Minnesota Department of Agriculture

Minnesota Department of Agriculture

625 Robert Street North
St. Paul, MN 55155

651-201-6000
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140 Years of Tradition and Agriculture
Recipient: 
McLeod County Agricultural Association
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$7,368
Source: 
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund

To collect and collate historical photographs, memorabilia, and personal stories in order to preserve the history of the McLeod County Fair. The fair will seek out stories and request historical items, for loan or donation, to the McLeod County Agricultural Association. During the 140th anniversary of the fair, visitors can view a history display.

AgBMP Loan Program
Recipient: 
Farmers, Rural Landowners, and Agricultural Supply Businesses
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$4,500,000
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$4,500,000
2011 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$2,500,000
2010 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$2,000,000
Source: 
Clean Water Fund

The AgBMP Loan Program provides needed funding for local implementation of clean water practices at an extremely low cost, is unique in its structure and is not duplicated by any other source of funding.

Agricultural Best Management Practices Assessment and Tracking Tool
Recipient: 
Stephanie Johnson - Houston Engineering Inc. sjohnson@houstoneng.com (763) 493-6685
2010 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$102,466
Source: 
Clean Water Fund

The objective of this project was to develop a comprehensive database of information related to agricultural BMPs and provide that information in easily accessible formats to people across the state of Minnesota.

Statewide
Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program
Recipient: 
Minnesota Department of Agriculture
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$173,380
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$132,830
Source: 
Clean Water Fund

 

All About Our Heritage
Recipient: 
Freeborn County Agricultural Society
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$7,368
Source: 
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund

To bring a variety of cultural heritage and arts programming to the fair, and purchase a stage.

An Integrated Sediment Budget for the Root River, Southeastern Minnesota
Recipient: 
Patrick Belmont (Utah State University) and Toby Dogwiler (Winona State, Southeastern Minnesota Water Resources Center)
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$227,658
Source: 
Clean Water Fund

This research project will:

Arts and Cultural Heritage Activities at Chippewa County Fair
Recipient: 
Chippewa County Fair
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$7,368
Source: 
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund

To provide arts and cultural heritage activities during fair by hosting a polka band on Seniors Day and sponsoring a children's tent with various arts and heritage related activities.

Arts and Cultural Heritage Demonstrations
Recipient: 
Pope County Agricultural Society
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$1,500
Source: 
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund

To partner with local non-profits to bring arts and cultural heritage demonstrations to the Pope County Fair. Demonstrations will range from quilting and spinning to the fine arts, rosemaling, and lefse making.

Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant
Recipient: 
Nobles County Fair Association
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$7,368
Source: 
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund

To improve the lighting and display areas in the Fine Arts Building. Single bulbs strung over the display area will be replaced by fixtures, and display cases with adjustable shelves will allow for better viewing of the exhibits.

Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant
Recipient: 
Big Stone County Agricultural Society
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$6,000
Source: 
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund

To increase access to cultural heritage programming by expanding seating for outdoor performances.