Experimenting with Strawberries Strawberries are a relatively new addition to the crop mix at the nearly 100 year old Pine Tree Apple Orchard on the shores of Pine Tree Lake near White Bear Lake in Washington County. And although the approximately 16 acres of strawberries make up only a small portion of the 150 acre […]
Pine Tree Apple Orchard
Increasing Grower Involvement Pine Tree Apple Orchard is on the shores of Pine Tree Lake near the town of White Bear Lake in Washington County. The orchard was originally planted in 1904. John Jacobson’s father came to work as a foreman for the orchard’s owners in 1950. In 1957, when the owner retired, John’s parents […]
Pilgrim’s Way Farm
A Family Affair Scott and Anna Froemming of Pilgrim’s Way Farm live with their seven children, Ryan, Lydia, Joey, Mitchell, Ruth, Faith and Elsie, on a 160-acre farm in Browerville, Minnesota. Tired of the corporate scene in Iowa where Scott was a CPA, Froemmings decided to return to their native state, after being away for […]
Phenix Biocomposites
Employees First If there ever was a truly homegrown enterprise, Mankato-based Phenix Biocomposites is it. The company grew out of a science project by Mankato elementary schooler Molly DeGezelle. In 1991 the 11-year-old set out to make a useful product from newspapers. The enterprising youngster added glue and baked the mixture in a microwave. The […]
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