Articles tagged under: Thom Peterson
Minnesota Drought Relief Applications Open Up
Published June 27, 2022
With applications for drought relief now open, information is available to help farmers with the process. Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Peterson says, "The information is right on the front page of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture website," said Minnesota Ag…Minnesota Opens Disaster Relief
Published June 6, 2022
The Minnesota Rural Finance Authority Board has declared an emergency for Minnesota counties. This declaration clears the way for disaster loans at zero-interest rates to become available for farmers who may have experienced damage. Minnesota Ag Commissioner Thom Peterson says…Ag and Climate Change Discussed in St. Paul
Published January 28, 2020
The Minnesota legislative session won’t start until mid-February, but agricultural issues are already on the table. The House Agriculture and Food Finance and Policy Committee met this past week for an information-only meeting about climate change. Agriculture Commissioner Thom Peterson…