Register now for our 2026 Annual meeting & Dairy Day at the Capitol
Source: Minnesota Milk
Minnesota dairy farmers and allied businesses are invited to join us at our Annual Dairy Day at the Capitol event on February 24 and 25! Our members meet with legislators to share their stories and advocate for Minnesota dairy.
Learn more about these events as well as sponsorship opportunities below!
With the increased focus on immigration enforcement, we want to share the resources that we have compiled and encourage you to establish a plan for your farm and employees. We've compiled these resources to help you stay informed about your rights, your employees' rights and proactively establish a farm plan. Visit our website below.
Virtual hearing on January 14 on MN beef checkoff fee increase
Source: MN Department of Agriculture
Minnesota beef producers will have the opportunity to vote on a proposed refundable increase of 50 cents per head to the state’s current beef checkoff. It’s been more than 30 years since the last checkoff increase, when the Federal checkoff was implemented for all U.S. beef producers at $1.00 per head.
Apply for MDA's two Farm Resiliency Grants - due Jan. 15
Source: MN Department of Agriculture
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is now accepting applications for two Agricultural Growth, Research, and Innovation (AGRI) grants that help Minnesota farmers strengthen their operations in the face of biosecurity threats and extreme weather.
The AGRI Protecting Livestock from Avian Influenza (Protect) Grant and the AGRI Preparing for Extreme Weather (Prepare) Grant are now open for applications.
Applications for MDA 2026 Beginning Farmer Tax Credit now open
Source: MN Department of Agriculture
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) Rural Finance Authority (RFA) will start accepting applications for the 2026 Beginning Farmer Tax Credit on January 1. This is an annual program available to landlords and sellers (asset owners) who rent or sell farmland, equipment, livestock, and other agricultural assets to beginning farmers.
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