AgriGrowth Launches Effort to Reclaim MN Agriculture’s Competitive Edge

In the words of AgriGrowth Executive Director Darin Broten, Minnesota Agriculture has ‘lost its mojo’ and is now at a competitive disadvantage to its neighboring states. The organization is working on a multiyear effort to build its vision for Minnesota agriculture and drive change. After extensive surveys of members and ag leaders, AgriGrowth has identified four areas of focus: being a global research and innovation hub, having advanced world-class processing facilities, an integrated transportation and export infrastructure and strong generational farms. Work will be on developing a clear, concise strategic vision over the next year and rolling out the roadmap for Minnesota agriculture’s future in the winter of 2027.