Farm family recognition program recognizes Minnesota Farmers Union members from Wabasha County
ST. PAUL (August 10, 2011) – The Farm Family Recognition Program has existed for three decades. The program honors farm families from throughout Minnesota for their contributions to the agricultural industry and their local communities.
This year, Minnesota Farmers Union members Gene, John, and Carol Marx of Wabasha County were honored. The Marx family farm in Wabasha has been in the Marx family for approximately 135 years and has been operating as a dairy farm for more than 5 generations. The current farm is a dairy operation run by twin brothers John and Gene Marx. The brothers milk twice daily, run 285 acres of rotational crops of corn, alfalfa, and oats, and have a small beef herd. John and Gene have 100% involvement in the dairy operation. Assistance during busy times comes from other family members.
In the community, John serves as a board member of Wabasha County FSA. John’s wife Carol has served as a 4-H leader. Both John and Gene have been involved in church activities.
Minnesota Farmers Union congratulates and thanks them for their contributions to Minnesota agriculture.