"ID","Title","Fiscal Year(s)","Fiscal Year Funding Amount","Legal Citation / Subdivision","Appropriation Language","Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)","Measurable Outcome(s)","Proposed Outcomes Achieved","Other Funds Leveraged","Source of Additional Funds","Direct Expenses","Administration Costs","Recipient Board Members","Number of full time equivalents funded","Recipient","Recipient Type","Body","About the Issue","Project Details","Start Date","End Date","Source","Status","Updates","Details/Reports","First Name","Last Name","Organization Name","Street Address","City","State","Zip Code","Phone","Email","Activity Type","Administered by","Media","Counties Affected","LSOHC Section","Watershed","URL","Advisory Group Members and Qualifications","Board Members and Qualifications","Conflict of Interest Contact","Conflict of Interest Disclosed"
16369,"140 Years of Tradition and Agriculture",2012,7368,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage;",,,,,,,,"Jim Fahey Jerry Schimelpfenig Connie Lambert Casey Walters Tina Huebner Bob Paulson Rob Shimpa Keith Tongen Douglas Tuman Scott Ziegler",,"McLeod County Agricultural Association","Non-Profit Business/Entity","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. Funds will be used to preserve a piece of Minnesota's heritage in a single collection, while educating the public with displays. ",,,2012-03-15,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Casey,Walters,"McLeod County Agricultural Association","840 Century Avenue Southwest",Hutchinson,MN,55350,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,McLeod,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/140-years-tradition-and-agriculture,,,,
3036,"AgBMP Loan Program",2025,4799000,"Minnesota Session Laws - 2023, Regular Session, CHAPTER 40—Article 2, Section 3","M.L. 2023: (c) $4,799,000 the first year and $4,799,000 the second year are for the agriculture best management practices loan program. Any unencumbered balance at the end of the second year must be added to the corpus of the loan fund. "," Number of counties where individuals are receiving loans Total number of loans issued with Clean Water funding Number of loans related to agricultural waste management Number of loans related to structural erosion control Number of loans related to conservation tillage Number of loans addressing septic systems Dollars leveraged through AgBMP loans Number of BMPs implemented with Clean Water funding and estimated pollutant load reductions ",,,,,,,,,"Farmers, Rural Landowners, and Agricultural Supply Businesses",Individual,"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. The AgBMP loan program provides 3% loans through local lenders to farmers, rural landowners, and agriculture supply businesses. Funds are used for proven practices that prevent non-point source water pollution or solve existing water quality problems. The program provides low interest financing for capital improvements that improve water quality through: Feedlot Improvements, Conservation Tillage Equipment, Septic System Replacements / Upgrades, Erosion Control Structures, Shoreline Stabilization,  and Wetland Restoration. This program helps landowners purchase equipment that results in less erosion and/or runoff to rivers and streams. It helps landowners fix septic systems that are discharging to surface or groundwater. It provides funds to seal old wells and relocate new wells in areas that are less environmentally sensitive. It helps landowners fix and stabilize gullies, waterways, shorelines, and riverbanks. Any practice that solves a water quality problem is eligible! There are many great attributes of the AgBMP Loan program: Loans support local implementation of conservation practices, Loans fund proven practices that improve water quality, Loans can be used with cost share programs and funds are available statewide, The cost to the state is very low, averaging less than $200 per loan in administrative costs, The AgBMP loan program is a revolving fund, money is used, repaid and used again and again to provide a perpetual funding source for continued financing of more projects to support conservation. This program bases the eligibility of practices on recommendations of the University of Minnesota, MPCA, Minnesota Department of Agriculture, United States Department of Agriculture-Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA NRCS), and the knowledge and skills of local government unit staff including the county Environmental Office, county feedlot officers, local water planners, local soil and water conservation districts, and consulting engineers. ","The Minnesota Department of Agriculture provides loans to local lenders. The lender is the fiscal agent, they are responsible to disburse the loans, service the loans, collect repayments, and guarantee those repayments back to the program. A soil and water conservation district (SWCD) or County Environmental Office is the local administering agency (see image under Media).Since the MDA provides only loans and the loans are fully guaranteed and always repaid, all funds provided by the AgBMP Loan Program are considered leverage. Ultimately, there are no state funds in an AgBMP loan. The AgBMP loan program does not offer grants; the assistance is in the form of a loan that must be repaid and the repayments are then reused again and again to provide a perpetual funding source for continued financing of more projects. This is referred to as a revolving loan account structure. ","As of 6/30/2024 the AgBMP Loan Program used Clean Water Fund dollars to support 2,400 loans. By practice type, 233 loans were for agricultural waste management projects, 124 for conservation tillage equipment, 981 for structural erosion control, 947 for septic systems upgrades or relocation, and 115 for other practices.  ",2009-07-01,2028-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Richard,Gruenes,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street North","St. Paul",Minnesota,55155,"(651) 201-6609",Richard.Gruenes@state.mn.us,"Fund Administration, Restoration/Enhancement","Minnesota Department of Agriculture","Loan Process Diagram",Statewide,,Statewide,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/agbmp-loan-program,,,,
3036,"AgBMP Loan Program",2024,4799000,"Minnesota Session Laws - 2023, Regular Session, CHAPTER 40—Article 2, Section 3","M.L. 2023: (c) $4,799,000 the first year and $4,799,000 the second year are for the agriculture best management practices loan program. Any unencumbered balance at the end of the second year must be added to the corpus of the loan fund. "," Number of counties where individuals are receiving loans Total number of loans issued with Clean Water funding Number of loans related to agricultural waste management Number of loans related to structural erosion control Number of loans related to conservation tillage Number of loans addressing septic systems Dollars leveraged through AgBMP loans Number of BMPs implemented with Clean Water funding and estimated pollutant load reductions ","The following are cumulative measures as of 6/30/2024 Individuals have received loans in 72 counties 2,400 loans have been issued with Clean Water Funds 233 loans related to agricultural waste management 981 loans related to structural erosion control 124 loans related to conservation tillage 947 loans addressing septic systems 115 other practices Dollars leveraged through AgBMP loans is $34,629,214 ",,6778024,,560890,11188,,0.43,"Farmers, Rural Landowners, and Agricultural Supply Businesses",Individual,"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. The AgBMP loan program provides 3% loans through local lenders to farmers, rural landowners, and agriculture supply businesses. Funds are used for proven practices that prevent non-point source water pollution or solve existing water quality problems. The program provides low interest financing for capital improvements that improve water quality through: Feedlot Improvements, Conservation Tillage Equipment, Septic System Replacements / Upgrades, Erosion Control Structures, Shoreline Stabilization,  and Wetland Restoration. This program helps landowners purchase equipment that results in less erosion and/or runoff to rivers and streams. It helps landowners fix septic systems that are discharging to surface or groundwater. It provides funds to seal old wells and relocate new wells in areas that are less environmentally sensitive. It helps landowners fix and stabilize gullies, waterways, shorelines, and riverbanks. Any practice that solves a water quality problem is eligible! There are many great attributes of the AgBMP Loan program: Loans support local implementation of conservation practices, Loans fund proven practices that improve water quality, Loans can be used with cost share programs and funds are available statewide, The cost to the state is very low, averaging less than $200 per loan in administrative costs, The AgBMP loan program is a revolving fund, money is used, repaid and used again and again to provide a perpetual funding source for continued financing of more projects to support conservation. This program bases the eligibility of practices on recommendations of the University of Minnesota, MPCA, Minnesota Department of Agriculture, United States Department of Agriculture-Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA NRCS), and the knowledge and skills of local government unit staff including the county Environmental Office, county feedlot officers, local water planners, local soil and water conservation districts, and consulting engineers. ","The Minnesota Department of Agriculture provides loans to local lenders. The lender is the fiscal agent, they are responsible to disburse the loans, service the loans, collect repayments, and guarantee those repayments back to the program. A soil and water conservation district (SWCD) or County Environmental Office is the local administering agency (see image under Media).Since the MDA provides only loans and the loans are fully guaranteed and always repaid, all funds provided by the AgBMP Loan Program are considered leverage. Ultimately, there are no state funds in an AgBMP loan. The AgBMP loan program does not offer grants; the assistance is in the form of a loan that must be repaid and the repayments are then reused again and again to provide a perpetual funding source for continued financing of more projects. This is referred to as a revolving loan account structure. ","As of 6/30/2024 the AgBMP Loan Program used Clean Water Fund dollars to support 2,400 loans. By practice type, 233 loans were for agricultural waste management projects, 124 for conservation tillage equipment, 981 for structural erosion control, 947 for septic systems upgrades or relocation, and 115 for other practices.  ",2009-07-01,2028-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Richard,Gruenes,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street North","St. Paul",Minnesota,55155,"(651) 201-6609",Richard.Gruenes@state.mn.us,"Fund Administration, Restoration/Enhancement","Minnesota Department of Agriculture","Loan Process Diagram",Statewide,,Statewide,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/agbmp-loan-program,,,,
3036,"AgBMP Loan Program",2023,75000,"M.L. 2021, Chapter 1, Article 2, Section 3","M.L. 2021: (c) $75,000 the first year and $75,000 the second year are for administering clean water funds managed through the agriculture best management practices loan program. Any unencumbered balance at the end of the second year must be added to the corpus of the loan fund. "," Number of counties where individuals are receiving loans Total number of loans issued with Clean Water funding Number of loans related to agricultural waste management Number of loans related to structural erosion control Number of loans related to conservation tillage Number of loans addressing septic systems Dollars leveraged through AgBMP loans Number of BMPs implemented with Clean Water funding and estimated pollutant load reductions ","The following are cumulative measures as of 6/30/2023:  Individuals have received loans in 69 counties 2,253 loans have been issued with Clean Water Funds 212 loans related to agricultural waste management 981 loans related to structural erosion control 92 loans related to conservation tillage 881 loans addressing septic systems 87 other practices Dollars leveraged through AgBMP loans is $34,629,214 ",,4501223,,,61382,,0.5,"Farmers, Rural Landowners, and Agricultural Supply Businesses",Individual,"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. The AgBMP loan program provides 3% loans through local lenders to farmers, rural landowners, and agriculture supply businesses. Funds are used for proven practices that prevent non-point source water pollution or solve existing water quality problems. The program provides low interest financing for capital improvements that improve water quality through: Feedlot Improvements, Conservation Tillage Equipment, Septic System Replacements / Upgrades, Erosion Control Structures, Shoreline Stabilization,  and Wetland Restoration. This program helps landowners purchase equipment that results in less erosion and/or runoff to rivers and streams. It helps landowners fix septic systems that are discharging to surface or groundwater. It provides funds to seal old wells and relocate new wells in areas that are less environmentally sensitive. It helps landowners fix and stabilize gullies, waterways, shorelines, and riverbanks. Any practice that solves a water quality problem is eligible! There are many great attributes of the AgBMP Loan program: Loans support local implementation of conservation practices, Loans fund proven practices that improve water quality, Loans can be used with cost share programs and funds are available statewide, The cost to the state is very low, averaging less than $200 per loan in administrative costs, The AgBMP loan program is a revolving fund, money is used, repaid and used again and again to provide a perpetual funding source for continued financing of more projects to support conservation. This program bases the eligibility of practices on recommendations of the University of Minnesota, MPCA, Minnesota Department of Agriculture, United States Department of Agriculture-Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA NRCS), and the knowledge and skills of local government unit staff including the county Environmental Office, county feedlot officers, local water planners, local soil and water conservation districts, and consulting engineers. ","The Minnesota Department of Agriculture provides loans to local lenders. The lender is the fiscal agent, they are responsible to disburse the loans, service the loans, collect repayments, and guarantee those repayments back to the program. A soil and water conservation district (SWCD) or County Environmental Office is the local administering agency (see image under Media).Since the MDA provides only loans and the loans are fully guaranteed and always repaid, all funds provided by the AgBMP Loan Program are considered leverage. Ultimately, there are no state funds in an AgBMP loan. The AgBMP loan program does not offer grants; the assistance is in the form of a loan that must be repaid and the repayments are then reused again and again to provide a perpetual funding source for continued financing of more projects. This is referred to as a revolving loan account structure. ","As of 6/30/2024 the AgBMP Loan Program used Clean Water Fund dollars to support 2,400 loans. By practice type, 233 loans were for agricultural waste management projects, 124 for conservation tillage equipment, 981 for structural erosion control, 947 for septic systems upgrades or relocation, and 115 for other practices.  ",2009-07-01,2028-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Richard,Gruenes,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street North","St. Paul",Minnesota,55155,"(651) 201-6609",Richard.Gruenes@state.mn.us,"Fund Administration, Restoration/Enhancement","Minnesota Department of Agriculture","Loan Process Diagram",Statewide,,Statewide,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/agbmp-loan-program,,,,
