Minnesota Department of Agriculture to host five town halls listening sessions on ag issues

A press release from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture:

In conjunction with Governor Mark Dayton’s 25 by ‘25 water town hall meetings around the state, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) will be hosting a series of agriculture-focused listening sessions.

“We will give a brief overview of a few MDA programs and initiatives, including the draft Nitrogen Fertilizer Rule, and low cost loan programs offered by the Rural Finance Authority followed by an open conversation period,” said MDA Commissioner Dave Frederickson. “It’s important for us to hear from farmers about their current challenges and successes, and I encourage them, along with members of the state’s ag organizations, to attend.”

The MDA Town Hall Listening Sessions are scheduled as follows:

Date: Wednesday, August 16
Time: 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Location: Minnesota State University, Mankato,
MN Centennial Student Union, Heritage Room

Date: Thursday, August 17
Time: 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Location: Southwest Minnesota State University,
Marshall, MN Charter Hall 219

Date: Tuesday, September 5
Time: 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Location: University of Minnesota, Crookston,
MN Dowell Hall, Room 206

Date: Wednesday, September 6
Time: 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Location: St. Cloud Technical and Community College, St. Cloud,
MN Northway Building, Room 1-155

Date: Wednesday, September 13
Time: 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Location: Bemidji State University, Bemidji,
MN Hobson Memorial Union, Crying Wolf Room

Bluestem encourages those interested to show up.

Painting: Norman Rockwell's depiction of a farm family. Please note that only the farmers and representatives of farm organizations are invited so leave the chickens at home.

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