Minnesota farmers lead the nation in their commitment to our natural resources. Join us on Tuesday, Feb. 22 to hear from distinguished leaders of Minnesota agricultural organizations, including Minnesota Soybean Growers Association Treasurer Darin Johnson, and Rep. Paul Anderson, who…
February 17, 2022
The Farm Business Management Scholarship is an exclusive opportunity for Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certified producers to receive up to 75% off their tuition for the Farm Business Management Program. Applications for Fall semester 2021 are due by Oct. 1.…
September 15, 2021
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced that Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) are available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture, nurseries and private nonprofit organizations as a result of a drought that began…
August 16, 2021
To kick off 2021, Gov. Tim Walz’s administration is setting its sights high for its landmark water-quality initiative. Less than two years since crossing the half-million mark, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture is aiming to certify 1 million acres of…
February 4, 2021
The Lower Minnesota River Watershed District celebrates 60 years of protecting rare calcareous fens, trout streams and beautiful bluffs overlooking the Minnesota River and ensuring the commercial navigation of Minnesota goods and products bound for locations near and far. The…
December 8, 2020
As the COVID-19 public health crisis continues to have a significant impact on communities and businesses across the state, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has further evaluated its timeline for the water quality fee rulemaking process. The MPCA has…
April 22, 2020
The Trump administration has announced replacement regulation for Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS), which was repealed fall 2019. A spokesperson for the administration said during the announcement that the new Navigable Waters Protection Rule, “represents a promise made [by President…
January 23, 2020
Federal officials have awarded $9 million in financial assistance to Minnesota farmers for implementing conservation practices to earn certification in the Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program (MAWQCP). The money comes from the Natural Resources Conservation Service’s Regional Conservation Partnership…
December 16, 2019