3036,"AgBMP Loan Program",2022,75000,"M.L. 2021, Chapter 1, Article 2, Section 3","M.L. 2021: (c) $75,000 the first year and $75,000 the second year are for administering clean water funds managed through the agriculture best management practices loan program. Any unencumbered balance at the end of the second year must be added to the corpus of the loan fund. "," Number of counties where individuals are receiving loans Total number of loans issued with Clean Water funding Number of loans related to agricultural waste management Number of loans related to structural erosion control Number of loans related to conservation tillage Number of loans addressing septic systems Dollars leveraged through AgBMP loans Number of BMPs implemented with Clean Water funding and estimated pollutant load reductions ","The following are cumulative measures as of 12/5/2022.  Individuals have received loans in 59 counties 2,212 loans have been issued with Clean Water Funds 203 loans related to agricultural waste management 981 loans related to structural erosion control 79 loans related to conservation tillage 869 loans addressing septic systems Dollars leveraged through AgBMP loans is $30,127,991 ",,,,,61382,,0.5,"Farmers, Rural Landowners, and Agricultural Supply Businesses",Individual,"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. The AgBMP loan program provides 3% loans through local lenders to farmers, rural landowners, and agriculture supply businesses. Funds are used for proven practices that prevent non-point source water pollution or solve existing water quality problems. The program provides low interest financing for capital improvements that improve water quality through: Feedlot Improvements, Conservation Tillage Equipment, Septic System Replacements / Upgrades, Erosion Control Structures, Shoreline Stabilization,  and Wetland Restoration. This program helps landowners purchase equipment that results in less erosion and/or runoff to rivers and streams. It helps landowners fix septic systems that are discharging to surface or groundwater. It provides funds to seal old wells and relocate new wells in areas that are less environmentally sensitive. It helps landowners fix and stabilize gullies, waterways, shorelines, and riverbanks. Any practice that solves a water quality problem is eligible! There are many great attributes of the AgBMP Loan program: Loans support local implementation of conservation practices, Loans fund proven practices that improve water quality, Loans can be used with cost share programs and funds are available statewide, The cost to the state is very low, averaging less than $200 per loan in administrative costs, The AgBMP loan program is a revolving fund, money is used, repaid and used again and again to provide a perpetual funding source for continued financing of more projects to support conservation. This program bases the eligibility of practices on recommendations of the University of Minnesota, MPCA, Minnesota Department of Agriculture, United States Department of Agriculture-Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA NRCS), and the knowledge and skills of local government unit staff including the county Environmental Office, county feedlot officers, local water planners, local soil and water conservation districts, and consulting engineers. ","The Minnesota Department of Agriculture provides loans to local lenders. The lender is the fiscal agent, they are responsible to disburse the loans, service the loans, collect repayments, and guarantee those repayments back to the program. A soil and water conservation district (SWCD) or County Environmental Office is the local administering agency (see image under Media).Since the MDA provides only loans and the loans are fully guaranteed and always repaid, all funds provided by the AgBMP Loan Program are considered leverage. Ultimately, there are no state funds in an AgBMP loan. The AgBMP loan program does not offer grants; the assistance is in the form of a loan that must be repaid and the repayments are then reused again and again to provide a perpetual funding source for continued financing of more projects. This is referred to as a revolving loan account structure. ","As of 6/30/2024 the AgBMP Loan Program used Clean Water Fund dollars to support 2,400 loans. By practice type, 233 loans were for agricultural waste management projects, 124 for conservation tillage equipment, 981 for structural erosion control, 947 for septic systems upgrades or relocation, and 115 for other practices.  ",2009-07-01,2028-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Richard,Gruenes,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street North","St. Paul",Minnesota,55155,"(651) 201-6609",Richard.Gruenes@state.mn.us,"Fund Administration, Restoration/Enhancement","Minnesota Department of Agriculture","Loan Process Diagram",Statewide,,Statewide,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/agbmp-loan-program,,,,
3036,"AgBMP Loan Program",2021,75000,"Minnesota Session Laws - 2019, 1st Special Session, CHAPTER 2--S.F. No. 3, Article 2","(c) $75,000 the first year and $75,000 the second year are for administering clean water funds managed through the agriculture best management practices loan program. Any unencumbered balance at the end of the second year must be added to the corpus of the loan fund. "," Number of counties where individuals are receiving loans Total number of loans issued with Clean Water funding Number of loans related to agricultural waste management Number of loans related to structural erosion control Number of loans related to conservation tillage Number of loans addressing septic systems Dollars leveraged through AgBMP loans On and On an individual basis, to what degree or what extent have the loans helped farmers implement conservation practices? Number of BMPs implemented with Clean Water funding and estimated pollutant load reductions ",,,,,,45187,,0.5,"Farmers, Rural Landowners, and Agricultural Supply Businesses",Individual,"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. The AgBMP loan program provides 3% loans through local lenders to farmers, rural landowners, and agriculture supply businesses. Funds are used for proven practices that prevent non-point source water pollution or solve existing water quality problems. The program provides low interest financing for capital improvements that improve water quality through: Feedlot Improvements, Conservation Tillage Equipment, Septic System Replacements / Upgrades, Erosion Control Structures, Shoreline Stabilization,  and Wetland Restoration. This program helps landowners purchase equipment that results in less erosion and/or runoff to rivers and streams. It helps landowners fix septic systems that are discharging to surface or groundwater. It provides funds to seal old wells and relocate new wells in areas that are less environmentally sensitive. It helps landowners fix and stabilize gullies, waterways, shorelines, and riverbanks. Any practice that solves a water quality problem is eligible! There are many great attributes of the AgBMP Loan program: Loans support local implementation of conservation practices, Loans fund proven practices that improve water quality, Loans can be used with cost share programs and funds are available statewide, The cost to the state is very low, averaging less than $200 per loan in administrative costs, The AgBMP loan program is a revolving fund, money is used, repaid and used again and again to provide a perpetual funding source for continued financing of more projects to support conservation. This program bases the eligibility of practices on recommendations of the University of Minnesota, MPCA, Minnesota Department of Agriculture, United States Department of Agriculture-Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA NRCS), and the knowledge and skills of local government unit staff including the county Environmental Office, county feedlot officers, local water planners, local soil and water conservation districts, and consulting engineers. ","The Minnesota Department of Agriculture provides loans to local lenders. The lender is the fiscal agent, they are responsible to disburse the loans, service the loans, collect repayments, and guarantee those repayments back to the program. A soil and water conservation district (SWCD) or County Environmental Office is the local administering agency (see image under Media).Since the MDA provides only loans and the loans are fully guaranteed and always repaid, all funds provided by the AgBMP Loan Program are considered leverage. Ultimately, there are no state funds in an AgBMP loan. The AgBMP loan program does not offer grants; the assistance is in the form of a loan that must be repaid and the repayments are then reused again and again to provide a perpetual funding source for continued financing of more projects. This is referred to as a revolving loan account structure. ","As of 6/30/2024 the AgBMP Loan Program used Clean Water Fund dollars to support 2,400 loans. By practice type, 233 loans were for agricultural waste management projects, 124 for conservation tillage equipment, 981 for structural erosion control, 947 for septic systems upgrades or relocation, and 115 for other practices.  ",2009-07-01,2028-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Richard,Gruenes,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street North","St. Paul",Minnesota,55155,"(651) 201-6609",Richard.Gruenes@state.mn.us,"Fund Administration, Restoration/Enhancement","Minnesota Department of Agriculture","Loan Process Diagram",Statewide,,Statewide,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/agbmp-loan-program,,,,
3036,"AgBMP Loan Program",2020,75000,"Minnesota Session Laws - 2019, 1st Special Session, CHAPTER 2--S.F. No. 3, Article 2","(c) $75,000 the first year and $75,000 the second year are for administering clean water funds managed through the agriculture best management practices loan program. Any unencumbered balance at the end of the second year must be added to the corpus of the loan fund. "," Number of counties where individuals are receiving loans Total number of loans issued with Clean Water funding Number of loans related to agricultural waste management Number of loans related to structural erosion control Number of loans related to conservation tillage Number of loans addressing septic systems Dollars leveraged through AgBMP loans On and On an individual basis, to what degree or what extent have the loans helped farmers implement conservation practices? Number of BMPs implemented with Clean Water funding and estimated pollutant load reductions ","As of 12/31/2020 the AgBMP Loan Program used Clean Water Fund dollars to support 2,065 loans totaling an amount of $27,338,954.65. The program has leveraged $40,634,600. Under the revolving framework, the appropriations have been used 2 times. By practice type: 187 loans were for agricultural waste management projects; 980 structural erosion control 55 conservation tillage equipment; 784 for septic systems upgrades or relocation; and 59 other.  ",,,,,45187,,0.5,"Farmers, Rural Landowners, and Agricultural Supply Businesses",Individual,"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. The AgBMP loan program provides 3% loans through local lenders to farmers, rural landowners, and agriculture supply businesses. Funds are used for proven practices that prevent non-point source water pollution or solve existing water quality problems. The program provides low interest financing for capital improvements that improve water quality through: Feedlot Improvements, Conservation Tillage Equipment, Septic System Replacements / Upgrades, Erosion Control Structures, Shoreline Stabilization,  and Wetland Restoration. This program helps landowners purchase equipment that results in less erosion and/or runoff to rivers and streams. It helps landowners fix septic systems that are discharging to surface or groundwater. It provides funds to seal old wells and relocate new wells in areas that are less environmentally sensitive. It helps landowners fix and stabilize gullies, waterways, shorelines, and riverbanks. Any practice that solves a water quality problem is eligible! There are many great attributes of the AgBMP Loan program: Loans support local implementation of conservation practices, Loans fund proven practices that improve water quality, Loans can be used with cost share programs and funds are available statewide, The cost to the state is very low, averaging less than $200 per loan in administrative costs, The AgBMP loan program is a revolving fund, money is used, repaid and used again and again to provide a perpetual funding source for continued financing of more projects to support conservation. This program bases the eligibility of practices on recommendations of the University of Minnesota, MPCA, Minnesota Department of Agriculture, United States Department of Agriculture-Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA NRCS), and the knowledge and skills of local government unit staff including the county Environmental Office, county feedlot officers, local water planners, local soil and water conservation districts, and consulting engineers. ","The Minnesota Department of Agriculture provides loans to local lenders. The lender is the fiscal agent, they are responsible to disburse the loans, service the loans, collect repayments, and guarantee those repayments back to the program. A soil and water conservation district (SWCD) or County Environmental Office is the local administering agency (see image under Media).Since the MDA provides only loans and the loans are fully guaranteed and always repaid, all funds provided by the AgBMP Loan Program are considered leverage. Ultimately, there are no state funds in an AgBMP loan. The AgBMP loan program does not offer grants; the assistance is in the form of a loan that must be repaid and the repayments are then reused again and again to provide a perpetual funding source for continued financing of more projects. This is referred to as a revolving loan account structure. ","As of 6/30/2024 the AgBMP Loan Program used Clean Water Fund dollars to support 2,400 loans. By practice type, 233 loans were for agricultural waste management projects, 124 for conservation tillage equipment, 981 for structural erosion control, 947 for septic systems upgrades or relocation, and 115 for other practices.  ",2009-07-01,2028-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Richard,Gruenes,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street North","St. Paul",Minnesota,55155,"(651) 201-6609",Richard.Gruenes@state.mn.us,"Fund Administration, Restoration/Enhancement","Minnesota Department of Agriculture","Loan Process Diagram",Statewide,,Statewide,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/agbmp-loan-program,,,,
3036,"AgBMP Loan Program",2019,75000,"M.L. 2017, Chapter 91, Article 2, Section 3","(c) $75,000 the first year and $75,000 the second year are for administering clean water funds managed through the agriculture best management practices loan program. Any unencumbered balance at the end of the second year shall be added to the corpus of the loan fund. "," Number of counties where individuals are receiving loans Total number of loans issued with Clean Water funding Number of loans related to agricultural waste management Number of loans related to conservation tillage Number of loans addressing septic systems Dollars leveraged through AgBMP loans On and On an individual basis, to what degree or what extent have the loans helped farmers implement conservation practices? Number of BMPs implemented with Clean Water funding and estimated pollutant load reductions ","As of 12/31/2018 the AgBMP Loan Program used Clean Water Fund dollars to support 1,313 loans totaling an amount of $21,068,940.59. By practice type, 158 loans were for agricultural waste management projects, 34 for conservation tillage equipment, and 718 for septic systems upgrades or relocation. At this time the program has leveraged 42% of the total cost of projects. Overall, Clean Water funded AgBMP loans have leveraged $18,575,534. ",,,"The MDA knows the total cost of a project as reported on submitted receipts and invoices. By subtracting the amount of the AgBMP loan from the reported total cost we can estimate additional funding. The MDA defines “leveraged” funds as all NON-STATE funds that paid for the project. As of December 31, 2019, the total amount of leveraged funds was $18,575,534. ",,45103,,0.5,"Farmers, Rural Landowners, and Agricultural Supply Businesses",Individual,"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. The AgBMP loan program provides 3% loans through local lenders to farmers, rural landowners, and agriculture supply businesses. Funds are used for proven practices that prevent non-point source water pollution or solve existing water quality problems. The program provides low interest financing for capital improvements that improve water quality through: Feedlot Improvements, Conservation Tillage Equipment, Septic System Replacements / Upgrades, Erosion Control Structures, Shoreline Stabilization,  and Wetland Restoration. This program helps landowners purchase equipment that results in less erosion and/or runoff to rivers and streams. It helps landowners fix septic systems that are discharging to surface or groundwater. It provides funds to seal old wells and relocate new wells in areas that are less environmentally sensitive. It helps landowners fix and stabilize gullies, waterways, shorelines, and riverbanks. Any practice that solves a water quality problem is eligible! There are many great attributes of the AgBMP Loan program: Loans support local implementation of conservation practices, Loans fund proven practices that improve water quality, Loans can be used with cost share programs and funds are available statewide, The cost to the state is very low, averaging less than $200 per loan in administrative costs, The AgBMP loan program is a revolving fund, money is used, repaid and used again and again to provide a perpetual funding source for continued financing of more projects to support conservation. This program bases the eligibility of practices on recommendations of the University of Minnesota, MPCA, Minnesota Department of Agriculture, United States Department of Agriculture-Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA NRCS), and the knowledge and skills of local government unit staff including the county Environmental Office, county feedlot officers, local water planners, local soil and water conservation districts, and consulting engineers. ","The Minnesota Department of Agriculture provides loans to local lenders. The lender is the fiscal agent, they are responsible to disburse the loans, service the loans, collect repayments, and guarantee those repayments back to the program. A soil and water conservation district (SWCD) or County Environmental Office is the local administering agency (see image under Media).Since the MDA provides only loans and the loans are fully guaranteed and always repaid, all funds provided by the AgBMP Loan Program are considered leverage. Ultimately, there are no state funds in an AgBMP loan. The AgBMP loan program does not offer grants; the assistance is in the form of a loan that must be repaid and the repayments are then reused again and again to provide a perpetual funding source for continued financing of more projects. This is referred to as a revolving loan account structure. ","As of 6/30/2024 the AgBMP Loan Program used Clean Water Fund dollars to support 2,400 loans. By practice type, 233 loans were for agricultural waste management projects, 124 for conservation tillage equipment, 981 for structural erosion control, 947 for septic systems upgrades or relocation, and 115 for other practices.  ",2009-07-01,2028-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Richard,Gruenes,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street North","St. Paul",Minnesota,55155,"(651) 201-6609",Richard.Gruenes@state.mn.us,"Fund Administration, Restoration/Enhancement","Minnesota Department of Agriculture","Loan Process Diagram",Statewide,,Statewide,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/agbmp-loan-program,,,,
