Kris Huebsch, of Otterberry Farm, has been named a Woman Farmer of the Year finalist from Farmfest.
Huebsch joins four others as finalists:
- Kris Huebsch- New York Mills
- Haley Eckstorm- Odin
- Holly Saehr- Pierz
- Noreen Thomas- Dilworth
- Kayla Cohrs- Glencoe
From Farmfest,
“Kris has been instrumental in the growth and success of the berry farm, shaping it into a thriving and dynamic operation with a strong regional presence. In 2017, she and her husband opened the farm to the public with a u-pick strawberry operation, and by 2018, expanded to include a corn maze and pumpkin patch—transforming the farm into a true agritourism destination. A key driver of the farm’s continued growth, Kris oversees marketing, bookkeeping, website design, the hiring and training of 30 seasonal employees, and manages the full production cycle of strawberries and pumpkins—from variety selection and planting to irrigation, cultivation, and harvest. Her efforts have directly contributed to the farm’s expansion from 2 acres of strawberries to 10, plus the addition of 1 acre of raspberries, over 5 acres of pumpkins, and a 7-acre corn maze. Thousands of visitors from Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota visit each year, drawn by both the high-quality produce and the family-focused farm experience that she has helped create.”
Please read Kris’s entire bio HERE.
Farmfest will honor all five finalists at their Women in Ag event on August 7th and name their Woman Farmer of the Year.