In recent months, encouraging changes have been made to two crop insurance programs, Whole Farm Revenue Protection and Micro Farm. The improvements will increase accessibility to risk management for thousands of producers nationwide.

Discussion and debate has always been a part of rural America. From coffee shops to the local co-op, rural residents aren’t afraid to show their loyalty for one candidate or another, share their thoughts on the issues of the day, and voice their distrust of the government. Sometimes opinions can spur disagreement and raise tensions. But, in the end, most of us will agree to disagree, shake hands, and go about our day.

​​​​​​​Congestion and access to the electric grid are keeping rural Minnesota from reaching its full potential in producing clean energy.