Blue Earth County, Minnesota: Farm & Ranch Directory
10 farm and ranch listings in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, grouped by category below.
Events in Blue Earth County
- MN Ag Expo
Two-day winter farm show in Mankato bringing farmers, researchers and industry leaders together for exhibits and seminars. Held each year; the most recent dates were Jan. 20-21, 2026.
- Minnesota Pork Congress
Two-day swine tradeshow and education event for pig farmers and pork industry stakeholders, with exhibitors, seminars and social events. The 2026 show wrapped in Mankato; the 2027 show is set for Feb. 9-10, 2027.
- Blue Earth County Fair
Held each year in Garden City; the most recent dates were July 23-26, 2026. It gives the county 4-H clubs a showcase for projects and livestock.
Garden City, MN Official event details
Agribusiness in Blue Earth County
- Crystal Valley Cooperative
Mankato-based cooperative offering agronomy, grain marketing and storage, livestock feed and energy products including propane and refined fuels.
1911 Excel Drive, Mankato, MN 56001 | (507) 726-6455 Website
Media & Press in Blue Earth County
- KTOE Radio
Radio station in Mankato, Blue Earth County, broadcasting at 1420 AM and 102.7 FM and carrying farm news from Linder Farm Network for area producers.
Mankato, MN - The Land
Farm newspaper based in Mankato covering Minnesota and the upper Midwest, published 27 issues a year with circulation near 32,963.
Mankato, MN | (888) 735-2723 Website
Organizations in Blue Earth County
- Minnesota Pork Board
Pork producer board that runs the Oink and Pork Promotion booths at the State Fair and organizes Minnesota Pork Congress. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
151 Saint Andrews Court, Suite 810, Mankato, MN 56001 | (507) 345-8814 Website - Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council
Checkoff-funded council for Minnesota soybean research and promotion, one of 11 active state commodity councils overseen through the Minnesota Department of Agriculture.
Mankato, MN | 507-388-1635 Website
Farmers Markets & Farm Stands in Blue Earth County
- Mankato Farmers Market
Seasonal market selling Minnesota-grown produce and local goods in Mankato, Blue Earth County.
Mankato, MN
Ag Education in Blue Earth County
- Blue Earth County Extension Office (University of Minnesota)
Blue Earth County Extension in the Mankato historic courthouse supports six 4-H clubs including Cloverbuds for grades K-2, private pesticide applicator training, and regional pork quality assurance certification.
204 South 5th Street, Suite 330 (Historic Courthouse), Mankato, MN 56002 | 507-304-4325 Website
Helpful Guides for Blue Earth County
- University of Minnesota Extension: County Offices, 4-H and Help for Producers
What University of Minnesota Extension offers in Minnesota: service in all 87 counties, 4-H animal ID and ownership rules, State Fair presence, programs for producers and gardeners, and how to find your county page.
- Minnesota County Fairs and the State Fair
A practical guide to Minnesota county fairs and 4-H livestock shows: 2026 county fair dates, the State Fair, animal ID and ownership rules, registration, quality assurance training and the Purple Ribbon Auction.