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The MDA is gathering ideas as the department considers proposals for the 2026 Minnesota legislative session, and we want to hear from farmers, businesses, and others impacted by food and agriculture systems. The portal will close at 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, September 10.
Note that all submissions will be reviewed and considered; however, not everything can be included in a final legislative proposal.
The MDA hosted two virtual public input sessions where people were able to share their ideas directly, in addition to this online form. You can view the recorded sessions here:
The next legislative session begins February 17, 2026, where the MDA may bring forward proposals to change state law. The Governor and legislature set a two-year budget in the 2025 session and may consider other additions or revisions in the 2026 session.
Please note, all information provided in this input portal is public data under Minnesota law. The MDA is required by law to provide public data to anyone who asks for it.
Michelle Medina, Director
The definition of sales for this grant program does include donation of farm products. Since this grant is for commercial urban farms who have sold at least $1,000, you would need to meet that threshold. If you donated $1,000 or more of farm products in a calendar year, and have documentation to reflect the value of the donation then you could be eligible related to the commercial definition. You will need to be able to provide the documentation if asked for it.
My urban farm donates what we grow or raise. Can we apply for this grant?
The definition of sales for this grant program does include donation of farm products. Since this grant is for commercial urban farms who have sold at least $1,000, you would need to meet that threshold. If you donated $1,000 or more of farm products in a calendar year, and have documentation to reflect the value of the donation then you could be eligible related to the commercial definition. You will need to be able to provide the documentation if asked for it.
The definition of sales for this grant program does include donation of farm products. Since this grant is for commercial urban farms who have sold at least $1,000, you would need to meet that threshold. If you donated $1,000 or more of farm products in a calendar year, and have documentation to reflect the value of the donation then you could be eligible related to the commercial definition. You will need to be able to provide the documentation if asked for it.
In order to be eligible for this grant, your farm must be within the municipal boundaries of a Minnesota town with a population of 5,000 or greater, or be within the boundaries of federally recognized tribal land and serving tribal community members, regardless of population size.
You can find the municipal boundaries of your town in the Municipality Maps provided by the Minnesota Department of Transportation. If you are unsure if your farm falls within those boundaries, email Emily Toner with your municipality map and farm address at emily.toner@state.mn.us.
In order to be eligible for this grant, your farm must be within the municipal boundaries of a Minnesota town with a population of 5,000 or greater, or be within the boundaries of federally recognized tribal land and serving tribal community members, regardless of population size.
You can find the municipal boundaries of your town in the Municipality Maps provided by the Minnesota Department of Transportation. If you are unsure if your farm falls within those boundaries, email Emily Toner with your municipality map and farm address at emily.toner@state.mn.us.
How do I know if my farm is within the municipal boundaries of my town?
In order to be eligible for this grant, your farm must be within the municipal boundaries of a Minnesota town with a population of 5,000 or greater, or be within the boundaries of federally recognized tribal land and serving tribal community members, regardless of population size.
You can find the municipal boundaries of your town in the Municipality Maps provided by the Minnesota Department of Transportation. If you are unsure if your farm falls within those boundaries, email Emily Toner with your municipality map and farm address at emily.toner@state.mn.us.
