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Minnesota Department of Agriculture Press Releases

485 Press Releases
  • Published on January 22, 2025 - 16:58 GMT

    Multigenerational Farm Transition Retreats Available for Farmers

    Multigenerational Farm Transition Retreats are available for Minnesota farmers considering farm transition or succession plans. These retreats are offered by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) in partnership with the University of Minnesota (UMN …

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  • Published on January 21, 2025 - 21:25 GMT

    Minnesota Produce Farmers Asked to Complete 2025 Grower Questionnaire

    The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is calling on produce farmers who have never completed the Grower Questionnaire, or who have not filled it out since 2022, to complete the 2025 edition. Completing this questionnaire helps farmers identify the …

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  • Published on January 17, 2025 - 17:20 GMT

    Grants Bring Ag Literacy to Minnesota Classrooms

    Twelve Minnesota educators looking to provide more agricultural experiences for their students have received 2025 Agricultural Literacy Grants from the Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom (MAITC) Foundation. The grants are designed to support …

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  • Published on January 16, 2025 - 17:06 GMT

    Local Food Companies Betting on Winter Fancy Food Show

    The Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) Minnesota Pavilion is returning to Las Vegas for the 2025 Winter Fancy Food Show January 19 - 21. Six local food and beverage businesses are exhibiting at the event supported by the MDA’s Make it Minnesota …

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  • Published on January 13, 2025 - 19:22 GMT

    New Grant Available for Minnesota Farmers’ Markets

    A new Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) grant opportunity is available for farmers’ market associations to help support nutrition assistance programs at the markets. The Farmers’ Market Nutrition Assistance Grant will provide funding to farmers’ …

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  • Published on January 6, 2025 - 18:30 GMT

    Minnesota and USDA Award $9.5 Million to Projects that Strengthen Food Supply Chain Infrastructure

    The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has partnered with Minnesota to award $9.5 million through the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program (RFSI) to build resilience across the middle of …

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  • Published on January 2, 2025 - 17:15 GMT

    MDA Now Accepting Applications for 2025 Beginning Farmer Tax Credit

    The Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) Rural Finance Authority (RFA) is now accepting applications for the 2025 Beginning Farmer Tax Credit, an annual program available to landlords and sellers (asset owners) who rent or sell farmland, equipment, …

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  • Published on December 30, 2024 - 22:04 GMT

    Hemp Seed Meal Available for Feed in Minnesota

    Minnesota is among the first states in which hemp seed meal may be used in certain animal feed, opening new market options for industrial hemp growers. The Association of American Feed Control Officers (AAFCO) earlier this year added hemp seed meal as a …

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  • Published on December 19, 2024 - 18:33 GMT

    Funding Available to Help Farmers Finance New Cooperatives

    The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is now accepting applications for funding to support the development of agricultural cooperatives in the state. The Cooperative Development Grant Program is designed to help new cooperatives looking to finance …

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  • Published on December 10, 2024 - 17:11 GMT

    MDA Announces New Grant to Support Green Fertilizer Production

    Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) Commissioner Thom Petersen today announced the launch of the Green Fertilizer Grant Program. The announcement was made at the Green Ammonia Summit in Morris, MN. The Green Fertilizer Grant will support agricultural …

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  • Published on December 9, 2024 - 20:15 GMT

    Grant Available to Aid in Weather Resilience

    Recognizing the risks posed by extreme weather, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is offering a grant opportunity to help eligible producers make their operations more resilient to drought, flooding, and severe weather events like storms, …

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  • Published on December 2, 2024 - 21:49 GMT

    Barley Producers to Vote on the Future of the Minnesota Barley Research and Promotion Council

    The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) works with Minnesota’s 13 research and promotion councils (also known as commodity councils) to promote our state’s diverse agricultural sector. One of these councils is the Minnesota Barley Research and …

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  • Published on November 25, 2024 - 18:30 GMT

    Agricultural Fertilizer Research and Education Council Seeks New Members

    The Agricultural Fertilizer Research and Education Council (AFREC) is looking for new members to join the council and help expand soil fertility research, education, and outreach in Minnesota. AFREC is a farmer-led program to advance soil fertility …

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  • Published on November 21, 2024 - 19:23 GMT

    Public Input Sought on Draft Minnesota Aquaculture Plan

    The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is seeking input on a draft state aquaculture plan. Comments are being accepted now through December 18. Minnesota recognizes aquaculture, which is the practice of privately raising fish or other aquatic life, as …

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  • Published on November 20, 2024 - 21:07 GMT

    Two Grants for Urban Agriculture Now Available

    A new grant opportunity for urban farmers in Minnesota to make conservation-focused improvements is now available, alongside returning grant funding for groups seeking to promote urban youth agricultural education and urban agricultural community …

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  • Published on November 19, 2024 - 19:12 GMT

    Minnesota Grown Retailer of the Year Winners Announced

    Eight Minnesota retailers who demonstrate excellence in locally grown and produced products have been named a 2025 Minnesota Grown Retailer of the Year by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) Minnesota Grown program, in partnership with the …

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  • Published on November 14, 2024 - 17:36 GMT

    MDA Offers Grants to Expand Access to Fresh Foods

    To expand Minnesotans’ access to fresh and culturally appropriate foods, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has opened applications for its Good Food Access Program (GFAP) Equipment and Physical Improvement Grant. The GFAP grant helps grocery …

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  • Published on November 7, 2024 - 21:21 GMT

    Online Applications Now Open for Minnesota’s 2025 Industrial Hemp Program

    Online applications are now open for anyone wanting to grow or process hemp in Minnesota in 2025. A license from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is required for individuals and businesses. Applications must be submitted by April 30, 2025, and …

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  • Published on October 25, 2024 - 15:02 GMT

    Registration Opens for 2025 Minnesota Organic Conference

    Registration is now open for the 2025 Minnesota Organic Conference, an annual statewide conference that highlights organic agricultural practices. Hosted by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA), the two-day conference will take place January 9 and …

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  • Published on October 10, 2024 - 20:38 GMT

    MDA Unveils State’s First Farm to Kids Strategic Plan

    October is Farm to School and Early Care Month, a time to celebrate food education, school gardens, and lunch trays filled with healthy, locally sourced foods from Minnesota’s producers. In recognition of this month, today the Minnesota Department of …

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