agriculture

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

Looking up at the iconic dome of the Capitol building in St. Paul, against a clear blue sky as backdrop. Text over the image says "FMR's priorities #MNLEG"

'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

A vision of sustainable agriculture from Gnometown, USA

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November 3, 2022

The excitement around pea protein business PURIS can show us the path forward for clean-water crops and continuous living cover. Read more

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Minnesota's new climate goals are a great start — now it's time to follow through

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October 6, 2022

The Walz administration's recently released Climate Action Framework is laudable. Now it's time to translate the framework into action. Read more

A farmer standing on a patch of grass on the edge of cropland, looking down into a stream that runs alongside it.

FMR among 150+ groups pushing for 'transformative' Farm Bill

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September 15, 2022

Congress is set to reauthorize this industry-shaping legislation in 2023. Read more

A bale of hay sits in the foreground. A baler can be seen in the distance.

2022 Gulf dead zone smaller than last year, would still cover entire Twin Cities metro

by Shaymus McLaughlin

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August 16, 2022

The life-smothering "dead zone" in the Gulf of Mexico is smaller than scientists had forecast earlier in 2022, but remains significantly large. Read more