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Prologue to Farm Country Tales

Imagine an era
that’s diff’rent from now,
When times were not better,
but pleasing, somehow.
It’s the year 1950,
when farming was done
By Mother and Father
and Daughter and Son.

by Gordon W. Fredrickson

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Award Winners

Reader Views Literary Award Winners Reader Views Award

If I Were a Farmer Awarded first place in the children – toddler to 5 category
A Farm Country Halloween Awarded second place in the children – early reader (6 to 8)
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Past events

Promoting Agricultural Literacy.

Listed in alphabetical order below are places where we have performed our stories and visited during 2013:

 

Albany, MN: Holy Family School, May 7, 2013
          Farm Heritage presentations & book performances
          Grades K-4 - If I Were A Farmer: Nancy's Adventure
          Grades 5-6 - A Farm Country Picnic
Appley Valley, MN: OKs Club meeting, January 21, 2013
          Farm Heritage presentation & book performance A Farm Country Picnic
          Shepard of the Valley Lutheran Church
Browns Valley, MN: Browns Valley Elementary School, May 3, 2013
          Farm Heritage presentation & book performances
          Grades K-3 If I Were a Farmer: Nancy's Adventure
          Grades 4-8 A Farm Country Picnic
          at the Browns Valley Public Library
Chanhassen, MN: Hooked On Books event, February 9, 2013
          Book sales & autographing, Chanhassen High School
Climax, MN: Climax Public School, April 12, 2013
          Farm Heritage presentations & book performances Grades Pre K-4 & 7-12
Cold Spring, MN: Cold Spring Elementary School, February 7, 2013
          Farm Heritage presentation & book performances If I Were a Farmer: Nancy's Adventure
           and A Farm Country Picnic  Grades K-5
Crookston, MN: Cathedral Catholic School, April 8, 2013
           Farm Heritage presentations & book performances  Grades K-6
Crookston, MN: The Villa Nursing Home, April 8, 2013
           Farm Heritage presentaion & book performance A Farm Country Picnic
Crookston, MN: Highland Elementary School, April 9, 2013
          Farm Heritage presentations & book performances Grades 2-6
Crookston, MN: Our Saviors Lutheran School, April 9, 2013
           Farm Heritage presentations & book performances Grades K-7 
Crookston, MN: Washington Elementary School, April 11, 2013
          Farm Heritage presentations & book performances Grades K-1
Crookston, MN: The Summit Assisted Living, April 12, 2013
           Farm Heritage presentation & book performance
Eagan, MN: Red Pine Elementary School, Grade 2, April 2, 2013
           Farm Heritage presentaion & book performances of If I Were a Farmer: Nancy's Adventure
Excelsior, MN: Saint John the Baptist School, May 9, 2013
          Farm Heritage presentation & book performance of If I Were a Farmer: Nancy's Adventure
          Grades PK-K
Fertile, MN: Fertile-Beltrami Public School, April 12, 2013
          Farm Heritage presentations & book performances Grades K-6
Fisher, MN: Fisher Public School, April 10, 2013
           Farm Heritage presentations & book performances Grades Pre K - 12
Holmen, WI: Evergreen Elementary School, Grades K-5, April 16, 2013
          Farm Heritage presentations & book performances
Holmen, WI: Prairie View Elementary School, Grades 4K-5, April 17, 2013
          Farm Heritage presentations & book performances
Holmen, WI: Sand Lake Elementary School, Grades K-5, April 18, 2013
          Farm Heritage presentations & book performances
Holmen, WI: Viking Elementary School, Grades 4K-5, April 19, 2013
          Farm Heritage presentations & book performances
Lakeville, MN: Oak Hills Elementary School, Grade 2, February 13, 2013
          Farm Heritage presentation & book performance If I Were a Farmer: Nancy's Adventure
Lakeville, MN: JFK Elementary School, Grades K-5, February 26, 27, 28, 2013
           Farm Heritage presentation & book performances If I Were a Farmer: Nancy's Adventure
           and A Farm Country Picnic
Lakeville, MN:  Lakeville Girl Scouts Badge Day 2013, March 16, 2013
          Century Middle School
           Farm Heritage presentation & book performance If I Were a Farmer: Nancy's Adventure
Le Sueur, MN: St. Anne's Catholic School, January 31, 2013
          Farm Heritage presentation & book performances If I Were a Farmer: Nancy's Adventure
          and A Farm Country Picnic 
Maple Grove, MN: Girl Scout Meeting, January 17, 2013
          Farm Heritage presentation & book performance If I Were a Farmer: Nancy's Adventure 
Montevideo, MN: Chippewa County Historical Society, April 4, 2013
          Farm Heritage presentaion & book performance A Farm Country Picnic 
Richmond, MN: Richmond Elementary School, February 6, 2013
          Farm Heritage presentation & book performances If I Were a Farmer: Nancy's Adventure
          and A Farm Country Picnic.   Grades K-5 
River Falls, WI: Prime Timers Club, March 15, 2013
           Farm Heritage presentation & book performance A Farm Country Picnic
Rockville, MN: John Clark Elementary School, February 6, 2013
           Farm Heritage presentation & book performances If I Were a Farmer: Nancy's Adventure
           and A Farm Country Picnic. Grades K-5
Shakopee, MN: Eagle Creek Elementary School, March 22, 2013
            Grade 4 - Farm Heritage presentation & book performance
           A Farm Country Picnic 
Shakopee, MN: Eagle Creek Elementary School, May 20-21, 2013
          Grades K - 2
          Farm Heritage Presentation & book performances If I Were A Farmer: Nancy's Adventure
St. Peter, MN: St. Peter Book Festival 2013, April 6, 2013
          Farm Heritage display & book sales 
Wheaton, MN: Wheaton Public Library, May 3, 2013
          Farm Heritage presentations & book performances
          Wheaton Elementary School students 
          Grades K-3 If I Were a Farmer: Nancy's Adventure
          Grades 4-5 A Farm Country Picnic
          Public audience  A Farm Country Picnic 

