Program Updates from Your Minnesota Department of Agriculture! - TC Metro Growers Meeting

Join the TC Metro Growers for a roundup of programs that can support metro growers from the MN Department of Agriculture, and a new opportunity in the Farm-to-School market! We will highlight the opportunities available to growers and time for your questions.
Cost-Share Opportunities!
… with Minnesota Grown (Karen Lanthier, Program Manager), E-commerce / New Markets (Brian Erickson, Program Manager), and Organic / GAP (Cassie Dahl, Organic Specialist).
Grant Opportunities!
… with Farm to School First Bite Mini and Full Tray (Helen Schnoes, Regional Marketing Specialist) and Urban Ag, Safe at the Winter Farmers Market (Emily Mehr, Grants Specialist).
Food Safety Programs!
… with the Produce Safety Program (Alex Cortes and Lillian Otieno, Outreach).
PLUS!
… Minneapolis Farm to School Deep Dive with Kate Seybold, Farm to School Coordinator Minneapolis Public Schools Culinary & Wellness Services. Minneapolis is gearing up to launch the 2021-22 Farm to School Request for Proposals – learn more about this opportunity.

There are many programs through the MDA that metro growers can take advantage of. MDA staff will host this session to explain what is available and to answer your questions about eligibility. Learn about Farm-to-School, funding opportunities, produce safety and much more.
Do you have experiences with MDA programs? Join the conversation! REGISTER HERE.