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Heald family, owners of Country Blossom Farm in Alexandria, named a 2026 Farm Family of the Year
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Alexandria Echo Press | Alexandria, Minnesota
ALEXANDRIA — The Heald family from Alexandria has been named a University of Minnesota 2026 Farm Family of the Year.
According to a news release from the Douglas County Extension Office, the Healds started their journey with no real farming background.
ADVERTISEMENTRead moreThe Heald family is also engaged in the community, according to the news release.
In 2023, the Douglas Soil and Water Conservation District named the Heald family as the Douglas County Outstanding Conservation Farmer of the Year.
“This year’s Farm Families of the Year reflect the impressive strength – and incredible variety – of agriculture in our state,” said Bev Durgan, Extension dean.