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News About Gordon
FFA Degree

Honorary Chapter FFA Degree from the University of Minnesota Crookston Collegiate FFA for preserving Farm Heritage and promoting Agricultural Literacy through literature.

Article about Gordon in the Redwood Falls Gazette. Click HERE.

Review of A Farm Country Silo Filling
by Mary Ann Grossman in the St. Paul Pioneer Press, Sunday, December 20, 2015. Click HERE.

Article about Gordon in the
AgriNews. Click HERE.

Article about Gordon in the Pioneer Press. Click HERE.

Review  by Jeri L. Dobrowski in Cowboy Jam Session: Western Culture News & Reviews. Click HERE.

Article in St. Paul Pioneer Press, "A former farm kid shares his stories of growing up in Lakeville." Click HERE.
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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

Read more...
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Picture
Reader Views Literary Award Winners

If I Were a Farmer Awarded first place in the children – toddler to 5 category

Farm Country Halloween Awarded second place in the children – early reader (6 to 8)



Past Events

​Listed in alphabetical order below are the events we sold at during 2022:
Lonsdale, MN: Lonsdale Farmers Market, Whistle Stop Tavern & Grill, Book Sales
              April 29, 2022
              May 6, 2022
Lonsdale, MN: Spring Craft Sale, Lonsdale American Legion, Book Sales
              May 7, 2022
Montgomery, MN: Montgomery Farmers Market Winter, Rustic Farmer, Book Sales 
​             April 14, 2022
             March 24, 2022
             February 24, 2022 - did not attend due to snow

Listed in alphabetical order below are the places we have visited during 2021:
Apple Valley, MN: Christus Victor Lutheran Church Craft Fair, October 16, 2021
​                          Book Sales & Autographing
Hutchinson, MN: 2021 Orange Spectacular, July 23-25, 2021,
                         Book Sales & Autographing
Lakeville, MN: Pan-O-Prog Craft Sale, Lakeville Heritage Center; July 9-10, 2021,
                     Book Sales & Autographing
Lonsdale, MN: Lonsdale Farmers Market, Whistle Stop Tavern & Grill, Book Sales & Autographing
                      May 7,14,21, 2021;
​                      June 4,11,18,25, 2021; 
​                      July 2, 16, 30, 2021;
                      August 6, 13, 20, 27, 2021
​                      September 3, 10, 17, 24, 2021
​                      October 1, 8, 2021
Lydia, MN: Lydia Farmers Market, Methodist Church parking lot, Hwy 13, Book Sales & Autographing
​                 August 7, 14, 21, 28, 2021
                 September 4, 11, 2021
Montgomery, MN: Montgomery Farmers Market, Memorial Park, Book Sales & Autographing
​                           August 19, 2021
​                           September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2021
                           October 7, 2021
Montgomery, MN: Makers Market, Moonshot on Main, November 27-28, 2021
​                           Book Sales
New Prague, MN: Sip & Shop, Next Chapter Winery, Book Sales & Autographing
​                          August 8, 2021
New Prague, MN: Grape Stomp & Harvest Festival, Next Chapter Winery, Book Sales & Autographing
                          September 26, 2021
New Prague, MN: SWS Handmade Market, Book Sales & Authographing
​                          October 30, 2021
New Prague, MN: Sip & Shop, Next Chapter Winery, December 4, 2021
​                          Book Sales
Nicollet, MN: Never Enough Christmas! event, Dawn's Cowgirl Kitchen,
                          Book Sales
                          December 5, 2021,
​                          December 10, 2021 Cancelled due to snowstorm
​                          December 11-12, 2021                      
Vesta, MN: Holmberg Orchard, September 18, 2021
                 Book Sales & Autographing

Listed in alphabetical order below are the places we have performed our stories and visited during 2020:  All other events were canceled due to COVID-19.
Chanhassen, MN: Hooked On Books, Chanhassen High School, February 2, 2020
          Book Sales & autographing
Henderson, MN: All Craft Fair, Henderson Event Center, February 15, 2020
          Book Sales & Autographing
Mankato, MN: Deep Valley Virtual Book Festival, online October 3-4, 2020
​          online Book Sales
Northfield, MN: Bridgewater Elementary School, February 20-21, 2020
           Grades K through 5
           Ag Literacy/Farm Heritage presentations & book performances

Shakopee, MN: Grade 4, Eagle Creek Elementary School, February 18, 2020
          Ag Literacy/Farm Heritage presentation

​2020 Events canceled due to COVID-19
Thursday, April 9, 2020, 9:30 AM & 10:15 AM
                
Ag Literacy/Farm Heritage Presentations, book performances If I Were A Farmer: Nancy's Adventure
                Grade 2, Red Pine Elementary School, Eagan, MN
Friday, April 17, 2020, 9:00 AM Ag Literacy/Farm Heritage Presentations
                Grade 2, Chatfield Elementary School, Belle Plaine, MN 
 Saturday, April 18, 2020, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM  Book Sales & Autographing
                Annual Spring Vendor & Craft Sales, American Legion, Lonsdale, MN
Saturday, May 9, 2020, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Book Sales & Autographing
                Mom's Day Out Vendor & Craft Sale, American Legion, Lonsdale, MN
Thursday, June 18, 2020, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Book Sales & Autographing
                Summer Market, American Legion, Lonsdale, MN
Friday-Saturday, July 10-11, 2020, Friday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Saturday 9:00 AM - Noon
               Book Sales & Autographing, Pan-O-Prog Craft Sale, Lakeville Heritage Center, Lakeville, MN
Thursday, July 16, 2020, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Book Sales & Autographing
                Summer Market, American Legion, Lonsdale, MN
Friday-Saturday-Sunday, July 17-19, 2020, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Book Sales & Autographing
                Credit River Antique Tractor Club Show Cedar Lake Farm Park, New Prague, MN
Friday-Saturday-Sunday, July 24-26, 2020,  9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Book Sales & Autographing
               Orange Spectacular, Upper Midwest Allis-Chalmers Club,County Fairgrounds, Hutchinson, MN
Thursday, August 20, 2020, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Book Sales & Autographing
                Summer Market, American Legion, Lonsdale, MN
Friday-Saturday-Sunday, August 28-30, 2020, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Book Sales & Autographing
               Preuhs Building, LeSueur County Pioneer Power Show, LeSueur, MN
Thursday, September 17, 2020, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Book Sales & Autographing
                Summer Market, American Legion, Lonsdale, MN
Saturday, October 24, 2020, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Book Sales & Autographing
              SWS Handmade Market, St. Wenceslaus Catholic School, New Prague, MN
Sunday, November 1, 2020, Book Sales & Autographing
              LeCenter Expo & Craft Sale, LeCenter, MN
Saturday, November 7, 2020, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Book Sales & Autographing 
               Holiday Craft Fair,
 Tri City United High School,Montgomery, MN
Saturday, November 21, 2020, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Book Sales & Autographing
                Lonsdale Fall Extravaganza, TCU Lonsdale Elementary Schoo, Lonsdale, MN
December 2020  Book Sales & Autographing
               Carleton College Annual Craft & Custodial Bake Sale,Weitz Center for Creativity, Northfield, MN



