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Recent News About Agriculture Dept
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Minnesota opens disaster recovery loans for farmers amid animal disease outbreaks
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture's Rural Finance Authority (RFA) Board has declared an emergency for three animal diseases, enabling the release of zero-interest Disaster Recovery Loans to Minnesota farmers.
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Minnesota farmers urged to join annual pesticide and fertilizer use survey
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is urging farmers to participate in its annual survey focused on pesticide and fertilizer use.
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Minnesota offers retreats for farmers planning multigenerational transitions
Multigenerational Farm Transition Retreats are now open to Minnesota farmers who are planning for farm transition or succession.
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Minnesota Department of Agriculture urges farmers to complete grower questionnaire
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is urging produce farmers who have not previously completed the Grower Questionnaire, or who have not done so since 2022, to participate in the 2025 edition.
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Minnesota educators receive grants to boost agricultural literacy in classrooms
Twelve educators in Minnesota have been awarded the 2025 Agricultural Literacy Grants by the Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom (MAITC) Foundation.
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Minnesota Pavilion returns with six brands at Winter Fancy Food Show
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is bringing the Minnesota Pavilion back to Las Vegas for the 2025 Winter Fancy Food Show, scheduled from January 19 to 21.
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Minnesota updates map for groundwater protection compliance
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has released an updated map to assist farmers in adhering to the Groundwater Protection Rule.