Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the reappointment of Jeremy Geske to the Minnesota Board of Veterinary Medicine.

Geske, of New Prague, is a local issues specialist for the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation, where he assists farmers with local government issues. In addition to his work with the Farm Bureau, Geske is the owner and operator of JMG Suffolks, a sheep seedstock operation in New Prague. He previously served as an educator in the area of animal science for the University of Minnesota Extension Service in Dakota County.

Geske earned his master of science degree in animal science and industry from Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas, and his bachelor of science degree in animal science from North Dakota State University in Fargo, North Dakota. He is reappointed as a public member to a four-year term that expires January 7, 2013.

The Minnesota Board of Veterinary Medicine is responsible for licensing and disciplining veterinarians. The board is made up of seven members appointed by the Governor.