3036,"AgBMP Loan Program",2018,75000,"M.L. 2017, Chapter 91, Article 2, Section 3","(c) $75,000 the first year and $75,000 the second year are for administering clean water funds managed through the agriculture best management practices loan program. Any unencumbered balance at the end of the second year shall be added to the corpus of the loan fund. ","Please see most recent year for updated information. ","Please see most recent year for updated information. ",,,,,45103,,0.5,"Farmers, Rural Landowners, and Agricultural Supply Businesses",Individual,"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. The AgBMP loan program provides 3% loans through local lenders to farmers, rural landowners, and agriculture supply businesses. Funds are used for proven practices that prevent non-point source water pollution or solve existing water quality problems. The program provides low interest financing for capital improvements that improve water quality through: Feedlot Improvements, Conservation Tillage Equipment, Septic System Replacements / Upgrades, Erosion Control Structures, Shoreline Stabilization,  and Wetland Restoration. This program helps landowners purchase equipment that results in less erosion and/or runoff to rivers and streams. It helps landowners fix septic systems that are discharging to surface or groundwater. It provides funds to seal old wells and relocate new wells in areas that are less environmentally sensitive. It helps landowners fix and stabilize gullies, waterways, shorelines, and riverbanks. Any practice that solves a water quality problem is eligible! There are many great attributes of the AgBMP Loan program: Loans support local implementation of conservation practices, Loans fund proven practices that improve water quality, Loans can be used with cost share programs and funds are available statewide, The cost to the state is very low, averaging less than $200 per loan in administrative costs, The AgBMP loan program is a revolving fund, money is used, repaid and used again and again to provide a perpetual funding source for continued financing of more projects to support conservation. This program bases the eligibility of practices on recommendations of the University of Minnesota, MPCA, Minnesota Department of Agriculture, United States Department of Agriculture-Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA NRCS), and the knowledge and skills of local government unit staff including the county Environmental Office, county feedlot officers, local water planners, local soil and water conservation districts, and consulting engineers. ","The Minnesota Department of Agriculture provides loans to local lenders. The lender is the fiscal agent, they are responsible to disburse the loans, service the loans, collect repayments, and guarantee those repayments back to the program. A soil and water conservation district (SWCD) or County Environmental Office is the local administering agency (see image under Media).Since the MDA provides only loans and the loans are fully guaranteed and always repaid, all funds provided by the AgBMP Loan Program are considered leverage. Ultimately, there are no state funds in an AgBMP loan. The AgBMP loan program does not offer grants; the assistance is in the form of a loan that must be repaid and the repayments are then reused again and again to provide a perpetual funding source for continued financing of more projects. This is referred to as a revolving loan account structure. ","As of 6/30/2024 the AgBMP Loan Program used Clean Water Fund dollars to support 2,400 loans. By practice type, 233 loans were for agricultural waste management projects, 124 for conservation tillage equipment, 981 for structural erosion control, 947 for septic systems upgrades or relocation, and 115 for other practices.  ",2009-07-01,2028-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Richard,Gruenes,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street North","St. Paul",Minnesota,55155,"(651) 201-6609",Richard.Gruenes@state.mn.us,"Fund Administration, Restoration/Enhancement","Minnesota Department of Agriculture","Loan Process Diagram",Statewide,,Statewide,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/agbmp-loan-program,,,,
3036,"AgBMP Loan Program",2017,75000,"M.L. 2015, First Special Session, Chapter 2, Section 3","(c) $75,000 the first year and $75,000 the second year are for administering clean water funds managed through the agriculture best management practices loan program. Any unencumbered balance at the end of the second year shall be added to the corpus of the loan fund. ","Please see most recent year for updated information. ","Please see most recent year for updated information. ",,,"The MDA knows the total cost of a project as reported on submitted receipts and invoices. By subtracting the amount of the AgBMP loan from the reported total cost we can estimate additional funding. The MDA defines “leveraged” funds as all NON-STATE funds that paid for the project. ",,33288,,0.5,"Farmers, Rural Landowners, and Agricultural Supply Businesses",Individual,"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. The AgBMP loan program provides 3% loans through local lenders to farmers, rural landowners, and agriculture supply businesses. Funds are used for proven practices that prevent non-point source water pollution or solve existing water quality problems. The program provides low interest financing for capital improvements that improve water quality through: Feedlot Improvements, Conservation Tillage Equipment, Septic System Replacements / Upgrades, Erosion Control Structures, Shoreline Stabilization,  and Wetland Restoration. This program helps landowners purchase equipment that results in less erosion and/or runoff to rivers and streams. It helps landowners fix septic systems that are discharging to surface or groundwater. It provides funds to seal old wells and relocate new wells in areas that are less environmentally sensitive. It helps landowners fix and stabilize gullies, waterways, shorelines, and riverbanks. Any practice that solves a water quality problem is eligible! There are many great attributes of the AgBMP Loan program: Loans support local implementation of conservation practices, Loans fund proven practices that improve water quality, Loans can be used with cost share programs and funds are available statewide, The cost to the state is very low, averaging less than $200 per loan in administrative costs, The AgBMP loan program is a revolving fund, money is used, repaid and used again and again to provide a perpetual funding source for continued financing of more projects to support conservation. This program bases the eligibility of practices on recommendations of the University of Minnesota, MPCA, Minnesota Department of Agriculture, United States Department of Agriculture-Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA NRCS), and the knowledge and skills of local government unit staff including the county Environmental Office, county feedlot officers, local water planners, local soil and water conservation districts, and consulting engineers. ","The Minnesota Department of Agriculture provides loans to local lenders. The lender is the fiscal agent, they are responsible to disburse the loans, service the loans, collect repayments, and guarantee those repayments back to the program. A soil and water conservation district (SWCD) or County Environmental Office is the local administering agency (see image under Media).Since the MDA provides only loans and the loans are fully guaranteed and always repaid, all funds provided by the AgBMP Loan Program are considered leverage. Ultimately, there are no state funds in an AgBMP loan. The AgBMP loan program does not offer grants; the assistance is in the form of a loan that must be repaid and the repayments are then reused again and again to provide a perpetual funding source for continued financing of more projects. This is referred to as a revolving loan account structure. ","As of 6/30/2024 the AgBMP Loan Program used Clean Water Fund dollars to support 2,400 loans. By practice type, 233 loans were for agricultural waste management projects, 124 for conservation tillage equipment, 981 for structural erosion control, 947 for septic systems upgrades or relocation, and 115 for other practices.  ",2009-07-01,2028-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Richard,Gruenes,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street North","St. Paul",Minnesota,55155,"(651) 201-6609",Richard.Gruenes@state.mn.us,"Fund Administration, Restoration/Enhancement","Minnesota Department of Agriculture","Loan Process Diagram",Statewide,,Statewide,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/agbmp-loan-program,,,,
3036,"AgBMP Loan Program",2016,75000,"M.L. 2015, 1st Special Session, Chapter 2, Article 2, Sec. 3","(c) $75,000 the first year and $75,000 the second year are for administering clean water funds managed through the agriculture best management practices loan program. Any unencumbered balance at the end of the second year shall be added to the corpus of the loan fund. ","Please see most recent year for updated information. ","Please see most recent year for updated information. ",,,"Every loan is issued from one of five sources of funds. This includes both federal and state sources. Currently, loans supported by the Clean Water Fund must be used to implement recommended practices identified in a Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) approved Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Implementation Plan.  All other appropriations in the AgBMP account and their revolving revenue may be used anywhere in the state. The MDA knows the total cost of a project as reported on submitted receipts and invoices. By subtracting the amount of the AgBMP loan from the reported total cost we can estimate additional funding. The MDA defines “leveraged” funds as all NON-STATE funds that paid for the project. As of January 18, 2017 the total dollars leveraged was $8,370,202.00. ",,33288,,0.5,"Farmers, Rural Landowners, and Agricultural Supply Businesses",Individual,"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. The AgBMP loan program provides 3% loans through local lenders to farmers, rural landowners, and agriculture supply businesses. Funds are used for proven practices that prevent non-point source water pollution or solve existing water quality problems. The program provides low interest financing for capital improvements that improve water quality through: Feedlot Improvements, Conservation Tillage Equipment, Septic System Replacements / Upgrades, Erosion Control Structures, Shoreline Stabilization,  and Wetland Restoration. This program helps landowners purchase equipment that results in less erosion and/or runoff to rivers and streams. It helps landowners fix septic systems that are discharging to surface or groundwater. It provides funds to seal old wells and relocate new wells in areas that are less environmentally sensitive. It helps landowners fix and stabilize gullies, waterways, shorelines, and riverbanks. Any practice that solves a water quality problem is eligible! There are many great attributes of the AgBMP Loan program: Loans support local implementation of conservation practices, Loans fund proven practices that improve water quality, Loans can be used with cost share programs and funds are available statewide, The cost to the state is very low, averaging less than $200 per loan in administrative costs, The AgBMP loan program is a revolving fund, money is used, repaid and used again and again to provide a perpetual funding source for continued financing of more projects to support conservation. This program bases the eligibility of practices on recommendations of the University of Minnesota, MPCA, Minnesota Department of Agriculture, United States Department of Agriculture-Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA NRCS), and the knowledge and skills of local government unit staff including the county Environmental Office, county feedlot officers, local water planners, local soil and water conservation districts, and consulting engineers. ","The Minnesota Department of Agriculture provides loans to local lenders. The lender is the fiscal agent, they are responsible to disburse the loans, service the loans, collect repayments, and guarantee those repayments back to the program. A soil and water conservation district (SWCD) or County Environmental Office is the local administering agency (see image under Media).Since the MDA provides only loans and the loans are fully guaranteed and always repaid, all funds provided by the AgBMP Loan Program are considered leverage. Ultimately, there are no state funds in an AgBMP loan. The AgBMP loan program does not offer grants; the assistance is in the form of a loan that must be repaid and the repayments are then reused again and again to provide a perpetual funding source for continued financing of more projects. This is referred to as a revolving loan account structure. ","As of 6/30/2024 the AgBMP Loan Program used Clean Water Fund dollars to support 2,400 loans. By practice type, 233 loans were for agricultural waste management projects, 124 for conservation tillage equipment, 981 for structural erosion control, 947 for septic systems upgrades or relocation, and 115 for other practices.  ",2009-07-01,2028-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Richard,Gruenes,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street North","St. Paul",Minnesota,55155,"(651) 201-6609",Richard.Gruenes@state.mn.us,"Fund Administration, Restoration/Enhancement","Minnesota Department of Agriculture","Loan Process Diagram",Statewide,,Statewide,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/agbmp-loan-program,,,,
3036,"AgBMP Loan Program",2015,200000,"M.L.2013, Chapter 137, Article 2, Section 3","M.L. 2013: (c) $200,000 the first year and $200,000 the second year are for the agriculture best management practices loan program. At least $170,000 each year is for transfer to an agricultural and environmental revolving account created under Minnesota Statutes, section 17.117, subdivision 5a, and is available for pass-through to local government and lenders for low-interest loans under Minnesota Statutes, section 17.117. Any unencumbered balance that is not used for pass-through to local governments does not cancel at the end of the first year and is available for the second year. ","Number of loans issued using monies from the Clean Water Fund (667 loans)Number of counties where individuals are receiving loans (47 counties)Number of loans issued per category: septic systems (542), conservation tillage (28), ag waste management (96)Number of loans addressing subsurface sewage treatment-   Phosphorus load reduction (lbs), TSS load reduction (lbs)Number of loans related to conservation tillage-   Number of acres affected, sediment loss reductions (tons)Number of loans related to agricultural waste management-   Number of animal units managed, total phosphorus managed (tons), total nitrogen managed (tons) Minnesota state agencies are working together to establish and report outcome-based performance measures that monitor progress and impact of the Clean Water Fund activities. This inter-agency group completed a Clean Water Performance Reports in 2012, 2014 and 2016. At the heart of this report is a suite of quantifiable performance measures.The MDA's AgBMP Loan Program  provides data for performance measure EDWOM9: Number of BMPs implemented with Clean Water funding and estimated pollutant load reductions, FM4: Total dollars awarded in grants and contracts to non-state agency partners and FM5: Total dollars leveraged by Clean Water Fund implementation activities. ","As of December 31, 2015 the AgBMP Loan Program used Clean Water Fund dollars to support 667 loans totaling an amount of $12,871,313. Ninety six (96) loans were for agricultural waste management projects, 542 for septic systems upgrades or relocation and 28 for conservation tillage equipment. At this time the program has leveraged 39% of the total cost of projects. Overall, Clean Water funded AgBMP loans have leveraged $8,134,370. The amount reported in FY 15 ($1,636,049) represents dollars leveraged in FY14 and FY15.Estimates of pollutant load reductions are available upon request.  ",,,"Every loan is issued from one of five sources of funds. This includes both federal and state sources. Currently, loans supported by the Clean Water Fund must be used to implement recommended practices identified in a Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) approved Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Implementation Plan. All other appropriations in the AgBMP account and their revolving revenue may be used anywhere in the state. ",,1350,,0.5,"Farmers, Rural Landowners, and Agricultural Supply Businesses",Individual,"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. The AgBMP loan program provides 3% loans through local lenders to farmers, rural landowners, and agriculture supply businesses. Funds are used for proven practices that prevent non-point source water pollution or solve existing water quality problems. The program provides low interest financing for capital improvements that improve water quality through: Feedlot Improvements, Conservation Tillage Equipment, Septic System Replacements / Upgrades, Erosion Control Structures, Shoreline Stabilization,  and Wetland Restoration. This program helps landowners purchase equipment that results in less erosion and/or runoff to rivers and streams. It helps landowners fix septic systems that are discharging to surface or groundwater. It provides funds to seal old wells and relocate new wells in areas that are less environmentally sensitive. It helps landowners fix and stabilize gullies, waterways, shorelines, and riverbanks. Any practice that solves a water quality problem is eligible! There are many great attributes of the AgBMP Loan program: Loans support local implementation of conservation practices, Loans fund proven practices that improve water quality, Loans can be used with cost share programs and funds are available statewide, The cost to the state is very low, averaging less than $200 per loan in administrative costs, The AgBMP loan program is a revolving fund, money is used, repaid and used again and again to provide a perpetual funding source for continued financing of more projects to support conservation. This program bases the eligibility of practices on recommendations of the University of Minnesota, MPCA, Minnesota Department of Agriculture, United States Department of Agriculture-Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA NRCS), and the knowledge and skills of local government unit staff including the county Environmental Office, county feedlot officers, local water planners, local soil and water conservation districts, and consulting engineers. ","The Minnesota Department of Agriculture provides loans to local lenders. The lender is the fiscal agent, they are responsible to disburse the loans, service the loans, collect repayments, and guarantee those repayments back to the program. A soil and water conservation district (SWCD) or County Environmental Office is the local administering agency (see image under Media).Since the MDA provides only loans and the loans are fully guaranteed and always repaid, all funds provided by the AgBMP Loan Program are considered leverage. Ultimately, there are no state funds in an AgBMP loan. The AgBMP loan program does not offer grants; the assistance is in the form of a loan that must be repaid and the repayments are then reused again and again to provide a perpetual funding source for continued financing of more projects. This is referred to as a revolving loan account structure. ","As of 6/30/2024 the AgBMP Loan Program used Clean Water Fund dollars to support 2,400 loans. By practice type, 233 loans were for agricultural waste management projects, 124 for conservation tillage equipment, 981 for structural erosion control, 947 for septic systems upgrades or relocation, and 115 for other practices.  ",2009-07-01,2028-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Richard,Gruenes,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street North","St. Paul",Minnesota,55155,"(651) 201-6609",Richard.Gruenes@state.mn.us,"Fund Administration, Restoration/Enhancement","Minnesota Department of Agriculture","Loan Process Diagram",Statewide,,Statewide,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/agbmp-loan-program,,,,
