In this episode of The Water Table, Jamie is joined by Minnesota Lawyer & Lobbyist, Bruce Kleven, to discuss a petition that could regulate agriculture in a state where most farmers feel it’s already over-regulated. Find out why this petition filed by an environmental group is being called a “lawsuit against Mother Nature.”About the Guest: Bruce Kleven has extensive skills and experience as a lobbyist, attorney and mediator, political strategist, speaker and parliamentarian. His areas of focus include agriculture, the environment, energy and transportation. He works with clients ranging from individuals to multi-national corporations. Mr. Kleven is a native of west-central Minnesota where his family of fifth-generation farmers emigrated from Norway in the 1870s. He grew up working on the family farm, which produces sugar beets, soybeans, and corn. He currently lives in the Twin Cities with his family.Episode Topics & Chapters: 00:00   Intro00:32   On today’s episode…00:56   Welcome to Bruce Kleven02:01   The state of the state of agriculture02:50   Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy (MCEA) – Who are they?03:44   All the lawsuits04:05   Limbo Creek and public waterways05:30   Initial intel…06:00   A tale of three laws07:38   Regulating agriculture08:00   It’s apparently not fast enough09:30   Minnesota’s Ground Water Protection Act11:20   Why industries are saying goodbye…12:45   Are we over-regulated?13:35   A larger war on agriculture16:00   They don’t want to hear the positive17:15   A lawsuit against Mother Nature18:45   Where does this go?20:15   DFL?20:47   Monitor the situation22:21   How will the changes affect rural areas?Follow us on social media! Facebook  |  TwitterFind us on Apple PodcastsSubscribe to our SpotifyListen on Google Podcasts  Want more? Explore related content: Connect with BruceEpisode #65: Outsmarting Mother Nature with Drainage RecyclingEpisode #52: An Ag Economist Tells All– Critical Topics Impacting the Future of AgVisit our website to explore more episodes & water management education:https://www.watertable.ag/the-podcast/

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