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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. 

The next meeting will be on July 19, 2022. 

Attend the July 19th meeting using Microsoft Teams

Or you can call in via audio conference (sorry, this is not a toll-free line) by calling: +1-651-395-7448

Phone Conference ID: 258 925 747#

Individuals with a disability who need reasonable accommodation to participate in this event please contact Natasha Hedin at 612-247-5888 or through the Minnesota Relay Service at 711 as soon as possible.

The MDA wants your input on the plan review process for new and existing retail food businesses. Plan review is a formal review process of a facility's equipment, room finishes, menu and food handling procedures to ensure Food Code requirements are met prior to a business operating. 

Register for the July 12th session using Microsoft Teams

Individuals with a disability who need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this event please contact event Dan Opsahl at 651-592-2488 or through the Minnesota Relay Service at 711 as soon as possible.

The We Are Water MN exhibit has traveled to Alexandria and will be on display at the Legacy of the Lakes museum from June 23-August 15. The exhibit tells the story of Minnesota's water with the aim to strengthen our relationships with and responsibilities to water.

Opening Ceremony June 23, 5:00 - 7:00 PM

The opening ceremony and reception is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.

For the duration of the exhibit, the museum is offering free admission on Tuesday nights from 5:00-7:00 PM.

We Are Water MN is an exhibit from the Minnesota Humanities Center in partnership with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, the Minnesota Historical Society, and the Minnesota Departments of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources. We are Water MN is funded in part with money from the Clean Water Land and Legacy Fund, and by the National Endowment for the Humanities.

The We Are Water MN exhibit has traveled to Alexandria and will be on display at the Legacy of the Lakes Museum from June 23-August 15. The exhibit tells the story of Minnesota's water with the aim to strengthen our relationships with and responsibilities to water.

For the duration of the exhibit, the museum is offering free admission on Tuesday nights from 5:00-7:00 pm.

We Are Water MN is an exhibit from the Minnesota Humanities Center in partnership with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, the Minnesota Historical Society, and the Minnesota Departments of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources. We are Water MN is funded in part with money from the Clean Water Land and Legacy Fund, and by the National Endowment for the Humanities.