We cordially invite you to attend our AFSA High School MN Agriculture Night on Thursday, March 6th from 4-7 p.m. at AFSA High School (100 Vadnais Blvd. Vadnais Heights). This is a very special night highlighting our amazing Minnesota Agriculture Industry!

Stop by and check out the AG Career Wall, do some winter seed sowing and learn more about the MN Agriculture industry from the following organizations: CFANS, The Good Acre, Minnesota Beef Council, Minnesota Farmers Union, Minnesota Pork, Minnesota State Southern Center of Excellence, Minnesota Turkey and Minnesota Corn. We are also very excited to have the Eggroll Queen food truck joining us!

Don't miss a special appearance by Princess Kay of the Milky Way, Rachel Visser! Join Princess Kay from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. to learn more about her experience in the dairy industry and as Princess Kay. 

Also on this busy night all are welcome to attend a variety of student presentations, watch the student volleyball tournament (ends at 5:30 p.m.) and attend the AFSA Martial Arts Club testing from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. in the gym. Anyone interested in learning more about AFSA can talk with staff and tour the high school building. 

This night of fun is open to the public. All are welcome. 

 

Special Guest

Princess Kay of the Milky Way is joining us for MN Agriculture Night! Rachel Visser is the 71st Princess Kay of the Milky Way 2024-2025

Princess Kay of the Milky Way, Rachel Visser, serves as the Minnesota dairy community’s goodwill ambassador. Rachel grew up in Hutchinson, Minnesota working on a neighboring dairy farm. She attends the University
of Minnesota double majoring in Agricultural Food and Business Management and Agricultural Communications and Marketing. Her favorite
dairy food is cheese sticks. Her parents are Barry and Shannon Visser.

Princess Kay is very active doing school visits and events representing dairy farmers, and sharing the importance of dairy farming and dairy foods
at appearances across Minnesota.

We are excited to have the Eggroll Queen joining us for our MN Ag Night! For more information about Eggroll Queen please click here. 

Look Who's Joining Us!

The Good Acre is Minnesota's largest nonprofit food hub, dedicated to unlocking economic opportunities for farmers in our region. Through technical assistance for farmers, a robust wholesale program, and a thriving community-supported agriculture program, The Good Acre helps strengthen the local food system while connecting farmers with markets and communities with fresh, locally grown food. Learn more at TheGoodAcre.org

 

The Minnesota Pork Board offers unique value to producers and consumers through research, education, and promotion of pork. We work to elevate the confidence of Minnesota consumers in pork and the families who raise it. For more information click here.

 

The Minnesota Beef Council is dedicated to strengthening beef demand by responsibly providing a safe, wholesome, healthy and delicious eating experience. For more information including recipes click here. 

 

Minnesota is the number one producer of turkeys in the nation and is home to 600 turkey farms around the state. Turkey growers provide the state with over $1 billion in economic activity and more than 26,000 jobs. Turkey farm families are passionate about raising locally-grown, wholesome and nutritious turkey for their families and yours.  For more information click here.