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"Ask an AURI Expert" office hours 6/12/25

Starts:
Thu, 06/12/2025 - 4:00 pm
Ends:
Thu, 06/12/2025 - 5:00 pm
MDA is a:
Sponsor
Link:
Register for "Ask an AURI Expert" open office hours
MDA Contact:
Kaylee Thornley
Kaylee.Thornley@state.mn.us
651-201-6202

External Contact:
Ben Swanson, Scientist of Food & Nutrition, AURI
bswanson@auri.org
218-281-7600 ext. 133
Details:

The Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) is offering free group consultations with an AURI food scientist.

Each session starts with an AURI food scientist presenting a few minutes of educational content based on submitted questions or other relevant information. After that, they will answer questions in an open Q&A format. Guest experts may be available upon request.

Register for each session you're interested in attending. Sessions are offered virtually twice per month:

  • 4-5 p.m. on the second Thursday of the month
  • 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of the month

Office hours are made possible through the Minnesota Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure program, which is funded by a cooperative agreement between the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA). The contents of the presentations and other program materials are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the USDA or MDA.

"Ask an AURI Expert" office hours 6/26/25

Starts:
Thu, 06/26/2025 - 11:30 am
Ends:
Thu, 06/26/2025 - 12:30 pm
MDA is a:
Sponsor
Link:
Register for "Ask an AURI Expert" open office hours
MDA Contact:
Kaylee Thornley
Kaylee.Thornley@state.mn.us
651-201-6202

External Contact:
Ben Swanson, Scientist of Food & Nutrition, AURI
bswanson@auri.org
218-281-7600 ext. 133
Details:

The Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) is offering free group consultations with an AURI food scientist.

Each session starts with an AURI food scientist presenting a few minutes of educational content based on submitted questions or other relevant information. After that, they will answer questions in an open Q&A format. Guest experts may be available upon request.

Register for each session you're interested in attending. Sessions are offered virtually twice per month:

  • 4-5 p.m. on the second Thursday of the month
  • 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of the month

Office hours are made possible through the Minnesota Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure program, which is funded by a cooperative agreement between the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA). The contents of the presentations and other program materials are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the USDA or MDA.

"Ask an AURI Expert" office hours 7/10/25

Starts:
Thu, 07/10/2025 - 4:00 pm
Ends:
Thu, 07/10/2025 - 5:00 pm
MDA is a:
Sponsor
Link:
Register for "Ask an AURI Expert" open office hours
MDA Contact:
Kaylee Thornley
Kaylee.Thornley@state.mn.us
651-201-6202

External Contact:
Ben Swanson, Scientist of Food & Nutrition, AURI
bswanson@auri.org
218-281-7600 ext. 133
Details:

The Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) is offering free group consultations with an AURI food scientist.

Each session starts with an AURI food scientist presenting a few minutes of educational content based on submitted questions or other relevant information. After that, they will answer questions in an open Q&A format. Guest experts may be available upon request.

Register for each session you're interested in attending. Sessions are offered virtually twice per month:

  • 4-5 p.m. on the second Thursday of the month
  • 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of the month

Office hours are made possible through the Minnesota Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure program, which is funded by a cooperative agreement between the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA). The contents of the presentations and other program materials are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the USDA or MDA.

"Ask an AURI Expert" office hours 7/24/25

Starts:
Thu, 07/24/2025 - 11:30 am
Ends:
Thu, 07/24/2025 - 12:30 pm
MDA is a:
Sponsor
Link:
Register for "Ask an AURI Expert" open office hours
MDA Contact:
Kaylee Thornley
Kaylee.Thornley@state.mn.us
651-201-6202

External Contact:
Ben Swanson, Scientist of Food & Nutrition, AURI
bswanson@auri.org
218-281-7600 ext. 133
Details:

The Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) is offering free group consultations with an AURI food scientist.

Each session starts with an AURI food scientist presenting a few minutes of educational content based on submitted questions or other relevant information. After that, they will answer questions in an open Q&A format. Guest experts may be available upon request.

Register for each session you're interested in attending. Sessions are offered virtually twice per month:

  • 4-5 p.m. on the second Thursday of the month
  • 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of the month

Office hours are made possible through the Minnesota Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure program, which is funded by a cooperative agreement between the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA). The contents of the presentations and other program materials are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the USDA or MDA.

"Ask an AURI Expert" office hours 8/14/25

Starts:
Thu, 08/14/2025 - 4:00 pm
Ends:
Thu, 08/14/2025 - 5:00 pm
MDA is a:
Sponsor
Link:
Register for "Ask an AURI Expert" open office hours
MDA Contact:
Kaylee Thornley
Kaylee.Thornley@state.mn.us
651-201-6202

External Contact:
Ben Swanson, Scientist of Food & Nutrition, AURI
bswanson@auri.org
218-281-7600 ext. 133
Details:

The Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) is offering free group consultations with an AURI food scientist.

Each session starts with an AURI food scientist presenting a few minutes of educational content based on submitted questions or other relevant information. After that, they will answer questions in an open Q&A format. Guest experts may be available upon request.

Register for each session you're interested in attending. Sessions are offered virtually twice per month:

  • 4-5 p.m. on the second Thursday of the month
  • 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of the month

Office hours are made possible through the Minnesota Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure program, which is funded by a cooperative agreement between the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA). The contents of the presentations and other program materials are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the USDA or MDA.

