Minnesota Department of Agriculture

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)

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