Plan ahead to develop a kid-friendly farm
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October 30, 2015

Plan ahead to develop a kid-friendly farm

In this age of texting, video games and TV, children still love to climb, crawl, jump, swing, and slide. The popularity of Afton Apple Orchard’s playground is proof. Located near Hastings, MN, families pay just to enter Afton’s innovative playground and PYO. The

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