About
Minnesota AgriGrowth
Minnesota AgriGrowth Council is a coalition of more than 150 farm and commodity organizations, agribusinesses, allied industries, research institutions, and community leaders committed to advancing agriculture and food in Minnesota. Formed in 1968, AgriGrowth is a trusted strategic leader and convener focused on proactively driving public policy initiatives to solve complex challenges and unique opportunities facing Minnesota’s agribusiness economy.
OUR FOCUS
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Building stronger relationships
AgriGrowth works hard to foster and maintain relationships with Republican and Democratic lawmakers, state agency leaders, and the Governor's Office. Throughout the year, AgriGrowth hosts numerous opportunities for members to meet with crucial Minnesota decision-makers.
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Convening stakeholders to create opportunities
Whether tackling water quality and quantity issues, addressing contaminants like PFAS, or developing policies that support livestock, biofuels, and climate, AgriGrowth brings together its vast membership and trusted stakeholders to discuss and seek opportunities to advance public policy and grow Minnesota’s ag economy.
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Championing public policy and advocacy
AgriGrowth is a fierce advocate at the State Capitol for strengthening Minnesota's rural and ag economy.
STAFF
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Darin Broton
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
651.905.8901
dbroton@agrigrowth.org -
Nikki Deyle
DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC ENGAGEMENT
651.905.8900
ndeyle@agrigrowth.org -
Cory Bennett
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
612.269.4320
cbennett@bennettgc.com
Board of Directors
CHAIR
Sheryl Meshke
Associated Milk Producers Inc. (AMPI)
VICE CHAIR
Jake Hamlin
CHS
SECRATARY
Matt Wohlman
Land O’Lakes
TREASURER
Beth Sparboe Schnell
Sparboe Companies
Mike Berthoud, Ecolab
Santo Cruz, CentraCare Health
Mark Davis, Davis Family Farms
Jaime Goehner, BP
Brady Janzen, Riverview, LLP
Joe Lermon, Ellingson Companies
Pat Lunemann, Twin Eagle Dairy
Andy Martin, AgCountry Farm Credit
Hillary Myers, Cargill
Tom Rabaey, General Mills
Jim Roberge, Compeer Financial
Reid Rosen, Rosen’s Diversified, Inc.
Tom Ryan, R.D. Offutt Company
Karin Schaefer, Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation
Marc Schober, Old National Bank
Chuck Tryon, Bushel Boy
Lydia Underdahl, BNSF Railway
Don Wick, Red River Farm Network
Michael Yost, Yost Farms
Contact us
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