The Minnesota Department of Agriculture recognizes organic as a choice that interests many farmers and consumers. Organic continues to be one of the most rapidly growing sectors in the food industry.

The MDA offers organic information, educational events, speakers, and other assistance and resources for many areas of organic agriculture including: production methods, transition, certification, and marketing. We also enforce state misbranding laws.  

January 13 - 14, 2012 - River's Edge Convention Center (formerly the St. Cloud Civic Center)

The application period for the 2010-11 Organic Certification Cost Share Program has closed.