Freeborn County, Minnesota: Farm & Ranch Directory
7 farm and ranch listings in Freeborn County, Minnesota, grouped by category below.
Events in Freeborn County
- Freeborn County Fair
Held each year at the Freeborn County Fairgrounds in Albert Lea; the most recent dates were Aug. 4-9, 2026. 4-H livestock interviews and project judging precede opening day, and a 4-H market livestock auction supports youth exhibitors.
105 Bridge Ave, Albert Lea, MN 56007 | Organizer: Freeborn County Fair Official event details
Media & Press in Freeborn County
- Albert Lea Tribune
Albert Lea Tribune is a local newspaper with offices at 808 West Front Street in Albert Lea, reporting on Freeborn County government, schools, farms and the county fair for area subscribers.
808 West Front Street, Albert Lea, MN 56007 | (507) 373-1411 - Alden Advance
Alden Advance is a local newspaper with offices at 248 Powers Avenue North in Alden, reporting on Freeborn County government, schools, farms and the county fair for area subscribers.
248 Powers Avenue North, Alden, MN 56009 | (507) 383-9001
Organizations in Freeborn County
- Freeborn Soil and Water Conservation District
Works with Freeborn County farmers on conservation practices, cover crops and water quality in the Shell Rock and Cedar watersheds.
MN | (507) 373-5607 Website
Farmers Markets & Farm Stands in Freeborn County
- Albert Lea Farmers Market
Wednesday afternoons and Saturday mornings at North Broadway and Fountain Street.
N. Broadway & Fountain St, Albert Lea, MN
Ag Education in Freeborn County
- Freeborn County 4-H Program
Late registrations can still join the market livestock auction, where 20 percent of proceeds support the county 4-H program; showmanship signup is done with fair entry.
Albert Lea, MN - University of Minnesota Extension, Freeborn County
Office sits in the Freeborn County Government Center; 4-H visitors use Door 1 on the east side. Staff handle 4-H enrollment, fair registration and livestock interviews.
411 S Broadway, Albert Lea, MN 56007 | 507-377-5660
Helpful Guides for Freeborn County
- 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.
- 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 Soil and Water Conservation Districts
How Minnesota soil and water conservation districts work: board of supervisors, four-year terms, who can run, what districts do for landowners, how they are funded, and how to find your district.