Listed in alphabetical order below are the places we have performed our stories and visited during 2019:
Belle Plaine, MN: Chatfield Elementary School, Grade 1, October 16, 2019
           Ag Literacy/Farm Heritage presentation & book performance A Farm Country Halloween
Belle Plaine, MN: Chatfield Elementary School, Grade 1, December 19, 2019
          Ag Literacy/Farm Heritage presentation & book performance A Farm Country Christmas Eve
Cottage Grove, MN: CGUCC Mini Festival of Books, March 23, 2019
         Book Sales & Autographing
         Cottage Grove United Church of Christ (CGUCC)
Eagan, MN: Red Pine Elementary School, Grade 2, April 17, 2019
          10th Annual Presentation
          Ag Literacy/Farm Heritage presentation & book performance If I Were A Farmer: Nancy's Adventure
Farmington, MN: Akin Road Elementary School, Grade 1, October 25, 2019
          Ag Literacy/Farm Heritage presentation & book performance A Farm Country Halloween
Hastings, MN: Oak Ridge Assisted Living, October 22, 2019
          Farm Heritage presentation
Henderson, MN: All Craft Sale, Henderson Event Center, February 16, 2019
          Book Sales & Autographing
Henderson, MN: Ladies Night Out, The RoadHaus, November 1, 2019
           Book Sales & Autographing
Henderson, MN: Small Business Saturday, Henderson Event Center, November 30, 2019
           Book Sales & Autographing
Hutchinson, MN: Orange Spectacular, July 26-28, 2019
           Book Sales & Autographing
Lakeville, MN: Lakeville Heritage Center Pan-O-Prog Craft Fair, July 12-13, 2019
           Book Sales & Autographing
Lakeville, MN: LNHS Choir Craft Fair, November 9, 2019
            Book Sales & Autographing
Lakeville, MN: All Saints Craft Fair, December 7, 2019
           All Saints Catholic School
           Book Sales & Autographing
LeSueur, MN: LeSueur County Pioneer Power Show, August 23-25, 2019
           Farm Heritage Photo Display
           Book Sales & Autographing
Lonsdale, MN: Lonsdale Farmers Market
           May 9,23,30, 2019,
           June 6,13,20,27, 2019
           July 11,18,25, 2019
           August 1,8,15,22,29, 2019
           September 5,12,19,26, 2019
           October 3, 2019
           Lonsdale American Legion
           Book Sales & Autographing
Lonsdale, MN: Fall Extravaganza, November 23, 2019
            TCU Lonsdale Elementary School
            Book Sales & Autographing
Lonsdale, MN: American Legion Craft Sale, December 14, 2019
            Book Sales & Autographing
Mankato, MN: Deep Valley Book Festival, October 5, 2019
            Loose Moose Saloon & Conference Center
            Book Sales & Autographing
Minneapolis, MN: WordPlay 2019, May 11-12, 2019
           The Loft,  https://loft.org/wordplay/about-wordplay
           Book Sales & Autographing
New Prague, MN: Credit River Antique Tractor Club Show, July 19-21, 2019
           Cedar Lake Farm Regional Park
           Book Sales & Autographing
New Prague, MN: SWS Handmade Market, St. Wenceslaus Catholic School, October 26, 2019
           Book Sales & Autographing
North St. Paul, MN: Christ Lutheran School, January 26, 2019
          Family Farm Fest, parents & children toddlers to Grade 2
          Ag Literacy/Farm Heritage presentation & book performance If I Were A Farmer: Nancy's Adventure
         
Book Sales & Autographing
Northfield, MN: Carleton College, Weitz Center for Creativity, December 6, 2019
           Carleton College Annual Craft & Custodial Bake Sale
           Book Sales & Autographing
Robbinsdale, MN: Sons of Norway Nidaros Lodge, April 4, 2019
           Farm Heritage presentation
St. Paul, MN: Dugsi Academy, Grades 1, 2, & 5, March 12, 2019
           Ag Literacy/Farm Heritage presentations & book performances
St. Paul, MN: Twin Cities Public Television (TPT), August 28, 2019
            Book performances If I Were A Farmer: Nancy's Adventure
           
Story Time on Machinery Hill
            TPT Backyard Stage, TPT booth, Minnesota State Fair
St. Peter, MN: Friends of the St.Peter Library, November 20, 2019
             Farm Heritage presentation
Shakopee, MN: Eagle Creek Elementary School, Grade 4, February 28, 2019
           Ag Literacy/Farm Heritage presentation & book performance

