Today the Minnesota Farm Bureau delegation made it safely to Phoenix for the American Farm Bureau Federation National Convention. It was about 11 degrees below zero when we left MSP. I did not check the temperature when we left the airport in Phoenix, but short sleeves felt nice! When we landed and turned our cell phones on we learned of the shootings at the Fort Lauderdale airport. I did hear that the shooter went through the MSP airport on his way to Florida. Wow!

In the picture on the right is Jennifer Smith, Post Secondary Educator of the Year. Jennifer has been a Farm Business Management educator at Riverland Community College since 2008. On the left is Troy Salzer, Extension Educator of the Year. Troy is an Extension Educator in Carlton County. In the middle is a fun couple we got to know, Delvin and Debra Durheim from Long Prairie. Delvin is a farmer and insurance agent, Debra is the Minnesota Farm Bureau Promotion and Educational Chairwoman. I am sure looking forward to meeting and interviewing many great people at the convention!

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