Over the weekend, the Minnesota Farmers Union passed special orders calling for repairing agricultural markets, supporting public buy-in options for health care and bonding investments that strengthen the ag economy. Swift County delegate Harmon Wilts says trade also remains important for Minnesota farmers. “The tariffs, free trade and ethanol are big opportunities, it’s just a matter of getting there.” Addressing members, National Farmers Union Senior Vice President of Public Policy Rob Larew told members Congress is getting close to ratifying the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement. Despite the unknowns, Larew says there’s still lots of hope noted in farm country. “Family farmers are always looking for solutions and better days ahead. I’m encouraged with the conversations happening in Minnesota.”
