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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
Minnesota Educators Awarded Grants to Support Ag Literacy in Classrooms	December 6, 2023
Emerald Ash Borer Found in Morrison County	December 11, 2023
New Data Sheds Light on Minnesota’s Local and Regional Ag Markets	December 19, 2023
Dispose of Holiday Greens and Christmas Trees Correctly to Protect Minnesota’s Trees and Forests	December 20, 2023
Minnesota-specific Dicamba Herbicide Restrictions Announced for 2024 Growing Season	December 21, 2023
MDA Announces Additional Farmland Succession Support	December 22, 2023
MDA Now Accepting Applications for 2024 Beginning Farmer Tax Credit	January 2, 2024
Emerald Ash Borer Continues to Spread in Minnesota	January 18, 2024
Updated Minnesota Groundwater Protection Rule Map Now Available	January 19, 2024
New MDA Grant Funding Available for Protecting Livestock	January 25, 2024
MDA Returns to Winter Fancy Food Show to Highlight Local Companies	January 25, 2024
Emerald Ash Borer Found in Crow Wing County	January 29, 2024
Applications Open for Grants to Strengthen Minnesota’s Food Supply Chain	January 31, 2024
MDA Announces Increased Funding for Urban Ag Grants	February 2, 2024
Grants Available to Support Minnesota Specialty Crops	February 9, 2024
MDA Offering Grants to Expand Access to Fresh Foods	February 13, 2024
Cooperative Development Funding Now Available Through MDA	February 21, 2024
MDA Seeks Input on New Green Fertilizer Grant Program	February 22, 2024
Minnesota Farmers Encouraged to Take Part in Annual Survey	February 23, 2024
Funds Available to Boost Minnesota Livestock Product Sales	February 27, 2024
Emerald Ash Borer Found in Two More Counties	February 27, 2024
MDA Offers Mini-Grant for Produce Growers	February 29, 2024
MDA Now Accepting Applications for Livestock Investment Grants	March 5, 2024
Upcoming Trainings Offer Suicide Prevention Skills for Rural Clergy	March 6, 2024
Funding Available to Assist Minnesota Meat Processors	March 8, 2024
New MDA Grants Available to Aid in Weather Resilience	March 11, 2024
Minnesota Brands Bringing Local Flavor to California Trade Show	March 12, 2024
42 Areas in Minnesota Targeted for Spongy Moth Treatments in 2024	March 13, 2024
MDA Issues Consumer Advisory for Certain Cinnamon Products Due to Elevated Levels of Lead	March 14, 2024
MDA Awards $150,000 to Combat Noxious Weeds	March 18, 2024
MDA Reminds Farmers of Proper Bulk Fertilizer Storage	March 20, 2024
Minnesota Ag in the Classroom Offering Summer Teacher Experiences	March 26, 2024
Minnesota Hemp Growers and Processors Must Apply by April 30 for 2024 Season	April 1, 2024
Requests Far Outpace Funding for New Soil Health Grant	April 3, 2024
Anhydrous Safety Should be Top Concern This Spring	April 12, 2024
Help is Available for Minnesota Producers Facing Times of Stress	April 18, 2024
Salmonella cases linked to Infinite Herbs organic basil sold at Trader Joe’s	April 18, 2024
MDA Announces Local Food Purchase Assistance Program Grant Recipients	April 19, 2024