Listed in alphabetical order below are the places we have performed our stories and visited during 2018:
Belle Plaine, MN: Chatfield Elementary School, Grade 1, October 16, 2018
           Ag Literacy/Farm Heritage presentation & book performance A Farm Country Halloween
Belle Plaine, MN: Chatfield Elementary School, Grade 1, December 19, 2018
            Ag Literacy/Farm Heritage presentations, A Farm Country Christmas Eve
Bloomington, MN: Bloomington Histrocial Society, Fall Festival, October 13, 2018
           Farm Heritage presentation & book performance A Farm Country Halloween
Cannon Falls, MN: Cannon Falls Elementary School, Grade 1, May 17, 2018
           Ag Literacy/Farm Heritage presentation
           Sponsored by the Cannon Valley Senior Center
Cedar, MN: Cedar Creek Community School, Grade 1, December 18, 2018
           Ag Literacy/Farm Heritage presentations, A Farm Country Christmas Eve
Eagan, MN: Red Pine Elementary School, Grade 2, April 27, 2018
          Ag Literacy/Farm Heritage presentations
Edgerton, MN: Edgerton Elementary School, Grades K-5, March 20, 2018
          Scheduled through SWWC
          Ag Literacy/Farm Heritage presentations
Ellsworth, MN: Ellsworth Public School, Grades K-6, March 20, 2018
          Scheduled through SWWC
           Ag Literacy/Farm Heritage presentations
Farmington, MN: Dakota County Fair, Horticulture Building, August 6-12, 2018
            Book sales & autographing
Farmington, MN: The Legacy of Farmington, October 19, 2018
            Farm Heritage presentation & book performance A Farm Country Halloween
Farmington, MN: Akin Road Elementary School, Grade 1, October 26, 2018
            Ag Literacy/Farm Heritage presentation & book performance A Farm Country Halloween
Fountain City, WI: Cochrane-Fountain City Elementary School, May 8, 2018
           Grades 4K through 6
           Ag Literacy/Farm Heritage presentations & book performances
Fulda, MN: Fulda Elementary School, Grades K-6, March 21, 2018
            Scheduled through SWWC
            Ag Literacy/Farm Heritage presentations
Jordan, MN: Autumn Fare, Scott County Fair Grounds, October 6, 2018
            Book sales & autographing
Lakeville, MN: Lakeville Heritage Center Pan-O-Prog Craft Sale, July 13-14, 2018
            Book sales & autographing
Lakeville, MN: Lakeville North High School Craft Fair, November 10, 2018
            Book sales & autographing
Lakeville, MN: All Saints Catholic School Craft Fair, December 1, 2018
             Book sales & autographing
LeSueur, MN: LeSueur County Pioneer Power Show, August 24-26, 2018
            Farm Heritage Photo Display
            Book sales & autographing
Lonsdale, MN: Tri City United Elementary School, Grades PreK - 4, February 21, 2018
          Scheduled through U of M Crookston, CFFA
          Ag Literacy/Farm Heritage presentations
Lonsdale, MN: Fall Extravanganza, November 17, 2018
           Lonsdale Elementary School
           Book sales & autographing
Maple Grove, MN: OWLS (Older Wiser Lutherans) Meeting, Lord of Life Lutheran Church, April 5, 2018
           Farm Heritage presentation
Marshall, MN: Park Side Elementary Schhool, Grades 1-2, March 19, 2018
           Scheduled through SWWC
           Ag Literacy/Farm Heritage presentations
Marshall, MN: West Side Elementary School, Grades 3-4, March 19, 2018
           Scheduled through SWWC
           Ag Literacy/Farm Heritage presentations
Minneapolis, MN: Sons of Norway Vonheim Lodge; Norway House, May 12, 2018
           Farm Heritage presentation
Montgomery, MN: Tri City United Elementary School, Grades K-4, February 22, 2018
           Scheduled through U of M Crookston, CFFA
           Ag Literacy/Farm Heritage presentations
Montgomery, MN: LeSueur County Pork Producers, Annual Banquet, February 22, 2018
            Farm Heritage presentation
Montgomery, MN: Friends of Minnesota Barns, Annual Meeting, Shepherd's Hill Farm, May 6, 2018
            Farm Heritage presentation
New Market, MN: Spring Expo, DoubleWide, April 7, 2018
              Book Sales & Autographing
New Market, MN: Fall Expo, Doublewide, Sunday, November 11, 2018
              Book Sales & Autographing
New Prague, MN: Credit River Antique Tractor Club Show, July 20-22, 2018
              Cedar Lake Farm Park
              Book Sales & Autographing
New Prague, MN: Old World Christmas Market, Saturday, November 24, 2018
             Our Czech Heritage Club, K-C Hall
             Book sales & autographing
New Prague, MN: Hometown Holidays, Sunday, December 2, 2018
              Domaci - Park Ballroom
              Book sales & autographing
Prior Lake, MN: Grainwood Elementary School, Grade 1, November 19, 2018
            Ag Literacy/Farm heritage presentation A Farm Country Thanksgiving
Prior Lake, MN: Grainwood Elementary School, Grade 1, December 14, 2018
            Ag Literacy/Farm Heritage presentation A Farm Country Christmas Eve
Rosemount, MN: Steeple Speaker Series, Steeple Center, March 27, 2018
            Farm Heritage presentation
St. Paul, MN: Twin Cities TOSCA Arts & Tarts 2018, February 24, 2018
             Dow Art Gallery
             Book sales & autographing
Shakopee, MN: Eagle Creek Elementary School, Grade 4, February 26, 2018
             Ag Literacy/Farm heritage presentation
Sleepy Eye, MN: St. Mary's Catholic School, Grades K-6, March 1, 2018
             Ag Literacy/Farm Heritage presentations

