The Minnesota Grown Program is a statewide partnership between the Minnesota Department of Agriculture and Minnesota producers of specialty crops and livestock. It was created over 30 years ago by ...

A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is a person who meets specific training requirements and helps reduce the risk of foodborne illness by demonstrating safe food handling practices and sharing ...

Some food processes have additional risks to consider that can be easily overlooked. This page is designed to cover some common foods made in retail settings that do not require a Hazard Analysis ...

We’re now accepting applications for the fiscal year 2027 (FY27) Make it Minnesota Marketing Investment Cost-Share Program. Note: Funding is limited and we process applications on a first-come, ...

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s Rural Finance Authority (RFA) is now accepting applications for $15 million in revolving loans to support Minnesota’s small and medium-sized meat and poultry ...

A consumer advisory is important information that restaurants must share when they serve raw or undercooked animal foods. It has two main parts: a disclosure and a reminder. Disclosure: This is a ...

Before applying, please review the complete Grant Instructions document with eligibility and other rules on the Down Payment Assistance Grant webpage. Complete the farmer information section and ...

Drinking water high in nitrate can cause serious health effects in infants. The state’s Health Risk Limit (HRL) for nitrate-nitrogen is 10 mg/L. Karst geology makes the region’s groundwater especially ...

The AGRI Farm to Kids grant programs support Minnesota school districts, early childhood education (ECE) centers, and family child care providers that want to buy and serve Minnesota agricultural ...

This list is current as of October 22, 2026. Please send changes to Emilie.Justen@state.mn.us. Click on the tabs below to expand and view the counties. To view the complete list, click on the "Expand ...

The links below provide access to some of the more recent reports and work plans prepared by the MDA. Many older reports are available in the Minnesota Water Research Digital Library or by contacting ...

Minnesota is a prime location for livestock operations that want to sell to local, national, or international markets. While there are many advantages to raising livestock in Minnesota, there are some ...