The Minnesota Grown Program and the Minnesota Grocers Association have teamed up to sponsor a statewide contest to find retail grocers who are doing the best job of promoting Minnesota Grown foods.

The contest takes place over a three month period from August 1, 2011 through October 31, 2011.  First place winners will be selected in each of the three categories:

• Single Store
• Retail group of 7 stores or less
• Retail group of 8 stores or more

Winners will receive exclusive rights to use a custom "2011 Minnesota Grown Retailer of the Year" logo.

• Contest Rules and Award Criteria (PDF: 181 KB / 1 Page)
• Retailer of the Year Entry Form (PDF: 171 KB / 1 Page)

Resources for a successful entry:

• Minnesota Grown Promotional Materials
• Minnesota Grown Logo
• Minnesota Grown Wholesale Database

MDA Contact

Paul Hugunin at 651-201-6510
paul.hugunin@state.mn.us