Minnesota Farmers Union

Minnesota Farmers Union commends the Obama Administration on naming Linda K. Hennen as Minnesota's Farm Service Agency (FSA) Director; and Colleen Landkamer as the Minnesota State Director for Rural Development at the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

"Both nominations are excellent, and they will serve Minnesota well," said Doug Peterson, Minnesota Farmers Union President. "Minnesota Farmers Union has had the pleasure of working with these people before and looks forward to continue to work with them in their new roles. Congratulations to Linda and Colleen.

Hennen has more than 30 years of experience working with the Farm Service Agency, including 15 years of management experience. She served as District Director in Minnesota from 2000-2007, where she had oversight for farm program operations and management decisions for 10 southeastern counties. Prior to that position, Hennen worked in the Minnesota FSA office in a variety of roles where she gained expertise on the state's agricultural issues. She has many years of direct experience with regional producers and grew up farming in Minnesota. Hennen continues to be a part-owner of a family farm in Stevens County.

Landkamer has been county commissioner for Blue Earth County since 1988 and has worked with various organizations on rural development issues.