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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…
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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