 

 

Listed in alphabetical order below are places where we have performed our stories and visited during 2012:

Apple Valley, MN:  Local Author Book Fair 2012, January 21, 2012

          Galaxie Library, Book sales, autographing, & disucussion
Apple Valley, MN: Augustana Health Care Center, March 16, 2012
           Farm Heritage presentation & book performance
Bagley, MN: Bagley Elementary School, February 23, 2012
          Farm Heritage presentation & book performances with FFA Fundraiser
Baudette, MN: Lake of the Woods Elementary School, February 22, 2012
          Farm Heritage Presentation & book performances with FFA Fundraiser
Belle Plaine, MN: Chatfield Elementary School, October 16, 2012
           Grade 1 - Farm Heritage presentation & book performance A Farm Country Halloween
Belle Plaine, MN: Chatfield Elementary School, December 14, 2012
          Grade 1 - Farm Heritage Presentation & book A Farm Country Christmas Eve
Bloomington, MN: Nativity of Mary Elementary School, March 20, 2012
          Farm Heritage presentation & book performances for Grades, Pre-school, K-8
Bloomington, MN: Bloomington Historical Society, October 13, 2012
          Harvest Fest, Farm Heritage presentation & book performance A Farm Country Halloween
Burnsville, MN: Gideon Pond Elementary School, May 7, 2012
          Farm Heritage presentation & book performances for Grades K-2
Burnsville, MN: Gideon Pond Elementary School, May 25, 2012
          Book sales & authograph session after Kindergarten Musical & Art Shows
Burnsville, MN: Berean Education Center, July 24, 2012
          Farm Heritage presentation & performance of If I Were a Farmer: Nancy's Adventure
Burnsville, MN:  Risen Savior Church, June 12, 2012
          Risen Savior Seniors Club meeting - Farm Heritage presentation
Burnsville, MN: Valley Natural Foods, July 5, 2012
          Book performance, If I Were a Farmer: Nancy's Adventure
Caledonia, MN: Caledonia Care & Rehab Center, May 15, 2012
          Farm Heritage presentation & book performance A Farm Country Picnic
Cedar, MN: Cedar Creek Community School PTO, December 11, 2012
          Farm Heritage presentation & book A Farm Country Christmas Eve
Cedar, MN: Cedar Creek Community School, December 20, 2012
           Farm Heritage presentation & book performances A Farm Country Christmas Eve
Chanhassen, MN: Hooked On Books Event, February 11, 2012
          Book sales, autographs & discussion 
Chanhassen, MN: Children of Tomorrow Learning Center, November 7, 2012
           Farm Heritage presentation & book performances -
           If I Were a Farmer: Nancy's Adventure and A Farm Country Halloween
Chaska, MN: Auburn Manor, October 17, 2012
          Farm Heritage presentation & book performance A Farm Country Picnic
Clearbrook, MN: Clearbrook-Gonvick Elementary School, February 21, 2012
          Farm Heritage presentation & book performances with FFA Fundraiser
Cold Spring, MN: Cold Spring Area Chamber of Commerce 2012 Community Showcase, March 24, 2012
          Farm Heritage seminar & booth. Book sales & autographing
Duluth, MN: Duluth Children's Museum, November 2, 2012
          Farm heritage display & performance of If I Were a Farmer: Nancy's Adventure
Eagan, MN: Red Pine Elementary School, April 5, 2012
           Grade 2 - Farm Heritage presentation & performances of If I Were a Farmer: Nancy's Adventure
Elmore, MN: Elmore Public Library, June 20, 2012
          Farm Heritage Presentation & book performance IF I Were A Farmer: Nancy's Adventure
Ettrick, WI: G-E-T Elementary School, April 19, 2012
          Young Authors' Event - Book performance & book writing process Grades 4K-2
Farmington, MN: Dakota County Fair, August 6-12, 2012
          Farm Heritage Display Booth, book sales, & autographing
          Dakota City Heritage Village
Farmington, MN: Dakota City Heritage Village, October 19, 2012
          Harvest Moon Festival - Farm Heritage display & book sales
Farmington, MN: Dakota City Heritage Village, December 1-2,8, 2012
          Christmas in the Village - Farm Heritage display & book sales 

