Lawmakers Carrie Ruud and Dale Lueck Join Farmers for Poultry Day at the Capitol

Senator Carrie Ruud (R-Breezy Point) meets with MTGA members.

Virtual Event Featured Legislative Priorities for Poultry Farmers

 

BUFFALO, Minn. – The Minnesota Turkey Growers Association (MTGA) and the Chicken and Egg Association of Minnesota (CEAM) met with Senator Carrie Ruud of Breezy Point and Representative Dale Lueck of Aitkin for Poultry Day at the Capitol. For the first time ever, the group of farmers shared their legislative priorities in a virtual setting.  

 

“The wealth of experience on rural economy issues between Senator Ruud and Representative Lueck was incredibly helpful as our farmers shared the challenges they face every day,” said Sarah Anderson, Executive Director of the Minnesota Turkey Growers Association.

 

Workforce development and research on poultry health topped the list of priorities for the MTGA/CEAM group of poultry farmers. With Senator Ruud as the Chair of the Senate Environmental and Natural Resources Committee and Representative Lueck serving on the Agriculture Committee, both are poised to help poultry farmers and strengthen our rural economy.

 

Representative Dale Lueck (R-Aitkin) meets with MTGA members.

“There are no shortages of jobs within the turkey industry. MTGA is dedicated to working with lawmakers and connecting Minnesotans to the wealth of job opportunities within the turkey sector,” said Anderson.

 

During the meetings with Senator Ruud and Representative Lueck, farmers also expressed their support for the continuation of the Agriculture Research, Education, Extension, and Technology Transfer (AGREETT) Fund at the Department of Agriculture. This program supports research important to poultry health.  

MTGA is a trade association representing over 450 turkey farmers across the state. Many of our growers come from multi-generational family farms. Our organization also represents turkey processors and other industry stakeholders. Together, we advocate for the interests of the Minnesota turkey farmer and industry as a whole.

To learn more about MTGA visit https://www.minnesotaturkey.com/. Find us on Facebook (@MinnesotaTurkey), Twitter (@MinnesotaTurkey), Instagram (MinnesotaTurkey) and YouTube (MinnesotaTurkey).

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