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VOUK continued from front
They used those engines to break ment gets around. Most participants
up the prairies in the west and in Can- are local, but plowers have come from
Same great service & ada, Steve said. New London-Spicer, Fargo, N.D. and
In addition to the steam engines, even farther.
knowledge will remain a few of the early shows had some Some years Franks uncle comes
teams of horses show up to plow. from California, Steve said. He has
Most of those turning dirt on April tractors here. That is the farthest any-
Peter Johnson of Lake Lillian, MN has 23 could be seen on one ever came from.
purchased Schaefers Precision Planting. the west side of CR 2 Anyone who has ever
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SUBMITTED PHOTO
Jeannette Cordes, Heather Wesemans mother, passed away in 2014. Weseman wrote Netties Garden
in her memory. The peony, the main character of the book, never bloomed for 25 years until Jeannettes
passing.
SUBMITTED PHOTO
At their country home, near Grove City, Heather Weseman, a self-published author, sits surrounded by
her daughters. Front, from left, clockwise: Jewel, 3, Haven, 9, Hannah, 15, Holly, 13, and Heidi, 7. There are not a lot of childrens books out there
that talk about death and loss. I hope the story
weeding her garden was a challenge, into their home. The plant watches provides children with a little light in dark times.
so for a Mothers Day gift, my daugh- Jeannette and her family throughout
ters and I tended to her garden, We- the years and explains what happens - Heather Weseman
seman said. to Jeannette as she makes her journey
For 25 years, as Jeannette tend- from Earth to Heaven.
ed to her garden, one peony never A couple of weeks after Jean-
bloomed. nettes passing, Wesemans father, she said. After writing her book, Wese-
The year she passed away, mom Brian, called crying because the plant Heather, her sister, Laura (Cord- man thought about what needed to be
had noticed that the peony had gotten had finally bloomed. es) Puckett, and brother, Adam, trans- done next. That is when she thought
taller, Weseman said. Losing our mother was very dif- planted the peony in three different about publishing.
The fictional childrens book, ficult for my family because it was so places, including Jeannettes resting Getting published is really hard
based on Wesemans upbringing, is sudden and I believe that when the place. and time-consuming, Weseman said.
told from the viewpoint of that spe- peony bloomed, it was a gift from I never thought I would write a I decided self-publishing would be
cific peony, which had been planted God to show us that life still held childrens book, Weseman said. I the best option for me.
before the Cordes family had moved good things, bringing us some hope, believe the story is from the Lord. Self-publishing can also be a very
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Keep moisture in the soil BRANDON For decades, John Ledermann was together so the water cant wash it away, and it holds
Firmly pack the soil to prevent weed growth hoping to reconcile his conservationist beliefs with nutrients in the soil.
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Ledermanns success Nowadays, Ledermanns
didnt spring out of nowhere, roles as both a farmer and a
though. When he still lived conservationist are merged
back home with his parents and reflected well in his mis-
just down the road he and sion.
his father tried their hand at We need to keep the land
ridge tilling. were working as productive
That was in the mid- as we can, that way we mini-
1980s, Ledermann said. We mize the land we have to have
didnt have the equipment we and disturb, he said.
have now or the know-how, Thankfully, the trials
we really struggled with some Ledermann faced in the 1980s
of the equipment. We made helped him approach conser-
it work for a while, but after vation farming in a different
some inconsistent years we way in 2011. As a result, he
took a step back. tries to pass that wisdom on to
After a few years of hard- other famers that are looking
ship, the Ledermanns returned to employ conservation mea-
PHOTOS BY MICHAEL STRASBURG to full tillage, but John never sures on their farms.
(Top) The difference between a field with cover crops (left) and forgot the prospect of low-till- I recommend going slow-
one without. age farming. ly, he said. You can jump in
I wanted to get back into both feet at once and it forc-
(Left) Ledermanns cover crops protect the soil from wind es to you make a change, but
erosion while their roots hold water and nutrients and that, he said. I was just wait-
maintain structure. ing for the right equipment to the danger is you can become
come along and then the time overwhelmed and cant handle
was right for me to try it again. it. Whereas if you start small,
consistently, Then as the corn gets bigger It was always my goal to get you keep your mistakes small
Ledermann said. it canopies the ground and the back into conservation till- and build confidence that
However, by cover crop will go dormant age. way.
