Articles tagged under: Dave Torgerson
MFBF Recognizes Ag Leaders for Distinguished Service
Published November 23, 2019
The Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation honored three individuals for their distinguished service to agriculture on Friday night. The recipients were University of Minnesota President Emeritus Dr. Eric Kaler, Minnesota Department of Education Program Specialist Joel Larsen and former Minnesota Wheat…AgriGrowth Honors for Torgerson
Published November 7, 2019
Minnesota AgriGrowth has presented its Distinguished Service Award to Dave Torgerson. Torgerson retired in March after 30-plus years as the executive director of the Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers and Minnesota Wheat Research and Promotion Council. For those that know…Me-Versus-We Philosophy Highlighted at MN Wheat Reunion
Published July 17, 2019
Minnesota wheat and barley growers came together Tuesday for a family reunion of sorts, with past leaders sharing their memories. Dave Torgerson, who retired after more than 30 years with Minnesota Wheat, says the association has always been focused on…Celebrating Agriculture
Published July 10, 2019
A new Red River Valley ag celebration is on the calendar. Northern Crops Institute Executive Director Mark Jirik is helping to organize this event. "We've seen a tremendous amount of change in this region in the past ten, 20, 30,…MAWG/MWRPC Hires New Executive Director
Published May 2, 2019
As of June 1, the Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers and the Minnesota Wheat Research and Promotion Council will have a new executive director. Charlie Vogel is currently the sales and marketing manager for Legacy Cooperative at Bisbee, North Dakota.…Torgerson Announces Retirement
Published January 17, 2019
Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers and the Minnesota Wheat Research and Promotion Council Executive Director Dave Torgerson will retire March 31. He's served Minnesota wheat growers for more than 30 years. Torgerson is looking forward to time with family. In an…Production a Focus for Small Grain Update Meetings
Published January 15, 2019
Minnesota farmers are learning more about spring wheat varieties, high yielding soybean production and more during small grain update meetings this week. Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers and the Minnesota Wheat Research and Promotion Council Executive Director Dave Torgerson says…