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Dave Frederickson
| Dave Frederickson | |
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| Minnesota Commissioner of Agriculture | |
| Incumbent | |
| In office | |
| January 2011 - Present | |
| Years in position | 2 |
| Party | Non-partisan |
| Predecessor | Gene Hugoson |
| Compensation | |
| Base salary | $108,388 |
| Prior offices | |
| Minnesota State Senate | |
| 1987 - 1993 | |
| Education | |
| Bachelor's | St. Cloud State University |
| Personal | |
| Birthday | March 22, 1944 |
| Place of birth | Murdock |
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Biography
From 1991 to 2002, Frederickson served as president of the Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU). He subsequently served as president of the National Farmers Union (NFU) from 2002 to 2006. In both organizations, he worked on federal farm policy and other issues important to farmers and ranchers.[1] From 2007 to 2010, Frederickson worked as agricultural outreach director for U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar. In that capacity, he helped lead listening sessions around the state and talked frequently with Minnesota farmers, ranchers and rural residents about the federal issues that mattered most to them.[1]
Education
- Attended, Graduate Studies, Special Education, St. Cloud State University
- BS, Education, St. Cloud State University[2]
Political career
Commissioner of Agriculture (2011-Present)
Frederickson has served as Commissioner of Agriculture for the State of Minnesota since 2011.[1]
Minnesota State Senate (1987-1994)
Frederickson served as a state senator in the Minnesota State Senate from 1987 to 1994.[1]
Elections/Appointments
2011
Frederickson was appointed Commissioner of Agriculture by Gov. Mark Dayton in January of 2011.[1]
1990
Frederickson won re-election to the Minnesota State Senate in 1990.[1]
1986
Frederickson was first elected to the Minnesota State Senate in 1986.[1]
Contact information
Orville L. Freeman Building
625 Robert St. N
St. Paul, MN 55155-2538
Phone: 651-201-6000
Toll-free: 1-800-967-2474
TDD: 1-800-627-3529
Email: MDA.Info@state.mn.us
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See also
- Minnesota Commissioner of Agriculture
- Agriculture Commissioner
- Governor of Minnesota
- Minnesota Secretary of State
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References
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| Preceded by Gene Hugoson |
Minnesota Commissioner of Agriculture 2011–present |
Succeeded by NA |
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