Ledermanns own and stay there, but its had
measure, he has found enough time to establish so it
some positive some success in six years can survive.
results, hes reserv- of implementing conservation Many farmers who use
ing judgment until hes had efforts on the farm. cover crops plant them after
more experience with the pro- At this point, Im hop- the harvest but those farm-
cess. ing to maintain yields while ers tend to live farther south
Its an ongoing process, improving conservation mea- and enjoy a longer growing
he said. Im making progress sures, he said. You can see period than our northern cli-
on some things; Im still not the soil is improving in qual- mate.
comfortable on others. ity. Its a long-term commit- The timing is a chal-
Success, however, can be ment to improving your soil lenge, Ledermann said.
a difficult thing to determine and keeping it in place. Were pretty far north, after
when it comes to conservation Each year, Ledermann we harvest our fall crops there
efforts. Many farmers would plants his cover crops which is not a lot of time to get an-
measure success in terms of include annual ryegrass, rape- other one established. If you
profits or crop yield. seed and clover in June. do it after harvest, you need
Economically Ive had a If you plant the cover to be out there right away and
few instances where I believe crop a little bit earlier, before its pretty limited as to what PHOTO BY MICHAEL STRASBURG
the cover crop has helped the corn gets too big, it has a species you can plant that are Ledermann built this modified toolbar, which he uses to drop seed into his strip-
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Joel Paffrath stands with some of the horses he boards at his ranch near Spicer. In addition to a boarding stable, the ranch is home to the Rusty Spur Arena,
where sanctioned cow sorting competitions are held.
SPICER On a quiet, sunny she would do, but after agreeing they team. He is recruited and plays in col- On one end is a wall made of barn
April day, a wrangler named Lisa would figure it out, Paffrath pur- lege, and goes for a national champi- doors from South Dakota. Paffrath
walks Boomer, a Hereford heifer chased a ticket to bring her back to onship. But he doesnt quite make it happened to be going by and noticed
calf, down a path on the Paffrath the United States. At about the same into the NFL, Paffrath said. Those them, and that they were going to be
Paint Ranch near Spicer. Having rid- time, Paffrath broke eight horses to are the horses we ride. burned. He loaded them on a trailer
den horses there for many years as a give trail rides for kids of friends The horses have many years of and brought them home. In anoth-
youth, she is happy to help out at the from the Twin Cities, and things fell training, with an emphasis on good er corner, near an observation deck
ranch as an adult. into place from there. behavior. for spectators, is the Rusty Spur
The scenic backdrop is but a Barb started riding lessons, the Safety is huge. These animals Saloon, where potlucks are served
glimpse of the beauty of the 160 kids fell in love with the horses, the are too big to tolerate them not be- during competitions.
acres owned by Joel Paffrath, a man parents bought them their own hors- ing nice, he said. Young riders Lessons arent as common as
intent on bettering the lives of youth es, and they needed a place to board are trained as well, with every effort they once were due to not having an
who have been welcomed there for them, Paffrath said. made to keep them safe while work- instructor. However, with Lisas help,
nearly 20 years. Having been ing with the animals. the arena is home to many events,
The Native around horses from Rusty Spur Arena including leagues and cattle-sorting
Americans called I said, Barb, you a young age, Paf- On the property, Paffrath built the competitions sanctioned by the Min-
these the blue frath was right at Rusty Spur Arena, a spacious build- nesota Sorting Cow Horse Associa-
mountains, Paf- spend all this time home at the ranch. ing with interior walls made from tion (MNSCHA). The season starts in
frath said. overseas. Kids in He started out rid- the wood of an old barn that was be- July and runs until April of the next
Over the years, ing a horse named ing torn down in the neighborhood. year. During competitions, teams of
the ranch has been America, they need Babe, and won his
a hub for activities first ribbon at the
ranging from a bi- help, too. Why dont Kandiyohi County
ble camp, to pre-
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dren participate. ter horses, with genetics suited to
The boarding stable started out work with cattle, much like certain
with a family friend, Barb Mossberg, breeds of dogs are better at one thing
who lived as a missionary in the or another.
