The University of Minnesota-Crookston is launching the Bergland Lecture Series to promote new ideas to enhance agriculture and rural communities. This program is named for Bob Bergland, who served as the agriculture secretary during the Carter Administration and served in Congress for six years. UMC Chancellor Mary Holz-Clause describes Bergland as an authentic individual. “He would walk into a coffee shop and be just as genuine there as when he was representing the farmer’s interest in Washington and around the world.” Geopolitical specialist Jacob Shapiro will be featured in the inaugural lecture. “Jacob Shapiro is a very well-studied person who speaks around the country. He’s also focused a lot on agricultural audiences so much of everything that he’ll tell us is very relevant to what’s happening in the agricultural field.” That includes comments about the Trump presidency and world events. This program will be held on Thursday, December 5 in Crookston.
