Articles tagged under: Thom Petersen
MN Agriculture Department Budget Discussions Begin
Published February 13, 2019
The Minnesota House Agriculture and Food Finance and Policy committee began its budget discussions for the 2020-2021 fiscal year. Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen gave his testimony, starting with the mission of the agriculture department: enhancing Minnesotans' quality of life…Resources Available for Families Dealing with Farm Stress
Published January 23, 2019
The Minnesota House Agriculture and Food Committee addressed the issue of the farm economy and stress Thursday. Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen testified in this hearing. "I know farmers in all 87 counties of the state and my rings at…MFU Minute
Published January 3, 2019
Here’s the latest update from the Minnesota Farmers Union. Tax conformity and healthcare remain top-of-mind as MFU prepares for the upcoming Minnesota Legislative Session. Hear more from MFU Government Relations Director Thom Petersen.Petersen Selection Praised by Farm Leaders
Published January 3, 2019
Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation Executive Director Chris Radatz says incoming Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen has a broad range of experience and will serve agriculture well. "With Thom in that role, he really is above the learning curve that some commissioners…Tax Conformity a Focus for the MN Legislative Session
Published December 31, 2018
Tax conformity will be a focus during the upcoming legislative session. Minnesota Farmers Union Government Relations Director Thom Petersen says it’s a priority to update the Section 179 deduction. "Minnesota conforms at a very low level so if a farmer buys…Names Surface for Ag Commissioner Post
Published December 13, 2018
Minnesota Governor-Elect Tim Walz’s transition team is interviewing candidates for the various departments and agencies. Judging by the number of applicants, there is a lot of interest in the agriculture commissioner job. Agricultural lobbyist Bruce Kleven says a few names…Job One: Educating New Legislators About Agriculture
Published November 18, 2018
Minnesota is the only state in the country with a divided legislature; a Republican majority in the Senate and a Democratically-controlled House. Minnesota Farmers Union government relations director Thom Petersen says that should be considered positive news. "We're going to…MFU Minute
Published May 31, 2018
Here's the latest update from Minnesota Farmers Union. This week, Minnesota Farmers Union Government Relations Director Thom Peterson discusses the veto of the ag policy bill.