Country Acres

Introducing you to local stories

Country Acres encompasses rural living in the central and southeast Minnesota areas. We find stories that peak a variety of interests and piece them together with the heart and soul of each subject in mind

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Garden of plenty

Larsons foster skills, life lessons

WILLMAR— Each week teens and young adults gather around a table with their mentors to share in a meal with food they grew, harvested and cooked themselves.

The MNyou Youth Garden serves as a training ground for young people to learn skills, make money and help diminish food insecurity throughout the region.

The thousands of pounds of vegetables produced in the garden each year do not go to waste. The food fulfills the demand of 30 to 60 paying customers who...

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Peeling off the layers of a possibility

Folkert operates a hulling site for black walnuts

PLAINVIEW — Matt Folkert has cracked open an opportunity for himself in southeastern Minnesota.

It revolves around black walnuts.

Folkert, of rural Plainview, began a buying location for black walnuts last fall. The 27-year-old operates the Hammons Products Company hulling site as an independent contractor of the company at his uncle’s farmsite near Elgin.

Welcome to Country Acres
Where farm meets family, meets country living

Thank you for visiting the official site of Country Acres. Our pages can be found in printed copies dispersed to readers in the countryside of Central and Southeast Minnesota. We are also happy to be able to offer our unique content to you online for access whenever and wherever.

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Sit, Relax and Read

Country Acres - North

We cover 10 counties in central Minnesota and showcase agriculture, life and hobbies that take place in the countryside. We dive into history, heart felt experiences, moments of laughter and chances at learning. Open up the pages and discover what unique adventures have been happening near you.

Country Acres - South

We cover seven counties in southeast Minnesota and like Country Acres – North, we showcase agriculture, life and hobbies that take place in the countryside. We have seen first-hand the breathtaking views and stories that Minnesota has to offer and can’t wait to share them with you. Open up the pages and discover what unique adventures have been happening near you.