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Continuous living cover crops and cropping systems for purposes of this grant refer to agroforestry, pere

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The MDA is requesting proposals to develop curriculum that will support both certification and recertification for pestici

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Palmer amaranth plant samples (vegetation or seeds) are routinely collected to obtain genetic validation for identificatio

2023 Minnesota Organic Conference

Starts:
Thu, 01/5/2023 - 8:00 am
Ends:
Fri, 01/6/2023 - 4:00 pm
Location:
St. Cloud River's Edge Convention Center
10 4th Avenue South
St. Cloud, MN 56301
MDA is a:
Sponsor
Presenter
Exhibitor
Link:
Minnesota Organic Conference
MDA Contact:
Cassie Dahl
Cassie.Dahl@state.mn.us
651-201-6134

Details:

Each year, we host this conference and tradeshow for farmers and others interested in organic agriculture. Join us for two days of networking, learning, and great food.

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About Us and FAQs
Learn more about the retail program, some frequently asked questions, and review the annual reports produced by the program
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Starting a Retail Food Business
Understand the process to obtaining a license to sell food in Minnesota
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Food Code Fact Sheets
Find printable Minnesota Food Code fact sheets in English, Spanish, Somali, and Hmong
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Retail Food for Thought Newsletter
Find the current and past issues of the Retail Food for Thought Newsletter
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Keeping Food Safe
Find information and resources for keeping food safe
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Specialized Processes
Learn more about specialized processes, HACCP plans, and some common foods that require a HACCP plan
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Temporary Food Establishments
Learn about the various temporary or mobile food establishments their requirements and limitations
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Risk Factor Study Reports
Read about the work the Retail Program conducts to better understand and reduce the occurrence of risk factors within the food establishment
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Find Your Retail Inspector
Identify your local inspector or the inspector for a particular site.

Agriculture Research, Education, Extension, and Technology Transfer (AGREETT) Advisory Panel Meeting

Starts:
Mon, 11/28/2022 - 10:00 am
Ends:
Mon, 11/28/2022 - 12:00 pm
MDA is a:
Sponsor
Presenter
Link:
AGREETT at the University of Minnesota
MDA Contact:
Paul Hugunin
Paul.Hugunin@state.mn.us
651-201-6510

Details:

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.

Contact Paul Hugunin for meeting details.

See the AGREETT state statute for more information about this grant program.

 

MCPR Trade Show and Short Course

Starts:
Tue, 12/10/2024 - 1:00 pm
Ends:
Thu, 12/12/2024 - 12:00 pm
Location:
Minneapolis Hilton Hotel
1001 Marquette Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55403
MDA is a:
Presenter
Exhibitor
Link:
MCPR Trade Show and CPM Short Course Information
Details:

Join the Minnesota Crop Production Retailers (MCPR) as they host the 2024 CPM Short Course and MCPR Trade Show.

A few 2024 CPM Short Course Speaker Spotlights

Tuesday December 10th

  • Welcome from Commissioner of Agriculture Thom Petersen 
  • It starts with leadership: Building a culture to navigate unchartered waters - Erin Mies, People Spark 
  • The price of growth: Trends shaping global agricultural input markets - Erik Hoegemeyer, Agribusiness Program Coordinator, Midland University

Wednesday December 11th

  • Welcome from Senator Nick Frentz and Dean Beverly Durgan, University of Minnesota Extension

Stop by the MDA's booth on the trade room floor.

MCPR Trade Show and Short Course

Starts:
Wed, 12/7/2022 - 7:00 am
Ends:
Wed, 12/7/2022 - 5:00 pm
Location:
Minneapolis Hilton Hotel
1001 Marquette Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55403
MDA is a:
Presenter
Exhibitor
Link:
MCPR Trade Show and CPM Short Course Information
Details:

Join the Minnesota Crop Production Retailers (MCPR) as they host the 2022 CPM Short Course and MCPR Trade Show.

A few 2022 CPM Short Course Speaker Spotlights:

  • Commissioner of Agriculture Thom Petersen to Provide Remarks During MCPR Plenary Session on Tuesday, December 6
  • Can Autonomous Equipment Fundamentally Change Economies of Scale and Farm Size? 
  • The Role of Farmer Advisors in Achieving Conservation Goals
  • What’s in Store for the Future of Fertilizer Prices?