Heart of the Farm: Barns of Minnesota - Doug Ohman (3 programs)

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,200
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
September 2019
End Date
September 2019
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Jackson
Jackson
Project Overview

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.

Project Details

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Legal Citation / Subdivision
2072 Minnesota Special Session Laws, Chapter 91-HF.No 707, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 5
2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,200
Other Funds Leveraged
$200
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

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.

Measurable Outcome(s)

?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.?

Source of Additional Funds

KKOJ Radio, Jackson County Livewire

Project Manager
First Name
Michele
Last Name
Leininger
Organization Name
Plum Creek Library System
Street Address
290 S. Lake Street, P.O. Box 697
City
Worthington
State
MN
Zip Code
56187
Phone
507-376-5803
Email
director@plumcreeklibrary.net
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200