Dr. Thom Petersen: Dairy Industry in Minnesota | Ep. 56

In this episode I had the honor of discussing the dairy industry with a great professional. Dr. Thom Peterson, who is not only a dairy producer but also the Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, graced us with an interesting conversation about the top concerns in the dairy industry in Minnesota, the impacts of Pfas on the dairy industry, benefit programs for dairy farmers in Minnesota, advice for dairy producers or anybody in the industry, and much more. 

"I just like if we could always just somehow magically produce a good price for farmers that want to milk cows that would make ah the world a lot better place"

What you’ll learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:28) Introduction
• (03:43) A typical day at work in the Agriculture Department
• (06:43) Top concerns in the dairy industry in Minnesota
• (08:09) Impacts of Pfas on the dairy industry
• (10:21) Benefit Programs for dairy farmers in Minnesota
• (16:04) Average age and new profile of dairy farm operators
• (17:57) Advice for dairy producers or anybody in the industry
• (20:29) The final questions

Meet the guest: Dr. Thom Petersen

Experience:

• Current: Commissioner (Minnesota Department Of Agriculture) 
• Past: Director in Government Relations (Minnesota Farmers Union)

Background:

• Ph.D., (University of Georgia)
• B.Sc., (University of Minnesota)

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