NEW SWEDEN TOWNSHIP, Minn. — Land Stewardship Action issued the following statement announcing its endorsement of Don Hermanson, running for Nicollet County Soil and Water Conservation Board District 4.
“We are proud to support Don in his campaign to represent the people of Nicollet County. We share a common vision for vibrant, growing rural communities and sustainable agricultural practices. If re-elected, we look forward to working with him to offer solutions at the local level,” stated Emily Minge, Political Organizer for LSA. “By focusing on local government, LSA aims to build participation and engagement in all levels of government. We know that there is so much power and possibility at the local level of government and we want to foster connections and understanding of how our values can be put into action.”
Don is a retired agriculture education instructor and part-time vegetable producer. When asked why he’s running, he said, “as a career educator of agriculture, teaching agronomy and soils, I plan on helping educate landowners on the benefits of practicing good soil health practices. Keeping soil in good condition and stopping soil erosion is essential to production of food/energy in the nation.”
To earn Land Stewardship Action’s endorsement, Don completed an SWCD candidate questionnaire, attended LSA’s local candidate forum to answer questions from the public 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 levels of government. This includes elected Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisors. This is a direct response to feedback from those in LSA’s base, as they feel most directly impacted by local government bodies. 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