STATE OF MINNESOTA FIRST MEETING
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES NINETY-FOURTH SESSION
Agriculture Finance Committee
MINUTES
Representative Anderson, Chair of the Agriculture Finance Committee, called the meeting to order at 1:00PM, on February 10, 2025, in Room G3 of the Capitol Building. A quorum was present.
The Committee Legislative Assistant noted the roll.
Members present:
ANDERSON, Paul, Chair
HARDER, Bobbie, Vice Chair
HANSEN, Rick, DFL Lead
AGBAJE, Esther
BURKEL, John
FREDERICK, Luke
GANDER, Steve
JACOB, Steve
LAWRENCE, Bryan
LEE, Fue
NELSON, Nathan
SMITH, Andy
VANG, Samantha
Overview of opportunities and Challenges Facing Minnesota Agriculture
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Testifiers
Andrea Vaubel, MN Deputy Commissioner of Agriculture
Jeff Davidman, Delta Airlines
Peter Frosch, Greater MSP
Amanda Bilek, Minnesota Corn Growers Association
Joe Smentek, Minnesota MN Soybean Growers Association
Brian Werner, Minnesota Biofuels Association
Anne Schwagerl, Vice President, Minnesota Farmers Union
Rick Horton, Minnesota Forest Industries
First District Association presentation on milk processing and wastewater
Testifiers
Bob Huffman, President and CEO, First District Association
Megan Schrupp NexGen Dairy
Tim Schrupp NexGen Dairy
The meeting was Adjourned at 2:39PM
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Representative Paul Anderson, Chair
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Jean Cottington, Committee Legislative Assistant