Governor Tim Walz today announced a new $2.4 million initiative to develop and implement agriculture-focused workforce training programs.
“Farmers drive our economy, contribute to a nation-leading industry, and most importantly, provide the food and raw materials that the rest of the world depend on,” said Governor Walz. “We should be supporting, training, and encouraging the next generation of farmers. Training programs like this one are an effective way to help people overcome barriers to gaining the skills and knowledge they’ll need to enter one of the growing career areas in agriculture.”
“DEED is proud to help establish career pipelines for people looking for family-sustaining wages in agricultural work,” said DEED Commissioner Matt Varilek. “Minnesota’s agricultural producers are facing historic uncertainty as they navigate federal changes to tariffs policies. Programs like this one help provide stable opportunities that can lead to full-time employment for workers and long-term growth for Minnesota’s economy.”
Source : mn.gov