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Media Contacts - MDA Communications Staff

Allen Sommerfeld, Communications Director ~ Allen.Sommerfeld@state.mn.us ~ 651-201-6185
Larry Schumacher, Senior Communications Officer ~ Larry.Schumacher@state.mn.us ~ 651-201-6629
Brittany Raveill, Communications Coordinator ~ Brittany.Raveill@state.mn.us ~ 651-201-6131
Logan Schumacher, Communications Coordinator ~ Logan.Schumacher@state.mn.us ~ 651-201-6193

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Newsroom Articles
Title	Publish Date
MDA to Help MN Food Firms Shine at Chicago Trade Shows	May 19, 2022
Meat, Poultry, Egg, and Milk Processing Grant Recipients Announced	April 28, 2022
MDA Asks for Input on USDA Local Food for Schools Program	April 26, 2022
Emerald Ash Borer Found in Carlton and Lake Counties	April 25, 2022
MDA Dicamba Misuse Investigations Find Common Label Violations	April 21, 2022
Annual Study Again Confirms Higher Profits for Ag Water Quality Certified Farms	April 20, 2022
Minnesota Hemp Growers and Processors Must Apply by April 30 for 2022 Season	April 15, 2022
Radio Series Highlighting Farmer Stress Expands Reach	April 13, 2022
MDA Seeking Comments on USDA Local Food Purchase Assistance Program	April 11, 2022
Farm to School Grant Recipients Announced	April 7, 2022
Anhydrous Safety Should be Top Concern This Spring	April 6, 2022
MDA Issues Consumer Advisory for Ocean Mist Brand Romaine Hearts	March 31, 2022
Emerald Ash Borer Found in Waseca County	March 30, 2022
MDA to Hold Public Input Sessions on USDA Local Food Purchase Assistance Program	March 21, 2022
EPA Approves 2022 Minnesota-Specific Restrictions for Dicamba Herbicide	March 15, 2022
Minnesota Pavilion Returns to California Food Trade Show	March 2, 2022
Emerald Ash Borer Found in Le Sueur County	February 24, 2022
Hancock Teacher Recognized for Agricultural Education	February 23, 2022
Survey Seeks Info to Boost Markets for Smaller MN Farms	February 14, 2022
Funds Available to Update Livestock Operations	February 10, 2022
MDA Offers Mini-Grant for Produce Growers	February 9, 2022
Grants Available for Value-Added Agricultural Processing	February 4, 2022
Four Areas in Minnesota Targeted for Gypsy Moth Treatments	February 3, 2022
Equipment Grants Available for Access to Healthy Foods	February 2, 2022
Hay Subvenciones Disponibles Para Adquirir Equipos Para Acceder a Buenos Alimentos	February 2, 2022
MDA Awards 2021 USDA Specialty Crop Block Grants	February 1, 2022
Grant Available for Service Stations to Add Higher Ethanol Blend Options	January 31, 2022
Technical Assistance Grants Provide Access to Healthy Foods	January 24, 2022
Minnesota Department of Agriculture Hosting Industrial Hemp Production Forum Feb. 9	January 20, 2022
Updated Minnesota Groundwater Protection Rule Maps Now Available	January 14, 2022
MDA Issues Consumer Advisory Regarding Sale and Consumption of Bushmeat	January 14, 2022
Whitney Place Appointed MN’s USDA Farm Service Agency Executive Director	January 13, 2022
Minnesota Produce Farmers Asked to Complete MDA 2022 Grower Questionnaire	January 3, 2022
Virtual Minnesota Organic Conference Returns	December 22, 2021
Dispose of holiday greens and Christmas trees correctly to protect Minnesota’s trees and forests	December 20, 2021
Farm Couple Retreats Forge Stronger Partnerships	December 16, 2021
MDA to Seek Approval for 2022 State-Specific Restrictions for Dicamba Herbicide	December 9, 2021
Minnesota Department of Agriculture to Host Industrial Hemp Forum	December 6, 2021
Celebrating 35 Years of Sharing Ag Stories with Students	November 24, 2021
Emerald Ash Borer Found in Nicollet and Redwood Counties	November 23, 2021
Two Minnesotans sickened by E. coli O157 from organic baby spinach linked to national outbreak	November 15, 2021
Emerging Farmers’ Working Group Members Announced	November 10, 2021
MDA Advises Farmers with Ties to Pipeline Foods, LLC to File Claims	November 9, 2021
Grant Money Available to Minnesota Livestock Owners for Prevention of Wolf Attacks	November 8, 2021
Funds Available to Encourage Urban Agriculture	November 3, 2021
Online Applications Now Open for Minnesota’s 2022 Industrial Hemp Program	November 2, 2021
Minnesota Department of Agriculture Receives Federal Funding to Address Farm Stress and Mental Health	October 27, 2021
Farm Transition Professional Training Available	October 25, 2021
Anhydrous Safety Should be Top Concern This Fall	October 21, 2021
Agricultural Literacy Grants Available for Education	October 19, 2021