Finstad, Emmer, Fischbach, Stauber Nominate Candidates for USDA State Positions

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01), Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06), Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach (MN-07), and Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) announced their nominations for candidates to fill appointed state roles within the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to administer Farm Service Agency (FSA) and Rural Development (RD) programs. “We are proud to put forward these individuals for consideration to represent Minnesota’s farmers and producers in President Trump’s administration,” the lawmakers said. “Every one of them brings to the table a wealth of experience and public service, and we are confident that they have the necessary qualifications to reliably administer the statewide programs that Minnesota farmers, producers, and rural families depend on.” The Representatives nominated the following individuals for appointment: FSA State Director: Kurt Blomgren, Watonwan County Rural Development State Director: Dave Ladd, Dakota County State Executive Committee: Jim Kukowski, Roseau County Scott Winslow, Fillmore County Joel Mathiowetz, Redwood County Pamela Uhlenkamp, Sibley County Charlie Radman, Dakota County Jason May, Chisago County Cody Suter, Chippewa County Rob Casey, Scott County