MDA Offers Produce Safety Mini-grant for Growers

14 Feb 2026

Government, Agriculture, Business, Economic Development

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is now accepting applications for the Produce Safety Mini-grant. This funding opportunity helps reimburse produce growers for expenses that improve on-farm food safety systems.

The MDA anticipates awarding approximately $30,400. Awardees will receive reimbursement of up to $800 per farm. No matching funds are required.

To be eligible, applicants must farm in Minnesota and have grown and sold one or more of the following crops in 2025: leafy greens, apples, berries, carrots, cucumbers, garlic, green beans, herbs, melons, microgreens, mushrooms, onions, peppers, sprouts, summer squash/zucchini, or tomatoes. In addition, applicants must have completed the MDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule Grower Questionnaire or otherwise verified their farm’s Produce Safety Rule status with the MDA between 2023-2026.

Click here to read the original article from the Morrison County Record.

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