hormel\’s history is strong as a meat packer for the hog industry. They have…
Do you think about how farming has changed over the years? Farmamerica is a wonderful place to visit to learn about the history of agriculture and how it has changed over the years. Let\’s start by exploring the 5 Best Things about Farmamerica. What is Farmamerica? Located on 360 acres near Waseca, Minnesota, one can…
I really didn\’t know what to expect when I found out I was traveling to Pittsburgh. All I could think about was \”steel.\” But what else makes up Pittsburgh? The city is relatively small, with a footprint of about 55 square miles. It wouldn\’t take long to find out what makes the \’Burgh tick. So let\’s…
A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of visiting Kansas City, Kansas as part of the Midwest Travel Conference. Exploring the history of Kansas and Kansas City allows one to really think about the sacrifices people did to build our great country. Yes, sacrifices, but also triumphs. Pictures really tell the story, which is…
Why is Sacramento the Farm-to-Fork Capital? Sacramento wants to be known as the farm-to-table capital of the world. And rightly so. The Sacramento Delta area, which is where all the water streams from the mountains and ultimately heads to the ocean, is home to many varieties of produce. Endive Farm I was fortunate to embark…
Breakfast on the Farm are great events to attend. Not only do you get out on the farm and meet real farmers, but there is education, entertainment, history and great food! Our county just completed our first ever Breakfast on the Farm in Martin County. There were nearly 500 people in attendance. We served pancakes…
When we travel to Florida by car, we always enjoy stopping at the \”We\’re Nuts Pecan Farm\” store owned by the Ellis Brothers. Kind of a crazy name. And, yes, this is a working pecan farm. We\’re Nuts is in Vienna, Georgia, right along Interstate 75. Now don\’t be misled. They have more than just…
When we travel to Florida by car, we always enjoy stopping at the \”We\’re Nuts Pecan Farm\” store owned by the Ellis Brothers. Kind of a crazy name. And, yes, this is a working pecan farm. We\’re Nuts is in Vienna, Georgia, right along Interstate 75. Now don\’t be misled. They have more than just…
Are you like me and love to learn? Do you love new adventures? As someone who loves to learn and enjoy new adventures, the Evolution of the Heartland event in Manning, Iowa intrigued me as something I wanted to attend. It combined a few things I enjoy – agriculture, history and small town life. On an early…