Episode Description:
Farmers and ranchers are enduring a tough time in agriculture. Minnesota Department of Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen can see signs of farm stress every day in certain sectors. “Farmers are in the fifth year of a downturn economy and it’s eating into their equity. There are a lot of farmers struggling financially,” says Petersen. That is taking a toll on farm country. Petersen is fielding calls from farmers and ranchers looking for answers. “One of the first things I do is ask if they’ve talked to a farm advocate and go from there.” Hear from Petersen in this TransFARMation episode.