The Agricultural Relations Council (ARC) announced Commissioner Thom Petersen with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (https://www.mda.state.mn.us/) will deliver the keynote address at the 2026 ARC Annual Meeting on June 16 in Minneapolis.
The keynote will kick off a full day of educational sessions with Commissioner Petersen welcoming attendees to Minnesota and sharing insights on the state’s agricultural landscape. As a farmer and legislator, Petersen will provide a unique perspective on how he advocates for the state’s diverse agricultural community and will offer updates on trends and top-of-mind issues facing the Minnesota agriculture industry.
“The Ag Relations Council is honored to have Commissioner Petersen join us as our keynote speaker,” said Lori Hallowell, Agricultural Relations Council president. “We strive to offer top-notch professional development opportunities, bring forward ideas and topics that are not only relevant, but also actionable in day-to-day communications work, as well as foster discussion and collaboration among our members. Opening our annual meeting with Commissioner Petersen’s real-world experiences and sector expertise will certainly be a great start to our two-day event.”
Registration is still open for this event! In addition to hearing from Commissioner Petersen, attendees will gain insights from a variety of experts on topics such as how consumer expectations shape ag storytelling and the skills needed to build trust and succeed in today’s ag environment. Plus, there will be numerous networking opportunities and an ag tour day on June 17. For more information and to register for the event, agricultural public relations and communications professionals can visit https://agrelationscouncil.org/agricultural-relations-council-annual-meeting/.
The Agricultural Relations Council is the only association dedicated to serving the unique needs of public relations professionals working in agriculture, food, fiber and other related industries. ARC is a conduit for problem solving, idea sharing and collaboration among members, who share a passion for excellence in public relations.
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