Senator Mary Kunesh (DFL-New Brighton) joined President Joe Biden during his visit to a family farm near Northfield on Nov. 1. Along with Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack and other federal officials, they spoke with farmers and local leaders to learn about the challenges and opportunities facing farmers in Minnesota.
“I am always thrilled to share the amazing work that we, DFLers, have done for Minnesota farmers, agriculture and rural communities, and that’s exactly what President Biden and federal officials heard during this presidential visit,” said Senator Kunesh, a member of the Senate Agriculture, Broadband, and Rural Development Committee.
She mentions the impact of broadband funding on agriculture…
One in five Minnesota jobs is related to agriculture or farming. The DFL passed landmark legislation in support of Minnesota’s farmers and rural communities in the 2023 session, including:
$100 million to expand broadband access across Minnesota and help farmers modernize their businesses and stay competitive;