During the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation meeting, recognition was given to members and industry supporters. Karin Schafer is the group’s executive director. “In order to make this organization work, we recognize we need volunteers and we need people who are contributing their time, energies, efforts and talents to make this organization thrive,” said Karin Schaefer. “We recognize folks who have been long-time members with an honorary life membership and we also recognize industry stakeholders who have made a huge contribution to agriculture.” Honorary Live memberships were presented to Bernie Aronson of Lincoln County, Jerry and Lori Beckel of LeSueur County and Al and Dianne Christopherson of Kandiyohi County. Christopherson served as MFBF president from 1988-to-2005 and was a member of the American Farm Bureau Federation board of directors. The Young Farmer and Rancher Committee Excellence in Agriculture winner is Luke Daninger of Forest Lake. The Achievement Award belongs to Dustin and Katie Wiese of Pequot Lakes. Megan Horsager of Clara City won the Discussion Meet.
