Articles tagged under: AgriGrowth
AgriGrowth Welcomes New Board Members
Published January 23, 2024
The Minnesota AgriGrowth Council has welcomed five new board members. The new board members are Chuck Tryon, president, Bushel Boy Farms; Geraint Powell, division general counsel, Rosen's Diversified; Jaime Goehner, general manager, ADM; Jim Roberge, chief diversified markets officer, Compeer…AgriGrowth Executive Committee Elected
Published January 22, 2023
The 2023 AgriGrowth officer team is in place. Associated Milk Producers Inc. CEO Sheryl Meshke succeeds Rod Hebrink of Compeer Financial as AgriGrowth's chair. Jake Hamlin of CHS is vice chair. Don Wick, Red River Farm Network, is secretary and…AgriGrowth Team Adds Deyle
Published November 11, 2022
Nikki Deyle has joined the Minnesota AgriGrowth staff as its director of strategic engagement. Nikki and Nathan Deyle own and operate Stone Hill Farms at Browerville, Minnesota. Deyle previously worked for AgriGrowth from 2005-2008.Ag and Food Summit Coming to Minneapolis
Published October 19, 2022
The Minnesota Ag and Food Summit will be held Thursday, November 10 in Minneapolis. "We'll kick off with our economic outlook, go to our luncheon program with the distinguished service award and State of the State of Agriculture from the…Connecting Ag Employers to Top Talent
Published November 5, 2021
During the Minnesota Ag and Food Summit, AgriGrowth launched the Minnesota Ag Talent and Workforce Corner. AgriGrowth and a dozen other partners are collaborating on this project. This resource highlights opportunities in the Minnesota agriculture sector and facilitates the connection…Ag and Food Summit This Week
Published November 1, 2021
The Minnesota Agriculture and Food Summit will be held Thursday in Minneapolis. Governor Tim Walz will present his views on the State of Agriculture."We will also have Dr. John Newton, who is the chief economist for Ranking Member John Boozman…DeBriyn Passes
Published February 18, 2021
Former AgStar Financial Services CEO and President Paul DeBriyn has passed away. DeBriyn was at the helm of AgStar for 26 years. He served on the Farmer Mac board and chaired the Minnesota Agri-Growth Council. Debriyn’s many honors include AgriGrowth’s…Agriculture Contributes $37 Billion to MN Economy
Published September 29, 2020
Agriculture and forestry contribute over $37 billion in value to the Minnesota economy and create nearly 400,000 jobs. Twenty-five major agricultural stakeholder groups funded this new economic contribution study. This research identified Hennepin, Ramsey and Dakota Counties as the top…AgriGrowth Board Elects New Executive Committee
Published January 26, 2020
Rod Hebrink, who is president/CEO with Compeer Financial Services, has been elected chair of the Minnesota AgriGrowth Council. Hebrink succeeds Pat Lunemann of Twin Eagle Dairy. Tom Wegner of Land O’Lakes was elected vice chair. Jake Hamlin of CHS is…