Meeker County Farm Bureau

04/08/2026

What a great day! We had the chance to visit first graders at Lake Ripley Elementary and the School of St. Philip today to read I LOVE Blueberries by Shannon Anderson — a fantastic story about two friends who team up to grow blueberries hydroponically for their whole class.

The kids were genuinely curious, asked great questions, and were engaged the entire time.

Every student took home a book, made possible by the generous support of our Meeker County Farm Bureau members, Michael Niedzielski, Agent, Farm Bureau Financial Services along with his team, and the Minnesota Foundation for Agriculture.

A big thank you to both schools and their teachers for welcoming us, and to everyone who made it possible to put a book in every child's hands. So grateful for days like this! 🫐📚

03/24/2026

Happy National Ag Day

03/11/2026

🫐📚 **Growing Curiosity with Blueberries!

Members of the Meeker County Farm Bureau recently read "I Love Blueberries!" by Anderson to a local homeschool group. The story introduces students to how food is grown, including hydroponics, where plants like blueberries can be grown using water and nutrients instead of soil.

It was a fun way to spark conversations about growing food, agriculture, and the important role farmers play. Activities like this highlight Meeker County's and Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation"s commitment to agricultural literacy, helping young learners better understand where their food comes from.

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03/08/2026

Congrats thank you to ALL women involved in agryregarsleas of your role

03/04/2026

A big thank you to Simply Good in Litchfield, MN for hosting the Meeker County Farm Bureau Board of Directors meeting! ☕🌾

We truly appreciate the warm hospitality and welcoming space for our board to gather and discuss ways to advocate for our local agriculture, support our local farmers and community.

It was our pleasure to present Simply Good with a Farm Bureau sign for display and a Farm Bureau membership as a small token of our appreciation. Be sure to stop in, grab a great cup of coffee, and support a local business that supports agriculture!

02/12/2026

Congratulations Matt Johnson Outstanding Friend of Young Farmers and Ranchers award and the Golden Pitchfork award.
The Outstanding Friend of Young Farmers & Ranchers is presented to someone who goes the extra mile to support, mentor, and champion the next generation of leaders.
Receiving this award this year is someone who is always first to answer the call when the YF&R program needs a volunteer, including serving several times on many levels as a discussion meet judge. He has also made great efforts to support the YF&R program and youth programs in his county, establishing a scholarship program for FFA students and supporting members of the Herd program.
Our recipient this year is Matt Johnson of Meeker County

12/24/2025

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas from the Meeker County Farm Bureau! May your holiday be filled with peace, joy, and time well spent with family and friends.

12/16/2025

We're very excited to celebrate the grand opening of the Mini Sota Agricultural Children's Museum

📣 Grand Opening Update!

Mini Sota Agricultural Children’s Museum is officially moving our Grand Opening to Friday, December 19. This extra time allows us to finish construction and put the final touches on our interactive exhibits so your family can enjoy the full, high-quality experience we’ve been planning!

“Postponing our opening was a difficult but necessary decision,” says Executive Director Kari Goldschmidt. “We want families to walk into a complete, safe, and fully immersive space.”

🎉 Our Grand Opening celebration will include a ribbon cutting, first look at the exhibits, and time to meet our Founder, Board of Directors, and staff. More details coming soon!

Thank you to our amazing community for your patience and excitement as we prepare to welcome you into this new destination for learning, playing, and exploring together. ❤️

12/15/2025

⏰ 2 DAYS LEFT – 4 FREE SPOTS! 🎄🚨
Meeker County ag leaders (18–35) – we’ve got 4 FREE trips to LEAP Conference 2026 (Jan 30-31, Bemidji)!

Registration + hotel night paid 💰
Kids 12 & under FREE 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Our Christmas gift to invest in YOU. The leaders we count on! 🌟🚜

Comment "I’M IN!” 👇 or message us NOW! (by December 17)

Who’s grabbing one?! 🔥🎁

https://fbmn.org/Participate/LEAP-Conference

11/28/2025

We'd like to help young farmers or ranchers from Meeker County get to this event. Drop us a comment below for more information.

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving! We thank God for the work He’s entrusted to us and for the way He provides for our farm families and communities. Praying you and your loved ones enjoy a blessed Thanksgiving.