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The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has awarded more than $1.3 million to schools and early care providers through its Agricultural Growth, Research, and Innovation (AGRI) Farm to School and Early Care grant programs to increase purcha

The Minnesota Legislature has removed the funding cap on the Beginning Farmer Tax Credit for 2026 transactions. This means all eligible asset owner applications that are complete and submitted by required deadlines can be approved for this year only.

Farmers enrolled in the Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program (MAWQCP) continue to show stronger and more reliable profitability than non‑certified farms, according to new data from the Minnesota State Agricultural Centers of Excellence.