Park Rapids Team and Partners raise $6,500 for Local 4H Chapter

For the 8th year, our Fries for 4H fundraiser was a success at the Hubbard County Fair.

July 17, 2023 | Posted in: Community Impact

Merkens named as new coordinator for R.D. Offutt Farms agronomy internship program

Following graduation from South Dakota State University this spring, Annika Merkens was hired as RDO’s newest agronomist and has been tapped to lead the agronomy internship program.

June 27, 2023 | Posted in: News

R.D. Offutt Farms hires a new agronomist and three agronomy interns for the 2023 growing season

Annika Merkens joined the RDO Park Rapids Farm as an agronomist along with three students who joined R.D.Offutt Farms as agronomy interns through a unique partnership with Syngenta, geared at providing a hands-on learning experience with real farm projects.

June 13, 2023 | Posted in: News

R.D. Offutt Farms achieves Water Quality Certification from Minnesota Department of Agriculture

In recognition of managing farmland in a way that protects water quality, R.D. Offutt’s Twin Rivers Seed Farm is now certified in the Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. The farm joins other growers in the state as a recognized leader for water stewardship and land management practices.

June 8, 2023 | Posted in: News

Celebrating Earth Day: The top three ways R.D. Offutt Farms invests in soil health

It’s often said that healthy soil is the foundation of regenerative agriculture. After all, healthy soil means healthy plants and healthy plants mean a strong food supply and a healthy planet. R.D. Offutt Farms has nearly 60 years of experience managing soil health to reduce erosion, maximize water infiltration and improve nutrient cycling. Celebrating Earth Day, check out the top three ways we invest in soil health.

April 21, 2023 | Posted in: Land Sustainability & Stewardship