2000 C&B: Agricultural Policy: Editor’s Page (Shawn Towle)

It has been awhile since Checks & Balances has tried to tackle, comprehensively any issues of concern to our readers. We have fallen into the trap of just focusing on the politics of issues and failing to address the policy concerns. We know that you have grown to...

Farm Bureau Federation President Discusses Agricultural Policy

Al Christopherson is a diversified grain and livestock farmer from Pennock, Minnesota in Kandiyohi County. He operates nearly 1,800 acres on a family farm raising hogs, corn, soybeans and wheat with his wife, Diane. They have two sons, Todd and Scott. He has a...