Articles tagged under: Carolyn Olson

Advocating for Local Fertilizer Production

Published September 20, 2026

Increasing fertilizer production closer to the farm could help address some of the supply challenges facing Upper Midwest agriculture. “In Farm Bureau, we’re also advocating for local production,” said Carolyn Olson, vice president, Minnesota Farm Bureau. “Regulatory reform is a…
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Put a Face on Farm Bill Issues

Published January 10, 2026

The 2018 farm bill has been extended three times. Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation Vice President Carolyn Olson wants the certainty of a five-year farm bill. "There are policy updates that need to be made." Like other major pieces of legislation,…
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MFBF Minute

Published March 18, 2025

Minnesota Farm Bureau Vice President Carolyn Olson recaps the recent Minnesota Farm Bureau trip to Washington D.C. in the latest edition of the MFBF Minute. Click here to listen.
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Praise for MFBF’s Shared Leadership Model

Published January 28, 2025

Hugo, Minnesota dairy farmer Fran Miron is in his 15th and final year on the state Farm Bureau board. Miron said today’s board is more diverse and represents different aspects of Minnesota agriculture. "The dedication and enthusiasm about Farm Bureau…
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A Respectful, but Robust Debate

Published January 25, 2025

Minnesota Farm Bureau brought nine national policy recommendations to the American Farm Bureau Convention for consideration in the federal policy book. Minnesota Farm Bureau Vice President Carolyn Olson said these are common sense issues. "One deals with rural EMS (Emergency…
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MFBF Minute

Published November 26, 2024

Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation Vice President Carolyn Olson recaps the organization's annual meeting in this edition of the MFBF Minute. discusses some details from the Annual Meeting. Listen to the report.
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Tied Legislature-an Opportunity to Share Our Story

Published November 25, 2024

The Minnesota House is expected to be tied 67-67 when the session convenes in January, an even split between Republicans and Democrats. Minnesota Farm Bureau Vice President Carolyn Olson says this could be an opportunity. "I've had the opportunity already to…
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MFBF Minute

Published September 13, 2024

Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation Vice President Carolyn Olson was part of an 11-member MFBF delegation in Washington D.C. this past week to promote passage of the farm bill. Olson is featured in this week's MFBF Minute. 
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MFBF Minute

Published September 12, 2024

Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation Vice President, Carolyn Olson was part of an 11-member delegation in Washington, D.C. this past week to discuss the farm bill. Hear that story in the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation Minute. 
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Building Relationships

Published August 11, 2024

Politics are an election-year staple at Farmfest. In addition to the candidate forums, politicians meet with farm leaders. "The biggest thing that we're trying to do is build relationships with our elected officials and potential elected officials and put a…
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