This article first appeared in the September-October 2025 issue of Soybean Business. Click here to read the digital issue. 

Harold Stanislawski has been a staple on the checkoff side of Minnesota Soybean for years. This year, he stepped into the advocacy world by joining MSGA at the 2025 Farmfest. 

“There’s a lot of good reasons to join,” Stanislawski said. “I’ve had an opportunity as a county agent, in the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA), AURI (Agricultural Utilization Research Institute) and even in my economic development years to always work with growers to stimulate economic development activity across the state. It was logical to join the soybean growers that have given so much back to the state.” 

We got him! MSGA Director Jim Kukowski (front) signs up Harold Stanislawski for a membership at the 2025 Farmfest.

Stanislawski has a lengthy agricultural resume. His family had a grain and dairy farm in Roseau County. He majored in Agriculture Education and Extension in college before becoming an Extension agent in Roseau and Otter Tail counties for 13 years. He then joined MDA as a business advisor, working on livestock issues across 10 years and three administrations. He was one of four founders of the Fergus Falls ethanol plant and worked as the city’s economic development executive director before joining AURI 12 years ago. 

Stanislawski is also involved with Soy Nutrition Institute Global, sits on the board of the local power co-op, the Minnesota Food Council and MN State College Advisory Committee. 

“AURI is very grateful for the great partnership we’ve had with the soy industry,” Stanislawski said. “We want to continue doing our best for the industry and working with the growers and their leaders.” 

Click here to join MSGA.