Listed in alphabetical order below are the places we have performed our stories and visited during 2017:
Apple Valley, MN: Local Author Fair, Dakota County Library, November 18, 2017
              Book sales & autographing
Arlington, MN: Sibley County Senior Exp, Arlington Community Center, April 18, 2017
               Farm Heritage presentation - Featured Speaker
Belle Plaine, MN: Memories & Milestones Academy, June 13, 2017
                Ag Literacy/Farm Heritage presentation & book performance
Belle Plaine, MN: Chatfield Elementary School, Grade 1, October 30, 2017
                Ag Literacy/Farm Heritage presentation & book performance, A Farm Country Halloween
Belle Plaine, MN: Chatfield Elementary School, Grade 1, December 19, 2017
                Ag Literacy/Farm Heritage presentation & book performance, A Farm Country Christmas Eve
Bloomington, MN: Open Poetry Mic, Bloomington Historical Society, February 11, 2017
Bloomington, MN: Open Poetry Mic, Bloomington Historical Society, October 19, 2017
Cannon Falls, MN: Cannon Falls Elementary School, Grade 1, May 11,2 017
               Ag Literacy/Farm Heritage presentation
               Book purchase for each Grade 1 student by Shepherd's of the Cannon Valley
                through grant from the Minnesota Timberwolves
Cedar Creek, MN: Cedar Creek Community School, Grade 1, December 18, 2017
                 Ag Literacy/Farm Heritage Presentation & book performance, A Farm Country Christmas Eve
Chanhassen, MN: Hooked on Books, Chanhassen High School, February 11, 2017
               Book sales & autographing
Cottonwood, MN: Lakeview Elementary School, Grades PreK-6, March 23, 2017
                Scheduled through SWWC
                Ag Literacy/Farm Heritage presentations & book performances
Detroit Lakes, MN: Rossman Elementary School, Grades K-3, March 27, 2017
                Scheduled through U of M Crookston CFFA
                Ag Literacy/Farm Heritage presentations & book performances
Detroit Lakes, MN: Roosevelt Elementary School, Grades K-2, March 28, 2017
                 Scheduled through U of M Crookston CFFA
                Ag Literacy/Farm Heritage presentations & book performances
Eagan, MN: Red Pine Elementary School, Grade 2, May 5, 2017
                Ag Literacy/Farm Heritage presentations & book performances
Farmington, MN: Akin Road Elementary, Grades 1-2, October 18, 2017
                 Ag Literacy/Farm Heritage presentations & book performances
Ham Lake, MN: McKinley Elementary School, Kindergarten, December 22, 2017
                Ag Literacy/Farm Heritage presentaion & book performance, A Farm Country Christmas Eve
Holmen, WI: Viking Elementary & Evergreen Elementary, Grades K-1, April 10, 2017
                Ag Literacy/Farm Heritage presentations & book performances
Holmen, WI: Prairie View Elementary & Sand Lake Elementary, Grades K-1, April 11, 2017
                Ag Literacy/Farm Heritage presentations & book performances
Hutchinson, MN: West Elementary School, Grade 1, February 28, 2017
                Ag Literacy/Farm Heritage presentations & book performances, If I Were A Farmer: Nancy's Adventure
Hutchinson, MN: Park Elementary School, Grade 2, April 13, 2017
                Ag Literacy/Farm Heritage presentations & book performances
Hutchinson, MN: Upper Midwest A-C Club Fall Membership Banquet, November 11, 2017
                 VFW Hutchinson
                 Farm Heritage presentation
Lakeville, MN: Oak Hills Elementary School, Grade 2, February 22, 2017
                Ag Literacy/Farm Heritage presentation & book performance, If I Were A Farmer: Nancy's Adventure
Lakeville, MN: Lakeville Heritage Center, Pan-O-Prog Craft & Bake Sale, July 7-8, 2017
                 Book Sales & Autographing
Lakeville, MN: All Saints Catholic School Craft Fair, December 2, 2017
                  Book Sales & Autographing
LeSueur, MN: LeSueur County Pioneer Power Show, Aguust 25-27, 2017
                 Farm Heritage Photo Display; book sales & autographing
Mankato, MN: Loyola Catholic School, Grades K-6, October 31, 2017
                 Ag Literacy/Farm Heritage presentations & book performances
Marshall, MN: Holy Redeemer School, Grades K-4, March 22, 2017
                Scheduled through SWWC
                Ag Literacy/Farm Heritage presentations & book performances
Maynard, MN: MACCRAY West Elementary School, Grades 3-6, March 24, 2017
                Scheduled through SWWC
                Ag Literacy/Farm Heritage presentations & book performances
Minneapolis, MN: HoneyMpls, Err Volume One Book Launch, March 15, 2017
                 Adult Poetry reading
Minneapolis, MN: Sons of Norway, Danish American Center, May 27, 2017
                 Farm Heritage presentation and book sales
Mound, MN: Hilltop Primary School, May 10,2 017
                Attend display of Table top project & reading of If I Were a Farmer: Nancy's Adventure
Murdock, MN: KMS Elementary School, Grades K-6, April 6-7, 2017
                 Scheduled through SWWC
                 Ag Literacy/Farm Heritage presentations & book performances
New Market, MN: DoubleWide Fall Expo, October 28, 2017
                 Book Sales & Autographing
New Market, MN: Old Hotel Market, December 16, 2017
                 Book signing
New Prague, MN: Memories & Milestones Academy, June 13, 2017
                Ag Literacy/Farm Heritage presentation & book performance
New Prague, MN: Credit River Antique Tractor Club Show, July 14-16, 2017
                 Book sales & autographing
New Prague, MN: Old World Christmas Market, K-C Hall, November 25, 2017
                  Our Czech Heritage Club
                  Book Sales & autographing
New Prague, MN: Hometown Holidays, Park Ballroom, December 3, 2017
                   Domaci Inc.
                   Book Sales & Autographing
Plainview, MN: Wabasha County Family Night on the Farm, June 8, 2017
                 Richard & Carolyn Young farm
                 Book sales & autographing
Prior Lake, MN: Grainwood Elementary School, Grade 1, October 27, 2017
                Ag Literacy/Farm Heritage presentation & book performance A Farm Country Halloween
Prior Lake, MN: Grainwood Elementary School, Grade 1, December 20, 2017
                Ag Literacy/Farm Heritage presentation & book performance A Farm Country Christmas Eve
Raymond, MN:  MACCRAY East Elementary School, Grades 3-6, March 24, 2017
                 Scheduled through SWWC
                Ag Literacy/Farm Heritage presentations & book performances
Redwood Falls, MN: Reede Gray Elementary School, Grade 3, March 22, 2017
                Scheduled through SWWC
                Ag Literacy/Farm Heritage presentations & book performances
Rosemount, MN: Country Faire, September 16, 2017
                Rosemount Area Arts Council & The Friends of the Robert Trail Library
                Book sales & autographing
St. Paul, MN: Minnesota State Capitol Building, August, 13, 2017
                State Capitol Grand Reopening Celebration   
                Book Time - Kid Zone Events - Room G-19
                 Ag Literacy/Farm Heritage presentation & book performance
St. Paul, MN: Education Building, 2017 Minnesota State Fair, August 24 - Sept 4, 2017
                 Hilltop Primary School, Minnetrista, MN Table Top Book Project
                 If I Were A Farmer: Nancy's Adventure
                
1st Place & Grand Prize Winner
St. Paul, MN: Education Building, 2017 Minnesota State Fair, August 29, 2017
                 Photo opportunity with Author
                 Minnesota Farmers Union President, Gary Wertish
                 Table Top Book Project of If I Were A Farmer: Nancy's Adventure
St. Paul, MN: Agrilympics, 2017 Minnesota State Fair, August 29, 2017
                 4th place, People's Choice Award
                 Minnesota Farmers Union Team, Celebrity Farm Animal Calling Contest
                 Moo Stage, Moo Booth, Cattle Barn
St. Paul, MN: Rain Taxi - Twin Cities Book Festival, Progress Center, State Fair Grounds, October 14, 2017
                  Book Sales & Autographing               
Savage, MN: Savage Library, Pajama Storytime, June 15, 2017
                Ag Literacy/Farm Heritage presentation & book performance
Shakopee, MN: Eagle Creek Elementary School, Grade 4, February 23, 2017
                Ag Literacy/Farm Heritage presentation & book performance, A Farm Country Picnic
Wabasso, MN: Wabasso Elementary School, Grades 3-4, March 21, 2017
                Scheduled through SWWC
                Ag Literacy/Farm Heritage presentations & book performances
                at the Wabasso Public Library
Wabasso, MN:  St. Anne's School, Grades 3-4, March 21, 2017
                Scheduled through SWWC
                Ag Literacy/Farm Heritage presentations & book performances
                at the Wabasso Public Library

Listed in alphabetical order below are the places we have performed our stories and visited during 2016:

Apple Valley, MN: Southview Elementary School, May 27, 2016
             Ag Literacy & Farm Heritage presentations & book performances for Kindergarten
Arlington, MN: AmberField Apartments, January 20, 2016
              Farm Heritage presentation & book performance, A Farm Country Silo Filling
Bagley, MN: Northern Exposure to Lifelong Learning (NELL), October 5, 2016
              Faith Lutheran Church
              Farm Heritage presentation, book sales, & autographing
Belle Plaine, MN: Chatfield Elementary School, October 25, 2016
               Grade 1 - Ag Literacy/Farm Heritage presentation, book performance A Farm Country Halloween
Belle Plaine, MN: Chatfield Elementary School, December 20, 2016
               Grade 1 - Ag Literacy/Farm Heritage presentation & book performance, A Farm Country Christmas Eve
Bloomington, MN: Poetry Open Mic, Bloomington Historical Society, January 21, 2016
               Poetry reading
Bloomington, MN: Poetry Open Mic, Bloomington Historical Society, February 14, 2016
               Poetry reading
Bloomington, MN: Bloomington Historical Society, October 8, 2016
             Farm Heritage presentation, book sales, & autographing
Cannon Falls, MN: Cannon Falls Elementary School, May 19, 2016
              Ag Literacy & Farm Heritage presentation & book performance, If I Were a Farmer: Nancy's Adventure
             
