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The Minnesota State Fair’s board of managers took a series of actions today affirming that the Great Minnesota Get-Together will return August 26 through Labor Day, September 6, after being canceled in 2020 due to the pandemic. The health and safety of everyone is the State Fair’s top priority, and the fair continues to follow […]
The Minnesota State Fair and the Minnesota Farm Bureau recognize 124 Minnesota farms as 2021 Century Farms. Qualifying farms have been in continuous family ownership for at least 100 years and are 50 acres or more. Century Farm families receive a commemorative sign, as well as a certificate signed by Minnesota State Fair and Minnesota
Minnesota families who have owned their farms for 100 years or more are invited to apply for the 2021 Century Farm Program. Produced by the Minnesota State Fair in conjunction with the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation, the Century Farm Program was created to promote agriculture and honor historic family farms in the state. More than
In 2019, Brylee Lessard made a tribute to her late grandpa, Alois Schmitz of Red Lake Falls, who served in the U.S. Army for a 4-H project winning a blue ribbon and reserved champion at the Minnesota State Fair. The project was donated to the Lengby VFW after the fair, but with the VFW closing,
endeavors of young adults from greater Minnesota. Despite the cancellation of the 2020 Minnesota State Fair, both organizations will continue to offer scholarship opportunities this August. Deserving youth are selected based on their leadership and achievement in youth livestock programs, as well as their involvement in the local community. The Minnesota State Fair Scholarship was
The Minnesota State Fair and the Minnesota Farm Bureau recognize 154 Minnesota farms as 2020 Century Farms. Qualifying farms have been in continuous family ownership for at least 100 years and are 50 acres or more. Century Farm families receive a commemorative sign, as well as a certificate signed by Minnesota State Fair and Minnesota
