Heart of the Farm: Barns of Minnesota - Doug Ohman (3 programs)
This program will bring you back to the Barns of Minnesota. Photographer Doug Ohman showcases the vast array of these exceptional landmarks, built by hand in wood, stone, brick, or metal and dating as far back as 1880. Ohman's photographs capture the beauty of the barn from the outside in, and his evocative story illuminates the life of the barn from the inside out.
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Knowledge of the construction and history of Minnesota barns. Participants will witness the making and breaking of barns as they play into the life and sustenance of several generations of families who settled the land and who farmed into the age of agri-business and explain the importance of our rural roots. Participant evaluations and anecdotal responses will be collected.
?Gained knowledge about the different kinds of barns.? ?Brought back memories of growing up on a farm and the old barns.? ?It was fun to reminisce.? ?This was a great program and very informative. It brought back fond memories of life on the farm.? ?I learned why barn roofs eventually sag and about the various styles of barns.? ?Learned about the evolution of barn style and architecture.?
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