Fountain, MN: Fillmoe County Historical Society, October 20, 2012
            Annual meeting - Farm Heritage presentation & book A Fam Country Halloween
Galesville, WI: G-E-T Elementary School, April 19, 2012
          Young Authors' Event - Book performance & book writing process  Grades 4K-2
Galesville, WI: Corn Show, Glasgow School House, September 22, 2012
          Farm Heritage presentation & book performance A Farm Country Picnic 

Gary, MN: Norman County East Elementary School, February 24, 2012
          Farm Heritage presentation & book performances with FFA Fundraiser
Goodhue, MN: Goodhue Area Historical Society, March 19, 2012
          Annual Meeting, Farm Heritage Presentation & book A Farm Country Picnic
Harmony, MN: Preble Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Co. annual meeting, February 25, 2012
          Farm Heritage presentation & performance of A Farm Country Picnic
          at Greenfield Lutheran Church
Hastings, MN: Oak Ridge Assisted Living, April 30, 2012,
           Farm Heritage presentation & performance of A Farm Country Picnic
Henderson, MN: Sibley County Historical Society, October 23, 2012
          Farm Heritage presentation & performance of A Farm Country Picnic
Houston, MN: Valley View Health Care Center, May 15, 2012
          Farm Heritage presentation & performance of A Farm Country Picnic
Lafayette, MN:  Lafayette Charter School, January 19, 2012,
           Ag Fair, Farm Heritage presentation & performance of A Farm Country Picnic

Lakefield, MN: Jackson County Library, Lakefield Branch, November 28, 2012
           Farm Heritage presentation & book performance A Farm Country Chirstmas Eve
Lakeville, MN:  All Saints Catholic School, February 13, 2012
           Grades 4 & 5, Farm Heritage presentation & performance of A Farm Country Picnic
Lakeville, MN: Lakeville Senior Center, October 5, 2012
           Farm Heritage Presentation & book performance A Farm Country Hallowee
           
For senior citizens & students Grades K-5, from All Saints Catholic School
LeSueur, MN: Pioneer Power Show, August 24, 25, 26, 2012
            Farm Heritage Booth, photo display, book sales & autographing
Long Prairie, MN: Todd Country Museum Annual Meeting, October 8, 2012
           Farm Heritage presentation & performance of A Farm Country Picnic 

Minneapolis, MN: Kenny Community School, April 16, 2012
           Farm Heritage presentation & performance of If I Were a Farmer: Nancy's Adventure
Minneapolis, MN: Risen Christ Catholic School, November 9, 2012
           Farm heritage presentation & performance of If I Were a Farmer: Nancy's Adventure
Morton, MN: Minnesota Valley History Learning Center, July 23, 2012
           Farm Heritage presentation & performance of If I Were a Farmer: Nancy's Adventure
           Summer Day Camp
New Prague, MN: Cedar Summit Farm, June 23, 2012
          Milkapalooza 2012
          Farm Heritage booth & book performance of What I Saw On The Farm 
New Prague, MN: Memories & Milestones Academy, June 26, 2012
          Performances of If I Were a Farmer: Nancy's Adventure
New Prague, MN: Credit River Antique Tractor Club Show, July 20,21,22, 2012
           Farm Heritage Booth, book sales, autographing, & discussions 
New Prague, MN: Czech Village, Dozinky Festival, September 15, 2012
          Heritage Booth selling Czech shirts, caps, cards
          Book sales & autographing
New Prague, MN: European Christmas Show, Czech Heritage Club, December 2, 2012
          Book reading - A Farm Country Christmas Eve
          Farm Heritage display & book sales 

