Thank you @GovTimWalz & @ThommyPetersen for your continuing commitment to the next generation of Minnesotan farmers.
Our members are humbled for your time to listen to our stories and look forward to bringing our voices to the table.
#MoreFarmersMN#MNag#MNleg
@1a@MPRnews@bigskyfarmher@ChadBown@arappeport@JWBoydNBFA It’s not just commodity farmers and it’s not just trade issues. We are beginning farmers, direct marketing and making a much better price but we’re still struggling. The numbers farming just don’t add up. You can’t make a living because people won’t pay the true cost of food.
We’re throwing a party! Barnyard games, snacks, refreshments, and potluck dinner on Saturday, September 21st- what more could you ask for? Hosted at Pluck Flower Farm in Milaca, MN. Spread the word amongst farmer friends and come out for community and a good time. #youngfarmers
Phew!
Our final huddle after a long day of meetings at the State Capitol advocating for the next generation of farmers!
Thank you to all our legislators who took time to visit with us today.
#MoreFarmersMN#MNag#MNleg
Meet the Central MN Young Farmers Coalition. They want more Young Farmers to be able to farm and they are working to remove obstacles. They met with @GovTimWalz today and stopped to see me too. I'm proud to carry their Next Gen Farmer Program legislation. @cmnyfc
This morning @GovTimWalz and Commissioner @ThommyPetersen had the opportunity to sit down with members of the Central MN Young Farmers Coalition for their Day on the Hill. Great to see farmers coming to St. Paul to make their voices heard. #MNAg@cmnyfc
April 15 is your last chance to apply for @sterlingcollege's two-year, tuition-free #sustainableagriculture training program. Learn to practice "ecologically mindful and economically viable #agriculture on a human scale." https://t.co/BNHVDn7yKV
Today is our 2019 Day on the Hill! We're advocating for a State Farmer Apprenticeship program to help bring more folks into farming.
Follow our activities at #MoreFarmersMN.
Today is our 2019 Day on the Hill! We're advocating for a State Farmer Apprenticeship program to help bring more folks into farming.
Follow our activities at #MoreFarmersMN.
Beginning Farmer day at the #mnleg. @EricSannerud, Chris Barth and I presented the Next Generation Farmer Program with me, starting an internship program for new farmers. After that I presented adjustments to the Beginning Farmer Tax Credit along with @LSAFnow members. @cmnyfc
@amandanbabcock For real!
Our members and yours have traveled a long way in spooky weather to be here. I hope we all have our opportunity to make our voices heard!