Driving County Roads

An on line journal sharing my views. The content reflects my background as a rural person employed in agriculture and as a retired elected official of local government.

Wednesday, October 08, 2008

WHAT IS A FARM? COMMISSIONER OF REVENUE HAS THE ANSWER.

Tom Zellmer and Rep. Morrow got an answer from Ward Einess,Commissioner of Revenue for the State of Minnesota. He can tell if it is a farm or not and he does not have to even view the property. He said that “if there is nothing to eat on the premises, it is not a farm.” end

Three Rivers Council

Three Rivers Resource, Conservation, and Development Council

The Three Rivers R, C, and D is located in Mankato and has been in existence for about six years. For the years 2003-2007, the council has administered grants and federal dollars amounting to $1,400,000 which have been used for conservation and development projects in the region nine county area. 90% of the funds have been used for on the ground projects. end