Minnesota Department of Ag taking comment to shape goals

ST. PAUL — The Minnesota Department of Agriculture wants public input.

As the agency develops a strategic plan for 2023-2027, it is taking online comments and holding two listening sessions as it sets goals and priorities.

Citizens are encouraged to share their ideas at www.mda.state.mn.us/stratplan23 or by attending one of two virtual input sessions. The online form is open until 5 p.m., Friday, March 10.

The input sessions via Zoom will be:

• Tuesday, March 7, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.  Register for this event .
• Wednesday, March 8, 2 – 3 p.m.  Register for this event .

The department wants to hear ideas that reflect the diversity of the state, especially emerging and beginning farmers who may have had little to no interaction with state government.
All submissions and ideas will be reviewed and considered; however, not every item can be included in the final strategic plan. Recordings of the sessions will be available for 30 days after they occur.

The department is building on feedback gathered in fall 2022 for legislative session ideas .