Hearing From Ag Producers in Goodhue County

This week I was glad to meet with members of the Organic Valley co-op as part of my Farm Bill Round Table discussions. I appreciated learning about the history of the co-op, talking with their members and hearing about their priorities regarding organic dairy provisions in the Farm Bill.

Special thanks to Dennis & Ruth Buck for hosting!

I also visited Schafer Farms, which has been specializing in quality beef & pork production in southern Minnesota for seven generations. I was grateful for the opportunity to tour their site and learn about how they use biosecurity technology to keep our food supply safe.

As the Chairman of the Nutrition, Foreign Ag, & Horticulture subcommittee, I am committed to making sure this Farm Bill is written by farmers, for farmers, and I look forward to many more discussions with our First District farmers, growers, and producers.

Olmsted County Visits

Thursday, I met with Olmsted County officials to tour their Waste-to-Energy facility and hear about their infrastructure priorities. I appreciated the update on projects they are working on locally, such as the U.S. Highway 14 corridor and other initiatives that will grow the region.

I also had the opportunity to tour Emcor Enclosures in Rochester, where they manufacture electronic equipment enclosures used in the broadcast, data center, security, and aerospace industries, as well as for the military and air traffic control systems.

Additionally, it was an honor to meet with correctional officers at the FMC Rochester facility this week and hear firsthand how we can ensure they have the resources they need to keep prisons safe for inmates and officers.

Important Note About Passports

As we approach peak travel season, now is a great time to be thinking about your passport. Congressional offices can assist with the application and renewal process for passports, however, the Department of State is currently experiencing increased processing times. You can learn more about current processing times here.

If you need assistance with a passport application or renewal, my office is ready to help. Call 507-577-6141 or visit my website.

It's not too late to submit artwork for the 2023 Congressional Art Competition!

All high school students in the First District are invited to submit their artwork for a chance to see it displayed in the U.S. Capitol. Competition rules and regulations can be found at finstad.house.gov/art-competition.

Submissions are due by 5:00PM CT, Wednesday, April 26th at the Rochester office, or call 507-577-6141 to arrange pick up.

In The News

Owatonna People's Press: U.S. Rep. Finstad talks big issues during Owatonna visit

Ag Week: Reps. Brad Finstad and Michelle Fischbach form advisory committees to study farm bill issues

ABC 6 News: Lawmakers address priorities for 2023 Farm bill

Rochester Post-Bulletin: Letter: Finstad's support helps open access for transplants

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