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Briar Rose Farms about to bloom

Kristen Sindelar
Nov 11, 2022
Nov 11, 2022

Dutcher 1.jpg — Brenda Dutcher has a passion for cows; she has milked cows her entire life and has begun selling raw milk and other dairy products from her farm near Humboldt, Neb.
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Dutcher 3.jpg — While under normal conditions the cattle at Briar Rose Farms eat grass and other cover crops, the drought has forced Dutcher to supplement the cows’ diet with high-quality hay and alfalfa.
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Dutcher 2.jpg — Granddaughter Emma whips the egg whites for angel food cake to sell at the farmers market.
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Reporter Kristen Sindelar has loved agriculture her entire life, coming from a diversified farm with three generations working side-by-side in northeastern Nebraska. Reach her at Kristen.Sindelar@midwestmessenger.com.