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Minnesota Soybean Business

Faces of MSGA: Michael Buer

Third-generation farmer Michael Buer farms in Meeker County near Grove City.

During this year’s Farmfest, he became a member of the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association because he felt it’s important to join an organization that’s speaking up for agriculture.

“It seems like there’s a complete lack of support for the American farmer,” Buer said on why he joined. “I just thought we have to do what we can to promote ourselves.”

Michael Buer is a third-generation farmer who joined MSGA at the 2024 Farmfest.

He farms full time with his wife, Christine, with the help of their three sons. The Buers grow soybeans, food-grade soy and corn. Buer bought the family farm from his dad almost 17 years ago after buying his first farm at the age of 21.

As a youngster, his path was to become a diesel mechanic, but things changed, and he started farming full time after post-secondary at technical college.

“There’s a lot of respect and admiration for my father and mother and grandfather,” Buer said of being able to continue as a generational farmer. “I don’t take any of it for granted. It’s not about the numbers. It’s not about the value of the farm. It’s the way of life. And like I said, it’s not the value of the land, it’s the ability to use it as a tool to create an income for us.”

Off the farm, Buer volunteers at his church, the Boy Scouts and serves as Swede Township’s supervisor. He’s also involved in 4-H and school activities with his sons.

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