Minnesota Corn farmer-leaders traveled to the State Capitol as part of MCGA’s annual Day on the Hill to highlight policies that benefit family corn farmers and rural communities.
Farmer-leaders met with more than 25 elected officials from both political parties as they navigated the Capitol complex. The event concluded with a joint legislative session with the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association.
Key points of discussion included the importance of crop protection tools, which allow farmers to raise productive crops while implementing soil health practices. Farmer-leaders also highlighted Minnesota Corn’s commitment to proactively protecting the state’s drinking water and addressing nitrogen challenges through research, partnerships, reasonable policy solutions and achievable on-farm practices.
Participants also emphasized MCGA’s support for the state’s Soil Health Financial Assistance Program and noted how the Minnesota corn checkoff invests in research that increases productivity, improves nutrient use efficiency, and protects soil and water resources.
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