White Barn Acres, LLC

06/25/2026

Happy to have worked with among other partners a Kernza research project.

https://www.cleanriverpartners.org/our-stories/growing-solutions-for-soil-water-and-community

For several years, we have partnered with the Forever Green Initiative (FGI) at the University of Minnesota and farmers Matt and Seth Tentis of White Barn Acres to explore whether Kernza® could function as a dual-use commodity crop on a working farm. This collaboration brought research out of test ...

06/07/2026

First calf of the season was born about a week ago! Cattle are enjoying the lush pasture in which this calf is hiding.

06/04/2026

“The findings reinforce a clear, long‑term trend: For the seventh consecutive year, MAWQCP‑certified farms reported higher gross cash farm income and higher net farm income than comparable non‑certified operations.”

For the seventh consecutive year, farms enrolled in the MN Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program showed stronger and more reliable profitability than non-certified farms, according to data from the Minnesota State Southern Agricultural Center of Excellence.

🔗 https://www.mda.state.mn.us/minnesota-farmers-see-seven-straight-years-higher-profits

05/21/2026

We're teaming up with a broad coalition of farm, food, and commodity organizations to help farmers get the mental health resources they need to prevent su***de. Listen for radio spots across MN, social media, and visit www.mnfarmstress.org for more resources.

🔗 https://www.mda.state.mn.us/broad-coalition-puts-spotlight-farmer-su***de-prevention

cc: Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association, Minnesota Corn, Minnesota Foundation for Agriculture, Minnesota Grocers Association, Minnesota Pork, MN Soybean Research & Promotion Council, Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers, Second Harvest Heartland, NAMI Minnesota, University of Minnesota Extension

03/05/2026

Looking for new market opportunities for your farm products? This might be of interest to you.

We have not ventured very deep into this market ourselves, but do sell ground beef to one local daycare. It’s rewarding to us see kids getting nutritious food raised and grown locally. It might be an option for you too.

The Minnesota Farm to Kids Roadshow is bringing in-person training and facilitated networking sessions across the state to help foster connections that get more Minnesota-grown food onto kids’ trays. Join us along with the Minnesota Department of Education, Renewing the Countryside, and U of MN Extension the following dates and locations:

March 24 – Cloquet
March 25 – Brainerd
March 26 – Bagley
March 27 – Mankato
April 2 – Rochester
April 8 – Roseville

Learn more & register here at renewingthecountryside.org/farm_to_kids

02/05/2026

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Today and tomorrow yet - register to attend the I-90 Tour on Reduced Tillage. Hear from experienced no-till farmers making it work! To register click on the QR code for that individual tour. Today in Rochester, tomorrow in Hokah. Free lunch provided.

12/30/2025

We are very honored and proud to support a local restaurant for their New Years Eve meal. We sincerely hope Herb+Arrow Bar Kitchen customers enjoy good food and great company!

12/25/2025

White Barn Acres tenderloin roast for Christmas! A bit overcooked but still super tender.

12/22/2025

The University of Minnesota Extension in Olmsted County, in partnership with the Minnesota Grazing Lands Conservation Association, is offering an interactive Crop and Livestock Integration Workshop. Farmers will learn important soil, financial, crop, and livestock concepts related to integrating crops and livestock on their farms.

If interested register at the link below on the flyer! For any questions contact Gabi Bolwerk at [email protected]

12/03/2025

Well deserved award for a farmer who is always willing to help others. We have reached out to Tom Cotter often during our farming journey. Thank you and congratulations!