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November is #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth, a time to celebrate the historic and ongoing contributions of Indigenous cultures in North America, including the agricultural cultivation of native crops upon which much of modern farming is based.
Thinking about stepping up your weed control efforts next year? A weed management plan can be as simple or complex as you want, but either way, the most important thing is to get started. Our Weed of the Month quiz can help. #MNAg

🔗 https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MNMDA/bulletins/3f9d2f3
That’s a wrap on National #FarmtoSchool Month! We’ve traveled across MN visiting schools & early care centers to see what they’re cooking up, and we’re inspired by what we’ve seen. Thanks to everyone who shared lunch with us and continues to grow Minnesota's Farm to Kids movement.

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Our new AGRI Works Grant program supports local organizations leading projects that strengthen Minnesota farms, communities, and food systems. Apply by December 16 to help shape the future of #MNAg.

Details 📲 mda.state.mn.us/mda-launches-new-agri-works-grant-program
Building on MN's strength as a leader in crop research & innovation, we're now accepting applications for our AGRI Crop Research Grant. Up to $1.75M in funding is available for projects that strengthen Minnesota’s $13.5B crop industry.

🔗mda.state.mn.us/mda-seeks-applications-crop-research-grants-1
Registration is now open for the 2026 Minnesota Organic Conference, featuring Dr. Joel Gruver, a farmer-led panel on the future of organic agriculture, and 30+ sessions on production, marketing, research, and more. Get the details and register at www.mda.state.mn.us/moc #MNAg #MNOrganic26
This week, Governor Tim Walz announced $4 million in emergency funding for 300 food shelves & Tribal Nations to offset interrupted food benefits like SNAP due to the federal government shutdown.

Use Hunger Solutions Find Help map at https://www.hungersolutions.org/find-help/ or call 1-888-711-1151.
Spiders 🕷️ tend to give some people the creeps. But the world of spiders isn't as scary as it seems. On this Halloween 🎃 episode of our Smarty Plants podcast, we discuss spiders in Minnesota and the role they play in our ecology🕸️. #MNAg

🎧 https://www.mda.state.mn.us/smartyplants
MDA staffer Kajsa Beatty presented at the Midwest Climate Resilience Conference in Milwaukee earlier this week on how we're working with farmers to help them adapt to and mitigate the effects of climate change on their lands, crops, and animals. #MNAg
Happy Great Apple Crunch Day! We’re joining students across the state in taking a big bite out of local apples to celebrate. @governorwalz.mn.gov has proclaimed October as Farm to Kids Month in MN, recognizing the farmers, food service staff, educators & partners who make #FarmtoSchool possible.🍎
Help shape the future of sustainable farming in Minnesota! The MDA’s Sustainable Agriculture Demonstration Grant is now open, supporting farmer-led research & on-farm demonstrations.

📅 Apply by 12/17/25
🔗 Learn more + apply at mda.state.mn.us/help-shape-future-sustainable-farming-minnesota

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Kudos to Minneapolis Public Schools! Tonight at their #FarmtoSchool BBQ, Asst. Commissioner Bailey presented them with the Minnesota Grown Cream of the Crop Award for School District of the Year. Kudos to their team for supporting local farmers & making school meals something to celebrate! 🏆

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Our Weed of the Month for October is Palmer amaranth, a fast-growing, annual weed that is detrimental to row crops and can add higher production costs to farmers already dealing with high fuel and fertilizer expenses. #MNAg

🔗 https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MNMDA/bulletins/3f50947
Are invasive plants just a click away? Our latest Smarty Plants podcast episode looks at the wide variety of plants and seeds available online, and what people should know before ordering to avoid introducing a harmful species to the environment. #MNAg

🎧 https://www.mda.state.mn.us/smartyplants
Today, Governor Tim Walz declared Sept. 29 – Oct. 5 as Soybean Week in MN, highlighting the critical role soybean farmers play in Minnesota’s economy and the growing challenges they face from federal trade policy. #MNAg

🔗 #/detail/appId/1/id/707437id/707437" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">https://mn.gov/governor/newsroom/press-releases/#/detail/appId/1/id/707437
Minnesota schools & child care providers can now apply for Farm to School & Early Care grants and the Local Tots Cost-Share program to bring more MN-grown food to kids’ plates. #MNAg

📅 Deadline to apply is October 23 at 4 p.m.
🔗 Visit qrco.de/f2s2026 learn more & apply