Rice County, Minnesota: Farm & Ranch Directory
14 farm and ranch listings in Rice County, Minnesota, grouped by category below.
Events in Rice County
- Rice County 4-H Cloverbud Saturday
Hands-on morning program for the youngest Rice County 4-H members, held in the Rice County 4-H Building at the fairgrounds in Faribault.
1900 Fairgrounds Drive, Faribault, MN 55021 | 507-332-6109 | Organizer: Rice County 4-H Official event details - Rice County 4-H Project Quiz Bowl Kick-Off
Rice County 4-H members start preparing for the project quiz bowl competition at an evening kick-off in the Rice County 4-H Building, Faribault.
1900 Fairgrounds Drive, Faribault, MN 55021 | 507-332-6109 | Organizer: Rice County 4-H Official event details - Rice County Fair
Faribault is the home of the Rice County Fair. Held each year; the most recent dates were Wednesday 07-22 through Sunday 07-26, 2026. The fair includes 4-H general project judging and a 4-H ribbon auction on the Saturday of fair week, held at the fairgrounds on Fairgrounds Drive.
Faribault, MN | Organizer: Rice County Fair Official event details
Farms & Ranches in Rice County
- Havlicek's Veseli Vrsek Happy Hill Orchard
Rural Rice County orchard near Veseli that opens its trees for pick-your-own visits. Located in Veseli, Rice County, Minnesota.
Veseli, MN - Little Hill Berry Farm
Certified organic blueberries, strawberries and raspberries with pick-your-own and a farm store. Located in Northfield, Rice County, Minnesota.
Northfield, MN - Lorence's Berry Farm
Berry farm outside Northfield offering pick-your-own berries. Located in Northfield, Rice County, Minnesota.
Northfield, MN - Open Hands Farm
Northfield-area farm offering CSA shares through Minnesota Grown. Located in Northfield, Rice County, Minnesota.
Northfield, MN
Media & Press in Rice County
- Faribault Daily News
Faribault Daily News is a newspaper published in Faribault, appearing Tuesday through Thursday and Saturday. It covers Rice County news including the county fair and farm stories.
514 Central Avenue, Faribault, MN 55021 | 507-333-3100 - KDHL Radio
Radio station in Faribault, Rice County, broadcasting at 920 AM and 97.9 FM and carrying farm news from Linder Farm Network for area producers.
Faribault, MN - Northfield News
Northfield News is a newspaper published in Northfield, appearing on Wednesdays. Local weekly serving the Northfield area of Rice County.
115 Fifth Street West, Northfield, MN 55057 | 507-645-5615
Organizations in Rice County
- Rice Soil and Water Conservation District
A unit of state government in Rice County led by a five-person elected board that approves cost-share contracts and provides education, financial aid and technical help to landowners.
1810 30th Street NW, Faribault, MN 55021 | 507-332-5408
Farmers Markets & Farm Stands in Rice County
- Northfield Area Farmers Market
Minnesota Grown member market in Northfield, Rice County, where area farmers sell fresh food.
Northfield, MN
Ag Education in Rice County
- Rice County Extension Office (University of Minnesota)
On the Rice County Fairgrounds in Faribault. Rice 4-H runs record judging with Compeer Financial cash awards and a Cloverbud and Clover Patch program for younger members.
1900 Fairgrounds Drive #17, Faribault, MN 55021 | 507-332-6109 Website - South Central College Farm Business Management - Faribault
Faribault campus that delivers the Farm Business Management program, offered alongside the North Mankato campus.
1225 Third Street SW, Faribault, MN 55021 | 507-332-5800 Website
Helpful Guides for Rice 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.