Grade 1, Shepherd's Center of the Cannon Valley book buddies,
              Books purchased through a grant from the Minnesota Timberwolves
Cedar, MN: Cedar Creek Community School, December 16, 2016
              Grade 1 - Ag Literacy/Farm Heritage presentation, book performance A Farm Country Christmas Eve
Chanhassen, MN: Hooked on Books, Chanhassen High School, February 27, 2016
               Book sales & autographing
Chokio, MN: Chokio-Alberta Elementary School, May 12, 2016
               Ag Literacy & Farm Heritage presentations & book performances, Grades K-8
Clearbrook, MN: Clearbrook-Gonvick School, October 4, 2016
               Ag Literacy/Farm Heritage presentations, Grades K-12
Eagan, MN: Red Pine Elementary School, April 13, 2016
              Grade 2 - Farm Heritage presentation & book performance
Ham Lake, MN: McKinley Elementary School, December 16, 2016
              Kindergarten
              Ag Literacy/Farm Heritage presentation, book performance A Farm Country Christmas Eve
Hayfield, MN: Red Barn Learning Farm, May 28, 2016
              Ag Literacy & Farm Heritage presentations, book sales
Lakeville, MN: Oak Hills Elementary School, February 18, 2016
              Ag Literacy & Farm Heritage presentation & book performance for Grade 2
Lakeville, MN: Lakeville Heritage Center, July 8, 2016
              Pan-O-Prog Craft & Bake Sale, Book sales & Autographing
LeSueur, MN:  LeSueur County Pioneer Power Show, August 26-28, 2016
              Farm Heritage Display & book sales
Mankato, MN: Deep Valley Book Festival, June 26, 2016
              Book sales, autographing, Member of Panel discussion on Non-fiction writing
Minneaplos, MN: Err event, Honey Mpls, May 25, 2016
               Perform poetry
Minneaplos, MN: Err Birthday Bash, Honey Mpls, October 26, 2016
               Perform poetry
Minneapolis, MN: Hale Elementary School, May 26, 2016
              Ag Literacy & Farm Heritage presentations & book performances for Grade 1
New Market, MN: DoubleWide Fall Expo, November 12, 2016
               Books sales & autographing
New Prague, MN: Credit River Antique Tractor Club show, July 15, 16, 17, 2016
               Farm Heritage Photo Display, Book Sales, & Autographing
New Prague, MN: Dozinky Festival, September 17, 2016
               Book sales & autographing
New Prague, MN: European Christmas, Czech Heritage Club, December 4, 2016
                Book sales & autographing
Oak Center, MN: Corn Shredding Autumn Harvest Days, September 24, 2016
               Book sales & autographing
Plainview, MN: Green Prairie Classic Iron Club Annual Banquet, April 6, 2016
               Farm Heritage presentation & book sales
Prior Lake, MN: Grainwood Elementary School, October 18, 2016
                Grade 1, Ag Literacy/Farm Heritage presentation & book performance A Farm Country Halloween
Prior Lake, MN: Grainwood Elementary School, December 19, 2016
                Grade 1, Ag Literacy/Farm Heritage presentation & book performance A Farm Country Christmas Eve
Redwood Falls, MN:  St. John Lutheran School, April 15, 2016
               Grades PreK-8, Ag Literacy & Farm Heritage presentations & book performances
Rosemount, MN: Rosemount Art & Book Fair, June 18, 2016
                Book sales and autographing
Shakopee, MN: Eagle Creek Elementary School, February 24, 2016
               Ag Literacy & Farm Heritage presentation & book performance for Grade 4
Stewartville, MN:  Bonner Elementary School, February 26, 2016
               Ag Literacy & Farm Heritage presentations for Literacy Night
Thief River Falls, MN: Challenger Elementary School, March 7-9, 2016
               CFFA sponsored Farm Heritage presentations Grades K-5
Ulen, MN:  Ulen-Hitterdal School, March 11, 2016
               CFFA sponsored Farm Heritage presentations Grades PreK-6
Willmar, MN: Roosevelt Elementary School, May 17, 2016
              Ag Literacy & Farm Heritage Presentations, Grades K-3

Listed in alphabetical order below are the places we have performed our stories and visited during 2015:

