The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is gathering ideas as the agency considers the state’s next biennial budget. Farmers, businesses, and others impacted by food and agriculture systems are all invited to share policy, funding, and program suggestions.
The MDA is hosting two virtual public input sessions where people can share their ideas directly. This is in addition to an online form for written submissions, which opens on Monday, August 10 and runs through Friday, September 18.
The two virtual meetings will take place on Zoom. Participation is free, but registration is required. The sessions are scheduled for Monday, August 24, from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. and Tuesday, August 25, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Those interested in attending these sessions can register for Day 1 here or Day 2 here.
The Minnesota Legislature appropriates funds for the MDA and related agricultural activities through a two-year budget bill that is part of the state’s overall government funding.
State budgets are set during legislative sessions held in odd-numbered years and are sometimes revised during sessions in even-numbered years. The next legislative session begins on January 12, 2027, and will determine the next two-year state budget.
Information about the MDA’s mission, leadership, and responsibilities is available on the department’s website.
