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On Friday, November 22, Minnesota Ag in the Classroom (MAITC) brings Farm Bureau members into a metro classroom to teach students about farming, while MDA staff meet with Farm Bureau members during the Exhibitor Showcase. On Saturday, November 23, MDA Commissioner Thom Petersen joins the commissioners from the MPCA and DNR on a panel to discuss the new administration’s approach to agricultural issues.

MDA Commissioner Thom Petersen will speak about the work the department is doing throughout the state while MDA staff visit with Farmers Union members in the exhibit area.

Join our Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom (MAITC) team on their virtual field trip to Meadowlark Turkey. Meet the farm owners, Jon and Ashley, tour their farm, and ask questions live. The Facebook Live video stream will last approximately 20-30 minutes. If listeners are unable to tune in during the live event, the video will be posted on the MAITC Facebook page and YouTube for later viewing.

Come see us at the MDA booth at the MN Beef Expo. We will have materials and resources for livestock producers to use to prevent antibiotic residues and to be good stewards of antibiotics in animal agriculture.

The Food Innovation Team (FIT) was created as a subcommittee of the Minnesota Food Safety and Defense Task Force to help answer questions and assist food business owners in navigating Minnesota’s food licensing and regulatory environment.  Most food business owners receive a license to do business from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA), the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), or their delegated agencies with relative ease. However, some food business owners may encounter challenges in licensing due to a number of factors that may not easily be resolved without assistance. When this happens food business owners are encouraged to work with the FIT to help answer their questions and create a path forward for their licensing needs. FIT meetings are held every other month and are open to anyone interested.

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.