Articles tagged under: Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Waubun, MN Meat Processor Could Be Opperational June 2024
Published March 14, 2024
Waubun, Minnesota Beef Producer Paul Benson says a new processing facility in his local community could be up and running as early as June. The idea for this facility was formed back in 2017. “My friend Doyle Turner and I…Farming for the Future
Published February 18, 2024
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is partnering with the Red River Farm Network and the Linder Farm Network to provide information on soil health events and topics. For this week's Farming for the Future, Scott Hayes highlights how being water…Funding Opportunities for Nitrogen Management
Published February 13, 2024
Minnesota Department of Agriculture Area Certification Specialist Will Bomier was part of Tuesday's Nitrogen Conference in St. Cloud and focused on funding opportunities for farmers. “Some are more traditional programs, but there are a lot of new opportunities from non-profit…Farming for the Future
Published January 21, 2024
The Red River Farm Network and Linder Farm Network collaborate on the Farming for the Future program. A Martin County farmer highlights his involvement in the state water quality certification program and climate-smart agriculture. Farming for the Future is made…Farming for the Future
Published November 27, 2023
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is partnering with the Red River Farm Network and the Linder Farm Network to provide information on soil health events and topics. Water Quality Certified dairy farmer Angie Walter highlights how becoming Water Quality Certified…Farming for the Future
Published November 15, 2023
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is partnering with the Red River Farm Network and the Linder Farm Network to provide information on soil health events and topics. Centra Sota Cooperative Lead Environmental Specialist Amy Robak talks about soil health practices…Otieno to Lead MDA Emerging Farmers Office
Published October 31, 2023
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has named Lillian Otieno as the first director of the Emerging Farmers Office. Otieno has been the coordinator of the MDA Emerging Farmers program since 2021 and has been an MDA employee since 2017. The…Farming for the Future
Published October 17, 2023
With climate smart agriculture initiatives moving forward at the state and federal levels, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture is partnering with the Red River Farm Network and the Linder Farm Network to provide timely information about these complicated issues. Clean…Farming for the Future
Published October 12, 2023
Hear about carbon credit contracts in this week's Farming for the Future, brought to you by Minnesota Department of Agriculture.