Articles tagged under: Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Supporting Value-Added Agriculture
Published September 4, 2024
Applications are being accepted until October 23 for two grant opportunities available through the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. These grants are geared toward value-added businesses and livestock processors for start-up, modernization and expansion costs. The goal is to increase ag…MDA Takes Additional Efforts to Prevent the Spread of H5N1
Published August 20, 2024
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is accepting grant applications to help farmers buy and install equipment to prevent the spread of avian influenza. This grant will reimburse the farmer for up to 80 percent of the cost of the approved…Farming for the Future
Published August 14, 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. This week, Larry Van Lieshout, who is a research specialist with the Minnesota…MN Ag Department Taking Public Input For Upcoming Budget
Published August 12, 2024
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is hosting online forums to get public input on agricultural issues and ideas. With the next legislative session setting the biannual budget for the state, Deputy Commissioner Andrea Vaubel says this is a great time…Farming for the Future
Published July 30, 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. This week, Mike Zastoupil from the ag marketing and development division of the Minnesota Department of…Farming for the Future
Published July 16, 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. John Jacobson operates Pine Tree Apple Orchard and outlines why he became water…Farming for the Future
Published March 25, 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. This week, Minnesota Department of Agriculture's Brad Jordahl Redlin joins Farming for the…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…