Dave Frederickson
Dave Frederickson (b. March 22, 1944) is a former Minnesota Commissioner of Agriculture. Frederickson was appointed by Gov. Mark Dayton in January 2011 and left office in January 2019.[1]
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
- B.S., Education, St. Cloud State University[2]
Political career
Commissioner of Agriculture (2011-2019)
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]
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Dave + Frederickson + Minnesota + Agriculture"
See also
- Minnesota Commissioner of Agriculture
- Agriculture Commissioner
- Governor of Minnesota
- Minnesota Secretary of State
External links
- Minnesota Department of Agriculture - Commissioner Dave Frederickson
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Gene Hugoson |
Minnesota Commissioner of Agriculture 2011–2019 |
Succeeded by Thom Petersen |
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