3036,"AgBMP Loan Program",2014,200000,"M.L.2013, Chapter 137, Article 2, Section 3","M.L. 2013: (c) $200,000 the first year and $200,000 the second year are for the agriculture best management practices loan program. At least $170,000 each year is for transfer to an agricultural and environmental revolving account created under Minnesota Statutes, section 17.117, subdivision 5a, and is available for pass-through to local government and lenders for low-interest loans under Minnesota Statutes, section 17.117. Any unencumbered balance that is not used for pass-through to local governments does not cancel at the end of the first year and is available for the second year. ","Number of loans issued using monies from the Clean Water FundNumber of counties where individuals are receiving loansNumber of loans issued per category (septic systems, conservation tillage, ag waste management)/ percent issued per categoryNumber of loans addressing subsurface sewage treatment-   Phosphorus load reduction (lbs), TSS load reduction (lbs)Number of loans related to conservation tillage-   Number of acres affected, sediment loss reductions (tons)Number of loans related to agricultural waste management-   Number of animal units managed, total phosphorus managed (tons), total nitrogen managed (tons)  Minnesota state agencies are working together to establish and report outcome-based performance measures that monitor progress and impact of the Clean Water Fund activities. This inter-agency group completed a Clean Water Performance Reports in 2012 and 2014. At the heart of this report is a suite of quantifiable performance measures.The MDA's AgBMP Loan Program provided data for performance measure EDWOM9: Number of BMPs implemented with Clean Water funding and estimated pollutant load reductions, FM4: Total dollars awarded in grants and contracts to non-state agency partners and FM5: Total dollars leveraged by Clean Water Fund implementation activities.  ","As of September 22, 2014 the AgBMP Loan Program used Clean Water Fund dollars to support 456 loans totaling an amount of $9,500,000. Eighty four (84) loans were for agricultural waste management projects, 344 for septic systems upgrades or relocation and 28 for conservation tillage equipment. At this time the program has leveraged 45% of the total cost of projects. Overall, Clean Water funded Ag BMP loans have leveraged $7,500,000.Estimates of pollutant load reductions are avialable upon request. ",,,,,1350,,0.5,"Farmers, Rural Landowners, and Agricultural Supply Businesses",Individual,"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. The AgBMP loan program provides 3% loans through local lenders to farmers, rural landowners, and agriculture supply businesses. Funds are used for proven practices that prevent non-point source water pollution or solve existing water quality problems. The program provides low interest financing for capital improvements that improve water quality through: Feedlot Improvements, Conservation Tillage Equipment, Septic System Replacements / Upgrades, Erosion Control Structures, Shoreline Stabilization,  and Wetland Restoration. This program helps landowners purchase equipment that results in less erosion and/or runoff to rivers and streams. It helps landowners fix septic systems that are discharging to surface or groundwater. It provides funds to seal old wells and relocate new wells in areas that are less environmentally sensitive. It helps landowners fix and stabilize gullies, waterways, shorelines, and riverbanks. Any practice that solves a water quality problem is eligible! There are many great attributes of the AgBMP Loan program: Loans support local implementation of conservation practices, Loans fund proven practices that improve water quality, Loans can be used with cost share programs and funds are available statewide, The cost to the state is very low, averaging less than $200 per loan in administrative costs, The AgBMP loan program is a revolving fund, money is used, repaid and used again and again to provide a perpetual funding source for continued financing of more projects to support conservation. This program bases the eligibility of practices on recommendations of the University of Minnesota, MPCA, Minnesota Department of Agriculture, United States Department of Agriculture-Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA NRCS), and the knowledge and skills of local government unit staff including the county Environmental Office, county feedlot officers, local water planners, local soil and water conservation districts, and consulting engineers. ","The Minnesota Department of Agriculture provides loans to local lenders. The lender is the fiscal agent, they are responsible to disburse the loans, service the loans, collect repayments, and guarantee those repayments back to the program. A soil and water conservation district (SWCD) or County Environmental Office is the local administering agency (see image under Media).Since the MDA provides only loans and the loans are fully guaranteed and always repaid, all funds provided by the AgBMP Loan Program are considered leverage. Ultimately, there are no state funds in an AgBMP loan. The AgBMP loan program does not offer grants; the assistance is in the form of a loan that must be repaid and the repayments are then reused again and again to provide a perpetual funding source for continued financing of more projects. This is referred to as a revolving loan account structure. ","As of 6/30/2024 the AgBMP Loan Program used Clean Water Fund dollars to support 2,400 loans. By practice type, 233 loans were for agricultural waste management projects, 124 for conservation tillage equipment, 981 for structural erosion control, 947 for septic systems upgrades or relocation, and 115 for other practices.  ",2009-07-01,2028-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Richard,Gruenes,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street North","St. Paul",Minnesota,55155,"(651) 201-6609",Richard.Gruenes@state.mn.us,"Fund Administration, Restoration/Enhancement","Minnesota Department of Agriculture","Loan Process Diagram",Statewide,,Statewide,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/agbmp-loan-program,,,,
3036,"AgBMP Loan Program",2013,4500000,"M.L. 2011, Chapter 6,Article 2, Sec.3","M.L. 2011:(c) $4,500,000 the first year and $4,500,000 the second year are for the agriculture best management practices loan program. At least $3,500,000 the first year and at least $3,900,000 the second year are for transfer to the clean water agricultural best management practices loan account and are available for pass-through to local governments and lenders for low-interest loans under Minnesota Statutes, section 17.117. Any unencumbered balance that is not used for pass-through to local governments does not cancel at the end of the first year and is available for the second year. ","Please refer to fiscal year 2016 for the most recent information ","Please refer to fiscal year 2016 for the most recent information ",,3261890,,,1350,,"0.5 ","Farmers, Rural Landowners, and Agricultural Supply Businesses",Individual,"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. The AgBMP loan program provides 3% loans through local lenders to farmers, rural landowners, and agriculture supply businesses. Funds are used for proven practices that prevent non-point source water pollution or solve existing water quality problems. The program provides low interest financing for capital improvements that improve water quality through: Feedlot Improvements, Conservation Tillage Equipment, Septic System Replacements / Upgrades, Erosion Control Structures, Shoreline Stabilization,  and Wetland Restoration. This program helps landowners purchase equipment that results in less erosion and/or runoff to rivers and streams. It helps landowners fix septic systems that are discharging to surface or groundwater. It provides funds to seal old wells and relocate new wells in areas that are less environmentally sensitive. It helps landowners fix and stabilize gullies, waterways, shorelines, and riverbanks. Any practice that solves a water quality problem is eligible! There are many great attributes of the AgBMP Loan program: Loans support local implementation of conservation practices, Loans fund proven practices that improve water quality, Loans can be used with cost share programs and funds are available statewide, The cost to the state is very low, averaging less than $200 per loan in administrative costs, The AgBMP loan program is a revolving fund, money is used, repaid and used again and again to provide a perpetual funding source for continued financing of more projects to support conservation. This program bases the eligibility of practices on recommendations of the University of Minnesota, MPCA, Minnesota Department of Agriculture, United States Department of Agriculture-Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA NRCS), and the knowledge and skills of local government unit staff including the county Environmental Office, county feedlot officers, local water planners, local soil and water conservation districts, and consulting engineers. ","The Minnesota Department of Agriculture provides loans to local lenders. The lender is the fiscal agent, they are responsible to disburse the loans, service the loans, collect repayments, and guarantee those repayments back to the program. A soil and water conservation district (SWCD) or County Environmental Office is the local administering agency (see image under Media).Since the MDA provides only loans and the loans are fully guaranteed and always repaid, all funds provided by the AgBMP Loan Program are considered leverage. Ultimately, there are no state funds in an AgBMP loan. The AgBMP loan program does not offer grants; the assistance is in the form of a loan that must be repaid and the repayments are then reused again and again to provide a perpetual funding source for continued financing of more projects. This is referred to as a revolving loan account structure. ","As of 6/30/2024 the AgBMP Loan Program used Clean Water Fund dollars to support 2,400 loans. By practice type, 233 loans were for agricultural waste management projects, 124 for conservation tillage equipment, 981 for structural erosion control, 947 for septic systems upgrades or relocation, and 115 for other practices.  ",2009-07-01,2028-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Richard,Gruenes,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street North","St. Paul",Minnesota,55155,"(651) 201-6609",Richard.Gruenes@state.mn.us,"Fund Administration, Restoration/Enhancement","Minnesota Department of Agriculture","Loan Process Diagram",Statewide,,Statewide,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/agbmp-loan-program,,,,
3036,"AgBMP Loan Program",2012,4500000,"M.L. 2011, Chapter 6,Article 2, Sec.3","M.L. 2011:(c) $4,500,000 the first year and $4,500,000 the second year are for the agriculture best management practices loan program. At least $3,500,000 the first year and at least $3,900,000 the second year are for transfer to the clean water agricultural best management practices loan account and are available for pass-through to local governments and lenders for low-interest loans under Minnesota Statutes, section 17.117. Any unencumbered balance that is not used for pass-through to local governments does not cancel at the end of the first year and is available for the second year. ","Please refer to fiscal year 2016 for the most recent information","Please refer to fiscal year 2016 for the most recent information ",,2522477,"The MDA knows the total cost of a project as reported on submitted receipts and invoices. By subtracting the amount of the AgBMP loan from the reported total cost we can estimate additional funding. MDA defines “leverage” funds as all NON-STATE funds that paid for the project.As of May 1, 2013, the total amount of leveraged funds was $6,354,833.",,1350,,"0.5 ","Farmers, Rural Landowners, and Agricultural Supply Businesses",Individual,"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. The AgBMP loan program provides 3% loans through local lenders to farmers, rural landowners, and agriculture supply businesses. Funds are used for proven practices that prevent non-point source water pollution or solve existing water quality problems. The program provides low interest financing for capital improvements that improve water quality through: Feedlot Improvements, Conservation Tillage Equipment, Septic System Replacements / Upgrades, Erosion Control Structures, Shoreline Stabilization,  and Wetland Restoration. This program helps landowners purchase equipment that results in less erosion and/or runoff to rivers and streams. It helps landowners fix septic systems that are discharging to surface or groundwater. It provides funds to seal old wells and relocate new wells in areas that are less environmentally sensitive. It helps landowners fix and stabilize gullies, waterways, shorelines, and riverbanks. Any practice that solves a water quality problem is eligible! There are many great attributes of the AgBMP Loan program: Loans support local implementation of conservation practices, Loans fund proven practices that improve water quality, Loans can be used with cost share programs and funds are available statewide, The cost to the state is very low, averaging less than $200 per loan in administrative costs, The AgBMP loan program is a revolving fund, money is used, repaid and used again and again to provide a perpetual funding source for continued financing of more projects to support conservation. This program bases the eligibility of practices on recommendations of the University of Minnesota, MPCA, Minnesota Department of Agriculture, United States Department of Agriculture-Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA NRCS), and the knowledge and skills of local government unit staff including the county Environmental Office, county feedlot officers, local water planners, local soil and water conservation districts, and consulting engineers. ","The Minnesota Department of Agriculture provides loans to local lenders. The lender is the fiscal agent, they are responsible to disburse the loans, service the loans, collect repayments, and guarantee those repayments back to the program. A soil and water conservation district (SWCD) or County Environmental Office is the local administering agency (see image under Media).Since the MDA provides only loans and the loans are fully guaranteed and always repaid, all funds provided by the AgBMP Loan Program are considered leverage. Ultimately, there are no state funds in an AgBMP loan. The AgBMP loan program does not offer grants; the assistance is in the form of a loan that must be repaid and the repayments are then reused again and again to provide a perpetual funding source for continued financing of more projects. This is referred to as a revolving loan account structure. ","As of 6/30/2024 the AgBMP Loan Program used Clean Water Fund dollars to support 2,400 loans. By practice type, 233 loans were for agricultural waste management projects, 124 for conservation tillage equipment, 981 for structural erosion control, 947 for septic systems upgrades or relocation, and 115 for other practices.  ",2009-07-01,2028-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Richard,Gruenes,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street North","St. Paul",Minnesota,55155,"(651) 201-6609",Richard.Gruenes@state.mn.us,"Fund Administration, Restoration/Enhancement","Minnesota Department of Agriculture","Loan Process Diagram",Statewide,,Statewide,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/agbmp-loan-program,,,,
