About the Program

The MARL program is a dynamic leadership development program for active and engaged adult agricultural and rural leaders in Minnesota.  Since inception in the year 2000, twelve classes, each completing a 22 month program, there have been 352 individuals that have successfully completed the program and each is maximizing their impact and effectiveness in local, state, national and international arenas. 

The program involves a dynamic two-year educational experience featuring nine three-day in-state seminars, a six-day national study seminar and a 10- to 14-day international study seminar.  On average the class includes 30 members from all regions of the state.  The program does continue to involve and support alumni, provides updates with the MARL Blog, hosting of events and includes MARL Alumni in current class seminars, networking, mentoring and social events.  

MARL Class XII

MEET THE STAFF

Brad Schloesser

Executive Director

Brad.Schloesser@smsu.edu

Tobias Spanier

Program Leader

spani001@umn.edu

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MARL * Minnesota Agriculture & Rural Leadership

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MARL * Minnesota Agriculture & Rural Leadership *

  • the Mississippi River starts in Minnesota. 680 miles of its 2,552 total miles flow through Minnesota.

    The Mississippi transports 66% of all grain exported from the United States

    Capital: St. Paul

    Population: 5.64 million

    Founded: May 11, 1858 (32nd)

    State Bird: Common Loon

    State Tree: Norway Pine

    State Flower: Pink and White Lady

    Slipper

    Number of Counties: 87

    Largest City: Minneapolis - 425,403

    Nickname: Land of 10,000 Lakes

    Number of Farms: 74,542

    Average Farm Size: 372 acres

    Total Farmland: 26 million acres.

    • Corn & soybeans are the top commodities

    • Minnesota has 20 ethanol plants and three biodiesel plants

    • Minnesota also has the most E85 stations in the nation

    • sugar beets

    • turkeys

    • sweet corn

    • green peas

    • wild rice

    • hogs

    • oats

    • field corn

    • dairy and beef cattle

    • Minnesota has contributed many inventions, such as, Scotch tape, Better Business Bureau, pop up toaster and many more.

    • Eagle Mountain is Minnesota’s highest point.

    • During the Civil war, Minnesota was one of the first states to support the Union.

    • Minnesota is known as the land of 10,000 lakes

    • the Mississippi river starts in Minnesota

    • Minnesota is considered one of the most healthiest and peaceful states in the nation

    • some of oldest rocks found on earth formed 3.6 billion years ago. The rocks formed the Canadian Shield

    • the largest population of gray wolves outside of Alaska are in the area.

    • the twin cities is known as the cultural capital of the region. This is due to a number of institutes, universities & a strong economy

    • the largest number of Lutherans are located in Minnesota

    • the Metrodome is the only stadium to host 3 notable sporting events: NCAA Final Four Basketball, a world series and a super bowl

    • Prince is from Minnesota

    • Minnesota is the source of 3 main rivers: Mississippi, st. Lawrence & the Red River

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