We welcome you to the state and specifically to Minneapolis. We hope you are satisfied with your stay here.
Agriculture is an extremely important component of the economy of the state.
Minnesota is second in turkey production, third in swine production, and fifth in dairy production. Food safety from farm to table is a very important part of our responsibility. I am always reminding producers that they are producing a product for the consumer rather than for the next point of sale. We must be vigilant in our resolve to prevent the introduction of diseases into out livestock population that is of foreign origin. Our industry would be devastated by such an event.