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February 27, 2025

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is now accepting applications for the 2025 Produce Safety Mini-Grant. This funding opportunity helps reimburse produce growers for expenses that improve on-farm food safety systems.

The MDA anticipates awarding approximately $42,400. Awardees will receive reimbursement up to $800 per farm. No matching funds are required.

To be eligible, applicants must farm in Minnesota and have grown and sold one or more of the following crops in 2024: leafy greens, apples, berries, carrots, cucumbers, garlic, green beans, herbs, melons, microgreens, mushrooms, onions, peppers, sprouts, summer squash/zucchini, or tomatoes. In addition, applicants must have completed the Minnesota Department of Agriculture Produce Safety Grower Questionnaire, or otherwise verified their farm’s Produce Safety Rule status with the MDA, at least once between 2022-2025.

Expenses must occur on or after November 1, 2023 or be planned to take place before June 30, 2025. Eligible expense categories include:

  • Harvest totes
  • Waxed boxes
  • Market containers
  • Carts and pull wagons
  • Water testing for generic E. coli
  • Sanitizer used for wash water and food contact surfaces
  • Supplies to build or purchase a portable handwashing station
  • Supplies to build or purchase a portable produce washing station

Applications will be accepted through 11:59 p.m. on March 22, 2025.

Additional information and the online application are available on the MDA website. Farmers can contact the MDA Produce Safety Program at 651-539-3648 to request a paper copy.

Funding for the Produce Safety Mini-Grant was made possible by a cooperative agreement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the USDA.

Note: Due to recent Executive Orders, federal funding may be reduced or canceled. Publishing this request for proposals (RFP) does not commit the state to awarding any federal funds.

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Larry Schumacher, MDA Communications
651-201-6629
Allen.Sommerfeld@state.mn.us

Farm Safety Working Group, June 2025

Starts:
Mon, 06/2/2025 - 1:30 pm
Ends:
Mon, 06/2/2025 - 2:30 pm
MDA is a:
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Presenter
MDA Contact:
Susan VonBank
Susan.VonBank@state.mn.us
651-201-6603

Details:

The Minnesota Farm Safety Working Group (FSWG) is an informal collaboration between state agencies, colleges and universities, agricultural organizations, farm safety advocates, private companies, and labor and safety groups.

The FSWG's goal is to improve safety and health in agriculture by providing a platform to discuss related issues, connect organizations working to enhance farm safety and health, and coordinate efforts to make farming safer statewide.

Contact us for meeting details.

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March 4, 2025

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) and partner organizations are proposing to manage spongy moth (Lymantria dispar) infestations this summer in nine counties across eastern Minnesota.

Spongy moths are ranked among America’s most destructive tree pests and can cause significant environmental and economic impacts. Spongy moth is a leaf-eating insect that has caused millions of dollars in damage to forests across the United States. This pest is found in most of Wisconsin and is now establishing itself in northeastern and southeastern Minnesota.

The MDA monitors for spongy moth each year, surveying for emerging infestations. When an infestation is found, the department conducts aerial management and targets the infestation before it can spread. The number of spongy moths detected in Minnesota in recent years has increased, and populations continue to push westward.

Forty-three treatment areas totaling approximately 115,000 acres are proposed in Aitkin, Anoka, Carlton, Fillmore, Houston, Itasca, Pine, St. Louis, and Winona counties. The areas will be managed with either: Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki (Btk): a biological insecticide that is organically certified for use on food crops, or mating disruption, a substance containing pheromones specific to spongy moths that confuse the male moths and prevent mating. Residents can view an interactive map on the MDA website to determine if they are located within any of the proposed management areas. 

Management will be conducted from May through July, depending on insect development and weather.

The MDA has successfully treated dozens of spongy moth infestations across eastern Minnesota. These successful treatments help postpone the full-scale invasion of spongy moth. They also save local communities and homeowners money and protect the health of the state’s urban and natural forests.

Residents in proposed treatment areas and the public are invited to attend an informational meeting to learn more about the insect and the treatment methods.

Date/Time Description Location
March 18, 2025
6 -7 p.m.
Information on proposed management activities in southeast Minnesota (Fillmore, Houston, and Winona counties). Virtual
March 19, 2025
4:30-6:30 p.m.
Open house on proposed Btk management to take place in the City of Coon Rapids. Sand Creek Park Community Room
1008 Northdale Blvd NW
Coon Rapids, MN 55448
March 20, 2025
6 -7 p.m.
Information on proposed management activities in northeast Minnesota (Pine, Carlton, Aitkin, St. Louis, and Itasca counties). Virtual

 

To register for virtual meetings, visit the MDA website.

Residents in proposed management areas will also be receiving a postcard with more information. Citizens can also find info on spongy moth management, sign-up for text or email notifications, and see proposed management area maps on the MDA website.

Comments on any of the proposed management activities are being accepted through April 15, 2025. Comments should be submitted in writing via mail or email to:

Kimberly Thielen Cremers
Minnesota Department of Agriculture
625 Robert Street North
St. Paul, MN 55155
Kimberly.TCremers@state.mn.us

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Media Contact
Brittany Raveill, MDA Communications
651-201-6131
Brittany.Raveill@state.mn.us

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