Apple Valley, MN: Local Author Fair 2015, November 14, 2015
          Autographing and book sales
          Dakota County Library
Battle Lake, MN: Battle Lake Nursing Home, March 31, 2015
           Farm Heritage presentation & book sales, UMC CFFA
Battle Lake, MN: Battle Lake Elementary School, March 31, 2015
           Ag Literacy & Farm Heritage presentations,      UMC CFFA
           Grades K-2
Belle Plaine, MN: Chatfield Elementary School, October 20, 2015
          Ag Literacy & Farm Heritage presentations, A Farm Country Halloween
          Grade 1
Belle Plaine, MN: Chatfield Elementary School, December 15 2015
          Ag Literacy & Farm Heritage presentations, A Farm Country Christmas Eve
          Grade 1
Bloomington, MN:  St. Michael's Lutheran Church Senior Saints, February 14, 2015
          Farm Heritage presentation and book sales
Bloomington, MN: Bloomington Writers Festival, March 28, 2015
           Better Book Sales workshop & book sales.
Bloomington, MN: Poetry Open Mic, Bloomington Historical Society, October 7, 2015
               Poetry reading
Bloomington, MN: Bloomington Minnesota Historical Society, October 17, 2015
           Harvest Festival
           Farm Heritage presentation & book sales
Buffalo, MN:  Northland Oliver Club Winter Banquet, February 7, 2015
          Farm Heritage presentation and book sales
Burnsville, MN: Vista View Elementary School, February 26, 2015
           I Love to Read night
           Ag Literacy & Farm Heritage presentations with book performances; book sales
Burnsville, MN:  Berean Education Center, May 12-13, 2015
            Ag Literacy & Farm Heritage presentations
Canby, MN: Canby High School, October 14, 2015
            Farm Poetry/Farm Heritage presentations
            Grade 11 Comp class & Grade 12 Literature classes
Cannon Falls, MN: Cannon Falls Elementary School, April 30, 2015
            Grade 1 - Shepherd of the Cannon Valley, Book Buddies
            Ag Literacy & Farm Heritage presentation
            Free copy of If I Were A Farmer: Nancy's Adventure  given to each 1st grader
            Books purchased through a grant from the Minnesota Timberwolves
Cedar, MN: Cedar Creek Community School, December 21, 2015
           Grade 1
           Farm Heritage Presentation & book performance, A Farm Country Christmas Eve
Chanhassen, MN: Hooked on Books, February 21, 2015
           Farm Heritage display & book sales
Eagan, MN: Christ Lutheran Preschool, April 8, 2015
            Ag Literacy & Farm Heritage presentation
Eagan, MN:  Red Pine Elementary School, May 15, 2015
            Grade 2 - Ag Literacy & Farm Heritage Presentations
East Grand Forks, MN: New Heights Elementary School, March 24, 2015
            Ag Literacy & Farm Heritage presentations, UMC CFFA
            Grades K through 2
East Grand Forks, MN: New Heights Elementary School, March 24, 2015
             Ag Literacy & Farm Heritage presentations, UMC CFFA
             Family Night
East Grand Forks, MN: South Point Elementary School, March 25, 2015
             Ag Literacy & Farm Heritage presentations, UMC CFFA
             Grades 3 through 5
Elko, MN: Zweber Farms, June 27, 2015
              Organic Valley - Farm Discovery
              Farm Heritage display, book sales & autographing
Farmington, MN: Dakota City Heritage Village, May 3, 2015
              Farm Heritage presentations in the church
              Book sales in the drug store
Farmington, MN: Akin Road Elementary School, May 4, 2015
               Ag Literacy & Farm Heritage presentations
                Kindergarten classes
Goodhue, MN: Pioneer Day, Chapel Hill,  July 11, 2015 
              Book sales & autographing
Henning, MN:  Henning Elementary School,  April 2, 2015
           Ag Literacy & Farm Heritage presentations,  UMC CFFA
           Grades K-5
Hopkins, MN: St. Therese Southwest, May 20, 2015
            Farm Heritage Presentation
Lakeville, MN: Heritage Library, February 25, 2015
           Farm Heritage presentation and book sales
Lakeville, MN: Lakeville Heritage Center, July 10, 2015
             Pan-O-Prog - Craft/Bake Sale
             Book sales & autographing
Lakeville, MN: Heritage Library, November 17, 2015
             Farm Heritage presentation and book sales
LeSueur, MN: LeSueur County Pioneer Power Show, August 28-30, 2015
              Farm Heritage Photo Display and book sales
Madelia, MN: AmberField Apartments, December 17, 2015
              Farm Heritage presentation & book performance, A Farm Country Christmas Eve
Mankato, MN: Daughters of the American Revolution, May 8, 2015
             Farm Heritage presentation and book sales
Mankato, MN: VINE Adult Community Center, December 11, 2015
              Farm Heritage presentation, A Farm Country Christmas Eve, and book sales
Mankato, MN: Sisters of Notre Dame, December 11, 2015
              Farm Heritage presentation, A Farm Country Christmas Eve, and book sales
New Prague, MN: Credit River Antique Tractor Club Show, July 17-19, 2015
             Cedar Lake Farm Regional Park            
            Farm heritage display & book sales
New Prague, MN: Dozinky Festival, September 19, 2015
             Czech Heritage Village
             Book sales
New Prague, MN: European Christmas, December 6, 2015
              Farm Heritage display and Book Sales
Oak Center, MN: Corn Shredding Autumn Harvest Days, September 26-27, 2015
              Farm Heritage Display & Book Sales
Park Rapids, MN: Author Fest, Beagle & Wolf Books, June 20, 2015
              Book signing & book sales
Parkers Prairie, MN:  Parkers Prairie Elementary School, April 1, 2015
             Ag Literacy & Farm Heritage presentations,   UMC CFFA
             Grades K-6
Red Wing, MN: "First Free Sunday" Goodhue County Historical Society, June 7, 2015
             Farm Heritage presentation & book sales
Richfield MN: Centennial Elementary School, November 24, 2015
              Ag Literacy & Farm Heritage presentations,
              Grade 1
Rosemount, MN: Robert Trail Library, May 19, 2015
               "Meet the Author"
               Farm Heritage presentation
Shakopee, MN:  Eagle Creek Elementary School, February 19, 2015
           Grade 4 - Ag Literacy & Farm Heritage presentation
Wadena, MN: Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary School, March 30, 2015
             Ag Literacy/Farm Heritage presentations, UMC CFFA
             Grades K-4
Wadena, MN: Humphrey Manor, March 30, 2015
             Farm Heritage Presentation & book sales, UMC CFFA


Listed in alphabetical order below are places where we have performed our stories and visited during 2014:

Apple Valley, MN: Diamond Path Elementary School, May 15, 2014
         Grade 1 - Ag Literacy/Farm Heritage Presentations
Ada, MN: Ada-Borup Elementary School, March 25, 2014
          Grades: Pre-K through Grade 6
          Ag Literacy & Farm Heritage presentations with book performances
Ada, MN: Care Community, March 25, 2014
         Farm Heritage presentation and book performance
Barrett, MN: Secondary School, March 27, 2014
          Grade 5
          Ag Literacy & Farm heritage presentation with book performance
Belle Plaine, MN: Memories & Milestones Academy, June 16, 2014
          Ag Literacy & Farm Heritage presentation with book performance If I Were A Farmer: Nancy's Adventure 
Belle Plaine, MN: Chatfield Elementary School, Grade 1, October 15, 2014
          Ag Literacy & Farm Heritage presentation with book performance A Farm Country Halloween
Belle Plaine, MN: Chatfield Elementary School, Grade 1, December 16, 2014
          Ag Literacy & Farm Heritage presentation with book performance A Farm Country Christmas Eve
Bloomington, MN: Our Life 2014, Senior Expo, May 18, 2014
           Doubletree Hotel
           Ag Literacy & Farm Heritage display, book sales & autographing
Bloomington, MN: Martin Luther Care Center, July 17, 2014
           Farm Heritage presentation & book performance
Burnsville, MN: Good Shepherd Lutheran School, May 13, 2014
          Ag Literacy/Farm Heritage presentations Grades K thru 4
Canby, MN: Canby High School, September 24, 2014
           12th Grade Literature classes
           Ag Literacy/Farm Heritage presentation
Cannon Falls, MN: Cannon River Winery, February 8, 2014
          Local Author's Day, Book sales & autographing
Cannon Falls, MN: Cannon Falls Elementary School, May 8, 2014
           Ag Literacy & Farm Heritage presentation in conjunction with book giveaway by
           Shepherd's Center of the Cannon Valley
           Grade 1 - all students given book What I Saw On The Farm
Cedar, MN: Cedar Creek Community School, Grade 1, December 22, 2014
          Ag Literacy & Farm Heritage Presentation with book performance A Farm Country Christmas Eve
Center City, MN: Kichi Saga Swedish Club, March 22, 2014
           Farm Heritage Presentation & book performance A Farm Country Picnic
Chanhassen, MN: Hooked on Books, Chanhassen High School, February 22, 2014
          Ag literacy & Farm Heritage display with book sales & autographing
Cokato, MN: West Central Christian Seniors, March 18, 2014
           Farm Heritage presentation & book performance A Farm Country Picnic
Coon Rapids, MN; Margaret Place Senior Apartments, July 10, 2014
           Farm Heritage presentation & book performance A Farm Country Picnic
Crookston, MN: University of Minnesota Crookston FFA, March 23, 2014
           Guests at annual banquet, awarded Honorary Chapter FFA Degree
Crookston, MN: DAC, March 24, 2014
            Ag Literacy & farm heritage presentation
Eagan, MN: Red Pine Elementary School, April 7, 2014
           Grade 2 - Ag Literacy/Farm Heritage presentation with book performance
           If I Were A Farmer: Nancy's Adventure
Eagan, MN: Primrose School of Eagan, June 11, 2014
           Ag Literacy & Farm Heritage presentation with book performance
           If I Were A Farmer: Nancy's Adventure
Eagan, MN: KIDSPO, Eagan Community Center, September 27, 2014
           Ag Literacy & Farm Heritage display, book sales, & autographing
Eagan, MN: Cub Scout Pack 445, October 2, 2014
           Ag Literacy & Farm Heritage presentation with book performance
Elbow Lake, MN: North Elementary School, March 27, 2014
           Grades K through 4
           Ag Literacy & farm heritage presentations with book performances
Eyota, MN: Dover-Eyota Elementary School, April 20, 2014
          Grades K-5
          Ag Literacy/Farm Heritage presentations with book performances
Eyota, MN: Southeast Minnesota Reading Council, April 10, 2014
          Ag Literacy/Farm Heritage presentation with book performance
Fairmont, MN: St. Pauls Lutheran School, Grades K-8, October 23, 2014
           Ag Literacy/Farm Heritage presentations with book performances
Fairmont, MN: Goldfinch Estates, October 23, 2014
           Farm Heritage presentation with book performance
Farmington, MN: Dakota City Heritage Village, August 4-10, 2014
           Ag Literacy & Farm Heritage display, book sales, & autographing
Fertile, MN: Fair Meadow Nursing Home, March 24, 2014
           Farm Heritage Presentation & book performance A Farm Country Picnic
Fosston, MN: Magelssen Elementary School, March 26, 2014
           Grades K through 6
           Ag Literacy & Farm Heritage presentations with book performances
Fosston, MN:  Cornerstone Residence, March 26, 2014
           Farm heritage presentation with book performance A Farm Country Picnic
Galesville, WI: Old Main, February 9, 14, 15, 22, 2014
           Farm Heritage Display with book sales in conjunction with display of Harvey Bernard
           Art Collection
Howard Lake, MN: Northland Oliver Club, Wright County Fair, July 31 - Aug. 3, 2014
           Ag Literacy & Farm Heritage display, book sales, & autographing
Inver Grove Heights, MN: CHS, October 30, 2014
           Farm Heritage photo display & book sales
Kensington, MN:  South Elementary School, March 27, 2014
           Grades K through 4
           Ag Literacy & Farm Heritage presentations with book performances
Lafayette, MN: Bernadotte 4-H Club, February 16, 2014
           Farm Heritage presentation with book performance, A Farm Country Picnic
Lakeville, MN: Cherry View Elementary School, February 24, 2014
           Grades K-5, Ag Literacy & Farm Heritage presentations with book performances
           If I Were A Farmer: Nancy's Adventure and A Farm Country Picnic
Lakeville, MN: Lakeville Area Historical Society, September 22, 2014
             Farm Heritage presentation
LeSueur, MN: LeSueur County Pioneer Power Show, August 22-24, 2014
           Farm Heritage display and book sales
LeSueur, MN: Comfort First Senior Living, Harvest Festival, October 21, 2014
           Farm Heritage presentation
Maple Grove, MN: Rush Creek Elementary School, May 5, 2014
           Grade 4 & 4-year-olds, Ag Literacy & Farm Heritage presentations with book
           performances A Farm Country Picnic and If I Were A Farmer: Nancy's Adventure
Milaca, MN: Milaca Elementary School, February 11-12, 2014
          Ag Literacy & Farm Heritage presentations with book performances
          If I Were A Farmer: Nancy's Adventure
         
Preschool - Grade 2
New Market, MN: Elko/New Market Public Library, February 1, 2014
          Farm Heritage Presentation & book performance A Farm Country Picnic
New Prague, MN: Credit River Antique Tractor Club Show, July 18-20, 2014
          Ag Literacy & Farm Heritage display, book sales, & autographing
New Prague, MN: Dozinky Festival, Czech Heritage Club, September 20, 2014
           Ag Literacy & Farm Heritage display, book sales, & Czech heritage items sales
New Prague, MN: European Christmas, December 7, 2014
          Ag Literacy & Farm Heritage book display, book & Czech cards sales
Northfield, MN: Northfield Long Term Care Center, July 9, 2014
           Farm Heritage Presentation & book performance A Farm Country Picnic
Perry, IA: Art On The Prairie 2014, Perry Public Library, November 9, 2014
          Farm Heritage Presentation & book sales
Prior Lake, MN: Prior Lake Public Library, February 15, 2014
           Farm Heritage presentation & book performance A Farm Country Picnic
Rapidan, MN: Chautauqua Event, June 28, 2014
           Farm Heritage presentation & book performance
           Book sales & autographing in the park
Richfield, MN: Mainstreet Village of Richfield, January 14, 2014
          Farm Heritage Presentation & book performance A Farm Country Picnic
Shakopee, MN: Eagle Creek Elementary School, February 27, 2014
           Grade 4 - Ag Literacy & Farm Heritage presentation with book performance of
           A Farm Country Picnic
St. James, MN: Watonwan County Historical Society, April 22, 2014
            Annual Meeting - Farm Heritage Presentation & book performance
St. Louis Park, MN: Tuesday Morning Group, Lennox Community Center, October 21, 2014
           Farm Heritage presentation
St. Paul, MN: Choo Choo Bob's Train Store, January 14, 2014
          Book performance, If I Were A Farmer: Tommy's Adventure
Wabasso, MN: Wabasso Public Library, June 26, 2014
           Farm Heritage Presentation & book performance, A Farm Country Picnic
Wadena, MN: Wadena Historical Society, October 14, 2014
            Fall Lecture Series - Farm Heritage presentation
Walnut Grove, MN: Laura Ingalls Wilder 2014 Family Festival, July 12 & 26, 2014
           Ag Literacy & Farm Heritage display, book sales, & autographing
Windom, MN: Southwestern Minnesota Reading Council, September 30, 2014
            Ag Literacy & Farm Heritage presentation, book performance, & book sales

