Performance Reports
Principal Investigator: Greg Wilson
February 27, 2023
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is looking for public input as the agency develops a strategic plan for 2023-2027. Building on feedback gathered in the fall of 2022 for legislative session ideas, the MDA is again looking for input as the department reviews and shapes goals and priorities for the next four years.
The MDA seeks to engage with communities throughout Minnesota to hear ideas that reflect the diversity of the state. Input is welcome from all, especially emerging and beginning farmers who may have had little to no interaction with state government.
Citizens are encouraged to share their ideas online or by attending one of two virtual input sessions. The online form is open until 5 p.m., Friday, March 10, 2023.
The input sessions will be held:
- Tuesday, March 7, 2023, from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Register for this event.
- Wednesday, March 8, 2023, from 2 – 3 p.m. Register for this event.
Please send requests for interpretation through the registration link three business days ahead of the session to ensure accommodation. Recordings of these sessions will be available for 30 days after they occur.
Note that all submissions and ideas will be reviewed and considered; however, not every item can be included in the final strategic plan.
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Media Contact
Allen Sommerfeld, MDA Communications
651-201-6185
Allen.Sommerfeld@state.mn.us
No, you would not be eligible under the current grant. The current mini-grant is available to produce farmers whose growing and harvesting activities are located within the state of Minnesota.
I live in Minnesota and sell my produce in Minnesota, but the land I farm is located in a different state. Am I eligible for the mini-grant?
No, you would not be eligible under the current grant. The current mini-grant is available to produce farmers whose growing and harvesting activities are located within the state of Minnesota.
We cannot award points for training that will be taking place after the mini-grant application deadline of 3/12/22.
I am registered for a Produce Safety Rule Grower Training scheduled to take place after the mini-grant application deadline of 3/12/22. Can I enter that on the application and still earn points in that section?
We cannot award points for training that will be taking place after the mini-grant application deadline of 3/12/22.
Yes, if you have been growing and selling produce for less than 10 years you may answer “Yes” to the question of whether the farm’s principal operators have been involved in the farm’s operations for less than 10 years.
I’ve operated a farm for more than 10 years, but my produce operation began within the past 10 years. Can I enter on the application that the farm's principal operators been involved in the farm's operations for less than 10 years?
Yes, if you have been growing and selling produce for less than 10 years you may answer “Yes” to the question of whether the farm’s principal operators have been involved in the farm’s operations for less than 10 years.
