Anhydrous Ammonia Inspection and Compliance Workshop
23669 130th Street
Lamberton, MN 56152
This free workshop is for everyone who uses, maintains or operates anhydrous ammonia bulk storage and/or equipment, including farmers, agricultural chemical facility employees, managers, safety officers, insurance agents, and emergency responders.
See flyer for all workshop locations and an agenda.
Cancelled: Anhydrous Ammonia Inspection and Compliance Workshop
Due to the current Coronavirus health alert the Minnesota Department of Agriculture has cancelled the March 24th and 25th, 2020 anhydrous ammonia inspection/compliance workshops at CHS in Warren, MN and West Central Research & Outreach Center in Morris, MN.
Thank you for your attention and cooperation in this matter.
Cancelled: Anhydrous Ammonia Inspection and Compliance Workshop
Due to the current Coronavirus health alert the Minnesota Department of Agriculture has cancelled the March 24th and 25th, 2020 anhydrous ammonia inspection/compliance workshops at CHS in Warren, MN and West Central Research & Outreach Center in Morris, MN.
Thank you for your attention and cooperation in this matter.
Agriculture Research, Education, Extension, And Technology Transfer (AGREETT) Advisory Panel
The Agriculture Research, Education, Extension, And Technology Transfer (AGREETT) panel advises the Commissioner of Agriculture and the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences at the University of Minnesota on investments to achieve long-term agricultural productivity increases through improved infrastructure, vision, and accountability in agricultural research and technology transfer, agriculture rapid response, and agricultural education. For more information, see the AGREETT state statute.
UPDATE 3/12/20: This will be a call-in meeting only (no in-person component).
To attend:
Call: 1-888-742-5095
Conference Code: 4120567292
Locations Where 350-400 psi/NH3 Rated Hydrostatic Relief Valves (Hydrostats) Are Required To Protect Permanently
General “Musts”:
- Follow manufacturer’s installation, maintenance, and operation recommendations/specifica
Perform this test at least once annually
- SAFETY FIRST: Prior to beginning the test be su
Cottage Food Producer COVID-19 Preparedness Plan Overview
Join the Minnesota Cottage Food Producer's Association, the University of Minnesota Extension, and the Minnesota Department of Agriculture to learn more about the required COVID-19 Preparedness Plans for your cottage food business. For more information, visit the Minnesota Cottage Food Producer's Association website.
Join Zoom Meeting on Thursday, July at 3:00 pm:
Meeting ID: 945 9914 3042
Password: 91353D
Join by phone:
+1 651 372 8299
Meeting ID: 945 9914 3042
Password: 204952
July Minnesota Food Safety and Defense Task Force Meeting
The Governor’s Food Safety and Defense Task Force has continuously met since 1990 to discuss issues affecting Minnesota’s food system. The task force is composed of sixteen members, nine of whom are appointed by the Governor’s office, representing food regulatory agencies, agricultural industries, food related non-profit associations, and the University of Minnesota. Meetings of the Task Force are held every other month and are open to anyone interested.
Due to precautions against the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), and in conformance with Minnesota Statues Section 13D.021, upcoming meetings of the FSDTF have been scheduled and will be changed from in-person meetings to video-conference meetings with a phone-in option.
Attend the July 20th meeting using WebEx.
Or you can call in via audio conference (sorry, this is not a toll-free line) by calling:
+1-415-655-0003
Access code: 967 369 624