Part of LSA’s Effort to Move Priorities for People and the Land Forward at the State Level
9/19/24
WINONA, Minn. — Land Stewardship Action issued the following statement announcing its endorsement of Sarah Kruger for MN State House District 26A.
“We are proud to support Sarah in her campaign to represent the people of House District 26A. We share a common vision for vibrant, growing rural communities and sustainable agricultural practices. If elected, we look forward to working with her to offer solutions at the state level,” stated Emily Minge, Political Organizer for LSA. “This year, LSA aims to build participation and engagement in all levels of government. We know and have seen how important state level policies are in creating the farm and food system we need for all Minnesotans.”
Sarah is the Chief of Staff for FairVote MN, a non-profit organization that advocates for democratic reform.
When asked why she’s running for this office, Sarah said, “we stand at a very critical time in our state and nation’s history when we need elected officials who can find workable solutions despite deep divides. We need to learn how to talk with people who have different viewpoints and reach some common ground in the Legislature because the vitality of our state depends on it. I hear over and over at the doors that people are tired of the politics of division and blame. They want someone who will work to represent them over a political party. I have state level experience working with legislators on policy and am prepared to tackle the difficult challenges that face our district and our state for a more united and hopeful future.”
She went on to share that she is, “pleased to have Land Stewardship recognize my commitment to: clean water; support for farmers using best management practices; value-added agriculture processing that supports economic opportunity, including third crops; supporting agriculture’s role in the energy transition; sustainable land use; and opportunities for new farmers to enter the farm economy.”
To earn Land Stewardship Action’s endorsement, Sarah attended LSA’s local candidate forum to answer questions from the public, completed a state level candidate questionnaire, and cleared an internal vetting process with LSA’s Political Committee and Board of Directors.
This year, leading up to the fall elections, Land Stewardship Action is focusing on engaging members, supporting candidates, and building power at local and state levels of government. This is a direct response to feedback from those in LSA’s base, as they feel directly impacted by the funding and resources that the State House and Senate allocate for our food systems and our rural communities. More information on LSA’s 2024 election initiatives and endorsed candidates may be found here: www.landstewardshipaction.org
Contact: Emily Minge, LSA, eminge@landstewardshipaction.org, 612-400-6353