County Soybean Program
Minnesota proudly supports the only county soybean program in the country. With 44 organized, independent county programs across the state, Minnesota Soybean can tap into the power of more than 500 county leaders to amplify checkoff messaging at a local level. Along with self-generated funds, counties are allotted checkoff dollars from the state each year to utilize throughout their counties, which are used for the promotion and education of soybeans and soybean products via events and donations. The Council is not affiliated with these organizations, but supports activities that achieve checkoff goals.
County Spotlight
Countless volunteer hours are dedicated to spreading Minnesota Soybean’s key messages through the county soybean program. These counties – guided by farmer-led boards – deserve recognition for going above and beyond.
Each year, Minnesota Soybean recognizes county organizations that go above and beyond to promote soybeans and advocate for agriculture in their community. In 2025, Polk County in northwest Minnesota was awarded our County of the Year for engaging in local promotions, increasing their membership in MSGA and making donations to area schools.
County Soybean Program Staff
If you have questions regarding a specific county, please contact the respective county representative.
Katelyn Engquist, Communications Project Manager, kengquist@agmgmtsolutions.com.
Sam Yetzer, Communications Specialist
Counties:
Brown, Cottonwood, Jackson, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood, Renville, Rock, Watonwan, Yellow Medicine, Blue Earth, Dakota, Dodge, Faribault, Freeborn, Goodhue, Le Sueur, Marshall, Martin, McLeod, Mower, Nicollet, Olmsted, Rice, Sibley, Scott, Steele, Wabasha, Waseca.
