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STAFF BLOG CAPITOL CHATTER Legislative notebook: Dayton rejects GOP school payment plan
By Danielle Nordine and Don Davis Gov. Mark Dayton vetoed a Republican plan to take money out of the state reserve fund to repay money owed Minnesota school districts. The Democratic governor on Thu...
Posted on 4/5/12 at 11:57 PM
STAFF BLOG ALL ABOUT FOOD Weekend Finds: Minnesota Maple Syrup and Hand-Rolled Butter
Who would have thought that a favorite find at a food and wine event would be maple syrup? Oh, and butter, too. One of my first vendor stops at the 17th Annual Food and Wine Experience at Target Fiel...
Posted on 3/6/11 at 1:22 AM
FAR SIDE OF FIFTY A Trip To The River
I am warding off a dreary day with a few old memories today and some photos I took on September 30, 2009. Last September we took a trip over to "The Farm" about four miles away on the road o...
Posted on 3/9/10 at 6:26 AM
Ag leaders advise consumers shopping for organic foods to look for certified label 
As farmers markets begin opening for the season, more Minnesotans will be buying and preparing fresh, locally grown foods. For consumers interested in buying organic products, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) advises looking for the USDA organic label, certifier seal, or asking to see an organic certificate.
May 12, 2012
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Sign-up starts for CRP farm program; biologist hired for Douglas County area
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a four-week Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) general sign-up, beginning March 12, 2012 and ending on April 6, 2012. There are approximately 1.6 million enrolled CRP acres in Minnesota, with an estimated 292,000 acres set to expire on Sept. 30, 2012.
March 19, 2012
Klobuchar calls for strong farm safety net during farm bill hearing
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar today called for preserving and strengthening the farm safety net for family farmers at a Senate Agriculture Committee hearing on the 2012 Farm Bill.
March 15, 2012
Minnesota Corn Growers Association seeks 'Agvocates'
The Minnesota Corn Growers Association (MCGA) is currently seeking applicants for the 2012 Agvocate (Advocates for Agriculture) program set to begin June 1, 2012.
March 11, 2012
Farm safety is in spotlight this week
Agricultural Safety Awareness Program (ASAP) Week, March 4-10, is a good reminder for farmers to review safety procedures to ensure their farms are safe for themselves, their family members and employees.
March 10, 2012
Governor Dayton proclaims March 4-10 Minnesota Agriculture Week
Governor Mark Dayton has proclaimed March 4-10 as Minnesota Agriculture Week. The designation is an effort to raise awareness of the positive and important contributions agriculture makes to Minnesota’s economy and its people.
March 03, 2012
Scholarships available to transitioning and recently certified organic farmers
Transitioning to organic farming can present financial uncertainty for farmers, but a special program is available in Minnesota to help them accomplish their goals.
February 27, 2012
Minnesota Farmers Union acts to protect township rights
The Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) full board of directors recently met to discuss agriculture policy. The full board consists of all the MFU county presidents throughout the state.
February 20, 2012
With drought looming, farmers urged to review crop insurance needs
In light of current drought conditions, Agriculture Commissioner Dave Frederickson and Commerce Commissioner Mike Rothman have issued a consumer alert encouraging Minnesota farmers to consider purchasing crop insurance ahead of this year’s growing season.
February 20, 2012
Applications accepted for Minnesota Century Farm program
Minnesota families who have owned their farms for 100 years or more are encouraged to apply for the 2012 Century Farms Program.
February 19, 2012
Minnesota farmers enjoy strong approval ratings
Minnesota farmers are enjoying approval ratings that would make many a politician blush, as a new survey finds more than 80 percent of respondents have a positive view of agriculture in the state.
February 19, 2012
Five ways crop growers can plan for spring drought
A drought threat posed across southern and western Minnesota is the most serious in over a decade, according to University of Minnesota Extension climatologist Mark Seeley.
February 18, 2012
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Loans available for farm diversification and innovation
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) Sustainable Agriculture Loan Program provides loans for capital purchases to help farmers diversify their operations or implement environmentally sound practices.
February 18, 2012
Farmers union to lobby at Capitol tomorrow
Minnesota Farmers Union members will be heading to St. Paul tomorrow, Wednesday, to lobby their senators and representatives.
February 14, 2012
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