The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is calling on produce farmers who have never completed the Grower Questionnaire, or who have not filled it out since 2022, to complete the new 2025 edition.
Completing the questionnaire helps farmers identify the federal food safety requirements that apply to their operations and gain access to additional support to improve food safety practices on their farms.
By participating, growers contribute to a more accurate picture of Minnesota’s produce sector, allowing the MDA to provide tailored resources and guidance.
Farmers who complete the Grower Questionnaire may also be eligible for the Produce Safety Mini-Grant, which offers up to 800 dollars in reimbursements for on-farm food safety improvements. Applications for the 2025 Mini-Grant will be available later this winter.
Farmers may complete the MDA Grower Questionnaire online, or request a paper copy by calling (651) 539-3648, or via email at; producesafety.mda@state.mn.us.
