Meet the Family!

Magnus and Krissy Nelsons, along with the 6 sons and 3 daughters, have operated a 53-acre farm in rural Brainerd known as the Green Barn Veggie Farm since 2012. We grow vegetable crops on 5 acres , whereupon it is sold at their self-serve stand. WE also sell their produce through an online Growers Market and via local co-ops in Brainerd and Onamia.

In addition to their vegetable crops, the family raises about 30 laying hens and 250 broiler chicks annually. A flock of 50 sheep, Pekin ducks, rabbits, cats and a family dog can be found around the family’s homestead.

Along with their farmwork, Magnus has made his mark as an educator and facilitator for agriculture in Brainerd. He works as the agriculture education teacher at Brainerd High School and serves as an adviser to the local Brainerd FFA Chapter. Krissy works part-time for St. Andrew's & St. Mathias Catholic Churches in the Brainerd Area.

The Nelson family was recently awarded the "Farm Family of the Year" title for 2019.

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