agriculture

Rave reviews for locally made Kernza goods, even amid market growing pains

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September 14, 2023

It takes more than a tasty product to create a market. Learn about how growers, businesses and consumers can work together to support clean-water crops like Kernza. Read more

A recently baked cinnamon apple Kernza muffin is split apart on a plate. A mug can be seen on the table just behind it.

What the Mississippi River needs from the new Farm Bill

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August 14, 2023

The Farm Bill accounts for hundreds of billions of dollars’ worth of spending on programs that address nutrition, commodity crop production, farmland conservation, research and more. Read more

A pair of hands examining the roots of a small, green plant that has been pulled from an agricultural field.

How FMR's priorities for the Mississippi River fared in the 2023 session

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May 25, 2023

FMR made progress on every single one of its priorities this legislative session. Here's a roundup of everything that happened. Read more

Where FMR's 2023 priorities stand at the Legislature

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April 14, 2023

An overview of the progress we've made — and what still needs to happen — as we enter the final weeks of the session. Read more

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'State of Our River' event asks how we can protect, restore the Mississippi

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March 28, 2023

Rep. Betty McCollum, lead author on the MRRRI bill, hosted the event. It featured discussions with local experts, including FMR Executive Director Whitney Clark. Read more

Rep. Betty McCollum stands on the lefthand side of the frame, speaking into a microphone. Four panel participants sit at a table behind her. One of them is FMR Executive Director Whitney Clark.

River Guardians' impacts in 2022

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December 8, 2022

In 2022, 1,225 River Guardians sent 2,974 letters to 166 decision-makers, significantly impacting our work towards a healthier, more resilient river community. Read more