Episode 10: Brittney Johnson

About this episode

Brittney Johnson discusses her journey into politics and the challenges of farming in Otter Tail County.

The second season of MinneStory launches November 5th. The 2018 Midterm Elections are Nov 6. It's probably clear to anyone who consumes the news or any media that this is a really tense time in our country, with many dissatisfied people on all sides. In today's episode, you'll hear from a young politician in Otter Tail County who is running for state legislature: Brittney Johnson. She talks about what drew her to politics, and the assets of Otter Tail County. She also talks extensively about farming in Otter Tail County, including the challenges young people face when trying to start farming, and her own sheep farm.

People in this episode

Guest: Brittney Johnson

Topics covered

• politics
• farming
• young politicians
• Otter Tail County

Keywords

• Midterm Elections
• state legislature
• sheep farm

Mentioned in this episode

Products: sheep farm

Books & works: MinneStory

Places: Otter Tail County

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