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Renewing the Countryside Story Clearinghouse who we are staff board latest news resources publications technical assistance books story clearinghouse projects green routes farm to school grow a farmer new organic stewards farm transitions events MN State Fair Feast! Festival and Tradeshow event volunteer support donate sign up The Fall Art Tour Held every third full weekend in October-perfectly timed for the spectacular show of autumn colors-the Fall Art Tour today features more than 50 artists and fine craftspeople who open their galleries, studios and homes to the public during the three-day event. Meandering through the lush countryside, along quiet small town lanes, or nestled amongst scenic […] Putting Culture Back in Agriculture Flash back to the early 1990s, when Jay and Donna lived the bohemian lifestyle in Chicago; Jay was making sculpture from urban detritus and Donna was creating avant-garde theatrical props and scenery for special events. At the time, we lived in a 6,000 square foot old ballroom with 30-foot-high ceilings. We realized our need for […] Under the Big Tent Now in its twenty-second year, Big Top Chautauqua is a renewal of the historical traveling chautauqua, meant to educate and entertain with lectures, vaudeville shows and musicians. The Big Top’s mission to enhance cultural opportunities and create a sense of community and connection to the life and history of the Upper Midwest” has supported founder […] Timeless Furniture What I had to show for a typical 60-hour workweek was a paycheck and a big stack of papers,” smiles David, explaining how he went from a 12-year career as a chemist in an environmental laboratory to that of a fine craftsman making early American era furniture in an old renovated garage. 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