Tag: Farmers

Pitmaster’s on the Prairie

Christensen Farms is excited to announce that it will, once again, be hosting the summer’s favorite rib cookoff at their corporate headquarters in Sleepy Eye, Minn. on Saturday, June 20th. The team is looking forward to bringing the community together once again for a celebration

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‘Kiss the Ground’ film Showing and Conversation

On April 6th, join in a FREE film showing of ‘Kiss the Ground’, FREE PIZZA, and environmental conversations. This event is open to the public as part of Earth Month at MSU, Mankato! Kiss the Ground is an award-winning Netflix documentary that features activists, scientists,

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3rd Annual Local Foods Week

During the week of July 22, visit one of the participating restaurants to enjoy delicious food and celebrate the partnerships between Region Nine’s farmers and restaurants. Support local businesses and farmers, and learn the stories behind your food! This year we have 11 local restaurants

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Tax Bill Q&A for Agriculture

The newly passed tax bill has numerous implications that businesses from all sectors need to understand and prepare for. Agriculture is no exception. The following guest blog courtesy of CliftonLarsonAllen provides a helpful Q&A on what the new tax bill means for farmers. Should you wish to

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Tax Bill 20% Deduction for Farmers

Many have heard of the new Section 199A in the Tax Bill which will allow owners of sole proprietorships, S corporations and partnerships to take a deduction of 20% against their income from the business. But how does this new provision impact farmers? The following

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FOCUS ON AG

CELEBRATING  NATIONAL  AG  WEEK “National Ag Week” is being celebrated March 13-19 all across the United States, as well as in Minnesota, with Tuesday, March 15, being designated as “National Ag Day”. As we celebrate “National Ag Week”, it is a good time to reflect

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