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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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A chapel full of faith memories
Schoolmeesters repurposes materials
from old church
FOREST CITY — As one door closes another opens, which was exactly the case for Chuck Schoolmeesters and the Church of St. Gertrude.
As the stained glass windows and other treasures from the Church of St. Gertrude were divided among parishioners and people with connections to the church, Schoolmeesters was among the lucky recipients. He eventually built a chapel that featured two of the windows and the signature green door.
“When I started, I had no idea where I was going,” Schoolmeesters said.
The chapel, built on a corner of Schoolmeesters’ land, was created in memory of St. Gertrude and his grand-nephew, who drowned, and his brother, Joseph, who was killed in Vietnam in 1971.
from old church
FOREST CITY — As one door closes another opens, which was exactly the case for Chuck Schoolmeesters and the Church of St. Gertrude.
As the stained glass windows and other treasures from the Church of St. Gertrude were divided among parishioners and people with connections to the church, Schoolmeesters was among the lucky recipients. He eventually built a chapel that featured two of the windows and the signature green door.
“When I started, I had no idea where I was going,” Schoolmeesters said.
The chapel, built on a corner of Schoolmeesters’ land, was created in memory of St. Gertrude and his grand-nephew, who drowned, and his brother, Joseph, who was killed in Vietnam in 1971.
Pasture opportunities
Luhmans operate low-input cow-calf operation, raise sustainable crops
GOODHUE — When Jon and Jared Luhman see pasture, they see opportunity.
The Luhmans grow premium products produced in a low-input, low-labor, focused-management environment.
“Most people in this area view pasture land as the land that you can’t farm,” Jared said. “We can create more value off of it than most people expect.”
The father-son duo, with encouragement and help from their wives, Terri and Valerie, own Dry Creek Red Angus Farm, where they graze 225 Red Angus cow-calf pairs and grow crops on 900 owned and rented acres. Jared is also a podcast host.
GOODHUE — When Jon and Jared Luhman see pasture, they see opportunity.
The Luhmans grow premium products produced in a low-input, low-labor, focused-management environment.
“Most people in this area view pasture land as the land that you can’t farm,” Jared said. “We can create more value off of it than most people expect.”
The father-son duo, with encouragement and help from their wives, Terri and Valerie, own Dry Creek Red Angus Farm, where they graze 225 Red Angus cow-calf pairs and grow crops on 900 owned and rented acres. Jared is also a podcast host.
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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.
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Recipes from you, for you. Our recipe book, or country cooking, are a collection of recipes from our wonderful readers spanning from many counties.
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