The farm from 1904 and is known as the Hofstad Farm.
This is the original location of the home where Gunder Hofstad homesteaded in 1904.
- The first house burnt down, then this one was built on the same location in 1958.
- This house was refinished on the exterior in 2019-2020.
- The Hofstad Brothers (Gunder's sons) lived in this house until about 1998.
We continue to have family get-togethers at the farm. We like to drive around the farm with the truck, side-by-side, 4-wheeler, 3-wheeler, dirt bike, tractor or whatever other fun toy. The farm is a lot of work, but also very fun to be on!!
Our farm was awarded a 100 year recognition award by the Minnesota State Fair in 2005.
We are proud to have a Century Farm
- Check with your local extension agent for the county to possibly get your award certificate.
- Much of our community was homesteaded in the early 1900s.
- You must have a blood relative residing on the homestead continuously for 100 years to receive the award.
Robbie and his family going for a ride
This is how we hang out and have fun on the farm.
This picture was taken in 2007 when Robbie and his family came to the farm for a summer visit. The little trailer was built by our uncle Louie from California. He came to visit us often when he was able to. The small tractor is dad's JD mower with 4 wheel steering.
Olivia showing her skills in a parade
The Hofstad Family participated in a parade in Oklee in 2010.
- Olivia and Sofia drove grandpa's JD X324.
- Arlan drove the JD A pulling a trailer with Ernie & Sammie and a few others.
- We like to use our collection of antiques sometimes.
Orin showing how he can drive the big John Deere, not quite yet
Orin loves to run all the equipment on the farm and is becoming real good at it.
This picture was taken in 2006. Since that Orin is able to drive this tractor just fine. The kids all learn how to drive and take care of things on the farm.
Arlan Hofstad
HandymanWe haven't quite figured out what he does yet.
Glenn Hofstad
Retired FarmerDad has been retired for a few years. He was a owner / operator of a poulet (chicken) raising operation and a farmer.
Jared Hofstad
HealthcareJared lives a few miles down the road from the Hofstad Farm. He is the middle child of three to Glenn & Linda.