Midwestern Legislative Conference (MLC)

Members of the Manitoba delegation at the MLC (from left to right): Member of the Legislative Assembly Rachelle Schott, MLA Jeff Bereza, Rattan Lal, MLA Obby Khan, MLA Diljeet Brar, Navneet Brar. Photo by Matt Shadle, Digital Media Manager for the Ohio Senate
July 21, 2024 • Columbus, Ohio

The Midwest Legislative Conference brings together legislators and their staff from eleven Midwestern states and four Canadian provinces to improve state government by fostering the exchange of information, sharing ideas, and discussing common problems through effective collaboration. Dr. Lal was honored to be able to present “Managing Soil Health for Carbon Sequestration and Water Conservation,” and he was encouraged that the issues of anthropogenic climate change were so clearly acknowledged. He had lively discussion with members, and he left with a very positive outlook on the wonderful staff and legislators who will support their communities through the challenges and triumphs ahead.Rattan Lal meets with the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Chairs Sen. Marci Francisco (KS) and Rep. Paul Thomas (ND) and Committee Staff Becky Leis. Photo by Matt Shadle, Digital Media Manager for the Ohio Senate