3036,"AgBMP Loan Program",2011,2500000,"M.L. 2009, Chapter 172, Article 2, Sec. 2 ","M.L. 2009: (e) $2,000,000 the first year and $2,500,000 the second year are for the agricultural best management practices loan program. At least $1,800,000 the first year and at least $2,200,000 the second year are for transfer to a clean water agricultural best management practices loan account and are available for pass-through to local governments and lenders for low-interest loans. Any unencumbered balance that is not used for pass-through to local governments does not cancel at the end of the first year and is available for the second year.","Please refer to fiscal year 2016 for the most recent information","Please refer to fiscal year 2016 for the most recent information ",,,,,2700,,"1 ","Farmers, Rural Landowners, and Agricultural Supply Businesses",Individual,"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. The AgBMP loan program provides 3% loans through local lenders to farmers, rural landowners, and agriculture supply businesses. Funds are used for proven practices that prevent non-point source water pollution or solve existing water quality problems. The program provides low interest financing for capital improvements that improve water quality through: Feedlot Improvements, Conservation Tillage Equipment, Septic System Replacements / Upgrades, Erosion Control Structures, Shoreline Stabilization,  and Wetland Restoration. This program helps landowners purchase equipment that results in less erosion and/or runoff to rivers and streams. It helps landowners fix septic systems that are discharging to surface or groundwater. It provides funds to seal old wells and relocate new wells in areas that are less environmentally sensitive. It helps landowners fix and stabilize gullies, waterways, shorelines, and riverbanks. Any practice that solves a water quality problem is eligible! There are many great attributes of the AgBMP Loan program: Loans support local implementation of conservation practices, Loans fund proven practices that improve water quality, Loans can be used with cost share programs and funds are available statewide, The cost to the state is very low, averaging less than $200 per loan in administrative costs, The AgBMP loan program is a revolving fund, money is used, repaid and used again and again to provide a perpetual funding source for continued financing of more projects to support conservation. This program bases the eligibility of practices on recommendations of the University of Minnesota, MPCA, Minnesota Department of Agriculture, United States Department of Agriculture-Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA NRCS), and the knowledge and skills of local government unit staff including the county Environmental Office, county feedlot officers, local water planners, local soil and water conservation districts, and consulting engineers. ","The Minnesota Department of Agriculture provides loans to local lenders. The lender is the fiscal agent, they are responsible to disburse the loans, service the loans, collect repayments, and guarantee those repayments back to the program. A soil and water conservation district (SWCD) or County Environmental Office is the local administering agency (see image under Media).Since the MDA provides only loans and the loans are fully guaranteed and always repaid, all funds provided by the AgBMP Loan Program are considered leverage. Ultimately, there are no state funds in an AgBMP loan. The AgBMP loan program does not offer grants; the assistance is in the form of a loan that must be repaid and the repayments are then reused again and again to provide a perpetual funding source for continued financing of more projects. This is referred to as a revolving loan account structure. ","As of 6/30/2024 the AgBMP Loan Program used Clean Water Fund dollars to support 2,400 loans. By practice type, 233 loans were for agricultural waste management projects, 124 for conservation tillage equipment, 981 for structural erosion control, 947 for septic systems upgrades or relocation, and 115 for other practices.  ",2009-07-01,2028-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Richard,Gruenes,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street North","St. Paul",Minnesota,55155,"(651) 201-6609",Richard.Gruenes@state.mn.us,"Fund Administration, Restoration/Enhancement","Minnesota Department of Agriculture","Loan Process Diagram",Statewide,,Statewide,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/agbmp-loan-program,,,,
3036,"AgBMP Loan Program",2010,2000000,"M.L. 2009, Chapter 172, Article 2, Sec. 2 ","M.L. 2009: (e) $2,000,000 the first year and $2,500,000 the second year are for the agricultural best management practices loan program. At least $1,800,000 the first year and at least $2,200,000 the second year are for transfer to a clean water agricultural best management practices loan account and are available for pass-through to local governments and lenders for low-interest loans. Any unencumbered balance that is not used for pass-through to local governments does not cancel at the end of the first year and is available for the second year.","Please refer to fiscal year 2016 for the most recent information","Please refer to fiscal year 2016 for the most recent information ",,,,,2025,,"0.75 ","Farmers, Rural Landowners, and Agricultural Supply Businesses",Individual,"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. The AgBMP loan program provides 3% loans through local lenders to farmers, rural landowners, and agriculture supply businesses. Funds are used for proven practices that prevent non-point source water pollution or solve existing water quality problems. The program provides low interest financing for capital improvements that improve water quality through: Feedlot Improvements, Conservation Tillage Equipment, Septic System Replacements / Upgrades, Erosion Control Structures, Shoreline Stabilization,  and Wetland Restoration. This program helps landowners purchase equipment that results in less erosion and/or runoff to rivers and streams. It helps landowners fix septic systems that are discharging to surface or groundwater. It provides funds to seal old wells and relocate new wells in areas that are less environmentally sensitive. It helps landowners fix and stabilize gullies, waterways, shorelines, and riverbanks. Any practice that solves a water quality problem is eligible! There are many great attributes of the AgBMP Loan program: Loans support local implementation of conservation practices, Loans fund proven practices that improve water quality, Loans can be used with cost share programs and funds are available statewide, The cost to the state is very low, averaging less than $200 per loan in administrative costs, The AgBMP loan program is a revolving fund, money is used, repaid and used again and again to provide a perpetual funding source for continued financing of more projects to support conservation. This program bases the eligibility of practices on recommendations of the University of Minnesota, MPCA, Minnesota Department of Agriculture, United States Department of Agriculture-Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA NRCS), and the knowledge and skills of local government unit staff including the county Environmental Office, county feedlot officers, local water planners, local soil and water conservation districts, and consulting engineers. ","The Minnesota Department of Agriculture provides loans to local lenders. The lender is the fiscal agent, they are responsible to disburse the loans, service the loans, collect repayments, and guarantee those repayments back to the program. A soil and water conservation district (SWCD) or County Environmental Office is the local administering agency (see image under Media).Since the MDA provides only loans and the loans are fully guaranteed and always repaid, all funds provided by the AgBMP Loan Program are considered leverage. Ultimately, there are no state funds in an AgBMP loan. The AgBMP loan program does not offer grants; the assistance is in the form of a loan that must be repaid and the repayments are then reused again and again to provide a perpetual funding source for continued financing of more projects. This is referred to as a revolving loan account structure. ","As of 6/30/2024 the AgBMP Loan Program used Clean Water Fund dollars to support 2,400 loans. By practice type, 233 loans were for agricultural waste management projects, 124 for conservation tillage equipment, 981 for structural erosion control, 947 for septic systems upgrades or relocation, and 115 for other practices.  ",2009-07-01,2028-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Richard,Gruenes,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street North","St. Paul",Minnesota,55155,"(651) 201-6609",Richard.Gruenes@state.mn.us,"Fund Administration, Restoration/Enhancement","Minnesota Department of Agriculture","Loan Process Diagram",Statewide,,Statewide,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/agbmp-loan-program,,,,
19358,"Aitkin County Agricultural Society Arts, Education, and Heritage Access Project",2013,7783,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 10 ","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage",,,,,,,,"Dave Carlson, Vern Watters, Jim Bright, Mick Moriarty, Kate LaClair, Sharon Dotzler, Lon Nicko, Becky Koch, Tiffany Gustin, Dave Berg, Rich Liljenquist, Kevin Peterson, Kirk Peysar, Dennis Thompson, Patti Zebro",,"Aitkin County Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To provide access to arts and heritage education to fairgoers. The Aitkin County Agricultural Society enhanced their portable stage by adding additional equipment and a sound system. The fair was able to welcome three artistic performers, including a bluegrass band, a clown, and a caricature artist and purchase interactive items that are used in the new agricultural education center. ",,,2013-07-01,2013-07-15,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Kirk,Peysar,"Aitkin County Agricultural Society",,,,,"(218) 927-7361",kpeysar@co.aitkin.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Aitkin,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/aitkin-county-agricultural-society-arts-education-and-heritage-access-project,,,,
14261,"All About Our Heritage",2012,7368,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage;","Survey the crowd.","Responses were largely favorable.  The mariachi band played a great selection of music and had wonderful, traditional outfits.  The Wendinger polka band is a favorite from New Ulm and had a bigger crowd than the seating area allowed for.  The Norwegian story teller had a small crowd, but made his stories interesting and funny.",,111,"Freeborn County Agricultural Society",7368,,"Norm Fredin Paul Hansen Larry Irvine Don Nolander Gordon Toenges Troy Thompson Michael Woitas",,"Freeborn County Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To bring a variety of cultural heritage and arts programming to the fair, and purchase a stage.",,,2012-12-30,2012-08-15,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Norm,Fredin,"Freeborn County Agricultural Society",,,,,507-373-6965,fcfair@smig.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Freeborn,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/all-about-our-heritage,,,,
19364,"Anoka County Fair Marionette Show",2013,7783,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage",,,,,,,,"Michael Ahlers, Mitch Coop, Dorna Helgeson, Scott Newberger, Jum Sweet, Jeff Boyd, Bernie Vevea, Eric Sjaarda, Rich Nordlund, Bob Fossum, Keith Hyovalti, Travis Thoreson, Marlyn Sjaarda, Jim Cote, Gary Wrobel",,"Anoka County Fair","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To provide comedy ventriloquism and variety marionette shows and provide accompanying workshops on the construction and use of sock puppets. Puppets are a powerful way of bringing story to life and appeal to adults and children alike. The show will stimulate imagination and allow children to learn through play. ",,,2013-07-23,2013-07-28,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Michael,Ahlers,"Anoka County Fair",,,,,(763)472-4070,anokafair@aol.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Anoka,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/anoka-county-fair-marionette-show,,,,
14209,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Activities at Chippewa County Fair",2012,7368,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage;","Survey audience.","No numbers for attendance.",,572,"Chippewa County Fair",7368,,,,"Chippewa County Fair","Non-Profit Business/Entity","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.",,,2012-03-01,2012-08-15,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Sandi,Gunter,"Chippewa County Fair",,,,,320-847-3546,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Chippewa,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-activities-chippewa-county-fair,,,,
14210,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant ",2012,7368,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage;","Survey participants to guage whether lighting increased their appreciation of the exhibits.Count number of participants in kids program.Survey audience after polka band performance.","Attendees noticed the lighting upgrade during daylight and evening hours.No participation numbers.Good cross section of ages listening to the performance.",,647,"Chisago County Agricultural Society",7368,,"Dave Behrendt Tanika Bender Jeremy Blazek Chad Buehring Steve Carlson Ralph Carlson Darrin Forcier Jon Gorman Carolyn Heinonen Mike Hochstatter Al Hoffman Colleen Hoffmann Lyle Holmstrom Tim Holt Dan Johnson Jason May Richard Muellner Tangy Schaapveld Tim Sperry Kevin Todd Dan Zach",,"Chisago County Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To enhance the creative arts exhibit areas in the open class and 4-H buildings. Improved lighting will better showcase locally created works in a variety of categories, including but not limited to: painting, quilting, sewing, woodworking. Funds will also be used to create an agriculture in Minnesota program for children and host a polka band. ",,,2012-04-22,2012-08-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Mike,Hochstatter,"Chisago County Agricultural Society",,,,,320-358-0296,info@chisagocountyfair.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Chisago,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant-162,,,,
14213,"Arts in the Northlands",2012,7368,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage;","Track number of performances.Track number of audience members.Survey audience.","The Arts in the Northland stage had 18 performances with 31 artists/performers. Over 80 pieces of artwork were on display near the stage area.Detailed survey results can be provided upon request from MDA.",,2239,"Crow Wing County Fair Association",7368,,"Sarah Dano Bonnie Hillman Rebecca Joerger",,"Crow Wing County Fair Association","Local/Regional Government, Non-Profit Business/Entity","To provide an additional stage for area artists and educators to showcase their talents and knowledge. Arts in the Northland will encompass a diverse group of artists and educators to offer educational and hands on experiences for fairgoers. Historical, traditional, and modern forms of art are all to be a part of the Arts in the Northland.",,,2012-03-01,2012-08-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Sarah,Dano,,,,,,218-829-6680,cwcfair@brainerd.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,"Crow Wing",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-northlands,,,,
18431,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Demonstrations",2012,1500,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (2) $700,000 each year for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-County Fairs. The commissioner shall award grants for the development or enhancement of county fair facilities or other projects or programs that provide access to the arts, arts education, or agricultural, historical, and cultural heritage programs, including but not limited to agricultural education centers, arts buildings, and performance stages.","Survey presenters and demonstration participants.",,,,,,,"Paul Koubsky Greg Weidauer Jennifer Olson Melissa Schultz Karen Brosh Matt Bouwman Drew Gaffaney Peder Gerde Thom Greiner Courtny Kalina Jocelyn Leavitt Kari Peterson Mark Tolifson ",,"Pope County Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","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. ",,,2012-05-08,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Jennifer,Olson,"Pope County Agricultural Society","PO Box 171",Glenwood,MN,56334,320-491-5663,popecofair@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Pope,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-demonstrations,"Pat Coleman: Acquisitions Librarian at the Minnesota Historical Society.Sue Ellingsen: Former middle school band director at Blue Earth Area Public School. 2006 Blue Earth Area Teacher of the Year.Jamey Flannery: Project Manager at Flannery Construction. Has full range of general contracting experience, from new construction to remodeling to improving historical structures.Dan Grunhovd: Former president of the Minnesota Federation of County Fairs.Ron Oleheiser: District 8 Representative of the Minnesota State Fair. ",,,2
18442,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant",2012,8000,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (2) $700,000 each year for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-County Fairs. The commissioner shall award grants for the development or enhancement of county fair facilities or other projects or programs that provide access to the arts, arts education, or agricultural, historical, and cultural heritage programs, including but not limited to agricultural education centers, arts buildings, and performance stages.","Survey visitors.","86% of visitors who had visited the building previous years, found the light to be brighter.  11% did not, and 3% did not answer the question.Overall, 87% of visitors found it easy to see projects and artwork (including being able to read small print), 4% did not find it easy to see exhibited work, and 9% did not answer the question.",,2725,"Wabasha County Agricultural Society",10725,,"Barb Petit Paul Luhmann Staci Sexton Sue Lamprecht Jim Evers Sandy Gerken Jon Podulske Vince Sexton Terry Timm Mindy Tomfohrde Matt Wadley Jay Walgrave",,"Wabasha County Agricultural Fair Association","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To enhance the lighting in the demonstrations and exhibit building.",,,2012-04-26,2012-09-26,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jay,Walgrave,"Wabasha County Agricultural Fair Association","99 Coolee Way Rd",Wabasha,MN,55981,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Wabasha,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant-220,"Pat Coleman: Acquisitions Librarian at the Minnesota Historical Society.Sue Ellingsen: Former middle school band director at Blue Earth Area Public School. 2006 Blue Earth Area Teacher of the Year.Jamey Flannery: Project Manager at Flannery Construction. Has full range of general contracting experience, from new construction to remodeling to improving historical structures.Dan Grunhovd: Former president of the Minnesota Federation of County Fairs.Ron Oleheiser: District 8 Representative of the Minnesota State Fair.",,,2
