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Host: Mark Abrahamson, Director, MDA Plant Protection Division

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*You are encouraged to submit your questions to the experts prior to this webinar to ensure all topics are covered during the session: http://mdawebstg.prod.acquia-sites.com/food-feed/agritourwebinarqs

Join us for the first meeting of the Emerging Farmer Working Group.

The purpose of the working group is "to advise the commissioner and legislature regarding the development and implementation of programs and initiatives that support emerging farmers in this state." The MDA is committed to establishing this working group in a way that is responsive to the communities it hopes to serve. We want the group to be a collaborative and inclusive space for Emerging Farmers that is created by Emerging Farmers and led by Emerging Farmers.

This is a virtual meeting using the Webex platform. Members of the public are welcome and public comments can be made through the chatbox. Please contact Ariel Kagan if you have questions or need reasonable accommodations.

The Silvopasture Learning Network is hosting this webinar to explore the untapped potential of the halal meat market in Minnesota. Speakers include Ariel Kagan (Minnesota Department of Agriculture), Serdar Mamedov (University of Minnesota Extension), and Sue Wika and Tom Prieve of Paradox Farms (Sustainable Farming Association members).

The Silvopasture Learning Network promotes silvopasture to improve soil health, water quality, and restore oak savanna in Minnesota. This project is a joint effort led by University of Minnesota Extension with the Sustainable Farming Association and Great River Greening, with funding provided by the Minnesota Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund as recommended by the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR).

Find out about a new opportunity to support Farm to School in Minnesota. During this webinar, we’ll introduce PARSNIP (Pilot to Accelerate Regional Support for Nutrition at Institutions from Producers) and explain the Request for Proposals (RFP) process.

This RFP calls for proposals from organizations to develop a regional farm to school coordination pilot project and provide recommendations to the MDA and partners about models and approaches for future regional Farm to School support in Minnesota.

During the webinar, participants can submit questions that will be answered by email afterward. We must receive all questions about the RFP by Friday, October 30 at 4:00 p.m. to be answered as part of this process.

To receive a copy of the Request for Proposals or submit a question about the RFP, email Helen Schnoes at helen.schnoes@state.mn.us.

Final proposals are due Friday, November 13 at 4:00 p.m. Central Time to Emily Jerve, emily.jerve@state.mn.us.

Join Regional Specialist Toni Dauwalter for this quick workshop to learn how to access over 400 dynamic lessons on Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom's (MAITC) Curriculum Matrix.

You'll learn how to create a "My Binder" so you can save the lessons you like, and visit the Ag Classroom Store to find out how to get lesson materials all in one place. This workshop is for K-12 teachers.

Learn more about these resources and others in the MAITC Educator Center.

Find out more about economic opportunities in the agriculture industry, what employers are doing to attract talent, and how state agencies can assist farmers, employers, and workers in the community. Hear stories from Minnesota immigrant and refugee farmers and updates from partner organization who have provided support during this past year. The MDA is excited to participate in this event organized by the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED).

This event will be held using Microsoft Teams. If you can't use the link above, you can join by phone:
Call-in number: 323-849-4874
Conference ID: 739 405 026#

More information is in this attached flyer (PDF)