Home is where your animals are!

We are PROUD Members of:

Allysa

Allysa grew up on a dairy farm in west central Wisconsin. She has always had a great love for animals and found her passion for raising rabbits after her family began participating in 4-H. In 2019, she and her husband, Andy, purchased the property they live on today and J.K. Pasture Farm was no longer a dream; but a reality.

Allysa also has deep roots when it comes to libraries, and is currently the Children’s Services Coordinator for Watonwan County Library.

“I began volunteering at my hometown library when I was just 15 years old and libraries have, and will continue, to be a very important part of my life. I created ‘Reading Rabbits’ to combine my love of animals and libraries.”

Allysa is a volunteer with Brown County, MN 4-H and won the 2023 Minnesota 4-H Salute to Excellence Volunteer of the Year Award. She wears many caps including, Rabbit Project Superintendent, Livestock Committee, and Club Leader.

Allysa has been a certified UMN Master Gardener since 2022, and plays a major role in The Bee & Bee Project.

Andrew

Andrew attended the University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire for his Bachelors Degree and University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee for his Masters Degree. He is currently the Library Director at the Arlington Public Library in Sibley County.

Starting in 2022, Andrew stepped up to fill the long vacant position of Brown County 4-H, Goat Superintendent and is also a 4-H Club Leader and a part of the county Food Stand Committee.

Chloe

Chloe has been involved in 4-H since 2018. Her experiences in 4-H inspired her to create ‘The Bee & Bee Project’, with some help from her family.

Chloe was the Jr. Rabbit Superintendent for Brown County MN 4-H from 2019 - 2022 and Jr. Goat Superintendent in 2023. She held officer positions in her previous club as reporter and then vice-president. In her current club she was vice-president for 2 year and is now President. In 2022-2023 she was Federation Treasurer. Chloe is also an active Brown County 4-H Ambassador.

As the owner of Spellbound Rabbitry, she raises Champagne D’argent and Creme D’argent rabbits.

She has helped raise many animals on the farm including rabbits, chickens, ducks, and even has a pet turtle, snail and freshwater shrimp.

Mara

Mara has been involved in 4-H since 2021 and is an active club member. She wants to become a 4-H Ambassador someday, as well as a club officer.

As the owner of Raindrop Rabbitry, she raises Mini Rex rabbits.

She shows rabbits, goats, and chickens, as well as general projects. One of her favorite projects in Fine Arts - Sculpting with Clay.

Lila

Lila has been involved in 4-H since 2021 and is an active club member. She hopes to be a club officer someday, particularly the Secretary.

As the owner of Honeybun’s, she raises Lilac rabbits.

She shows rabbits, goats, and chickens, as well as general projects. She plans to explore Mechanical Science for next years projects.

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