Minnesota wheat and barley growers came together Tuesday for a 
family reunion of sorts, with past leaders sharing their memories. Dave Torgerson, who retired after more than 30 years with Minnesota Wheat, says the association has always been focused on its members. “They had a choice between St. Paul and Red Lake Falls (for their headquarters) and they choose Red Lake Falls,” said Torgerson. “Do you know why? It was close to the farmers and the central wheat growing area. From the very beginning it has been about the growers.” Torgerson emphasized Minnesota Wheat has a ‘we-versus-me’ philosophy. “Together with corn and soybeans and North Dakota, we’re all stronger. The programs that we work together on are so much better than what can be done alone.” The Minnesota Wheat Research and Promotion Council donated $25,000 to the Your Source of Growth Fund on behalf of Dave and Mary Torgerson. This foundation funds leadership development programs in northwest Minnesota.
