Articles tagged under: Governor Tim Walz

Ag Funding Bill Ceremony Today in Delano

Published July 28, 2025

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz will be in Delano this afternoon for a signing ceremony for the omnibus agriculture bill that includes funding for the Agriculture Department, Board of Animal Health and Agricultural Utilization and Research Institute. Ag Commissioner Thom Petersen,…
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Developing the Ag Workforce

Published June 6, 2025

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has announced a new $2.4 million initiative for agriculture-focused workforce training. The Growing Careers Program will award grants up to $500,000 for partners to develop training programs. The application deadline is July 17.
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MN Ag Finance Bill Approved

Published May 25, 2025

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has signed legislation funding the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, Minnesota Board of Animal Health and Agricultural Utilization Research Institute. "It addresses things like agricultural emergencies, like high-path avian influenza, support for E15 infrastructure, meat processing, farm…
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Walz Signs Grain Buyer Bill

Published March 18, 2025

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed his first bill for the current session and it is an agriculture bill. The legislation reduces the cost of annual financial reporting for small grain buyers. For example, those purchasing under $7.5 million per year…
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Walz on Trade Trip to Netherlands

Published February 17, 2025

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is leading a trade mission to the Netherlands this week. Deputy Agriculture Commissioner Andrea Vaubel is also part of this trip. The top Minnesota exports to the Netherlands include soybeans, ethanol, beef, dairy, animal feed and…
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Food Safety Task Force Appointed

Published October 8, 2024

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has appointed the members of the state food safety and defense task force. The appointees include Wholesale Produce Supply Vice President of Food Safety Steven Foster, Minnesota Farm Bureau Foundation Director Ruth Meirick, Home Chef Vice…
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MFU Welcomes Walz Pick

Published August 7, 2024

Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish believes the selection of Governor Tim Walz for the Democratic vice presidential role is good for the state and for agriculture. "When's the last time we had someone on a national ticket that served…
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MN Awarded Climate-Smart Ag Grant

Published July 24, 2024

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and EPA Region 5 Administrator Debra Shore announced a $200 million grant for climate-smart food systems in the state. This grant expands Minnesota’s Agricultural Water Quality Certification and Soil Health Financial Assistance programs. It also calls…
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Support for Beginning Farmers

Published July 19, 2024

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz stopped at a farm in southeastern Minnesota Thursday to highlight resources available for new farmers. The Beginning Farmer Tax Credit, Beginning Farmer Loan Program and the Down Payment Assistance Grant to ease the financial barriers facing…
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Netherlands/Ireland Trade Mission Planned

Published July 15, 2024

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz will lead a trade mission to the Netherlands and Ireland in November. Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen will also be part of that trip. There will be a delegation representing 35 Minnesota businesses and organizations. The Minnesota…
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