The MDA’s mission is to enhance Minnesotans’ quality of life by ensuring the integrity of our food supply, the health of our environment, and the strength of our agricultural economy.

May 23, 2024 · Learn a few interesting Minnesota agriculture facts, from the average farm size to the top agricultural products and more.

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Minnesota leads the nation in food patents per capita, is fourth in food-product-related patents per capita – and has long been at the forefront of research and innovation in agriculture, food …

Agriculture and food processing account for approximately 10% of Minnesota’s economy, contributing $40.3 billion and 330,000 jobs. Minnesota is the fourth-largest agricultural …

Your daily source of agriculture and farming news for Minnesota. We also provide farmers with information on markets, auctions and farm equipment, as well as local job and career …

The latest agricultural news from the Minnesota Star Tribune. Coverage of Minnesota agriculture and the issues facing farmers and ranchers.

Minnesota produces a wide variety of crops that generate massive economic activity for the state. Major farm products produced by our farmers — and Minnesota's national rankings — include:

Websites, reports, fact sheets, and articles related to the economic impacts and contributions of Minnesota’s food, fiber, and forest industries can be found below.

Agriculture and food have always been an important part of our state, going back more than 150 years. Minnesota farms produce 5% of total U.S. agricultural sales. One acre is approximately …