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Minnesota Pavilion at BrewExpo America - CANCELLED

Starts:
Mon, 04/20/2020 - 8:00 am
Ends:
Wed, 04/22/2020 - 6:00 pm
Location:
Henry B. González Convention Center
900 E Market St
San Antonio, TX 78205
MDA is a:
Exhibitor
Link:
BrewExpo America
MDA Contact:
Brian Erickson
Brian.J.Erickson@state.mn.us
612-246-5149

29.4215305, -98.483552

Details:

We coordinate the Minnesota Pavilion at this annual business-to-business tradeshow that attracts brewpubs, breweries, and wholesalers from around the world. Hosted by the Brewers Association.

Katherine Simon

Food & Feed Safety / New Prague
952-452-4107
Katherine.Simon@state.mn.us
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The MDA Noxious Weed Program would like your input on regional noxious weed priorities! Please complete this short survey by Friday, August 23rd at 4:00 p.m. The results will be used to direct grant funds to address regional priorities.

 

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MN Cup Food, Ag, & Beverage Pitch Slam

Starts:
Thu, 08/22/2019 - 4:30 pm
Ends:
Thu, 08/22/2019 - 7:30 pm
Location:
General Mills
1 General Mills Blvd
Golden Valley, MN 55426
MDA is a:
Sponsor
Link:
2019 MN Cup Food, Ag, & Beverage Pitch Slam

44.97602, -93.3963478

Details:

Join us at this celebration of the 2019 Semifinalists in the Food, Ag, & Beverage Division.

MN Cup is a community-led, public-private partnership supporting Minnesota’s entrepreneurs. We co-sponsor this annual competition that reaches emerging entrepreneurs from across the state and connects them with tools, resources, and support to launch and accelerate the development of their new ventures.

Julie Sis

Finance & Budget
651-201-6412
Julie.Sis@state.mn.us

Feeding Innovation in Greater Minnesota

Starts:
Thu, 09/12/2019 - 9:00 am
Ends:
Thu, 09/12/2019 - 4:00 pm
Location:
United Farmers Cooperative
705 4th St E
Winthrop, MN 55396
MDA is a:
Sponsor
Presenter
Link:
Feeding Innovation in Greater Minnesota

44.5421857, -94.3533819

Details:

Broadband-powered technology plays a critical role in spurring the competitiveness of Minnesota’s Ag sector and Ag-dependent communities. Please join us to learn about how broadband and Ag-technology will affect the future of Minnesota’s agricultural sector, and what our farmers and farming communities are doing to take advantage of these opportunities.

Hospitality Minnesota Conference & Expo

Starts:
Tue, 10/1/2019 - 8:00 am
Ends:
Tue, 10/1/2019 - 4:45 pm
Location:
Saint Paul RiverCentre - Exhibitor Hall A, lower level
175 W Kellogg Blvd
St. Paul, MN 55102
MDA is a:
Exhibitor
Link:
Hospitality Minnesota Conference & Expo
MDA Contact:
Brian Erickson
Brian.J.Erickson@state.mn.us
612-246-5149

Details:

Launching a new solution or product? Looking to generate leads and increase sales? The Minnesota hospitality industry is booming and there’s no better way to reach your audience than through the Conference & Expo. Visit the MDA New Markets team and learn how the MDA can help your business grow!

FEAST! Local Foods Marketplace

Starts:
Fri, 12/6/2019 - 8:00 am
Ends:
Sat, 12/7/2019 - 4:00 pm
Location:
Mayo Civic Center
30 Civic Center Drive SE
Rochester, MN 55904
MDA is a:
Sponsor
Link:
FEAST! Local Foods Network

44.0219667, -92.4580966

Details:

The FEAST! Local Foods Network is a partnership of many organizations, businesses, and individuals committed to growing a sustainable, local, and regional food system which encourages innovation.

The Friday industry-only tradeshow gives regional food businesses the opportunity to connect with fellow entrepreneurs, technical assistance providers, and wholesale buyers. Early bird registration for exhibitors ends August 31.

The Saturday festival is open to the public and gives businesses the opportunity to offer samples, tell their story, and sell their artisan products to the public. Tickets go on sale in October.

National Farm Viability Conference

Starts:
Tue, 10/22/2019 - 11:00 am
Ends:
Thu, 10/24/2019 - 1:00 pm
Location:
St. James Hotel
406 Main Street
Red Wing, MN 55066
MDA is a:
Sponsor
Link:
National Farm Viability Conference
Details:

The National Farm Viability Conference is geared towards professionals in the fields of farm and food business planning, financial planning, agricultural financing, farmland conservation, agricultural market development, and food hub management. It offers attendees the opportunity to network and learn from industry leaders and other professionals in their fields, develop new knowledge and skills, and tour nearby farms and value-added processing facilities.

Mike Smith

Food & Feed Safety / Watkins
320-221-9907
Mike.P.Smith@state.mn.us

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