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Minnesota schools, early childhood education (ECE) centers, and licensed in-home family childcare providers can now apply for funding to bring more locally sourced foods to kids’ plates.

More than 125 farm families had their private well water tested for nitrate at the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) onsite clinic during Farmfest 2026.

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is gathering ideas as the agency considers the state’s next biennial budget. Farmers, businesses, and others impacted by food and agriculture systems are all invited to share policy, funding, and program suggestions.