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Murray County Farm Family

Todd and Joan Miller Family

Todd and Joan Miller’s farm is a first-generation farm the couple started together in 1999.  Over the years, the operation has changed from cattle finishing and swine finishing to a cash crop business growing corn and soybeans. The Millers also own T & J Trucking of Balaton and T & J Truck Wash. Todd hauls livestock, grain and fertilizer for local producers.

Todd and Joan currently own and operate the farming operation with limited outside help. They hire three non-family members to help with tillage, planting, harvesting, and hauling. The Millers own 435 acres as well as cash rent and share rent on their remaining 2,800 acres. Todd also does custom farming for neighbors.

Todd and Joan have three teenage daughters who help on the farm in a variety of ways. Casey will continue her education this fall at Minnesota West Community and Technical College in Worthington. Kelli will be a junior in high school and Katherine will be a freshman this fall. Todd is the mental and physical laborer on the farm and makes the operation run smoothly and successfully. Joan does the bookkeeping and helps run equipment, runs for parts, meals, rides and whatever else needs to be done.

Todd and Joan are members of the Skandia Free Church in rural Balaton. They are members of the Murray County Corn and Soybean Growers Association and the Murray County Cattlemen. Joan is also a county committee member for the Murray County FSA.

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