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Farming

A township of 982 people in Stearns County, Minnesota
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Conserved land1.6%398 of 24,749 acres
Trails1.1 mi0 mi per sq mi
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Unincorporated community in Minnesota, United States
1,184 ftElevation

Farming is an unincorporated community in Farming Township, Stearns County, Minnesota, United States. The community is located near the junction of Stearns County Roads 23, 41, and 42. Nearby places include Albany, Richmond, and St. Martin.

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Most working residents leave Farming for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are St. Cloud (19%), Albany (11%) and Cold Spring (7%). Half commute less than 15 miles.

St. Cloud
19%
Albany
11%
Cold Spring
7%
Wakefield
5%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Farming →

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Care nearby

Centracare - Paynesville HospitalPaynesville · 13.8 mi · ER · rural critical access
Community Health Service Inc. - WillmarWillmar · 38.2 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · part of Farming
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 56307, 56368, 56310 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Farming →

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 59% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🧊 Hail
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Farming has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 3°, and about 57 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

24° / 6°Winter
53° / 33°Spring
79° / 58°Summer
55° / 36°Fall
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Nearest: Albany Public LibraryAlbany · 5.7 miles · 37 hrs a week

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