New Ulm, MN: New Ulm Public Library, March 27, 2012
           Monthly Family Program night
           Farm Heritage presentation & performance of If I Were a Farmer: Nancy's Adventure
North Branch, MN: Room for Growing Child Care Center, August 23, 1012
           Farm Heritage Presentation & Performance of If I Were a Farmer: Nancy's Adventure
Norwood-Young America, MN: The Harbor at Peace Village, January 25, 2012
           Farm Heritage Presentation & Performance of A Farm Country Picnic 
Norwood-Young America, MN: Prime Time Over 55 Club meeting, May 14, 2012
          Farm Heritage presentation & book performance A Farm Country Picnic
Owatonna, MN: North American Farm and Power Show, March 15-17, 2012
           Book sales and autographing at Lee J. Sackett, Inc. booth
Owatonna, MN: KOWZ Home & Recreation Show, March 23-25, 2012
           Lee J. Sackett, Inc. booth, Book sales & autographing
Owatonna, MN: Steele County History Center, October 4, 2012
           Farm Heritage presentations & book performances, A Farm Country Halloween and
          A Farm Country Picnic
Prior Lake, MN: Scott County City to Country Tour 2012, September 29, 2012
          Farm Heritage Photo Display, Book Sales & autographing
Redwood Falls, MN: Farmfest 2012, August 7-9, 2012
           Farm Heritage booth, book sales & autographing
Rochester, MN: History Center of Olmsted County, June 14, 2012
          Farm Heritage presentation & book performance of If I Were A Farmer: Nancy's Adventure
Shakopee, MN: Living Hope Lutheran School, March 7, 2012
         Farm Heritage presentation & book performances for grades K-4
Shakopee, MN:  Living Hope Lutheran School, April 23, 2012
           Farm Heritage presentaion & book performances for all Preschool classes
Stacy, MN: Chisago County Historical Society, November 10, 2012
          Farm Heritage presentation & book performance A Farm Country Thanksgiving
Stillwater, MN: Stillwater Woman's Reading Club, March 5, 2012
          Farm heritage presentation followed by discussion with book sales & autograph session
Taylors Falls, MN: Taylors Falls Historical Society October 5, 2012
          Farm Heritage Presentation & book performance A Farm Country Picnic
Trempeaulau, WI: G-E-T Elementary School, April 19, 2012
           Young Authors' Event - Book performance & book writing process Grades 4K-2
Verndale, MN: Verndale Historical Society, May 10, 2012
          Farm Heritage presentation & book performance A Farm Country Picnic
Waconia, MN: Children of Tomorrow Learning Center, November 7, 2012
          Farm Heritage presentation & book performances -
          If I Were a Farmer: Nancy's Adventure and A Farm Country Halloween
Waseca, MN: Farmamerica - Fall Fair, September 8-9, 2012
          Farm Heritage Photo Display, Book Sales and Autograph session
Waseca, MN: Farmamerica - All Hallows Eve, October 27, 2012
          Farm Heritage Photo Display, Book Sales and Autograph session
Zumbrota, MN: Zumbrota Area Historical Society, October 15, 2012
           Annual Meeting - Farm Heritage presentation & book performance A Farm Country Picnic 

 

Listed in alphabetical order below are places where we have performed our stories and visited during 2011:

Austin, MN:  Austin Public Library, June 23, 2011,
          Performance of A Farm Country Picnic 
Austin, MN:  Mower Country Historical Society, June 23, 2011,
          Lunchbox History Series, Performance of A Farm Country Picnic
Belle Plaine, MN:  Belle Plaine Public Library June 29, 2011,
          Performance of A Farm Country Picnic
Belle Plaine, MN: Chatfield Elementary School, October 18, 2011
          6 performances of If I Were a Farmer: Nancy's Adventure
         
Grades 1 & 2
Belle Plaine, MN: Chatfield Elementary School, December 22, 2011
         6 performances of A Farm Country Christmas Eve
         
Grades 1 & 2
Bird Island, MN:  BOLD K-6 School, October 11, 2011,
           Farm Hiertage performance of If I Were a Farmer: Nancy's Adventure
           and A Farm Country Halloween -  Grades K-4
Bird Island, MN: F.R.E.D. event (Father's Read Every Day), October 11, 2011,
           BOLD K-6 School, Book reading If I Were a Farmer: Field Work
          and discussion of importance of reading to children 

Bloomington, MN:  BOOK FAIR at Writers' Festival, Bloomington Theatre & Art Center, March 19, 2011,
          10- Minute reading.  Sell & sign books and/or discuss publishing experience with public.

