The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) helps farmers and business operators recover from storm-related damage to food products and facilities, agricultural chemicals and facilities, and other infrastructure.

The following links are to provide guidance to farmers, consumers, agribusinesses and food establishments when cleaning up from storm damage.

Info for Farmers

• Minnesota Farmer Assistance Network (MFAN)
• Minnesota Farm Advocates
• Disaster Recovery Loan Program

Info for Consumers

• What Consumers Need to Know About Food and Water Safety
• Power Outages: Key Tips for Consumers About Food Safety
• A Consumer's Guide to Food Safety: Severe Storms

Info for the Food Industry

• A Notice from the Food and Drug Administration to Growers, Food Manufacturers, Food Warehouse Managers, and Transporters of Food Products About the Safety of Food Affected by Storms and Power Outages
• A Notice from the Food and Drug Administration to Growers, Food Manufacturers, Food Warehouse Managers, and Transporters of Food Products on How to Dispose of Contaminated or Spoiled Food 

Info for Agricultural Chemical Users

In the event of an agricultural chemical spill, individuals are advised to contact the Minnesota Duty Officer. The Minnesota Duty Officer Program provides a single answering point to request state-level assistance for emergencies, serious accidents or incidents, or for reporting hazardous materials and petroleum spills. The duty officer is available 24 hours per day, seven days per week. If there is an immediate threat to life or property, call 911 first.

Contact the Minnesota Duty Officer at 1-800-422-0798 (Outstate Minnesota Only) or 651-649-5451 (Twin Cities Metro Area).