Farmfest forums: Congressional candidates on agriculture and rural issues

The Farmfest agricultural expo in Redwood County will play host to several forums featuring Election 2022 candidates. On Tuesday, several candidates from Minnesota’s 2nd, 6th, 7th and 8th Congressional Districts discussed issues impacting agriculture and rural parts of the state.

Panelists included: Rep. Angie Craig, (D-2nd District), Tyler Kistner (R-2nd District), Paula Overby (LMN-2nd District), Rep. Tom Emmer (R-6th District), Jeanne Hendricks (D-6th District), Rep. Michelle Fischbach (R-7th District), Jill Abahsain (D-7th District), Travis (Bull) Johnson (LMN-7th District), Rep. Pete Stauber (R-8th District), Jen Schultz (D-8th District), John Munter (D-8th District). The forum was moderated by Mark Dorenkamp, Minnesota anchor for Brownfield Ag News.

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