18446,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant",2012,7368,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage",,,,,,,,"Andy Rudeen Scott Stevens Laura Melberg Barb Squibb Justin Vogt Paul Erickson Byron Betternhausen Luke Taylor Tanar Haala Shannon Hansen Jeff Englemann Darin Stanberg Kristina Gass Jake Kramer Dan Elfering Nate Scharmer Ben Bohlin Caroly Jungers Troy Nelson John Runke Jamie Bohlin",,"Renville County Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To improve the floor in the arts open class building to make the area handicap accessible, and install track lighting above art displays. ",,,2012-02-22,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Laura,Melberg,"Renville County Agricultural Society",,,,,320-365-3242,lauramelberg@frontiernet.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Renville,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant-221,,,,
19367,"Arts, Sounds, and Culture",2013,7783,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage",,,,,,,,"Aaron Goulet, Marilyn Kaschmitter, Chad Pflipsen, Lewie Stark, Gary Steffes",,"Benton County Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To enhance fairgoers access to the arts by adding a sound system to an existing stage area, adding display cases in the Heritage Building, and expanding art demonstrations. ",,,2013-06-01,2013-10-14,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Laura,Falconer,"Benton County Agricultural Society",,,,,"(320) 253-5649",bentonfair@aol.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Benton,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-sounds-and-culture,,,,
16677,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant",2012,7500,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (2) $700,000 each year for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-County Fairs. The commissioner shall award grants for the development or enhancement of county fair facilities or other projects or programs that provide access to the arts, arts education, or agricultural, historical, and cultural heritage programs, including but not limited to agricultural education centers, arts buildings, and performance stages.",,,,,,7500,,"Sue Jenson Ronda Kimpling Ron Ochsendorf Rick Christenson Mark Dahl Kevin Hansen Kelly Lindman Kami Schoenfeld Joe Anderson Jim Dahlvang Jerry Pauling Denny Anderson Deanna Hodge Cindy Kanten Chuck Shellenbarger Mike Johnson Steve Haugen Sandi Gunter",,"Chippewa County Fair","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To bring Native American cultural heritage programming to the Chippewa County Fair. Dancers, singers, drummers, and storytellers from the Upper and Lower Sioux tribes will perform at a grandstand event. ",,,2012-06-15,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Steve,Haugen,"Chippewa County Fair","PO Box 413",Montevideo,MN,56265,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Chippewa,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant-211,"Pat Coleman: Acquisitions Librarian at the Minnesota Historical Society.Sue Ellingsen: Former middle school Band Director at Blue Earth Area Public School.  2006 Blue Earth Area Teacher of the Year. Jamey Flannery: Project Manager at Flannery Construction.  Has full range of general contracting experience, from new construction to remodeling to improving historical structures.Dan Grunhovd: Past president of the Minnesota Federation of County Fairs.Ron Oleheiser: District 8 Representative of the Minnesota State Fair.",,,2
16679,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant",2012,11000,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (2) $700,000 each year for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-County Fairs. The commissioner shall award grants for the development or enhancement of county fair facilities or other projects or programs that provide access to the arts, arts education, or agricultural, historical, and cultural heritage programs, including but not limited to agricultural education centers, arts buildings, and performance stages. ","Track audience numbers.Track number of performances in the ""Curling Building.""","A model train display by the Northern Minnesota Railroad Heritage Association and over 80 pieces of artwork by Encore Arts Association were on exhibit during the fair.  Arts and crafts activities were available to children, and the Arts in the Northland Stage had 18 performances with 31 performers and 412 spectators.",,,,,,"Becky Joerger Alfred Olson Sarah Dano Al Vandenberghe Gloria Langerman Dave Schubert Dan Peters Dan Thesing Tom Malloy Barb Burgwald Bob Dambowy Bonnie Hillman",,"Crow Wing County Fair Association","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To enhance access to arts and cultural heritage events at the Crow Wing County Fair. A camera, projector, and big screen will allow visitors to better see demonstrations in the ""Curling Building."" Funds will also be used to add electrical outlets to run equipment. ",,,2012-04-26,2012-10-16,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Becky,Joerger,"Crow Wing County Fair Association","2000 13th st SE",Brainerd,MN,56401,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,"Crow Wing",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant-212,"Pat Coleman: Acquisitions Librarian at the Minnesota Historical Society. Sue Ellingsen: Former middle school Band Director at Blue Earth Area Public School.  2006 Blue Earth Area Teacher of the Year.   Jamey Flannery: Project Manager at Flannery Construction.  Has full range of general contracting experience, from new construction to remodeling to improving historical structures. Dan Grunhovd: Past president of the Minnesota Federation of County Fairs. Ron Oleheiser: District 8 Representative of the Minnesota State Fair. ",,,2
16682,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant",2012,20317,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (2) $700,000 each year for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-County Fairs. The commissioner shall award grants for the development or enhancement of county fair facilities or other projects or programs that provide access to the arts, arts education, or agricultural, historical, and cultural heritage programs, including but not limited to agricultural education centers, arts buildings, and performance stages.","An exit survey will be completed at each performance and zip codes will be collected.Track audience numbers.Tabulate comments for future reference in planning.","A full summary of survey comments may be requested from the MDA. 110 artists were on the fair grounds during Festival of Arts Day. Approximately 780 people watched funded performances; this number does not include the number of visitors who saw art exhbits.Zip code data showed guests from eight states, not including MN, attended Festival of Arts Day: Colorado, Illinois, Michigan, Montana, South Dakota, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin. Photos, video, and a PowerPoint presentation of the funded projects were presented at the annual Agricultural Society meeting November 2012.",,,,20317,,"Daryl Murray Gene Stallkamp Robin Stenzel Milton Steele Leroy Larson Marlin Krupp Carl Carlson Lorraine Haugland Marlin Prange Joe Salisbury Sara Gack]Brandi Jacobson Yvonne Cory",,"Faribault County Fair and Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To undertake a new programming project: Festival of Arts Day at the Faribault County Fair, and purchase a portable stage to enhance arts and cultural heritage events. Festival of Arts Day will expose guests to different Minnesota artists and types of art found in our state. A variety of genres--story telling, puppetry, folk music, visual arts, and more--will be featured in various locations around the fair. ",,,2012-05-03,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Yvonne,Cory,"Faribault County Fair and Agricultural Society","235 Midway Road","Blue Earth",MN,56013,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Faribault,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant-213,"Pat Coleman: Acquisitions Librarian at the Minnesota Historical Society. Sue Ellingsen: Former middle school band director at Blue Earth Area Public School. 2003 Blue Earth Area Teacher of the Year. Jamey Flannery: Project Manager at Flannery Construction. Has full range of general contracting experience, from new construction to remodeling to improving historical structures. Dan Grunhovd: Former president of the Minnesota Federation of County Fairs. Ron Oleheiser: District 8 Representative of the Minnesota State Fair.",,,2
18205,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant",2012,22500,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (2) $700,000 each year for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-County Fairs. The commissioner shall award grants for the development or enhancement of county fair facilities or other projects or programs that provide access to the arts, arts education, or agricultural, historical, and cultural heritage programs, including but not limited to agricultural education centers, arts buildings, and performance stages.","Track audience numbers and collect comments.","Increased traffic in the Creative Arts and Crafts building. New lighting over the quilt exhibit and new shelving to display photography were popular improvements.Mix of audience interest at the various events.  Will try new venue locations for certain events in future years. ",,22500,,21500,1000,"Gordon Toenges Norman Fredin Michael Woitas Larry Irvine Paul Hansen Troy Thompson Don Nolander",,"Freeborn County Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To enhance fair visitors' ability to view local artwork at the Freeborn County Fair, by installing track lighting and purchasing new display cases for 2-D and 3-D exhibits in the Creative Arts and Crafts building. Funds will also be used to bring new programming to the fair. Ben Franklin will live at the fair and converse with visitors, bringing with him historically accurate replicas of furniture, clothing, and cookware. Visitors can watch or participate in building a log cabin with turn of the century tools. The New Ulm Battery will fire a cannon multiple times throughout the fair in Civil War era uniforms. Block printing on fabric demonstrations will also be hosted by the fair. ",,,2012-05-01,2012-09-25,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Norm,Fredin,"Freeborn County Agricultural Society","1031 Bridge Ave","Albert Lea",MN,56007,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Freeborn,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant-215,"Pat Coleman: Acquisitions Librarian at the Minnesota Historical Society. Sue Ellingsen: Former middle school band director at Blue Earth Area Public School. 2006 Blue Earth Area Teacher of the Year. Jamey Flannery: Project Manager at Flannery Construction. Has full range of general contracting experience, from new construction to remodeling to improving historical structures. Dan Grunhovd: Former president of the Minnesota Federation of County Fairs. Ron Oleheiser: District 8 Representative of the Minnesota State Fair.",,,2
18206,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant",2012,5400,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (2) $700,000 each year for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-County Fairs. The commissioner shall award grants for the development or enhancement of county fair facilities or other projects or programs that provide access to the arts, arts education, or agricultural, historical, and cultural heritage programs, including but not limited to agricultural education centers, arts buildings, and performance stages.","Photograph event and crowds.Collect audience feedback.","Provided educational handouts to spectators. 15 demonstrations took place at the fair. ",,,,5400,,"Wayne Boettcher Glenn Lood Ruth Paschke Ken Nastrom Lisa Angeski Cullen Bartz Bill Binger Bruce Bloomgren Charles Mattson Trent Rudquist Bryce Sorenson Keith Stamm Jeff Rod Jason Wilking ",,"Isanti County Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","In celebration of the 135th anniversary of the Isanti County Fair, visitors will have the opportunity to revisit the region's rich timber industry history. A lumberjack show will showcase a variety of authentic tools, historical facts, live demonstrations, and handmade works of art. ",,,2012-05-08,2012-12-05,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Cullen,Bartz,"Isanti County Fair","3101 Highway 95 Northeast",Cambridge,MN,55008,763-689-2555,isanticountyfair@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Isanti,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant-216,"Pat Coleman: Acquisitions Librarian at the Minnesota Historical Society.Sue Ellingsen: Former middle school band director at Blue Earth Area Public School. 2006 Blue Earth Area Teacher of the Year.Jamey Flannery: Project Manager at Flannery Construction. Has full range of general contracting experience, from new construction to remodeling to improving historical structures.Dan Grunhovd: Former president of the Minnesota Federation of County Fairs.Ron Oleheiser: District 8 Representative of the Minnesota State Fair.",,,2
18207,"Arts and History Programming",2012,3300,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (2) $700,000 each year for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-County Fairs. The commissioner shall award grants for the development or enhancement of county fair facilities or other projects or programs that provide access to the arts, arts education, or agricultural, historical, and cultural heritage programs, including but not limited to agricultural education centers, arts buildings, and performance stages.",,,,,,3300,,"Melissa Ingvaldson Ron Oleheiers Gary Greniger Melissa Johnson Ron Block Matt Cheney Dave Emmanuel ",,"Itasca County Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To offer new arts and history programming at the Itasca County Fair. Visitors will have the opportunity to listen to a harpist, dulcimer player, and watch a presentation on the dogsled, clothing, and making of the film Iron Will. ",,,2012-04-11,2012-09-25,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Ron,Oleheiser,"Itasca County Agricultural Society","1336 NE 3rd Ave","Grand Rapids",MN,55744,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Itasca,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-history-programming,"Pat Coleman: Acquisitions Librarian at the Minnesota Historical Society.Sue Ellingsen: Former middle school band director at Blue Earth Area Public School. 2006 Blue Earth Area Teacher of the Year.Jamey Flannery: Project Manager at Flannery Construction. Has full range of general contracting experience, from new construction to remodeling to improving historical structures.Dan Grunhovd: Former president of the Minnesota Federation of County Fairs.Ron Oleheiser: District 8 Representative of the Minnesota State Fair.",,,2
18211,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant",2012,6344,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (2) $700,000 each year for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-County Fairs. The commissioner shall award grants for the development or enhancement of county fair facilities or other projects or programs that provide access to the arts, arts education, or agricultural, historical, and cultural heritage programs, including but not limited to agricultural education centers, arts buildings, and performance stages.","Track audience numbers.","Attendance for programs exceeded the board's expectations.",,234,,6578,,"Rick Rone Jeff Thompson Crystal Ferrier Sandy Johnson Phil Johnson ",,"Lake of the Woods County Fair","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To offer Lake of the Woods county fair visitors opportunities to participate in arts and cultural heritage events, and purchase a PA system to help make programming accessible to individuals with limited hearing. Programming would include: exhibits and education on the 1910 fire in Lake of the Woods; demonstrations and educational displays about Native American culture--the fair will work with the Lake of the Woods Historical Society and the Ojibwa tribe members in Warroad; displays from the local historical society about the history of logging, fishing, and tourism in Lake of the Woods County; a display of a steam engine. ",,,2012-05-03,2012-11-29,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Rick,Rone,"Lake of the Woods County Fair","PO Box 600",Baudette,MN,56623,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,"Lake of the Woods",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant-217,"Pat Coleman: Acquisitions Librarian at the Minnesota Historical Society.Sue Ellingsen: Former middle school band director at Blue Earth Area Public School. 2006 Blue Earth Area Teacher of the Year.Jamey Flannery: Project Manager at Flannery Construction. Has full range of general contracting experience, from new construction to remodeling to improving historical structures.Dan Grunhovd: Former president of the Minnesota Federation of County Fairs.Ron Oleheiser: District 8 Representative of the Minnesota State Fair.",,,2
