2023 Central Minnesota Farm Show Program

Welcome to the 2023 Central Minnesota Farm Show!

CINDY BATTLESON Rapids Alterations & Repair

(320) 255-9083

Co-Chair, Central Minnesota Farm Show Committee

FRANK IMHOLTE Black Diamond

Auctions

(320) 241-1200

Co-Chair, Central Minnesota Farm Show Committee

LAURA WAGNER

St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce

(320) 656-3831

2023 Farm Show Coordinator

Many thanks to the following Champion and Advocate Sponsors:

The Central Minnesota Farm Show, brought to you by the St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce, is the largest indoor show of its kind in the region. Why does such a show exist in this growing metropolitan area? Because agriculture is still one of the area’s leading industries! The St. Cloud Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) has 1.5 as many people working in farming as other regions.

Since opening its doors 50+ years ago, the Farm Show has been a popular community event for Central Minnesota. The show offers something for everyone with an interest in agriculture. When you turn to the center of this program you’ll find a complete map of the show and a list of vendors to help you make the most of your visit.

The St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce is committed to helping area farmers through organization and sponsorship of the Central Minnesota Farm Show. And there’s something else we’d like you to know. As part of our commitment to agriculture and education, each year the Chamber dedicates a portion of the proceeds from the Farm Show to student scholarships.

Volunteers have worked hard to put together a show that you will find both valuable and fun. Enjoy your visit with us and if you have questions or suggestions, please stop by the information booth. We’d like to hear from you.

Sincerely,

Cindy Battleson, Frank Imholte & Laura Wagner

Keynote Speakers

KEITH OLANDER Executive Director of AgCentric Agcentric.org

Keith Olander is the Executive Director of AgCentric, (a MN State Agricultural Center of Excellence). He also oversees strategic agricultural partnerships at Central Lakes College as a Dean of Agricultural Studies. As Executive Director of AgCentric, Keith’s major responsibilities are build partnerships, develop seamless educational pathways, and inform audiences of the agricultural web that surrounds every person who enjoys a good meal and an environment that is sustainable.

A native of Bancroft, Iowa, Bethany Cross graduated with a degree in legal studies. She obtained her law degree from the Mitchell Hamline College of Law and spent eight years as a paralegal for a renewable energy contractor. Bethany appreciates the values of teamwork, problem solving, and collaboration. These simple life lessons have helped shape Bethany’s legal practice. The most basic life lessons can assist in the most complex legal transactions.

Michael Grage, CPA, MBT is the Director of Tax Services at Schlenner Wenner & Co., CPAs. He oversees the firm’s tax policies and procedures as well as staff training and development. He provides tax consulting, planning, and preparation services for businesses, individuals, estates, trusts, and nonprofit organizations.

Mike grew up in Fergus Falls, MN and earned bachelor degrees in both accounting and finance at the Minnesota State University Moorhead.

BETHANY CROSS Attorney, Rinke Noonan rinkenoonan.com

MICHAEL GRAGE, CPA, MBT Director of Tax Services of Schlenner Wenner & Co., CPAs

CENTRAL MINNESOTA FARM SHOW

The Next Generation

Growing the next generation of ag leaders starts here.

Careers in agriculture are steeped in misunderstanding when it comes to the exact responsibilities of the job. It isn’t just feeding the livestock and harvesting the crops – this is a fast-paced, innovative, and diverse industry. As we look to the future, the ag leaders of tomorrow are being grown today.

A student with an interest in technology could find success as a programmer for GPS-based precision farming. Someone with a passion for engineering could focus on the efficiency of machinery, pollution and environmental issues or power supply challenges. Those with a focus in biological sciences could thrive in the study of invasive species, plant pathology, entomology and genetics – all of which relate to crop and livestock health. The innovative career opportunities are endless.

The St. Cloud Area Chamber is committed to doing our small part to help educate students on the

possibilities that come with a career in agriculture. Each year we dedicate some of the proceeds from the Central Minn. Farm Show to student scholarships. Since 1998 we have funded $92,000 in scholarships.

Congratulations to our Scholarship Winners

In 2022 we awarded six $1,000 scholarships. The recipients were:

Evan Gillham, Milaca High School

Cora Huhn, Litchfield High School

Wesley Siira, Brandon-Evansville High School

Dana Struffert, Foley High School

Adrienne Lipinski, South Dakota State University

Megan Ratka, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

MANAGE YOUR FARM’S FINANCES HOWEVER AND WHEREVER YOU PREFER.

