Rep. Finstad Highlights MARL’s 25 Years

Rep. Brad Finstad recognized a major milestone for the Minnesota Agriculture and Rural Leadership (MARL) Program on the U.S. House floor. MARL marks 25 years of building leaders who serve Minnesota agriculture and rural communities.

A Program Built to Grow Leaders

In his remarks, Rep. Finstad highlighted why MARL matters. He pointed to MARL’s focus on leadership development and its role in strengthening rural communities and agriculture across Minnesota.

How MARL Began

Rep. Finstad also noted the teamwork that helped start MARL. He described how partners in higher education and outreach helped shape a program that continues to develop leaders today.

A Personal Connection

Rep. Finstad shared that MARL holds a personal meaning for him because he served as a past board member. He congratulated the program on 25 years of impact and looked ahead to what comes next.

“Congratulations to the MARL Program on celebrating 25 years of growing the future of Minnesota agriculture! As a former board member of MARL, this program holds special meaning for me, and I am excited to see what the next 25 years have in store.”

Rep. Brad Finstad (Facebook)

Building on Recognition for MARL 

When leaders recognize MARL in a national setting, they shine a light on the value of training engaged voices in agriculture and rural life.

MARL alums help lead meetings, build partnerships, speak up for agriculture, and solve real problems in their communities.

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