Lance and Robyn Bragstad, owners of the Brakstad Family Farm, have recently become water quality certified under the Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program. To date, there are over 1,400 certified producers and one million certified acres throughout the state taking the lead in implementing conservation-minded practices to protect water quality.
"MAWQCP was another important certification for our farm," Robyn Bragstad said in a news release. "It educates all our customers on the importance of our green growing practices."
Brakstad Family Farm's diverse livestock and market garden operation in Cass County first began as a hobby farm in 2010, when a pair of Holstein calves were purchased and a high tunnel built. Today, that local business has grown to three high tunnels, one of which is hydroponic; a 1-acre market garden; and one greenhouse for growing garden starter plants.
Lance and Robyn Bragstad are also Certified Naturally Grown, have 35 Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) subscribers (including local food shelves and grocery stores), and practice organic methods.
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