Philippines. These horses are bred for this.
I said, Barb, you spend all this The cowier the horse, the more
time overseas. Kids in America, they successful it will be in sorting. Its in
need help, too. Why dont you come their blood, Paffrath said.
back and minister to our youth, He refers to the horses as athletes.
Paffrath said. Its kind of like having a star
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two riders sort cattle in a timed event. Sometimes there are 40 trailers
Paffrath explained the event, here. They come in with their horses,
which is the main activity at the tack and kids; its a blast, Paffrath
ranch, has its origin in the Old West. said.
Cowboys spent the whole day He is proud to have a huge flag
branding cattle, sorting and separat- that is displayed on one end of the
ing the cows from the calves. In the arena. Originally from a Perkins
evening they would have a competi- restaurant, it was once used at the
tion to see who could cut the calf out Kandiyohi County Fairgrounds for
the quickest, he said. sorting events. Now, its at the Rusty
Though dominated by women Spur, and is used for the playing of
and girls, todays sport or discipline the Star Spangled Banner.
of cutting cattle closely resembles Cowboys and America go hand
those cowboy beginnings. in hand, Paffrath said.
On one end of the arena, pens of A special place
10 cows are given numbers around Still working, Lisa had just fin-
their necks, from 0-9. The arena, ished exercising a boarding horse.
through the use of gates, is the shape There is an old saying she can relate
of an hourglass. When a pen of cows to when it comes to horses.
is released, they are in the end called The outside of a horse is good
the sort pen, with two riders waiting for the inside of the soul, she said.
in the gap in the middle. As the clock The ranch and arena are special
is started, the referee will call a ran- to Paffrath in many ways. The years
dom number of a cow, for instance, of bible camps, the riding lessons,
No. 7. Working as a team, one rider competitive events, the people, and
PHOTOS BY DIANE LEUKAM will sort No. 7 out and move it into the natural beauty of it all.
(Top) Lisa, a wrangler, walks a 4-H calf Friday the other end, called the catch pen, His daughter was married in the
at Paffrath Paint Ranch near Spicer. with the second rider guarding the arena, and his son proposed to his
gap. From there, they must sort the girlfriend there.
(Bottom) The Rusty Spur Arena is home to
many events, including sanctioned cow
rest of the cows in order, in this case, Paffrath spoke of a time recently
sorting competitions. 8, 9, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6, as quick- when one of his sons had three of his
ly as possible. Should the order be buddies out and spent all of Friday
changed, they are disqualified. and Saturday at the ranch.
Riding for either the junior youth They pitched a tent. There were
or senior youth divisions, riders re- no malls, no cell phones; it was like it
ceive a rating at each event, and the used to be. Its how we grew up, back
points winner at the end of the season to the basics, Paffrath said.
win a large buckle. He derives a quiet sense of peace
That buckle is the holy grail, and joy, but also purpose, on the land
Paffrath said. he inherited from his father.
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Raising Crystal
Lahr learns the hardest
growing is growing up
By MICHAEL STRASBURG volved in volleyball, track and field and
Staff Writer choir. The father and daughter loved go-
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KIMBALL In June of 1995, Ger- was young. Lahr was always trying to
ry Lahrs wife decided she wanted a dif- plan activities and events for the two, but
ferent life and Lahr and his daughter, through it all, there was still the farm
Crystal, werent a part of it. The Kimball a central hub in their relationship.
farmers life changed overnight when he Lahr has operated the small beef
was left to raise his toddler daughter all farm since 1983. On average, he has
by himself. about 12 beef cow/calves and 20 to 30
It was devastating. I was sitting steers.