From checking and savings to basic or unique loans, Magnifi Financial is ready to help you manage your farm’s finances with ease. Meet with a dedicated Ag Banking Officer today!

mymagnifi.org/ag

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FARM SHOW

2023 Booth Floor Map

Food for Thought

CM FARM SHOW

The gross income from sales of crops in 2021 was $240 billion dollars. So what goes into that total? These are the percentages of market share of top crops in 2021:

Feb.28-Mar.1, 2023

Corn: 29.6%

Soybeans: 20.5%

Fruits & Nuts: 12.6%

All other crops: 18.1%

Vegetables & Melons: 7.4%

Wheat: 5%

Cotton: 3.2%

Hay: 3.6%

Source: USDA.gov

Sponsorships

Many thanks to the following sponsors of the Central Minnesota Farm Show: CHAMPION SPONSORS ADVOCATE SPONSOR

Scholarships Available

PARTNER SPONSORS

Advantage 1 Insurance Agency, CentraCare, Mimbach Fleet Supply

SPECIALTY SPONSORS

160 Driving Academy, AgDirect, Arnzen Construction/St. Rosa Lumber, Benton Sherburne County Corn Growers, Cornerstone Ag Services Inc., Farm Bureau Financial Services - Adam Tabberson, First National Bank of Milaca, Roth RV

Again this year, there will be scholarships awarded to both high school and college students. Businesses that are interested in supporting our agricultural scholarship program are encouraged to donate to the fund. The Chamber of Commerce is committed to offering the Central MN Farm Show Agriculture Scholarships to support students who explore fields of study and careers in the agri-industry.

For more information, or to apply for a scholarship, visit CentralMNFarmShow.com. ––––––––––Application deadline is February 1, 2023.

CENTRAL MINNESOTA FARM SHOW

A 40 Square Cooperative Solutions A102

Adam Tabberson-Farm Bureau

Financial Services .........C4004

Ag Tech Drainage A208-A209

AGROECOPOWER ....................

C7023,C7024

Aldrich Tractor Inc ..................... C4007-C4010, C5000 -C5003

All Energy Solar ................. B812

Alloy Insurance A427

Ameribuilt Buildings Inc A425

American Door Works ....... B835

American Family InsurancePeichel & Associates Inc ... A601

American Pressure A715-A716

AMPI C7019

AMPS Inc............................ B935

Anez Consulting, Inc A513

Arnold’s of St. Cloud B922-B925, B1000-B1003

Arnzen Construction .............. .. C3012-C3013, C4005-C4006

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2023 Exhibitor List by Name

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LeafFilter Gutter Protection

......................................... C7006

Dairy Farmers of America A916

Dairyland Supply......................... A612-A617, A700-A705

DBS ................................... A103

DODA B838, B917

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EarthScout B815

EASYFIX USE A206-A207

Edward Jones- Financial Advisor

Curtis Brown C4003

Ehlinger & Associates/American Family Ins A115

Elevated Ag Solutions ....... B808

Everlast Industries B1006

F

Farm Bureau Financial ServicesPaynesville-Willmar A714

Farm-Rite Equipment, Inc & MIDSOTA Manufacturing, Inc A412-A417

Farmers & Merchant State Bank A814

Feed Stuff Bagging B828

Leedstone, Inc B1011

Legacy Seeds A827

Legend Seeds, Inc ... A003-A004

LG Seeds B810

Lifestyle Lumber A719

Litzau Farm Drainage, Inc........... A005-A006

Lumber One..................... B1020

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Magnifi Financial ............. C7020

Martin Till B933-B934

Midwest Machinery Co A520-A522, A608-A610

Mimbach Fleet Supply ...C7018

Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program B822

Minnesota Farmers Union B824

Minnkota Aerial B809

Mustang Seeds .................. B829

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Beaudry Oil & Propane A712

Beck’s Hybrids B830, B909

Belgrade Cooperative ...... A514

Benton County American Dairy Association ............... B117

Big Gain, Inc B823

BigIron B1025

Bongards Creameries ..... A2004

Boss Supply of Janesville, Inc

............................. C7002-C7004

Brandon Communications ........................................... A502

Braun Farm Supply B1013

Byron Seeds, LLC A603

C Carlson Wholesale, Inc

.............................C2012, C3005

Celebrate Minnesota A007

Centra Sota Coop A201-A203

Central MN Pressure Washers A426

Compeer Financial B821-B900

Complete Grain Systems

.................................. B803-B804

Costco Wholesale B807

Country Acres/Benton Ag B1033

Cutco Cutlery A012

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Gilman Co-op Creamery B929-B931, B1007-B1009

