Meet the family behind years' host - Halquist Farm
Dear Neighbors and Friends,
On behalf of the Halquist, Muehlenhardt, and Gerdes families, we are honored to welcome you to our home for this year’s Breakfast on the Farm.
Our roots here in Carver County run deep. This land was first homesteaded by Mary’s great-grandfather, Swan Halquist, back in 1878. Today, 148 years later, we are incredibly proud to see our four grandchildren working these same fields as the sixth generation of our family to care for this farm.
For us, dairy farming is a true family labor of love. While you are here, you’ll likely see all of us in action:
When you visit, you’ll get a firsthand look at how we balance tradition with modern technology. You can see our double-10 herringbone milking parlor and visit our calf barn, which we rebuilt in 2013 with automatic feeders to ensure our youngest animals get the very best start. You’ll learn about the corn, beans, barley, and alfalfa we grow to feed our herd and see exactly how milk journeys from our barn to your grocery store shelves.
Farming is more than just a business for us; it’s our heritage and our way of life. We are so excited to open our doors, share our story, and enjoy a pancake breakfast with you.
We can't wait to see you at the farm!
With gratitude,
The Muehlenhardt and Gerdes Families
Halquist Farm
On behalf of the Halquist, Muehlenhardt, and Gerdes families, we are honored to welcome you to our home for this year’s Breakfast on the Farm.
Our roots here in Carver County run deep. This land was first homesteaded by Mary’s great-grandfather, Swan Halquist, back in 1878. Today, 148 years later, we are incredibly proud to see our four grandchildren working these same fields as the sixth generation of our family to care for this farm.
For us, dairy farming is a true family labor of love. While you are here, you’ll likely see all of us in action:
- Lee and Mary manage the heart of the operation, from breeding and cow records to the essential "field meals" that keep the crew running during harvest.
- Our children and their spouses, Nate, Shari, Scott, and Beth, handle everything from feeding our 450 Holstein cows and 1,500 acres of crops to being our "fixer-uppers" for every piece of machinery on the lot.
- Our grandchildren, Kailyn, Hunter, Miles, and Oliver, are right there alongside us, milking, baling hay, and tending to the calves.
When you visit, you’ll get a firsthand look at how we balance tradition with modern technology. You can see our double-10 herringbone milking parlor and visit our calf barn, which we rebuilt in 2013 with automatic feeders to ensure our youngest animals get the very best start. You’ll learn about the corn, beans, barley, and alfalfa we grow to feed our herd and see exactly how milk journeys from our barn to your grocery store shelves.
Farming is more than just a business for us; it’s our heritage and our way of life. We are so excited to open our doors, share our story, and enjoy a pancake breakfast with you.
We can't wait to see you at the farm!
With gratitude,
The Muehlenhardt and Gerdes Families
Halquist Farm