18212,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant",2012,11873,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (2) $700,000 each year for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-County Fairs. The commissioner shall award grants for the development or enhancement of county fair facilities or other projects or programs that provide access to the arts, arts education, or agricultural, historical, and cultural heritage programs, including but not limited to agricultural education centers, arts buildings, and performance stages.","Survey audience and collect comments.","23% of surveyed visitors rated musical performances to be their favorite part of the fair.  4-H was listed as the most popular at 37%, and exhibits ranked third at 15%.Several surveyed visitors commented on the new stage and the considerable amount of free entertainment available to them.",,422,"Lincoln County Agricultural Society",12295,,"Gary Rosenboom Frank Jorgensen Curt Madsen Don Evers Jerry Delaney Ila Possail Ron Skorczewski Steve Citterman Kevin Swanson Steve Krause Reid Jorgensen Arvid Otkin Kelly Krog ",,"Lincoln County Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To enhance Lincoln County Fair's capacity to host diverse programming by purchasing a stage. A stage would create a performance area outside of the grandstand, allowing for more programming at the fair. Currently, there is not a space for dance performances or performances with multiple singers. The stage would elevate the event to attract attention and allow for greater visibility, but be low enough to allow for audience interaction. ",,,2012-04-26,2012-09-21,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Curt,Madsen,"Lincoln County Agricultural Society","101 Strong Street",Tyler,MN,56178,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Lincoln,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant-218,"Pat Coleman: Acquisitions Librarian at the Minnesota Historical Society.Sue Ellingsen: Former middle school band director at Blue Earth Area Public School. 2006 Blue Earth Area Teacher of the Year.Jamey Flannery: Project Manager at Flannery Construction. Has full range of general contracting experience, from new construction to remodeling to improving historical structures.Dan Grunhovd: Former president of the Minnesota Federation of County Fairs.Ron Oleheiser: District 8 Representative of the Minnesota State Fair.",,,2
18429,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Projects",2012,15982,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (2) $700,000 each year for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-County Fairs. The commissioner shall award grants for the development or enhancement of county fair facilities or other projects or programs that provide access to the arts, arts education, or agricultural, historical, and cultural heritage programs, including but not limited to agricultural education centers, arts buildings, and performance stages.","Track audience numbers at events and survey participants.","The average number of participants attending an event was 65.Ages attending the fiddle contest ranged from babies to 80 years old. 91% of audience members surveyed said the sound was clean and crisp, and greatly improved from past years.Performers commented on the high quality of equipment, and would like to return.",,,,15982,,"Pete Zavadil Diane Sazama Rita Riestenberg Todd Steeke William Rose Eugene Jahnke Edwin Keil Ken Rosen Curt Osterfeld Monique Rossow Jason Bachmann Kristine Moltzan Gary White Eric Spencer Karen Gorentz",,"Perham Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To enhance arts and cultural heritage programming at the East Otter Tail County Fair by hosting a fiddle contest, a barbershop quartet, and by purchasing a sound system to help performers engage a larger audience.",,,2012-04-26,2012-11-06,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Karen,Gorentz,"Perham Agricultural Society","445 4th Ave SE",Perham,MN,56573,218-346-2750,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,"Otter Tail",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-projects,"Pat Coleman: Acquisitions Librarian at the Minnesota Historical Society.Sue Ellingsen: Former middle school band director at Blue Earth Area Public School. 2006 Blue Earth Area Teacher of the Year.Jamey Flannery: Project Manager at Flannery Construction. Has full range of general contracting experience, from new construction to remodeling to improving historical structures.Dan Grunhovd: Former president of the Minnesota Federation of County Fairs.Ron Oleheiser: District 8 Representative of the Minnesota State Fair.",,,2
14265,"Arts Programming at the Lincoln County Fair",2012,7368,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage;","Survey crowds.Directors will interact with crowd to collect audience comments.","Complete survey responses can be requested from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. Several respondents commented on the additional, free entertainment, and to continue the programming.",,399,"Lincoln County Agricultural Society",7368,,"Gary Rosenboom Frank Jorgensen Curt Madsen Don Evers Jerry Delaney Ila Possail Ron Skorczewski Steve Citterman Kevin Swanson Steve Krause Reid Jorgensen Arvid Otkin Kelly Krog",,"Lincoln County Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To bring a variety of arts and cultural heritage programming to the Lincoln County Fair. The fair will host live jazz, folk and bluegrass bands, in addition to a clogging performance. A demonstration area will also be created in the Open Class Exhibits Building. In that space, an artist will present on drawing and painting, and attendees can make their own art at the fair with provided supplies. ",,,2012-03-01,2012-08-15,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Curtis,Madsen,,,,,,507-247-5151,cdmadsen@live.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Lincoln,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-programming-lincoln-county-fair,,,,
14266,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Programming at Lyon County Fair",2012,7368,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage;","Track number of attendees at marionette show.Track number of attendees at draft show.","Approximately 75 adults and children attended each marionette show.Approximately 80 people attended the draft shows.",,1543,"Lyon County Fair",7368,,"Scott Myhre Doug Palmer Danielle Johnson Randy Hansen Shawn Jeremiason Carol Myhre Nichole Schreier Pat Verly Wally Wichmann",,"Lyon County Fair","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To bring a marionette show, draft horse show, and provide materials for children to make their own puppets, during the Lyon County Fair.",,,2011-12-01,2012-08-15,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Kelly,Hansen,,,,,,507-829-4104,ly_co_ag_society@yahoo.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Lyon,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-programming-lyon-county-fair,,,,
14267,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant",2012,7100,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage;","Survey fair attendees.Have board members and fair staff collect verbal comments from attendees.",,,1000,"Two Cylinder Club",7100,,"Clint Kathrein Levi Muhlenkamp Tom Albrecht Gloria Austin Connie Bursey GiGi Dambowy Dar Giess Tom Hoeft Lon Johnson Cody Kathrein Paul Orth Diane Peterson Julie Ross Russ Tretter Jan Wozniak",,"Morrison County Fair","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To purchase a sound system to enhance the arts and cultural heritage programming at the fair. ",,,2012-04-13,2012-08-15,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Norma,Hudson,,,,,,320-632-1040,info@morrisonfair.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Morrison,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant-163,,,,
14268,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant",2012,7368,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage;","Track number of exhibits.","No noticeable increase.",,648,"Mower County Agricultural Society",7368,,"Neal Anderson Peter Marx Jerry Risius Brunce Stundahl Julie Grass Larry Rasch John Mueller Justin Bickler Kevin Finley Melissa Koch",,"Mower County Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To improve the lighting and display areas in Creative Arts Building.",,,2012-02-16,2012-08-15,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Peter,Marx,"Mower County Agricultural Society",,,,,507-433-1868,info@mowercountyfair.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Mower,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant-164,,,,
14272,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant",2012,7368,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage;","Track attendance at performances.Collect feedback regarding sound system.","Between 10-50 people watched each Medicine Wagon Show.A permanent sound system allows performers, who do not own their own equipment, to participate at the fair.  Historic markers were well received and many said they'd like to see additional markers in the future.",,265,"Pope County Agricultural Society",7368,,"Paul Koubsky Greg Weidauer Jennifer Olson Melissa Schultz Matt Bouwman Karen Brosh Andrew Gaffaney Peder Gerde Thom Greiner Courtny Kalina Jocelyn Leavitt Kari Peterson Mark Tolifson",,"Pope County Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To enhance the free arts and cultural heritage performances on Pope County Fair's Free Stage by installing a permanent sound system and bring a Medicine Wagon Show to perform multiple shows each day of the fair. Additionally, to mount historical markers around the fair to explain the history of the buildings and fairgrounds.",,,2012-03-01,2012-08-15,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,"Paul ",Koubsky,,,,,,320-491-5663,popecofair@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Pope,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant-165,,,,
14273,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant",2012,7368,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage;",,,,902,"Ramsey County Agricultural Society",7368,,"Ron Erickson Mike Lund Al Pearson Catherine Dahir Joe Fox Sharon Stillings Kathy Travis Robert Levig Jill Bruhn Jody Grabarski Ralph Nardini Gary Unger Harry Schmidt",,"Ramsey County Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To promote the preservation of agricultural history, education and diversity at the Ramsey County Fair by showcasing traditional Hmong dances, square dancers, a fife and drum corp, and Agricadabra, a show which featurs agricultural facts and magic. ",,,2012-03-07,2012-07-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Joe,Fox,"Ramsey County Agricultural Society",,,,,651-770-2626,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant-166,,,,
14278,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant",2012,7064,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage;",,,,,,7064,,"Dale Billberg Bill Cain Robby Christianson Denny Dvergsten Julie Eaton Buddy Erickson John Gaukerud Steve Haugen Myles Hogenson Doug Magnusson Pat Novacek Pam Iverson Orin Swart Warren Ulvin Loralee Marvin",,"Roseau County Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To allow people with mobility challenges greater access to heritage events at Roseau County Fair grandstand.",,,2012-01-13,2012-07-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Buddy,Erickson,"Roseau County Agricultural Society",,,,,218-463-3387,selvin@wiktel.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Roseau,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant-167,,,,
14281,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant",2012,7368,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage;","Survey visitors to the one room schoolhouse.Survey audience after music, dance, theater performances.Leave comment cards for visitors to rate history signs.","Visitors to the one room schoolhouse could rate their experience as excellent, good, fair, or poor.  Majority of respondents rated their visit ""good,"" followed by ""excellent.""  One person wrote their visit was ""fair"" and none said it was ""poor.""The same system was used to rate the audience's reaction to the music, dance and theater performances.  Majority of respondents rated the performances ""excellent,"" followed by ""good.""  None rated the performances ""fair"" or ""poor.""Majority of respondents rated the history signs to be ""good,"" followed by ""excellent."" None rated them ""fair"" or ""poor.""The stage allowed the fair to better present local talent; for some visitors, it allowed them to view artists and the arts that they did not know existed in the valley. ",,,,7368,,"Darral Nordick Merrill Miranowski Milan Drewlow Pat Freese Stephanie Miranowski Randy Stach Bob Westfall Cliff Barth Mary Ann Conrad Carmen Paquin Ruth Poppel Robin Jirak Tim Jirak Michelle Klosterman Kris Meindl Rhondo Weinkauf Joyce Manning Heather Budke Teri Tschakert Christie Ericksen Carol Balk Nancy Grotluschen",,"Wilkin County Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To increase access to arts, cultural, and MN history programming at the Wilkin County Fair. Programming will include performances by a bluegrass band, dance group, the Red River Theater, and a one room schoolhouse reenactment. Attendees will also be able to read about the history of the fair on signs placed throughout the grounds, and learn about the history and culture of the livestock industry in the Red River Valley by taking a History Walk. ",,,2012-12-30,2012-07-16,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Darral,Nordick,"Wilkin County Agricultural Society",,,,,640-6644,MDrewlow@rrt.coop,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Wilkin,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant-168,,,,
14288,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant",2012,7300,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage;","Collect audience comments after the demonstrations.Track the number of children attending each arts session.","There were 8 different demonstrations with good attendance.  Respondents would like to see more demonstrations in the future. Approximately 20 children attended each arts session.Attendance for teen music area was less than anticipated.",,,,7300,,"Terry Braaten Joleen Braaten Cindy Haler Paul Haler Donald Craig Sue Craig Mary Sandmeyer Larry Sandmeyer Jim Ulmen James Firchau Jody firchau Carla Steinbrink JR steinbrink Anna Curry Ethan Curry Jen Winkelman Matt Winkelman Kayla McGuire Jamie McGuire Katherine Haler Dan Haler James Braaten Amanda Petermann Matt Oasnes Roger Elness Austin Wyatt Alison Durheim",,"Watonwan County Fair","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To offer free arts activities for children, host fine arts demonstrations, and create a space for teenagers to attend music shows at the Watonwan County Fair.",,,2012-01-13,2012-07-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Don,Craig,"Watonwan County Fair",,,,,507-375-5515,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Watonwan,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant-169,,,,
16370,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant",2012,7368,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage;",,,,,,,,"Mark Adams Kim Anderson Chuck Finch Michelle Hansen Mike Hirman Kimberly Jones Bruce Nickel Jim Renne Gail Schiefelbein Doug Kotila Lyn Voigt Carol Warren Darrin Anderson Ray Bartlett Rachael Becker Christine Hokkala-Kuhns Mary Alice Holm Jackie Kraushaar Steve Kraushaar Randy Lipinski Greg Nelson Holly Schultz-Anderson Doug Stade James Woods Judy Barka Karen Becker Jennifer Concon Ed Dougherty Joan Eurle Brandon Fisher Tina Renne Brenda Rick Loree Schultz Sara Shoutz Scott Skaggs Jill Warren",,"Meeker County Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To build display cases to increase the fair's capacity to display quilting exhibits. Without secure cases, quilters do not bring their best pieces to at the fair. Funds will also be used to host North County Music, and provide art supplies and create a ""kids coop"" where children to work on art projects during the fair. ",,,2012-03-23,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Judy,Barka,"Meeker County Agricultural Society","1230 N. Armstrong Ave.",Litchfield,MN,55355,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Meeker,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant-198,,,,
16375,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant",2012,7368,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage;",,,,,,,,"Terry Ash Kurt Beckstrom Pat Braun Tana Haugen-Brown Florence Dehn Jack Edmonds Judy Gerth Frank Hartmann Michele McPherson Steve Ouverson Susan Shaw Darla Stevens",,"Mille Lacs County Fair","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To provide a variety of arts and cultural heritage programming opportunities at the Mille Lacs County Fair. A local resident family with success participating in State and National fiddle contests, will assist with the planning and implementation of a fiddle contest and a workshop. A Native American Showcase will allow the Mille Lacs County Fair to broaden its cultural offerings by including an under-represented segment of the county's population in its activities. The showcase will feature Native American dance, song, and drumming. ",,,2012-02-23,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Michele,McPherson,"Mille Lacs County Fair","4181 60th Ave",Princeton,MN,55371,763-389-3138,millelacscf@windstream.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,"Mille Lacs",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant-199,,,,
16382,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant",2012,7368,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage;",,,,,,7368,,"Rhonda Amundson Jason Olson Mark Hieneckie Don Aderman",,"Morrison County Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To build a mobile stage and purchase sound and lighting equipment, in order to increase the fair's ability to host arts and cultural heritage programming.",,,2012-04-01,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Jason,Olson,"Morrison County Agricultural Society","PO Box 218",Motley,MN,56466,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Morrison,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant-200,,,,
16460,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant",2012,7368,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage;",,,,,,,,"James Kramer Scott Rose Lynn Darling Ron McCarvel Curt Luing Chad Cummings Tom Bullerman Randy Bullerman Karla Talsma",,"Nobles County Fair Association","Non-Profit Business/Entity","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. ",,,2012-03-23,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Karla,Talsma,"Nobles County Fair Association","Stower Drive",Worthington,MN,56187,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Nobles,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant-201,,,,
