Peterson Calls on the USDA to Protect U.S. Dairy Farmers

In a letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Klobuchar, Franken, and Peterson urged the agency to use its secretarial authority to take action to protect the nation’s dairy farmers from further crisis and to aid in the expansion and maintenance of domestic markets
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Farmfest 2016

This year’s Farmfest featured more than 500 exhibitors educating thousands of visitors and providing updates on the agriculture industry. As the Ranking Member of the Agriculture Committee, I always appreciate the chance to hear from farmers directly about how farm programs are working and new developments in the agriculture economy.
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Peterson Secures over $15 Million in Transportation Funding

Since July, I have funneled $15,387,103.00 in grants from the Department of Transportation to regional airports throughout the 7th District. Local airports provide critical economic opportunities to our rural communities, and I will continue to fight for strong transportation funding throughout Minnesota.
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Latest News

Peterson, Goodlatte Introduce Legislation to Ease Wood Stove Regulations

Jan 11, 2017 Press Release

Peterson, Duffy, Cheney Introduce Gray Wolf Legislation

Jan 11, 2017 Press Release

Rep. Peterson's Newsletter 10/22/2016

Dec 22, 2016 Newsletter

Lake Park Visit, KLGR Interview, Minnesota Electors, A Personal Thank You, Minnesota’s Micronesians, and Hazardous Travel Weather Possible on Christmas Day.

Rep. Peterson's Newsletter 12/16/2016

Dec 16, 2016 Newsletter

Service Academy Nominations, Twin Cities & Western Railroad Company, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota, Midwest Minnesota Community Development Corporation, Minnesota Timber Producers, St Cloud VA Health Care – Linden Grove Apartments, Central Minnesota Food Access Summit, Grow Our Own Summit, Minnesota Telecom Alliance, VSA Minnesota.

Rep. Peterson's Newsletter 12/9/2016

Dec 14, 2016 Newsletter

Molly Yeh and Nick Hagen, American Forest Foundation, Minnesota National Guard, Evangelical Good Samaritan Society, Minnesota Hospitals, Northwest Regional Development Commission, Kerhoven High School Band, legislative update, Agriculture Committee Hearing on Land Grant Institutions, Remembering Pearl Harbor, VA National Cemeteries Now Offering Pre-Need Eligibility, National Archives Holds Free Records Programs this Fall, USDA Launches Livestock Indemnity Compensation Program, and FEMA Warns of Dangerous Winter Weather

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