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Yahoo
31-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Adams native one of two new interns at the Minnesota Farm Bureau
May 30—EAGAN — The Minnesota Farm Bureau has welcomed two summer interns, Katie Thome and Katie Radman, to its state office for the summer of 2025. Beginning their internships on May 27, Thome and Radman will support Minnesota Farm Bureau's mission of advocating Minnesota agriculture through communication, outreach, and education. Thome joins the team as the communications intern. Recently completing her sophomore year at the University of Wisconsin — River Falls, Thome is now planning to transfer to the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities this fall, where she will major in agricultural communications and marketing. Raised on a farrow-to-finish farm in Adams, Thome developed a deep appreciation for the agriculture industry early in life. During her internship, Thome will assist with content creation, media outreach, and help to share the stories that showcase the impact of agriculture in Minnesota. "I am excited to join the team here at Minnesota Farm Bureau and look forward to continuing to promote agriculture across the state," Thome said. Radman comes on board as the special programs intern. A junior at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, she is double majoring in animal science and agricultural communications and marketing. Radman grew up on a corn and soybean farm in Randolph. She will be working on organizing special programs and events that engage Minnesota's farming community, focusing on livestock management and sustainable farming practices. Radman will also support outreach efforts and help organize conferences and member meetings across the state. "I am looking forward to a great summer with the Minnesota Farm Bureau staff," Radman said. "I cannot wait to meet with members across the state."
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Mayo Clinic med students branch out to learn directly from rural communities
Apr. 22—ROCHESTER — A group of first-year medical students at the Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine in Rochester has been learning directly from Minnesota Farm Bureau members about how to connect with and meet the needs of people living in rural communities. The education around rural healthcare, called the Rural Medicine Initiative, is offered through the medical school in partnership with the Minnesota Foundation for Agriculture and the Zumbro Valley Medical Society. The partnership comes at a time when the U.S. is facing a critical shortage of primary care physicians in rural areas. While overall medical school positions increased by more than 30% from 2002 to 2017, the number of medical students from rural backgrounds decreased by 28%, so they made up only 4.3% of the incoming medical student body in 2017, according to a study published in Health Affairs. The Minnesota Foundation for Agriculture, which is separate from the Minnesota Farm Bureau and funded through partnerships and private donations, invested $5,000 toward the initiative in 2024, hoping it can help recruit and train a future rural healthcare workforce. Starting last year, a group of medical students had several interactions with farm bureau members on farms in Southeast Minnesota as well as at implement dealers, at panel discussions and more. According to a press release from Minnesota Farm Bureau, students gained an "intimate perspective on what farmers and ranchers face daily—from the occupational hazards and ag-related injuries to the rural mental health crisis, healthcare accessibility and even the social and emotional barriers that can keep farmers and ranchers from visiting or trusting doctors." The medical students were also at the Minnesota Farm Bureau's annual meeting to conduct health screenings. "I've been so appreciative of the energy behind the people who have been willing to engage with me," said Liz Palmi, a first-year medical student. "The passion that these leaders in the community have for serving the people in their community and identifying the needs behind that has been really inspiring to me and helped me see the need through their eyes as well."
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Caledonia farm to be regcognized as Centruy Farm at Minnesota State Fair
CALEDONIA, Min. WLAX/WEUX – Each year, the Minnesota State Fair and the Minnesota Farm Bureau recognize the state's Century and Sesquicentennial Farms. Century Farm families receive a commemorative sign as well as a certificate signed by Minnesota State Fair and Minnesota Farm Bureau presidents and Governor Tim Walz. Since the program began in 1976, more than 11,000 Minnesota farms have been recognized as Century Farms. The State Fair announced that they will be honoring 77 Century Farms. This year's honorees represent farms in 38 of Minnesota's 87 counties, including 4 farms in 3 counties right here, in Fox 25/48-land; Luhmann Farms in Olmstead County, Koliha Farms and Duxbury/Jones Farms in Filmore County, and, most closely, Gavin Farms LLC in Caledonia that was founded in 1868. Be at least 100 years old according to authentic land records Be in continuous family ownership for at least 100 years Be at least 50 acres in size and currently be involved in agricultural production. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
