Articles tagged under: Karin Schaefer

Developing Tomorrow’s Leaders Today

Published January 11, 2026

The Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation is well represented at this year’s American Farm Bureau Convention. "Minnesota Farm Bureau has close to 50 attendees at this American Farm Bureau Convention," said MFBF Executive Director Karin Schaefer. The Minnesotans in Anaheim include…
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Diversity is Strength

Published January 28, 2025

As a general farm organization, Farm Bureau represents all commodities and all parts of the country. Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation Executive Director Karin Schaefer says that is the strength of the organization. "When you talk to other farmers, it is…
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Recognizing Time and Talent

Published November 25, 2024

During the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation meeting, recognition was given to members and industry supporters. Karin Schafer is the group’s executive director. "In order to make this organization work, we recognize we need volunteers and we need people who are…
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Farm Policy Goes Beyond Taxes and Regulations

Published December 9, 2022

Non-traditional issues, such as healthcare, childcare and workforce development, are current priorities for the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation. "We are hearing more and more from our members that it's not just about taxes, crop and livestock issues, it is those…
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COVID-19 is Like an Ice Cube

Published December 14, 2020

The agriculture community has learned a lot of important lessons 2020. Now, the industry is shifting gears and looking ahead to 2021. That was the main message from Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation Executive Director Karin Schaefer during the organization’s virtual…
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MFBF Update

Published November 16, 2020

The Minnesota Farm Bureau annual meeting is being held virtually this year. Learn more from Executive Director Karin Schaefer in the MFBF Update.
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Schaefer Named MN Farm Bureau Executive Director

Published April 15, 2020

Karin Schaefer will be the new executive director for the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation starting June 1. Schaefer is currently serving as the executive director of the Minnesota Beef Council. The current MFBF executive director Chris Radatz will retire after…
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MN Beef Update

Published January 29, 2020

Minnesota Beef Quality Assurance programs are coming up. Minnesota Beef Council Executive Director Karin Schaefer has more in this edition of the Beef Update.
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Schaefer Represents MN in Excellence in Ag Contest

Published January 21, 2020

Karin Schaefer of Howard Lake represented the Minnesota Farm Bureau in this year’s Excellence in Agriculture contest at the American Farm Bureau convention. Schaefer, who serves as the Minnesota Beef Council executive director, was challenged to identify three issues critical…
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