there thinking wow, is it something I The farming was something I
did? She just wanted a different life- didnt want to quit, Lahr said. Its in
style, Lahr said. my blood. I put a lot of hours in at First
Lahr found himself in a tough posi- District, so the farm is my relaxation,
tion: a heartbroken father with a farm to its stress free. To come home and have
maintain and a job to hold at First Dis- these critters joyful to see you, thats all
trict Association creamery. He soon real- it takes. Theyre happy to see me and I
ized it was an impossible position, so he like that.
went to quit his job at First District. As the farm provided a sense of
I went into work and told my boss comfort for Gerry as an adult, it was in-
what happened. I told him I needed to strumental in shaping Crystals upbring-
quit and concentrate on my daughters ing.
well-being, Lahr said. He told me they I think farm life is number one, in
didnt want me to quit and theyd help my opinion for even raising any kid,
me through this. He was real good to Lahr said. She would bring friends over
me. from town and theyd love it. Theyd pet
With a little leeway from his work, the kitties and look at the cattle. They
it started to look like Lahr just might be just loved it. I think its a very good life
able to pull things off and provide a reg- to raise kids out in the county. It plays a
ular if untraditional upbringing for big role with responsibilities.
Crystal. At first Lahr was overwhelmed by
I tried to give Crystal as normal of the duties of being a single parent, a
a life as I could. We went to Girl Scouts farmer and a valued employee, but as
together, Lahr laughed. That was a lit- Crystal grew older she began to help out
PHOTO SUBMITTED tle different, but I enjoyed it, it was fun. on the farm and around the house.
Gerry Lahr raised his daughter, Crystal, as a single parent while running a farm and working a full-time I tried to get her involved in activities
job. The above photo depicts Crystal helping out on the farm as a child in the mid-1990s. She graduated shed be interested in.
from SCSU in 2015 and now lives with her husband in St. Joseph. Over the years, Crystal became in- LAHR
continued on page 14
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What are your fences used for? We use them to contain our 42 Boer goats, What are your fences used for? Sheep and cattle.
which we raise for breeding stock.
What is the scope of your fencing, in height, length, etc.? On 20 different
What is the scope of your fencing in height, length, etc.? Our main pasture sites, we have a total of 70 miles of fencing. Each fence ranges from three to
is 1.5 to 2 acres. We have four-strand electric wire. It starts 4 inches from the six feet in height.
ground and then is spaced every 7 inches. In the kidding barn we use cattle
panels that are four feet high. There are 2-inch openings on the bottom to What are the basic components of your fence? We have quite a variety of
keep the kids in. fences but the most common is the four strands of barbed wire, some woven
wire for sheep and some high tensile electric wire for sheep and cattle.
What are the basic components of your fence? We use wooden, H-style
corners with steel T posts in between, standard fencing wire and a fencer. In What challenges did you have building your fence? Sloughs can get in
the kidding barn we use cattle panels. the way, woods can be an issue, and the time it took to build it. Weve been
working on it since 1977 and keep adding on.
What challenges did you have building your fence? Basically size. We
need to have it so the little ones cant get out. Another challenge is making What would have you done differently? We are trying to transition from
sure the goats horns dont get caught in the fence. barbed wire it is quite expensive today. We also wish we would have started
with fiberglass posts from the beginning.
What would you have done differently? Its working well, though one thing
we are changing now is to add 2-by-6-foot boards horizontally, 2 feet up, to What do you do to maintain your fencing? We go around the fence every
prevent head butting, jumping and standing on the fence. year to check it to see if any insulators are off. Sometimes deer go through it
or people drive through it. Four years ago there was a tornado which caused
What do you do to maintain your fence? Theres not much maintenance. some damage.
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2 Tbsp. sugar
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
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2 cups cooked rice, cooled Onion
12 maraschino cherries, diced Dash of pepper
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SHARON KOLL 20 ounce can crushed 2 cups cheddar cheese
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1 cup chopped nuts
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1 small box frozen strawberries pinch of salt
1 cup celery, diced
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