Buffalo, MN: Northland Oliver Collectors Association Annual Banquet, February 26, 2011,
          1 performance of A Farm Country Christmas Eve
Burnsville, MN: Berean Education Center, August 23, 2011
          Performance - 4-5 year olds - If I Were a Farmer: Nancy's Adventure
         
Grades 1-4 - A Farm Country Christmas Eve
Burnsville, MN: Child Development and Learning Center, February 28 and March 1, 2011,
          8 performances for groups aged 3-5 of If I Were a Farmer: Nancy's Adventure
Burnsville, MN: Child Development and Learning Center, March 10, 2011,
          Discussion & book sales at Parent-Teacher Conferences.
Burnsville, MN: Ebenezer Ridges, August 26, 2011,
           Performance of A Farm Country Picnic
Burnsville, MN: Ebenezer Adult Day Care, October 21, 2011,
          Farm Heritage & performance of A Farm Country Halloween
Burnsville, MN:  SALT (Senior Adults Learning Together), April 11, 2011,
          Presentation, performance of A Farm Country Thanksgiving, discussion & book signing
Burnsville, MN: The Rivers Senior Living Apartments, May 24, 2011
          Performance of A Farm Country Christmas Eve
Burnsville, MN: Valley Natural Foods, July 11, 2011
          Two performances of If I Were a Farmer: Nancy's Adventure, book sales & autographing
Cedar, MN: Cedar Creek Community School, December 21, 2011
          Grade 1 - Farm Heritage presentation & performance A Farm Country Christmas Eve
Chaska, MN: Chaska High School, Hooked on Books, February 19, 2011,
          selling and signing only.
Chatfield, MN: Chatfield Public Library, July 8, 2011,
          Performance of If I Were a Farmer: Nancy's Adventure  for the public
Cold Spring, MN: Cold Spring Area Historical Society, November 18, 2011
           Cold Spring History Series - Farm Heritage presentation &
           performance of A Farm Country Thanksgiving
Cologne, MN: St. Bernard Catholic School, October 26, 2011
          Farm Heritage & performances
          Preschool-Grade 1 - If I Were a Farmer: Nancy's Adventure
          Grades 3-6 - A Farm Country Halloween
Duluth, MN: Duluth Children's Museum, August 19, 2011,
          Performance of If I Were a Farmer: Nancy's Adventure
Duluth, MN:  Duluth Children's Museum, November 4, 2011,
          Farm Heritage discussions, book sales, autographing during
           Museum First Friday - Farming
Eau Claire, WI:  Eau Claire Lutheran School, March 11, 2011,
          performance of If I Were a Farmer: Nancy's Adventure,  at Grand Parents' Day for Grades K-8 
          and adults. 
Eagan, MN: Red Pine Elementary School, April 6, 2011,
           3 performances of If I Were a Farmer: Nancy's Adventure for Grade 2
Eagan, MN: West St.Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan Early Learning, April 15, 2011,
           Fundraiser - Barnes & Noble store
           2 performances of If I Were a Farmer: Nancy's Adventure  & book signing
Edgerton, MN: Edgerton Public Library, May 14, 2011,
          Performance of A Farm Country Thanksgiving for the public.
Fairmont, MN: Goldfinch Estates, November 22, 2011,
           Farm Heritage presentation & performance A Farm Country Thanksgiving
Farmington, MN:  Dakota City Heritage Village, Dakota County Fair, August 8-14, 2011,
          Book Sales, author available for autographs & discuss visits & fundraisers
Farmington, MN: Harvest Moon Festival, Dakota City Heritage Village, October 21 & 22, 2011,
          Book Sales, author available for autographs & discuss visits
Farmington, MN: Christmas in the Villalge, Dakota City Heritage Village, December 3 & 4, 10 & 11, 2011,
          Book Sales, author available for autographs & discuss visits
Gaylord, MN: Gaylord Public Library, December 17, 2011
          Part of Santa Day, 2 farm heritage presentations & A Farm Country Christmas Eve
Goodhue, MN:  St. John's Lutheran School, March 29, 2011,
          Grades K-2 performance of If I Were a Farmer: Nancy's Adventure,
          Grades 3-8 performances of A Farm Country Christmas Eve.
Grand Meadow, MN: Grand Meadow Public Library, July 20, 2011
          Farm Heritage Performance, If I Were a Farmer: Nancy's Adventure and
          A Farm Country Picnic 

Heron Lake, MN: Southwest Star Concept Elementary School,  March 18, 2011,
          Grades K-1 performance of If I Were a Farmer: Nancy's Adventure
          Grades 2-3 & 4-6 performances of A Farm Country Christmas Eve.
Inver Grove Heights, MN:  All Seasons Preschool & Senior Center, November 16, 2011
           Farm Heritage Presentation & Performance If I Were a Farmer: Nancy's Adventure
           Preschool & senior residents 

