Hi, we're the Bremer family, and yep, we are Minnesota Vikings fans.
We also love farming, movies, family game nights, and above all, God.
MEET JANET
I'm a sixth generation farmer who grew up on a chicken and dairy farm. After graduating from Iowa State University (go Cyclones!), I came back home to Minnesota swearing, "I'll never marry a farmer. Farmers work long hours, and rarely get a day off." Well, as the saying goes, never say never. Farmer John and I were married 40 years ago, and I haven't regretted a day since. After working off the farm as an interior designer, and later as a Title 1 teacher, I comfortably moved into being on the farm full time, helping mostly with fieldwork, (combining corn is my favorite!). When I'm not driving tractor, you'll find me talking or writing about cows, crafting, serving as our Township Treasurer, or serving as the Minnesota State Dairy Princess Coordinator. Have you heard of Princess Kay of the Milky Way? My favorite quote: "If you think you are too small to make an impact, try going to bed with a mosquito in the room." Favorite dairy food: yogurt with fruit!
MEET FARMER JOHN
Even as a little boy, barely knee-high to a grasshopper, John knew he wanted to be a farmer, just like the four generations before him. It's not only his job, it's his passion. It's exciting to have a husband who has never once complained about going to work! His favorite chore on the farm is working with the irrigator, and watching it shower our fields. When he leaves the farm, he is most likely heading off to his church meetings or leading our Township Planning Commission. When he takes a break, you will find him reading, target shooting, or enjoying the movie Pearl Harbor or a good western. Johns favorite quote: "Leave this world better than you found it." John's favorite dairy food: a big chunk of cheese!
John and I have been blessed with undoubtedly the best kids ever-
MEET SARA
I refer to Sara as our life-long learner. After graduating from the University of Minnesota- Morris, she continued to get her Masters degree and several other certifications to teach reading, language arts, and computer technology. She heads to our local Middle School where she previously taught 8th grade language arts and coached the speech team, but now works with Kindergarten through grade 12 teachers overseeing their computer needs and skills. Sara is our evening milker as well as assistant calf feeder. You'll often find her with her nose in a book, or watching a movie, or exploring the next class to take. Did I mention she has a cooking show on our local television station called Aprons Optional? Sara and her husband Lucas make their home here on the farm. Sara's favorite dairy food: ice cream, mint to be exact.
MEET MICHAEL
"Take A Hike, Mike!" No, I'm not telling him to get lost. It's the name of his TV show. Michael "hiked" to the University of Wisconsin - River Falls where he graduated with a double major in Marketing Communications and Communication Studies. This led him to his full-time job as host and also executive director at our local television station, where he hikes to after helping with morning milking. He's a certified drone pilot and loves video games, music, and I'm pretty sure he can recite the entire dialogue of his favorite movies; Ferris Bueller's Day Off and also Ghostbusters. Michael and his beautiful bride, Hillary recently welcomed baby Monroe to our family! Michael's favorite dairy treat is definitely a chocolate malt!
Welcome to our Barnyard.
