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Agricult-HER: Andrea Vaubel

Published March 3, 2025

Andrea Vaubel grew up in Verona, Wisconsin, just outside of Madison. After college, policy and politics became her focus. That includes time in Washington, D.C. working on the staff of then-Congressman Tim Walz. "That's when I really fell in love…

Little Change in MDA Budget

Published January 19, 2025

According to Minnesota Department of Agriculture Deputy Commissioner Andrea Vaubel, Governor Tim Walz left the agriculture budget largely unchanged. "There was a budget forecast that came out in November that wasn't very rosy, but we're happy to see that a…

MN Ag Department Taking Public Input For Upcoming Budget

Published August 12, 2024

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is hosting online forums to get public input on agricultural issues and ideas. With the next legislative session setting the biannual budget for the state, Deputy Commissioner Andrea Vaubel says this is a great time…

Strengthening the Bond Between MN and Canada

Published June 15, 2024

June is a Canada-heavy month for Minnesota officials. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen and Department of Employment and Economic Development Commissioner Matt Varilek were part of a trade mission to Quebec this past week. Deputy Agriculture Commissioner…

Ag Comittee Considers Additional AGRI Funds

Published March 19, 2024

The Minnesota Senate Agriculture Committee advanced a bill to increase funding for the state’s Agricultural, Growth, and Innovation program. AGRI supports numerous programs, including biofuels infrastructure, crop research, meat processing and county fair grants. Without this funding bump, Minnesota Department of…

Trade Mission Highlights Opportunities

Published September 22, 2023

Minnesota Department of Agriculture Deputy Commissioner Andrea Vaubel describes the recent trade mission to Japan as an opportunity to build relationships. “We’ve been very lucky to have the state legislature to invest in an additional position in our international trade…

Minnesota Has Learned From Previous HPAI Outbreaks

Published April 17, 2023

With migrating birds returning to the region, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture is keeping an eye out for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. "We've come a long way since 2015 in terms of our preparedness and response activities," reports Andrea Vaubel, deputy…

MDA Budget Addresses Ag Needs

Published January 26, 2023

The governor’s budget includes an additional $117 million over the next four years for the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. This proposal includes $4 million for a soil health financial assistance program and $4 million in revolving loans to improve water…

MN Agencies Welcome Feedback on Clean Fuel Standard

Published December 15, 2021

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture and Minnesota Department of Transportation took public input on the state’s Clean Fuel Standard in a series of virtual meetings. This follows Governor Tim Walz’s directive for state agencies to determine if and how to…

Minnesota Seeks Feedback on Clean Fuel Standard Proposal

Published October 8, 2021

The development of Minnesota’s Clean Fuel Standard is being led by the Minnesota Department of Transportation and the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. Deputy Ag Commissioner Andrea Vaubel says a low carbon fuel standard is something that’s been explored in other…

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Agricult-HER: Andrea Vaubel

Little Change in MDA Budget

MN Ag Department Taking Public Input For Upcoming Budget

Strengthening the Bond Between MN and Canada

Ag Comittee Considers Additional AGRI Funds

Trade Mission Highlights Opportunities

Minnesota Has Learned From Previous HPAI Outbreaks

MDA Budget Addresses Ag Needs

MN Agencies Welcome Feedback on Clean Fuel Standard

Minnesota Seeks Feedback on Clean Fuel Standard Proposal

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