Jackson, MN:  Jackson County Library, March 23, 2011,
          Performance of A Farm Country Thanksgiving for the public.
Janesville, MN: JWP Elementary School, February 18, 2011, 3 performances total.
          K-1, If I Were a Farmer: Nancy's Adventure; grades 2-3, A Farm Country Christmas Eve;
          grades 4-5, A Farm Country Thanksgiving. 
Lake City, MN:  Lake City Public Library, April 30, 2011
           Performance of IF I Were a Farmer: Nancy's Adventure; A Farm Country Thanksgiving; and
           A Farm Country Christmas Eve
for the public.
Lakeville, MN:  Chub Lake Beavers 4-H Club, April 4, 2011 during April meeting
           Performance of A Farm Country Thanksgiving for club members & parents 
Lakeville, MN: All Saints Catholic School, December 14 & 16, 2011
          Grades K-3 - 7 performances of A Farm Country Christmas Eve
LeCenter, MN: LeCenter Elementary School, February 2 and 4, 2011, 13 performances total.
          Grades 2-5, A Farm Country Christmas Eve; K-6, If I Were a Farmer: Nancy's Adventure 

Lino Lakes, MN: Rice Lake Elementary School, fundraiser for PTO, Feb. 24, 2011,
          1 performance of  A Farm Country Thanksgiving during Family Reading Night.
Little Falls, MN:  St. Otto's Care Center, March 16, 2011,
          Performance of A Farm Country Christmas Eve for residents.
Little Falls, MN:  Alverna Apartments, Assisted Living, March 16, 2011,
          Performance of A Farm Country Christmas Eve for residents & visitors.
Lonsdale, MN: Lonsdale Public Library, July 12, 2011,
          Performance of A Farm Country Picnic for the public
Lonsdale, MN: The Villages of Lonsdale, November 8, 2011,
           Farm Heritage & performance of A Farm Country Thanksgiving
Mabel, MN:  Mabel Public Library, April 9, 2011,
          Performance of A Farm Country Thanksgiving for the public
Mabel, MN: Mabel-Canton Elementary School,  April 18, 2011
          Performance of If I Were a Farmer: Nancy's Adventure
Madison Lake, MN:  All Saints Catholic School, August 22, 2011
           Performance - Preschool - If I Were a Farmer: Nancy's Adventure
         
   Grades 1-6 - A Farm Country Picnic
Mankato, MN: Enchanted Forest of Minnesota gift shop/book store, July 23, 2011,
           Book signing event
Mankato, MN: Pathstone Living, Kiwanis Aktion Club, October 19, 2011
           Farm Heritage presentation & performance of A Farm Country Picnic
Mendota Heights, MN: Trucks & Travel Event, June 15, 2011
          Book sales & autographing
Minneapolis, MN: St. Charles Borromeo School, May 10, 2011, 3 performances
          K-1 - If I Were a Farmer: Nancy's Adventure
          Grades 2-3 - A Farm Country Christmas Eve
          Grade 4 - A Farm Country Thanksgiving
Minnesota City, MN: Minnesota City Historical Society, October 16, 2011
          Farm Heritage presentation & performance of A Farm Country Picnic
Montevideo, MN: Minnesota Valley Area Learning Center, October 17, 2011
          Farm Heritage presentation & performance of A Farm Country Christmas Eve
         
Visit to Graphics Arts class
New Prague, MN: Cedar Summit Farm, June 25, 2011
          2 performances of If I Were a Farmer: Nancy's Adventure
          during Milkapalooza 2011 event
New Prague, MN: Credit River Antique Tractor Club Show, July 29-31, 2011
          Sell & autograph books
New Prague, MN: Czech Heritage Club Meeting, October 12, 2011
          Farm Heritage presentation & performance of A Farm Country Picnic
Nowthen, MN: Nowthen Threshing Show, August 20, 2011
          2 performances of A Farm Country Picnic, book sales & autograph sessions
Otsego, MN:  Otsego Elementary School, December 19, 2011
          12th year for Grade 3
          Farm Heritage presentation & performance of A Farm Country Christmas Eve
Owatonna, MN: St. Mary's School, December 9, 2011
           Farm Heritage Presentation & Performance A Farm Country Christmas Eve
         
