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How to use this table
This table contains links to the url where you can find the information you need to learn about, apply, renew or train regarding a Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) license. First, locate the title of the license, registration, certification, permit, etc. for which you would like information. In the same row, you will find active links to URLs that will detail that information. The links could be links on this site, or links to external MDA web applications. About links provide a URL to information to learn about a license. Apply links provide a URL to find the information needed to apply for a specific license. Renew links provide a URL to find the information or process needed to renew a license. Train links provide a URL to find the information needed to find training about a license.
Learn About, Apply, Renew or Train for a License
License Title Category Learn Apply Renew Train
Cottage Food Producer Registration Food – Cottage, Retail, Wholesale, Feed, Pet Food About
Food Broker Food – Cottage, Retail, Wholesale About
Food Certificate for Export/Certificate of Free Sale Meat, Poultry, Eggs, Dairy, Milk, Food – Cottage, Retail, Wholesale About
Retail Food Handler Food – Cottage, Retail, Wholesale About
Retail Mobile Food Handler Food – Cottage, Retail, Wholesale About
Special Event Food Stand License Food – Cottage, Retail, Wholesale About
Wholesale Food Handler Food – Cottage, Retail, Wholesale About
Wholesale Food Processor Manufacturer USDA Food – Cottage, Retail, Wholesale About
Wholesale Food Processor/Manufacturer Food – Cottage, Retail, Wholesale About