Jenny Schlecht's family's farm was in the path of strong storms on the evening of June 20 and had plenty of damage. Despite all of the damage, they know it could have been much worse.| Park Rapids Enterprise
Jenny Schlecht was never all-in on things like balling a steer’s tail or fluffing a sheep’s legs. But she has a strong appreciation for the real-world lessons 4-H provides.| Park Rapids Enterprise
Congress is likely to pass a budget reconciliation bill, and both chambers are including farm bill programs in legislation. That may be the only way to get the programs funded, Collin Peterson said.| Park Rapids Enterprise
Events to highlight opposition to Riverview Farms' planned dairies in North Dakota included a press conference in Bismarck, a petition delivered to the governor's office, and a rally in Manitoba.| Park Rapids Enterprise
U.S. Reps. Angie Craig, Brad Finstad, Michelle Fischbach and Pete Stauber spoke on a panel focused on the farm safety net during the first day of Farmfest on Tuesday, Aug. 5.| Park Rapids Enterprise
Sunflowers were in full bloom in mid-August, including in North Dakota, which leads the nation in the crop most years. As tourists stop to see the bright blooms, markets and conditions were strong.| Park Rapids Enterprise
Research happening all over the country can help improve the finances of farms and ranches. Jenny Schlecht says taking advantage of that work can put producers on stronger ground.| Park Rapids Enterprise
The family farm Jenny Schlecht lives on was hit by a tornado on June 20. More than two months later, she explains how the recovery process has been long and painful.| Park Rapids Enterprise
Eating fresh food from the garden or preserving produce, like storing onions in an old nylon, will help feed Jenny Schlecht's family this year. So will food grown by other farmers and sold in stores.| Park Rapids Enterprise
Standing on a hill in Morton County, North Dakota, Jenny Schlecht pondered the importance of a diverse ag industry and in having opportunities to do something different when times are tough.| Park Rapids Enterprise
Jenny Schlecht is the director of ag content for Agweek and serves as editor of Agweek, Sugarbeet Grower and BeanGrower. She lives on a farm and ranch near Medina, North Dakota, with her husband and two daughters. You can reach her at jschlecht@agweek.com or 701-595-0425.| Park Rapids Enterprise
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