Grades K-2

Preston, MN:  Preston Public Library, June 9, 2011
          Performance of A Farm Country Christmas Eve
Redwood County, MN:  FarmFest 2011, August 2-4, 2011
          Sell & autograph books
Redwood Falls, MN: Redwood Falls Public Library, November 18, 2011
          Christmas by Candlelight celebration
          Farm Heritage presentation & performances of
          A Farm Country Christmas Eve and A Farm Country Thanksgiving
Richfield, MN: South Education Center, May 16, 2011
          Performance of A Farm Country Christmas Eve
Rochester, MN: Salvation Army Adult Day Care, June 9, 2011
         Performance of A Farm Country Christmas Eve
Rochester, MN: UMR CONNECTS, University of Minnesota Rochester, July 19, 2011
          Farm Heritage Performance of A Farm Country Picnic
Rosemount, MN: Rosemount Area Seniors, Rosemount Community Center, December 6, 2011
           Farm Heritage Presentation & performance of A Farm Country Christmas Eve
Savage, MN:  St. John's Steppingstones Pre-school, April 14 & 15, 2011
          Performance of If I Were a Farmer: Nancy's Adventure for preschool students
Scott County, MN: City to Country Tour, September 24, 2011
          Farm Heritage Presentation, performance If I Were a Farmer: Nancy's Adventure
Spring Grove, MN: Tweeten Health Services Nursing Home, April 18, 2011,
          Performance of A Farm Country Christmas Eve
Spring Valley, MN:  Spring Valley Historical Society annual dinner, April 17, 2011,
          Performance of A Farm Country Christmas Eve
St. Michael, MN: Big Woods Elementary School, December 20, 2011
          12th Annual presentation for Grade 3
          Farm Heritage presentation & performance of A Farm Country Christmas Eve
St. Michael, MN: Fieldstone Elementary School, December 19, 2011
          Grade 3 - Farm Heritage presentation and
          performance of A Farm Country Christmas Eve
St. Paul, MN:  Lubavitch Cheder Day School, November 23, 2011
           Grade 2, Farm Heritage presentation & performances of
          If I Were a Farmer: Nancy's Adventure and A Farm Country Picnic
Stewartville, MN:  Stewartville Central Intermediate School, May 27, 2011
           Grades 4-5 - A Farm Country Christmas Eve
Victoria, MN:  Victoria Elementary School, April 8, 2011
          Mystery Reader event
Wabasha, MN:  Wabasha Public Library, April 2, 2011,
           Performance of A Farm Country Christmas Eve  for the public 
Wadena, MN:  Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary School, April 7, 2011,
           Performance of If I Were a Farmer: Nancy's Adventure for Kindergarten & Grade 1
Waseca, MN: Farmamerica, October 29, 2011
          All Hallow's Eve event
          Farm Heritage presentation & 2 performances of A Farm Country Halloween
Watertown, MN: Trinity Preschool, October 31, 2011
           Performance of If I Were a Farmer: Nancy's Adventure
          for students & parents
Wells, MN: United South Central Elementary School, May 5, 2011
          Performances: Grades K-2 - If I Were a Farmer: Nancy's Adventure
          Grades 3-4 - A Farm Country Christmas Eve
          Grades 5-6 - A Farm Country Thanksgiving
Wells, MN: Wells Depot Museum, May 5, 2011
          Performance of A Farm Country Christmas Eve for the public
West St. Paul, MN:  Crown of Life Lutheran School, April 26, 2011
          Performance of If I Were a Farmer: Nancy's Adventure  grades K-2 
Winona, MN: Winona County History Center, April 20, 2011,
          Performance of A Farm Country Christmas Eve for the public 

 

 

Places where we have performed our stories before 2011:

(partial list)
Public and Private Schools and Child Care Centers:

BBE Elementary, Brooten, MN, 6 performances for preschool through grade 6 in 2010; Berean Education Center, Burnsville, MN, 2010; Cedar Mountain Elelmentary School, Franklin, MN, 2010: The Bridges Child Care, Rosemount, MN 2010; Chokio-Alberta Elementary School, Chokio, MN, 2010; Fieldstone Elementary, St. Michael, MN, 2010; Hidden Valley Elementary School, Savage, MN, 2009; LeCenter Elementary School, LeCenter, MN, grades K-6, 2011; Medtronic Child Care, 2010; Morris Elementary, Morris, MN, 2009; Minnehaha Academy, Minneapolis,MN; St. Martin Elementary, Rogers,MN; St. John the Baptist, Jordan,MN; Jefferson Elementary, Blaine, MN; Otsego Elementary, Elk River, MN, 11 consecutive years since 2000; Big Woods Elementary, St. Michael,MN, 11 consecutive years from 2000; Hancock K-6 Elementary, 2010; St. Michael-Albertville High School, short talk and survey with seniors students  who may have attended my performance in third grade,  St. Michael, MN, 2010;  New Prague Intermediate School. New Prague, MN; Family Fun Night at Falcon Ridge Elementary School, New Prague, MN, 2010; Pinewood Elementary, Monticello, MN, 5 performances in 2010; Red Pine Elementary School, Eagan, MN, 2010; St. John's Grandkid's at St.John Lutheran Home, Springfield, MN, 2010; Sherburn Elementary School, Sherburn, MN, 2010; Literacy Night at St. Clair Elementary, St. Clair, MN, 2010; Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton Elementary, Waldorf, MN, 2010; and two public schools in and near Lyon, France, 2004.

