Legislative Action Meeting – Southern Minnesota Agriculture

State Legislative Ag Committee Chairs to Discuss Family Farm and Rural Legislation

Chatfield, MN – The DFL Rural Caucus is hosting a State Legislative Action meeting on Saturday, 

March 18, 10:30 am, at the Chatfield Center for the Arts, 405 Main St. S,

Chatfield, to discuss key legislation of importance to family farmers and rural

communities. Information on how citizens can participate at hearings and contact their

legislature will be provided.

“This is a unique opportunity for our communities to come together and have their

voices heard on important rural and agricultural issues that affect our daily lives,” said

Dan Wilson, local farmer and organizer.

Speakers include Senator Aric Putnam (D - St. Cloud) – Senate Agriculture Committee 

Chair; Rep. Kristi Pursell (D - Northfield) – House Agriculture Committee Vice Chair; and 

Rep. Gene Pelowski (D - Winona) – House Higher Education Chair. The meeting will 

discuss the legislative priorities around agriculture and rural policy. Residents will 

have an opportunity to ask questions and express concerns on rural issues.

Co-sponsored by the Fillmore County DFL, Winona County DFL, and Houston County

DFL, this meeting is part of a series of DFL Rural Caucus State Legislative Action

meetings being held throughout rural Minnesota.

For further information, contact Dan Wilson at wilson.a.daniel@gmail.com.

The DFL Rural Caucus stands up for DFL values in rural communities – comprehensive

health care for working families, world class K-12/pre-K public education, support for

family farmers and beginning farmers, vital main street businesses and border to border

broadband. The group advances these values through voter engagement, outreach and

education. Visit www.dflruralcaucus.org