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Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation Endorsement

Today, the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation Political Action Committee announced candidate endorsements in federal political races.  It is an honor to have the support of nearly 30,000 member families to represent their interest in the future of farmers, their families, and the food they grow and raise in Minnesota.

From the MNFB Release:

Endorsement decisions are based upon candidate interviews and support for Farm Bureau policy. The PAC Committee is comprised of county Farm Bureau members from across the state.

Got Dairy? Minnesota Does!

Most Minnesotans know that our agriculture industry is a huge part of who we are as a state. In much of Minnesota’s Sixth Congressional District you typically don’t have to drive more than five minutes or so to pass a farm of some sort. We are the third largest pork producing state, are ranked fourth nationally in soybean exports, and are among the top ten exporters of dairy.

The men and women who work on our farms are some of the hardest workers I’ve ever met. Often getting up before dawn, working through dismal weather conditions, and rarely taking vacations, our farmers provide nutritious food, good jobs, and necessary revenue to our economy.

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