This report was developed by the Minnesota Farmers Union’s Climate and Working Lands team to capture insight from farmers as businesses, policymakers and the public increasingly turn to agriculture for climate solutions.

Between May and November of 2023, MFU held convenings around the state to hear directly from farmers and rural residents. The goal of these convenings was to hear about climate policies and investments that have real implications for farmers and farm businesses.

Themes from these discussions are summarized in the report, and include:

• Fair Markets for Climate-Smart Agriculture
• More Farmers and Advisors
• Access to Equipment and Machinery
• Land Availability and Prices
• Building Resiliency