In 2001 and 2002, Minnesota Farm Opportunities published 4-9 page reports about the following crop and livestock topics. To request a copy, contact MDA.Info@state.mn.us

• Bison
• Buckwheat
• Chicory
• Cranberry
• Echinacea
• Field Pea
• Hazel
• Hybrid Poplar
• Industrial Hemp
• Meat Goats
• Mint

In addition, MDA published the following 100+ page books in 2006.  They are available online. Free print copies are also available. Call 651-201-6012

Alternative Field Crops Manual

University of Wisconsin and
University of Minnesota

Newsletters and Magazines

• Ag Innovation News - Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI)
• Ag Opportunities Newsletter - Missouri Alternatives Center
• AgriNews
• Agricultural Research Magazine - USDA-Agricultural Research Service
• Cornerpost - Sustainable Farming Association of Minnesota
• Greenbook - of MDA’s Sustainable Agriculture On –Farm Demonstration Grants 
• Growing for Market - National newsletter for Direct Market Farmers
• The Land Magazine
• Minnesota Crop eNews - University of Minnesota Extension Service
• Minnesota Vegetable IPM News - MDA and University of Minnesota Extension
• Progressive Farmer
• Small Farm Today
• Sustainable Agriculture Newsletter - University of Minnesota Extension

  MDA Contact

  Meg Moynihan
  Minnesota Farm Opportunities
  651-201-6616
  Ag Marketing & Development Division