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

Almelund, MN: Almelund Threshing Show, August 9-11, 2013
          Farm Heritage presentation, upstair stage in the Courthouse, 2 shows daily
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
Apple Valley, MN: KinderCare  November 4, 2013
          Ag Literacy/Farm Heritage presentation & book If I Were a Farmer: Nancy's Adventure
Apple Valley, MN: Redwood Gardens Preschool, November 6, 2013
          Ad Literacy/Farm Heritage presentation & book If I Were a Farmer: Nancy's Adventure
Apple Valley, MN: Local Author Fair 2013, November 16, 2013
          Book sales & autographing, Dakota County Library
Belle Plaine, MN: Memories & Milestones Academy, June 11, 2013
          Farm Heritage presentaion & book performances If I Were a Farmer: Nancy's Adventure
Belle Plaine, MN: Chatfield Elementary School, October 15, 2013
          Grade 1 - Ag Literacy & Farm Heritage presentation & book performance
          A Farm Country Halloween
Belle Plaine, MN: Chatfield Elementary School, December 20, 2013
         Ag Literacy & Farm Heritage presentation & book performance
         A Farm Country Christmas Eve    Grade 1
Bloomington, MN: Bloomington Historical Society Harvest Fest, October 19, 2013
          Farm Heritage presentation & book performance A Farm Country Picnic
Bloomington, MN: KC Women's Auxiliary meeting, November 21, 2013
          Farm Heritage presentation & book performance A Farm Country Thanksgiving
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
Cannon Falls, MN: Adventures in Learning, September 13, 2013
          Farm Heritage presentation and book performance
          St. Ansgar's Church
Cannon Falls, MN: Cannon Falls Historical Society annual meeting, October 17, 2013
           Farm Heritage presentation & book performance A Farm Country Picnic
Cedar, MN: Cedar Creek Community School, December 16, 2013
           Ag Literacy & Farm Heritage presentations Grade 1
           A Farm Country Christmas Eve
Chanhassen, MN: Hooked On Books event, February 9, 2013
          Book sales & autographing, Chanhassen High School
Chisago City, MN: Chisago Lakes Baptist School, October 28, 2013
           Ag Literacy & Farm Heritage presentations & book performances If I Were a Farmer:
           Nancy's Adventure    Grades: Preschool & 1-3
Climax, MN: Climax Public School, April 12, 2013
          Farm Heritage presentations & book performances Grades Pre K-4 & 7-12
Clinton, MN: Big Stone County Historical Society annual meeting, October 26, 2013
           Farm Heritage presentation & book performance A Farm Country Picnic
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
Cold Spring, MN: Cold Spring Area Historical Society Annual Meeting, December 2, 2013
         Farm Heritage presentation & book performance A Farm Country Christmas Eve
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
Dodge Center, MN: Fairview Care Center, November 15, 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
Eagan, MN: Kidspo, September 28, 2013
           Ag Literacy & Farm Heritage presentation, If I Were a Farmer: Nancy's Adventure
           Farm Heritage display & book sales
Eagan, MN: New Horizon Academy, October 25, 2013
           Ag Literacy & Farm Heritage presentation, If I Were a Farmer: Nancy's Adventure
Eagan, MN: Color Me Mine store, November 23, 2013
           Ag Literacy & Farm Heritage presentation, A Farm Country Thanksgiving
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
Farmington, MN: Dakota City Heritage Village, Dakota County Fair, August 5-11, 2013
          Farm Heritage photo display & book sales
Farmington, MN: Dakota City Heritage Village, Harvest Moon Festival, October 18, 2013
          Farm Heritage photo display & book sales
Farmington, MN: Akin Road Elementary School, November 7, 2013
           Ag Literacy/Farm Heritage presentation & book performance If I Were a Farmer:Nancy's Adventure
           Grade 1
Farmington, MN: Dakota City Heritage Village, Christmas in the Village, December 13-15, 2013
            Farm Heritage photo display & book sales
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
Glenwood City, WI: Glenwood Area Historical Society, November 3, 2013
           Farm Heritage presentation & book performance A Farm Country Picnic
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
Lakeville, MN: Christina Huddleston Elementary School, May 28, 2013
           Grade 1
           Farm Heritage presentation & book performance If I Were a Farmer: Nancy's Adventure
Lakeville, MN: Annual Holiday Bazaar, Lakeville Heritage Center, December 7, 2013
            Book sales & autographing
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
Le Sueur, MN: LeSueur County Pioneer Power Show, August 23-25, 2013
          Farm Heritage photo display & book sales
Lonsdale, MN: KidZone, August 14, 2013
          Ag Literacy & Farm Heritage presentation & book performance If I Were a Farmer: Nancy's Adventure
Mankato, MN: Risen Savior Lutheran School, Grades K-8, October 1, 2013
          Ag Literacy & Farm Heritage presentations & book performances
Maple Grove, MN: Girl Scout Meeting, January 17, 2013
          Farm Heritage presentation & book performance If I Were a Farmer: Nancy's Adventure
Maple Grove, MN: Private Holiday Party, December 23, 2013
          Farm Heritage presentation & book performance A Farm Country Christmas Eve
Montevideo, MN: Chippewa County Historical Society, April 4, 2013
          Farm Heritage presentaion & book performance A Farm Country Picnic
Montgomery, MN: KidZone, August 14, 2013
          Ag Literacy & Farm Heritage presentation & book performance If I Were a Farmer: Nancy's Adventure
New Prague, MN: Milkapalooza, Cedar Summit Farm, June 22, 2013
          Farm Heritage display & book sales, book persentation If I Were a Farmer: Nancy's Adventure
New Prague, MN: Credit River Antique Tractor Club Show, July 19-21, 2013
          Cedar Lake Farm Regional Park, Farm Heritage display & book sales
New Prague, MN: Dozinky Festival, Czech Village, September 21, 2013
           Farm Heritage photo display, book sales, & Czech heritage items sales
New Prague, MN: European Christmas, December 8, 2013
           Farm Heritage display & book sales
Owatonna, MN: Steele County Extravaganza, Steele County History Center, July 14, 2013
          Farm Heritage display, book sales & autographing
Owatonna, MN: Steele County History Center, August 17, 2013
          Steele County Fair, Farm Heritage photo display & book sales
Redwood Falls, MN: FarmFest 2013, August 6-8, 2013
          Farm Heritage display, book sales
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
Spring Valley, MN: Spring Valley Public Library, July 10, 2013
           Ag Literacy & Farm Heritage presentation & performance If I Were a Farmer: Nancy's Adventure
St. Paul, MN: Choo Choo Bob's Train Store, August 13, 2013, September 11, 2013
          Farm Heritage presentation & book performance, If I Were a Farmer: Nancy's Adventure
St. Paul, MN: Choo Choo Bob's Train Store, October 8, 2013
          Book performance, A Farm Country Halloween
St. Paul, MN: Choo Choo Bob's Train Store, November 12, 2013
           Book performance, A Farm Country Thanksgiving
St. Paul, MN: Choo Choo Bob's Train Store, December 10, 2013
           Book performance, A Farm Country Christmas Eve
St. Peter, MN: St. Peter Book Festival 2013, April 6, 2013
          Farm Heritage display & book sales
St. Rosa, MN: St. Rosa Lions Club, November 11, 2013
           Farm Heritage presentation & book performance A Farm Country Thanksgiving
Walnut Grove, MN: Laura Ingalls Wilder 2013 Family Festival, July 13, 2013
          Farm Heritage book sales & autographing
Watertown, MN: Trinity Preschool, October 30, 2013
          Ag Literacy & Farm Heritage presentation & book performance,
          If I Were a Farmer: Nancy's Adventure
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.
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