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Rep. Burkel Earns MTGA’s Highest Honor

Published July 3, 2026

The Minnesota Turkey Growers Association presented the Ranelius Award to Representative John Burkel of Badger, Minnesota. The Ranelius award recognizes an individual whose lifetime of stewardship, advocacy, and exceptional service has left a permanent and transformative mark on Minnesota’s turkey…

Emergency Funding Approved for HPAI Response

Published April 8, 2022

State Representative John Burkel describes this as band-aid funding to offset the cost of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza testing supplies and equipment for the veterinary diagnostics lab. "That emergency preparedness response fund had dropped under $400,000 and the state thought…

Ag Committee Reviews Plant-Based Grant Proposal

Published February 8, 2022

A bill creating a $2 million pilot grant program to develop a plant-based agriculture industry has been laid over by the Minnesota House Agriculture Committee. "Public research funded by this state will help ensure that this industry stays at home…

Drought Aid for MN Ag Worth Pursuing in 2022

Published December 9, 2021

The odds of a special session for the Minnesota Legislature are dwindling as the regular session approaches. Representative John Burkel says special sessions are special for a reason. "There are many moving parts. I'm hoping we could put something together…

Minnesota Lawmakers Work Through the Budget

Published March 21, 2021

The state budget is a primary focus for Minnesota lawmakers this session. Last week, Governor Tim Walz released revised budget recommendations. Representative John Burkel says the agriculture budget is in a good place. "The only concerning thing I see in…

How One MN Turkey Farmer Prepared for a COVID Thanksgiving

Published November 25, 2020

When the COVID-19 pandemic began, Minnesota turkey growers were already thinking about the 2020 holiday season. Northern Pride, LLC, a turkey processing facility in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, adapted to meet demand, but it wasn't easy. Turkey grower and co-op…

Burkel Elected to Serve in MN Legislature

Published November 10, 2020

Badger, Minnesota-farmer John Burkel will be in the Minnesota House of Representatives for the next two years, representing District 1A. Burkel previously served on the board for the Minnesota Turkey Growers Association and National Turkey Federation. "That's where I got…

MN Continues to Have Only Split Legislature in U.S.

Published November 8, 2020

The Republicans will maintain control of the Minnesota Senate and the DFL has the majority in the Minnesota House. "In the House, the Democrats had control by a decent margin," said Bruce Kleven, ag lobbyist. "It appears six of the…

Badger, MN Turkey Farmer Appointed to MFP Board

Published March 27, 2019

John Burkel, who farms at Badger, Minnesota, has been appointed to the Midwest Poultry Federation board. Burkel represents the Minnesota Turkey Growers Association on the MPF board.

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Rep. Burkel Earns MTGA’s Highest Honor

Emergency Funding Approved for HPAI Response

Ag Committee Reviews Plant-Based Grant Proposal

Drought Aid for MN Ag Worth Pursuing in 2022

Minnesota Lawmakers Work Through the Budget

How One MN Turkey Farmer Prepared for a COVID Thanksgiving

Burkel Elected to Serve in MN Legislature

MN Continues to Have Only Split Legislature in U.S.

Badger, MN Turkey Farmer Appointed to MFP Board

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