Promoting Modern Ag Event to be held March 22nd

By Carol Boynton
Lewiston Journal Editor

The fifth annual Promoting Modern Agriculture (PMA) event has been scheduled for Tuesday, March 22nd at the Riverport Inn, Winona, Mn. Hoping to encourage farmers and farm groups to work together to educate the public about how efficient farming practices benefit everyone. This year’s featured speaker is Jeanie Borlaug Laube, daughter of Norman Borlag, Father of the Green Revolution and Nobel Peace Prize Winner.
“The Norman Borlaug Legacy-Looking to the Future”
A First year college report from last years scholarship winners.
“Our mission is to further a wider understanding of modern agriculture by our consumers and our industry and to promote cooperation and understanding among all sectors of agriculture.”
*Awarded $1000 scholarships in conjunction with Winona County Farm Bureau, Minnesota Pork Producers, and Minnesota Soybean Growers Association, and the Winona County Corn Growers.
*Working on connecting high school students with the history and value of agriculture
*Involved with Family Night on the Farm where 2500 people visited a dairy farm
* Will award book bundles to area schools
Farmers have significant challenges today and yet have managed to become one of the most adaptable sectors of the economy. In 1945 there were 24 million dairy cows. Today there are 9 million and in spite of the fact there are less cows, we are able to feed not only our country but export milk products to other countries. Modern agriculture proves that farmers are efficient and care deeply about the land and their animals.
This event is successful because it is sponsored by farm families and agribusinesses. We encourage you to be a sponsor. If you cant’ sponsor we hope you can attend.
Thank You for your support! We hope to see you on the 22nd. The Promoting Modern Agriculture committee. For any other questions cal Duane of Liz Wirt at 507-523-2860 or email: duanewirt@hotmail.com