Thom Petersen
2019 - Present
2027
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Thom Petersen is the Minnesota Commissioner of Agriculture. He assumed office in 2019. His current term ends on January 4, 2027.
Petersen was appointed by Gov. Tim Walz (D) in January 2019.[1]
Biography
Thom Petersen earned an associate degree from Normandale Community College. He also studied at the University of Minnesota and the University of Georgia. His career experience includes working for his family and his own horse and farm business. He has served on the University of Minnesota Extension Citizens Advisory Committee, Farmers Legal Action Group, and Minnesota Ag in the Classroom.[2]
Political career
Commissioner of Agriculture (2019-Present)
Petersen has served as Commissioner of Agriculture for the State of Minnesota since 2019.
Appointments
2019
Petersen was appointed Commissioner of Agriculture by Gov. Tim Walz (D) in January 2019.[3]
See also
- Minnesota Commissioner of Agriculture
- Agriculture Commissioner
- Governor of Minnesota
- Minnesota Secretary of State
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Farm & Ranch Guide, "Thom Peterson new MN Ag Commissioner," January 3, 2019
- ↑ Commissioner's Office, "Commissioner's Office," April 11, 2025
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
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