Governor Walz Highlights Resources for New Farmers
July 19, 2024
July 19, 2024
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, July 19 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
[PINE ISLAND, MN] - Governor Tim Walz today visited the farm of Matt Kruger in Pine Island to highlight resources available for new farmers. A shortage of new farmers and financial barriers to farming threaten the future of agriculture. State resources including the Beginning Farmer Tax Credit, Beginning Farmer Loan Program, and the Down Payment Assistance Grant provide necessary supports . . .
[PINE ISLAND, MN] - Governor Tim Walz today visited the farm of Matt Kruger in Pine Island to highlight resources available for new farmers. A shortage of new farmers and financial barriers to farming threaten the future of agriculture. State resources including the Beginning Farmer Tax Credit, Beginning Farmer Loan Program, and the Down Payment Assistance Grant provide necessary supports . . .