2011:
LeCenter Elementary School, 2 days, 13 performances total: K-1, If I Were a Farmer:Nancy's Adventure;
         grades 2-6, A farm Country Christmas Eve

Libraries, Museums, Community Organizations, and Community Celebrations:
Bloomer Public Library, Bloomer, WI; Credit River Antique Tractor Show, Prior Lake, MN; Christmas in the Village, Dakota City, Farmington, MN; Dakota City at the Dakota County Fair, 2010; Dakota Heritage Library, Lakeville, MN; The Draft Horse Expo at FarmAmerica, Waseca, MN; Duluth Children's Museum, Duluth, MN; East Union Lutheran Church, Carver, MN; Frost Library, Frost, MN, 2010; Hector Historical Center, Hector, MN, 2010; Henderson Library, Henderson, MN; Highview Christiania Lutheran Church, Farmington, MN;; Nowthen Threshing Show, Nowthen, MN; Pan-O-Prog, Lakeville, MN; Pioneer Power Show, LeSueur, MN; Scott-Carver Threshers Harvest Festival, Jordan, MN; Scott County Historical Society and Museum, Shakopee, MN, 2010; Stevens County History Museum, Morris, MN;  Tracy Public Library, Tracy, MN, 2010; Two-Cylinder Club, Castle Rock, MN, 2010; World Expo of Antique Farm Equipment, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa; Gift Shows and Christmas Shows at Canterbury Park, HarMar Mall, Maplewood Mall and Northtown Mall; Hallow Harvest at Cobblestone Living History Farm, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 2010.

Senior Centers, Assisted Living Apartments and Nursing Homes in Minnesota:
Valley View Assisted Living, Northfield; Arbor Terrace, Rochester; Colonial Acres, Golden Valley; Highview Hills, Lakeville, MN, 2010; Lakeville Senior Center, Lakeville, MN, 2001,2002, 2010, 2010; Keystone Communities, Prior Lake; Goldfinch Estates Assisted Living, Fairmont, MN, 2009; Goldfinch Estates Memory Center with students from St. Paul's Lutheran School, Fairmont, MN, 2010; Goldfinch Estates Assisted Living with 5th and 6th graders from St. Paul's Lutheran School, Fairmont, MN, 2010; Northfield Retirement Community, Northfield, MN; Hayes Community and Senior Center, Apple Valley, MN 2010; St. John Lutheran Home, Springfield, MN; Trinity Care Center, Farmington, MN.

Places where we have had signings and sales only: 

(partial list)
Barnes and Noble Bookstore, Apple Valley and Mankato, MN; 2010 Annual Bloomington Art Center Writer Festival and Book Fair, Bloomington,MN; 2010 MIPA Vendor Fair, St. Louis Park, MN; River City Books, Northfield, MN; Beaverdale Books, Des Moines, Iowa; Woodwards, Virginia, MN.; Mosaic Alley, New Prague, MN; Ace Hardware, New Prague and Apple Valley; Bye Bye Shop, Eden Prairie Mall, MN; Fifth Annual Hooked on Books, Chaska High School, Chaska, MN, 2010; "Christmas in the Village," Dakota City at the Dakota County Fairgrounds, Farmington, MN, 2009, 2010; Home Improvement and Design Expo, Lakeville, MN, 2010; Whips and Wheels, Annual Meeting of Horse and Carriage Clubs, Dakota City, Dakota County Fairgrounds, Farmington, MN, 2010; Dakota City during the Dakota County Fair, 2010; Day on the Farm, Duban Dairy, Lonsdle, MN, 2010; Summer Spectacular at Dakota County Fairgrounds, Farmington, MN, 2010; Farmfest 2010, REdwood County, MN.; Minnesota Educational Media Organization (MEMO) Fall Conference, 2010, St. Cloud Civic Center, St. Cloud, MN.; Unique Shows, Eden Prairie Mall, 2010; Unique Shows, Maplewood Mall, 2009, 2010; Pre-school Conference, Easter Lutheran Church, Eagan, MN, 2010.