Annually. You must renew your license by December 31st of each year. If you renew later than December 31st, a late fee will be applied. A license renewal form will be mailed to you prior to December each year. License renewal online is an option.
Gross Annual Food Sales & Services | Renewal License Fee | Late Penalty |
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$0 - $125,000 | $169.00 | $56.00 |
$125,001 - $250,000 | $392.00 | $129.00 |
$250,001 - $1,000,000 | $590.00 | $195.00 |
$1,000,001 - $5,000,000 | $769.00 | $254.00 |
$5,000,001 - $10,000,000 | $920.00 | $304.00 |
$10,000,001 - $15,000,000 | $1,377.00 | $454.00 |
$15,000,001 - $20,000,000 | $1,608.00 | $531.00 |
$20,000,001 - $25,000,000 | $1,849.00 | $610.00 |
$25,000,001 - $50,000,000 | $2090.00 | $690.00 |
$50,000,001 - $100,000,000 | $2,330.00 | $769.00 |
Over $1,000,000,001 | $2571.00 | $848.00 |
Review the MDA webpage Starting a New Business. This will inform you about topics such as:
- Applicable regulations such as FSMA – Preventive Controls for Human Food
- Specialized regulations (acidified foods, juice HACCP, seafood HACCP, etc.) that may apply
- Water source & waste water system requirements
- Food business zoning requirements
- Local authority inspections (e.g. building, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, fire)
- Certificate of Occupancy, if necessary
- Retail Plan Review, if applicable
- Meat or dairy products
It is your responsibility to become familiar with all the applicable regulations and Minnesota Statues to ensure you are manufacturing food safely and in the best interest of public health. Depending on the food being produced in your facility, you may need to employ an individual with specialized training, seek additional education/training, or you may need to consult with an external source (university, expert, process authority, or laboratory).
Review the MDA webpage Starting a New Business. This will inform you about topics such as:
- Applicable regulations such as FSMA – Preventive Controls for Human Food
- Specialized regulations (acidified foods, juice HACCP, seafood HACCP, etc.) that may apply
- Water source & waste water system requirements
- Food business zoning requirements
- Local authority inspections (e.g. building, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, fire)
- Certificate of Occupancy, if necessary
- Retail Plan Review, if applicable
- Meat or dairy products
It is your responsibility to become familiar with all the applicable regulations and Minnesota Statues to ensure you are manufacturing food safely and in the best interest of public health. Depending on the food being produced in your facility, you may need to employ an individual with specialized training, seek additional education/training, or you may need to consult with an external source (university, expert, process authority, or laboratory).
Haley Madson, a first-grade teacher at St. Anne’s School in Le Sueur, has been named the 2023 recipient of the Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom (MAITC) Outstanding Teacher Award. This annual award recognizes teachers for their creative efforts to integrate agriculture into their classrooms to increase agricultural literacy.
Madson is an advocate for agricultural education at St. Anne’s and uses her lessons to inspire students to think about how deeply agriculture impacts their lives from a young age.
“I want my students to realize that when learning about agriculture, they will be using reading, math, social studies, and science skills,” she says. “There is a connection between agriculture and animals, the economy, the environment, technology, and overall way of life. It is important to give students opportunities to explore those connections starting in elementary school.”
Madson will receive a $500 stipend and have up to $1,500 of her related expenses paid to attend the National Agriculture in the Classroom (NAITC) Conference this June in Orlando, Florida.
All Minnesota licensed K-12 educators who creatively integrate agricultural concepts into non-agricultural education classroom settings are eligible for the Outstanding Teacher Award. Applications are reviewed by a committee of MAITC Foundation board members, who select the recipient each winter.
MAITC is a partnership between the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) and the MAITC Foundation that seeks to increase agricultural literacy through K-12 education. Visit the MAITC website for more information and free educational resources.
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Teacher Haley Madson
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