Join us as we turn connection into action and ensure the cooperative voice is heard where it matters most.
AGENDA
8:00 a.m. | Registration
8:30 a.m. | Welcome, Introductions & Run of the Day
Bennett Smith Cooperative Network Minnesota Contract Lobbyist
8:45 a.m. | Cooperative Network’s Role in Advocacy & Beyond
Ben Nelson, Cooperative Network Executive Director
9:00 a.m. | Updates from State Agency Leaders
Thom Petersen, Commissioner, Minnesota Department of Agriculture
TBD, Minnesota Department of Commerce
9:45 a.m. | Legislative Briefing
Bennett Smith Cooperative Network Minnesota Contract Lobbyist
10:00 a.m. | Break & Walk to House Tax Committee Hearing
10:15 a.m. | Observe House Tax Committee or Senate Finance Committee
Observing budget discussions of House and Senate committee members (duration and agenda pending)
12:00 p.m. | Lunch
1:20 p.m. | Group Photo – Senate Overlook Patio – Minnesota Senate Building
1:30 p.m. | Capitol Visits with Minnesota State Legislators
4:30 p.m. | Co-op Day at the Capitol concludes