Sabrina Portner

Dairy Listening Session with Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) Commissioner Thom Petersen WHAT: Learn about state support for dairy farmers from Commissioner Petersen and voice your concerns about the state of the state's dairy industry. WHY: Discuss current dairy industry challenges including access to processing and price margins with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA).…

WHAT: Join Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) staff to learn about grants, loans and inspection services available for your meat processing business. WHY: MDA has many resources available to current and future meat processors. Learn which ones apply to your business. Topics will include: local, MDA and USDA grant opportunities, inspection jurisdictions, MDA licensing, inspection exemptions and…

WHAT: Share how you have been affected by the current drought. Learn about state support and resources for farmers affected by the drought from Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen. WHY: Discuss current drought and other challenges you are experiencing on your farm including feed availability, harvest outlooks, access to processing and price margins with the Minnesota Department…

A Conversation about Soil Management co-hosted by Minnesota Farmers Union and Minnesota Soil Health Coalition Speakers include: Expert regenerative farmers Grant and Dawn Breitkreutz. Minnesota Farmers Union's climate and working lands team. Mark Gutierrez, executive director of Minnesota Soil Health Coalition. Local Soil and Water Conservation Districts. Share your ideas during a listening session on…