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| Formed | 1885 |
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| Headquarters | 625 Robert St N, St Paul, MN 55155 |
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is a government agency in Minnesota responsible for managing the state's food supply, natural resources, and agricultural economy. [1]
History
The department began as the Minnesota State Dairy Commission in 1885 to eliminate the sale of adulterated milk and block the sale of oleomargarine as a substitute for butter. It was staffed by a department head, a single assistant and one clerk who doubled as the food chemist. In 1885, the budget was $6,000 per year. [2]
Commissioners
- Chris Heen (1920–1925). [3] [4]
- Byron G. Allen (1955–1961)
- Jon Wefald (1971-1978)
- William Walker (1978-1979)
- Mark W. Seetin (1979-1983)
- James W. Nichols (1983-1991)
- Elton Redalen (1991–1995)
- Gene Hugoson (1995–2011)
- David Frederickson (2011–2019)
- Thom Petersen (2019–present)
References
- ^ "MDA Agency Overview | Minnesota Department of Agriculture". www.mda.state.mn.us. Retrieved 2020-08-31.
- ^ "Minnesota Department of Agriculture". State of Minnesota. Retrieved 2015-07-17.
- ^ "Miss Eliza P. Evans Loses Position". Brainerd Daily Dispatch. United Press. 14 January 1921. Retrieved 2015-07-17 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "A Good Appointment". Dairy Record. 19 January 1921. Retrieved 2022-03-23 – via Google.com.
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