Minnesota Department of Agriculture
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Working for Minnesota's food supply, environment, and agricultural economy.
St. Paul, MN
Joined January 2009
🎉 Starting a food business in MN? Our licensing process has changed! As of today, Aug. 1, you can apply before your inspection, with expert support to help you get licensed faster. #MNAg. Learn more about food licensing modernization and law changes. 🔗
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MN producers, groups, and local governments looking for help purchasing or retrofitting soil health equipment can apply beginning Friday, Aug. 1 for a cost-share grant from our Soil Health Financial Assistance Program. Deadline is Aug. 29. #MNAg. 🔗
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We're celebrating #NationalFarmersMarketWeek w/ Minnesota Grown, Minnesota Farmers' Market Association, @MNFarmersUnion, & Land Stewardship Project and everybody's invited to 9 events at farmers markets across the state next week! 🥬🥕🍅 #MNAg. 🔗
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RT @mndli: Farmworker Appreciation Day is Aug. 6. Let’s recognize the hardworking people who help bring food to our tables. Learn more abou….
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Farmers, landowners, and conservation partners are invited to attend the annual Rosholt Research Farm Field Day, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 21 at the Rosholt Research Farm, 910 Old Highway 28 in Westport. 🔗 #MNAg 🌱🌊🌍
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The bill funds and provides policy direction to the work of the MDA, MN Board of Animal Health, and Agricultural Utilization Research Institute, among other items. It strengthens Minnesota’s ag economy, boosts support for family farmers, and invests in local food systems. #MNAg
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Today, @GovTimWalz ceremonially signed the omnibus agriculture bill passed by the Legislature this session at Minnesota Grown member Apple Jack Orchards in Delano, MN. #MNAg
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The public is invited to the Hastings Kernza® Field Day on Aug. 14 to explore Kernza, a perennial grain that offers a combination of environmental and agricultural benefits. Registration is required for this free, in-person field day. #MNAg. 🔗
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Today we welcomed an international delegation representing 10 countries to MDA for a discussion about food and ag policy. It was an honor to exchange ideas and share how Minnesota agriculture connects with the world. 🌱🌎.#MNAg
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DA staff will be available at this @MNFarmersUnion webinar on Aug. 3 to discuss the upcoming Soil Health Equipment Grant and how to apply. Register to attend below.
The MN Soil Health Financial Assistance grant offers cost-share to invest in equipment that will increase soil health. This webinar will include info from @MNagriculture staff who will review the 2025 application period and answer FAQs. Register:
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RT @MNFarmersUnion: The MN Soil Health Financial Assistance grant offers cost-share to invest in equipment that will increase soil health.….
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@mndnr An emergency quarantine is in place for the southeastern portion of the county, limiting the movement of firewood and ash material into and out of the area. 🔗
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Not only do noxious/invasive weeds damage our natural resources, they also can be harmful to people. The latest episode of our Smarty Plants podcast looks at which weeds to watch out for & problems that can occur when we have contact with them. #MNAg. 🔗
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Over $1.75M is helping 42 #MNAg businesses grow, from wineries to food hubs. See who received FY25 AGRI Value-Added & Meat, Egg, Poultry, and Milk grants and apply by Aug 7 for the next round. 🔗
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RT @BRNAgNews_Mark: .@MNagriculture Commissioner @ThommyPetersen tells @brownfield his department is working hard to maintain a good #trade….
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The Commissioner of Agriculture for Minnesota is concerned U.S. farmers could be harmed by trade tensions with Canada. Thom Petersen tells Brownfield corn exports to Canada have been strong. “They...
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Our Outreach Veterinarian will be at the Tri-County Stockyards Feeder Sale this Wednesday, July 23 in Motley. If you’re attending the livestock auction, stop by to say hi & pick up resources on antibiotic stewardship & drug residue prevention! . 🔗 #MNAg
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UPDATE July 18 - The MDA has completed all aerial spongy moth management in Aitkin, Carlton, Itasca, Pine, and St. Louis Counties. Operations are complete in Minnesota for 2025.
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⚠️Aerial spongy moth management continues today in Aitkin, Carlton, and St. Louis counties. Low flying air craft will be visible in several areas of the counties. ℹ️More info at
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UPDATE evening July 17 - Work in Pine and Itasca counties is now complete. Work in Aitkin, Carlton, and St. Louis counties is paused until tomorrow.
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