BOARD/COMMISSION:  Agriculture Research, Education, Extension, And Technology Transfer Advisory Panel

Panel membership includes: one member each as named by the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system, Minnesota Farm Bureau, Minnesota Farmers Union, MN Soybean Research and Promotion Council, MN Corn Research and Promotion Council, MN Barley Research and Promotion Council, MN Wheat Research and Promotion Council, MN Sunflower Council, MN Cultivated Wild Rice Council, MN Canola Research and Promotion Council, MN Area 1 Potato Research and Promotion Council, MN Area II Potato Research and Promotion Council, MN Turkey Research and Promotion Council, MN Beef Research and Promotion Council, MN Dairy Research and Promotion Council, MN Dry Edible Bean Research and Promotion Council, and MN Pork Board; four open appointments for one representative each of agriculture industry statewide, an association of primary manufacturers of forest products, organic or sustainable agriculture, and statewide environment and natural resource conservation organizations.

The Panel is advisory to the Commissioner of Agriculture  and the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences at the University of Minnesota on investments to achieve long-term agricultural productivity increases through improved infrastructure, vision, and accountability in agricultural research and technology transfer, agriculture rapid response, and agricultural education.