The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is opening its Dairy Assistance, Investment, and Relief Initiative (DAIRI) program to provide financial assistance to eligible Minnesota dairy producers enrolled in the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program …
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) awarded nearly $500,000 in grants to eight projects under the Developing Markets for Continuous Living Cover Grant program. The funding will help build early-stage enterprises and value chains needed to bring …
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is now accepting applications for the Food Retail Improvement and Development Grant (FRIDG) program. Formerly known as the Good Food Access Program, FRIDG supports grocery stores and small food retailers that …
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has published an updated map to assist farmers across the state comply with the Groundwater Protection Rule. The rule restricts fall application of nitrogen fertilizer in areas vulnerable to groundwater …
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is requesting written public comments to help determine whether the state’s Groundwater Protection Rule is adequate to protect Minnesota’s air, water, land, and other natural resources from nitrate pollution. …
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is now accepting applications for Agricultural Growth, Research, and Innovation (AGRI) Urban Agriculture Grants. New this year, the MDA is offering two opportunities under the AGRI Urban Agriculture Grant …
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is now accepting applications for the 2026 Specialty Crop Block Grant (SCBG) program. SCBG funds projects that will increase the competitiveness of Minnesota-grown specialty crops in either domestic or foreign …
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) Rural Finance Authority (RFA) will start accepting applications for the 2026 Beginning Farmer Tax Credit on January 1. This is an annual program available to landlords and sellers (asset owners) who rent or …
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is now accepting applications for two Agricultural Growth, Research, and Innovation (AGRI) grants that help Minnesota farmers strengthen their operations in the face of biosecurity threats and extreme weather …
St. Paul, Minn: Residents in and around Martin County can get their private well water tested for nitrate at a free one-day clinic sponsored by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA). Nitrate contamination is one of the most common threats to …
Eight Minnesota retailers who demonstrate excellence in locally grown and produced products have been named a 2025 Minnesota Grown Retailer of the Year by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) Minnesota Grown program, in partnership with the …
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is issuing an advisory to farmers who have conducted business with Hansen-Mueller Co. based in Omaha, NE and operating in Duluth, MN. The company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on November 17, 2025. Producers …
A grant opportunity for urban farmers in Minnesota to receive up to $5,000 to make conservation-focused improvements is now open for applications. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is once again offering an Urban Farm Conservation Mini-grant …
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) expanded its Minnesota Ag Weather Network (MAWN) with the launch of another weather station in West Central Minnesota—a critical step in strengthening data coverage for producers statewide. The new station is …
This holiday season, deck the halls with Minnesota Grown! The newly released 2025 Minnesota Grown Gift Guide is packed with thoughtful, locally made gifts that celebrate the spirit of giving and support Minnesota farmers and makers. Curated from Minnesota …
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is now accepting applications for the Cooperative Development Grant Program. This grant helps new cooperatives develop business plans and strategies to successfully produce, process, or market Minnesota-grown …
Anyone wanting to grow or process hemp in Minnesota in 2026 can now apply online for a license from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA). Both individuals and businesses are required to complete the application process. Along with the online …
Minnesota beef producers will have the opportunity to vote on a proposed refundable increase of 50 cents per head to the state’s current beef checkoff. It’s been more than 30 years since the last checkoff increase, when the Federal checkoff was implemented …
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is now accepting applications for the Agricultural Growth, Research, and Innovation (AGRI) Works Grant Program. This new grant opportunity supports organizations and institutions that help strengthen Minnesota …
Registration is now open for the Minnesota Organic Conference, taking place January 8-9, 2026, at the River’s Edge Convention Center in St. Cloud. Hosted annually by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA), the conference features more than 30 …
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