Go Farm Yourself A512, A600 Gold Country Seed.......... B1021

Granite Electronics A011

Green Energy Products A205

Growers Mineral Solutions ......... A602

H

Hanson Silo Company .... C3007-C3009, C4000-C4002

Hartung Sales & Service ................................ B932,B1010

Huls Bros Trucking, Inc B811

I

Isaacson Sales & Service .............. B831-B833, B910-B912

J Jordan Ag Supply B1022

K KASM-AM & KDDG-FM A001

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Lake Henry Implement, Inc

C2007-C2009, C3000-C3002

Leaf Home Water Solutions B902

NAPA AUTO PARTS B836-B837

Nelson Agri Structures A009

Nextire/Forklift Tire ........ C2003

Nootka Island Lodge C7001

Northland Buildings B907 O

O’Reilly Auto Parts C7005

OK Tire Store Track Solutions .... A423, A500

Osakis Silo Repair ........... C2000

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Passion Ag C2002

Paul’s Welding C2001

Peterson Farms Seed A604-A605

PowerLift Doors by French Mfg. Inc A122, A210

Prairie Ag Products C3011

Princeton Agencies, Inc. C3010

Pro Realty and Right Way Auction A428

PSI Powerwashers, Inc C2005

Puck Enterprises A204

R&S Tire Service ..... A516-A517

Rahn’s Oil Propane C7022

RAM Buildings B908

RDO Equipment Co. A116

Real-Tuff, Inc A717-A718

Rejuv Medical A113

Renewal By Anderson ...... A114

Renk Seed A501

River Power & Equipment B938-B939, B1016-B1017

Roof Maxx of St. Cloud A104

Roth RV ................................... ......... A621-A622, A709-A710

Royalton Lumber Inc.......... B914

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Saddle Butte Ag, Inc ......... B901

Schaeffer Manufacturing B903

smaXtec A119

St. Cloud State University

Department of Nursing A118

St. Cloud VA Health

Care System A120

Stang Custom Farming ......B1023

Stearns Bank N.A B915

Stearns/Benton County Soil & Water Conservation Districts

................................. A504-A505

Stearns History Museum B813

Steffes Group ....... A014-A015

Structural Buildings..................... A112, A200

Swan River Heatmor ................... B1031-B1032

The Boot Shack A503

The LAND A008

Thunder Seed C7021

Tri-County Broadcasting-WVAL ........................................... A013

Tri County Foam Insulation, LLC .......................................... B1024

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UCare ................................ A002

Ultimate Ag A010 United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Agricultural Statistics Service ............... A101

W

Wieser Concrete A424

Woller Equipment Inc A429-A430, A506-A507

Worms Lumber & Ready Mix B1012

Y

Your Home Improvement Company B928

Sponsors are listed in bold in the Exhibitor List.

2023 Farm Show Keynote Presentations

Tuesday

ESG and the Carbon Markets //

Bryan Stanek, Compeer Financial

10 am

Presentation will focus on the genesis of the carbon markets. It will take a journey to where it began and the impact of ESG on agriculture. Several embedded topics are carbon market exchanges, USDA Climate Smart Programs, and some of the resulting geopolitics.

Estate Planning and How to Effectively Implement It // 1

pm

Panel of professionals including Keith Olander with AgCentric-Minnesota State Farm Business Management; Bethany Cross with Rinke Noonan; and Mike Grage with Schlenner Wenner

Best practices in estate planning from the perspective of a financial planner, attorney, and CPA.

Wednesday

Cyber Security –Protecting the Farm // 10

am

Andrew Geil, Compeer Financial

Agricultural operations face threats and challenges everyday. Weather, markets, costs and supply chain issues challenge agri-businesses. But what happens when cyber criminals get involved in any one of those processes? This presentation will review the current landscape of cyber risks, and more importantly, how to protect your operation.

Sustainable Farming Practices // 1 pm

Grant & Dawn Breikreutz, owners of Stoney Creek Farms and 2016 Environmental Stewardship Award winners

Presenters and topics are subject to change. For the most current information visit CentralMNFarmShow.com