Before attending Farmfest, Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar spent three days visiting farms in the southwestern corner of the state. In an interview with the Red River Farm Network, Klobuchar said the drought was a chief concern. “The second thing is the workforce continues to be an issue and I’m big believer of a combination of incentives for young people to take over the farm as well as immigration reform.” Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow is not seeking reelection. Klobuchar is the second ranking Democrat on that committee and is the likely next chair. “We always like to have someone in that role from the Midwest,” said Klobuchar. “We know the many years when Collin (Peterson) was chair and ranking member and how helpful that was; it is exciting for me personally, but also for the state.”
