Minnesota Department of Agriculture Email Format
Government AdministrationMinnesota, United States201-500 Employees
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is a state government agency in the Government Administration sector, based in St. Paul, Minnesota. It employs a workforce of several hundred and aims to safeguard Minnesota’s food supply, protect environmental health, and strengthen the resilience of the state’s agricultural economy. The department serves Minnesota's farmers and residents by addressing food safety, environmental stewardship, and economic stability within agriculture. In December 2024, Commissioner Thom Petersen announced the Green Fertilizer Grant Program at the Green Ammonia Summit, reflecting the department’s active role in advancing sustainable agricultural practices. It maintains a public-facing online presence and operates within the Minnesota state government framework to fulfill its mission.