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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 seventeen members, ten 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. 

Task force meetings are held in conformance with Minnesota Statutes Section 13D.015, upcoming meetings of the FSDTF have been scheduled and will be offered in-person with video-conference phone-in options. 

The next meeting will be on July 11, 2023, at the Orville L. Freeman Building in St. Paul, MN. 

Attend the July 11 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: 194 818 239#

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 is gathering ideas as we consider the 2024 legislative session, and we want your input. We are hosting two virtual input sessions to gather ideas.

• Monday, August 21, 2023, from Noon – 1 p.m. Register for this event.
• Tuesday, August 22, 2023, from 5 – 6 p.m. Register for this event.

You can also share ideas through our online form.