JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2023 // BusinessCentralMagazine.com 1 CENTRAL MINNESOTA FARM SHOW 2023 FEBRUARY 28 & MARCH 1, 2023 RIVER’S EDGE CONVENTION CENTER Presented by the St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce
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 WagnerKeynote 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.
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BETHANY CROSS Attorney, Rinke Noonan rinkenoonan.com
MICHAEL GRAGE, CPA, MBT Director of Tax Services of Schlenner Wenner & Co., CPAs
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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
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Food for Thought
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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.
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Jobs There are many well-paying jobs in Central Minnesota’s ag industry. $10 $20 $30 $40 $50 $60 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ First Line Supervisors/Managers Waste Treatment plant Natural Sciences Managers Farm equipment mechanics Environmental engineering Food Scientists & Conservation Scientists Veterinarians Soil and plant $22.27 $30.14 $58.98 $23.64 $29.41 $36.01 $38.25 $50.61 $31.14 and systems operators technicians Technologists Scientists Median wage for select Central Minnesota agriculture, food and natural resource occupations. Source: MN Deed VOTED MINNESOTA’S BEST BANK ---------- AND ---------BEST AG LENDER Thank you With over a century of personal service, we’re ready to help you and all you are working toward. Visit us today at StearnsBank.com/ag or call (800) 247-1922 Equipment finance Agricultural lending Full-service banking options Member FDIC | Equal Housing Lender James Kracht, Sales 320-760-1681 james@tricountyfoam.com 320-852-7050 We Can Fix & Raise Most: Raising Concrete With Eco-Rise Polyurethane Foam: ® 2023 CENTRAL MINNESOTA FARM SHOW // Program Courtesy of Business Central Magazine 5
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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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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
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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
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Hanson Silo Company .... C3007-C3009, C4000-C4002
Hartung Sales & Service ................................ B932,B1010
Huls Bros Trucking, Inc B811
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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
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Wieser Concrete A424
Woller Equipment Inc A429-A430, A506-A507
Worms Lumber & Ready Mix B1012
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Your Home Improvement Company B928
Sponsors are listed in bold in the Exhibitor List.
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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
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Come visit Farmers & Merchants State Bank at the 2023 Central Minnesota Farm Show. We’ll be there to talk farming and answer questions about how our relationship-based banking approach has helped our customers and their businesses succeed for generations—including many local farm families. We care about the future of agriculture, and we’re here to help you grow. February 28 & March 1, 2023 River’s Edge Convention Center • St. Cloud Because friendly still counts. Visit us at our booth to enter our giveaways for a chance to win great prizes!
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