16462,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant",2012,4000,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage;",,,,,,,,"Willis Roehl Mike Holstrom Mark Johnson John Sethre Marie Tysdal Kris Svingen Dennis Schmidt John Seidel Dale Holo Paul Bakken Bob Thormodson LaVaye Herness",,"West Otter Tail County Fair","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To purchase signs, created and painted by a local artist, to identify West Otter Tail County Fair exhibit buildings that display creative fine arts or feature live music.",,,2012-05-30,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Marie,Tysdal,"West Otter Tail County Fair","1812 Pebble Lake Road","Fergus Falls",MN,56538,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,"Otter Tail",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant-202,,,,
16466,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant",2012,36000,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (2) $700,000 each year for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-County Fairs. The commissioner shall award grants for the development or enhancement of county fair facilities or other projects or programs that provide access to the arts, arts education, or agricultural, historical, and cultural heritage programs, including but not limited to agricultural education centers, arts buildings, and performance stages. ","Audience members will be surveyed.",,,,,,,"Luke Anderson Ronnie Berdan Terry Bombard Dave Deutschlander Dick Doenz David Durheim Mark Emslander Steve Hallan Kevin Hinze Eldon Johnson Bob Leibel Mike Ovik John Skluzacek Jim Sward Brent Thompson Jeff Wimmer Scott Wimmer Ed Pangrel",,"Pine County Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To construct a multi-purpose building for music, theater, entertainment, and artistic demonstrations. The structure will be designed to enhance the quality of sound and the visibility of the artists who perform on stage for the audience.",,,2012-04-17,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Steve,Hallan,"Pine County Agricultural Society","Route 1","Pine City",MN,55063,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Pine,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant-203,"Pat Coleman: Acquisitions Librarian at the Minnesota Historical Society. Sue Ellingsen: Former middle school band director at Blue Earth Area Public School. 2006 Blue Earth Area Teacher of the Year. Jamey Flannery: Project Manager at Flannery Construction. Has full range of general contracting experience, from new construction to remodeling to improving historical structures. Dan Grunhovd: Former president of the Minnesota Federation of County Fairs. Ron Oleheiser: District 8 Representative of the Minnesota State Fair. ",,,2
16468,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant",2012,7368,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage","Activity coordinators will monitor children and report to the fair their observations.","Served 35 families and will use leftover supplies to offer a smaller version of the program next year.",,402,,7368,,"Lowell Hamrum Mike Dessellier Leah Larson Jarrod Larson Myrtle Hamrum Margaret Hamrum Angel Bergeson Skip Vergeson Sandra Tougas Katlin Larson Doreen Dessellier John Lerohl Pat Asselin Shirley Breiger Wanda Wright James Wright ",,"Red Lake County Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To provide children's programming at the Red Lake County Fair. Programming will include games and activities highlighting local history, cultural heritage of the region, and learning and singing songs. ",,,2012-12-15,2012-07-27,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Leah,Larson,,,Oklee,MN,,,RLCfair@yahoo.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,"Red Lake",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant-204,,,,
16471,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant",2012,7368,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage","Track audience attendance.","200 children attended one performance featuring a wild west bullwhip show. Approximately 50-75 people attended the 13 other performances held on the stage.",,1131,,7368,,"Jim Sandgren Mike Mohr Keith Lundberg Kirby Josephson Jeff Potter Mike Salfer Jeff Sandgren John Sandgren Jeff Tauer Jim Penske Diane Ahrens George Schottenbauer Dillon Kuehn Chuck Davis",,"Redwood County Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To provide a performance space to showcase artists from Redwood County and surrounding areas. ",,,2011-11-03,2012-11-29,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,"Jim ",Sandgren,"Redwood County Agricultural Society","201 N. Dekalb St. ","Redwood Falls",MN,56283,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Redwood,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant-205,,,,
16473,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant",2012,7368,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage",,,,,,,,"Andrew Rudeen Laura Melberg Scott Stevens Darin Stranberg Paul Erickson Barb Squibb Justin Vogt Byron Bettenhausen Tanar Haala Luke Taylor Shannon Hansen Jeff Englemann Kristina Gass Jake Kramer Dan Elfering Nate Scharmer Ben Bohlin Carolyn Jungers Troy Nelson John Runke Jamie Bohlin ",,"Renville County Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To highlight local talent by enhancing the fine arts display area. Track lighting will improve visibility, and a concrete floor will make the building more accessible to individuals with wheelchairs, walkers, and strollers. ",,,2012-03-23,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Laura,Melberg,"Renville County Agricultural Society","Highway 5","Bird Island",MN,55310,,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant-206,,,,
16479,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant",2012,7368,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage",,,,,,,,"Gordon Bartels Barb Becker Mark Buntjer Mike Current Tim Current Debra Durheim Delvin Durheim Ryan Hollermann Shawn Hollermann Gary Kneisl Bob Kunz Debbie Nelson Barb Neumann Gerald Ruda Barb Tabatt Cheryl Tyrrell Jakin Tyrrell",,"Todd County Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To increase access to arts and cultural heritage programming at the Todd County Fair by enhancing a stage, improving the fine arts display area, hosting an array of demonstrations, and featuring an Irish band and theater group. ",,,2012-02-16,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Delvin,Durheim,"Todd County Agricultural Society","9th St. NE. ","Long Prairie",MN,56347,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Todd,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant-207,,,,
16482,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant",2012,7368,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage",,,,,,,,"Lori Sowers Roger Kostreba Carole Iten Velvet Longtin Meghan Matteson John Riebel Sr Terry Sowers Leo Mazer Dan Faber Chris DeMars Rod Eggink Katrina Iten Doug LaFontaine Marv Ziner Zachery Zeroth Ron Hubbard Sue Johnson Andrew Lewis Nick Paine Chad Tirevold Irene Kostreba Dan Johnson",,"Sherburne County Fair","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To highlight arts and cultural heritage at the Sherburne County Fair. Funds will be used to create a history book chronicling 125 years of the Sherburne County Fair, improve the lighting in the fine arts display area, and create a butterfly house to educate visitors about the dwindling population of Minnesota's State Butterfly, the Monarch. ",,,2012-03-15,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,"Irene ",Kostreba,"Sherburne County Fair","13372 Business Center Drive ","Elk River",MN,55330,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Sherburne,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant-208,,,,
16535,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant",2012,6000,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (2) $700,000 each year for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-County Fairs. The commissioner shall award grants for the development or enhancement of county fair facilities or other projects or programs that provide access to the arts, arts education, or agricultural, historical, and cultural heritage programs, including but not limited to agricultural education centers, arts buildings, and performance stages.","Track audience numbers at cultural, historical, and agricultural events.",,,,,6000,,"Bruce Wellendorf Travis Fitzner Donald Wellendorf Ryan Pansch Reed Stein Mike Clark Gary Sigler",,"Big Stone County Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To increase access to cultural heritage programming by expanding seating for outdoor performances. ",,,2012-07-03,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Bruce,Wellendorf,"Big Stone Agricultural Society","220 Fair St",Clinton,MN,56225,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,"Big Stone",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant-209,"Sue Ellingsen: Former middle school Band Director at Blue Earth Area Public School.  2006 Blue Earth Area Teacher of the Year.  Ron Oleheiser: District 8 Representative of the Minnesota State Fair.Dan Grunhovd: Past president of the Minnesota Federation of County Fairs.Pat Coleman: Acquisitions Librarian at the Minnesota Historical Society.Jamey Flannery: Project Manager at Flannery Construction.  Has full range of general contracting experience, from new construction to remodeling to improving historical structures.",,,
16550,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant",2012,3920,,"These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (2) $700,000 each year for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-County Fairs. The commissioner shall award grants for the development or enhancement of county fair facilities or other projects or programs that provide access to the arts, arts education, or agricultural, historical, and cultural heritage programs, including but not limited to agricultural education centers, arts buildings, and performance stages.","Increase exposure of regional residents to arts and cultural heritage activities.Allow individuals with hearing impairments to participate in arts and cultural heritage activities.","Survey results showed the audience could hear performances sufficiently.  One respondent identified that he was hearing impaired, but that he could hear programs without difficulty.",,,,3920,,"Lucy Gluth Barb Lux Robert Reinhart Susan Ahlness",,"Brown County Fair","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To enhance the arts and cultural heritage programming at the Brown County Free Fair by installing a sound system to amplify performances and demonstrations. Sound system was used for several events which included, but not limited to, two children's puppet shows, Mexican folk dancing, German singers and dancers, Native American singers and dancers, Norwegian dancers and a lefse making demonstration, lace making demonstration, presentation on the MN River preservation and history, and folk singing and fiddle music. ",,,2012-04-17,2012-09-21,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Susan,Ahlness,"Brown County Fair","PO Box 221","New Ulm",MN,56073,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Brown,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant-210,"Pat Coleman: Acquisitions Librarian at the Minnesota Historical Society.Sue Ellingsen: Former middle school Band Director at Blue Earth Area Public School.  2006 Blue Earth Area Teacher of the Year. Jamey Flannery: Project Manager at Flannery Construction.  Has full range of general contracting experience, from new construction to remodeling to improving historical structures.Dan Grunhovd: Past president of the Minnesota Federation of County Fairs.Ron Oleheiser: District 8 Representative of the Minnesota State Fair. ",,,2
19366,"Beltrami County Fair Forestry Education Building Exhibit",2013,7783,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage",,,,,,,,"Greg Claypool, Pat Erickson, Rose Erickson, Shawn Davis, Linda Brinkley, John Gilbertson Jr., Peggy Gross, Paul Hokuf, Vern Holzhueter, Carla Mandrell, Jessica Mistic, Guy Drevlow, David Quam, Joel Rohde, Tim Schussman, Bob Smith, Tom Lembrick, Joe Waslaski, Sue Wells, Beryl Wernberg, Bill Wilson",,"Beltrami County Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To complete the interior display areas of the historically accurate Forestry Ranger Station. Exhibits will feature the early history of forest fire fighting, an account of forestry activity on the Red Lake Indian Reservation, draft horse logging equipment, lumberjack tools, and a tribute to Paul Bunyon. Additionally, funds will be used for a stage where speakers can tell stories and teach about forestry stewardship. The Forestry Education Building Exhibit will gain the essential space it needs to give tribute to the historical, cultural, and environmental contributions offered to Minnesota by the Forest industry. ",,,2013-05-01,2013-07-15,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,"Paul ",Hokuf,"Beltrami County Fair",,,,,(218)444-8169,bcmnfair@paulbunyan.net,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Beltrami,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/beltrami-county-fair-forestry-education-building-exhibit,,,,
21639,"Benton County Fair History Book",2013,22243,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (2) $700,000 each year for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-County Fairs. The commissioner shall award grants for the development or enhancement of county fair facilities or other projects or programs that provide access to the arts, arts education, or agricultural, historical, and cultural heritage programs, including but not limited to agricultural education centers, arts buildings, and performance stages.",,,,,,,,"Ken Beehler, Al Stemper, Aaron Goulet, Kevin Beehler, Tracy Scapanski-Schumann, Gary Steffes, Chad Pflipsen, Chuck Pop, Karen Sakry, Phil Neske, Phil Pederson, Lewie Stark, Mike Landwehr, Marilyn Kashmitter, Keith bauman, Rod Bemboon, Mark Ebnet, Ken Schiller",,"Benton County Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To publish a hard cover book that is the compilation of the history of the Benton County Agricultural Society and Fair from its creation to 2012. ",,,2012-10-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Laura,Falconer,"Benton County Agricultural Society",,,,,(320)253-5649,bentonfair@aol.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Benton,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/benton-county-fair-history-book,"Pat Coleman: Acquisitions Librarian at the Minnesota Historical Society.Sue Ellingsen: Former middle school Band Director at Blue Earth Area Public School.  2006 Blue Earth Area Teacher of the Year. Jamey Flannery: Project Manager at Flannery Construction.  Has full range of general contracting experience, from new construction to remodeling to improving historical structures.Dan Grunhovd: Past president of the Minnesota Federation of County Fairs.Ron Oleheiser: District 8 Representative of the Minnesota State Fair.",,,2
19368,"Big Stone County Fair Cultural and Historical Live Performances",2013,7783,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage",,,,,,,,"Bruce Wellendorf, Travis Fitzner, Kristi Lillehaug, Ryan Pansch, Reed Stein, Mike Clark, Gary Sigler, ",,"Big Stone County Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To offer live performances to enhance the education, preservation, and promotion of Minnesota history and cultural heritage. Live performances at Big Stone County Fair will include a Bluegrass Band, a percussion group showcasing music from around the globe, a magician highlighting the history and heritage of magic, a caricature artist, and a vaudeville-style comedy troupe. ",,,2013-02-18,2013-07-28,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,"Bruce ",Wellendorf,"Big Stone County Fair",,,,,(320)273-2200,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,"Big Stone",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/big-stone-county-fair-cultural-and-historical-live-performances,,,,
10003487,"Biosurveillance and Biocontrol of Emerald Ash Borer - Phase 2",2015,447000,"M.L. 2014, Chp. 226, Sec. 2, Subd. 04d","$447,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of agriculture in cooperation with the University of Minnesota to continue to monitor ash tree and emerald ash borer populations and expand the biological control implementation for emerald ash borer management. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2017, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,447000,,,7.9,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","State Government","The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is an invasive insect that has been decimating ash trees throughout the Great Lake states and is currently advancing into Minnesota where it threatens the nearly 1 billion ash trees that occur throughout the state - the second most in any state. Loss of these trees would devastate ecosystems throughout Minnesota and have major economic impacts for the forest products industry as well as through the costs associated with treatment, removal, and replacement of lost trees. Biological control - the use of a natural enemy of a species from its native habitat to help with control of that species - is currently the only promising long-term management strategy for EAB. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is using this appropriation to continue to implement and assess the effectiveness of a biocontrol method for EAB in Minnesota that involves the use of tiny, stingless wasps that are parasitoids of EAB.",,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2014/work_plans/2014_04d.pdf,2014-07-01,2017-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Monika,Chandler,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert St N","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 201-6537",monika.chandler@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/biosurveillance-and-biocontrol-emerald-ash-borer-phase-2-0,,,,
14262,"Bring the Lumberjacks Back to Kanabec County",2012,7368,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage;","Track number of participants.Survey crowd.","Approximately 2,250 people viewed the performances over three days. Viewers were asked to rate, on a scale from 1 (low score) to 5 (highest score), how much they enjoyed the show, how much it represented and educated them about MN cultural heritage, and how much it improved their fair experience. Every respondent gave a 4 or 5 to the questions.",,,,7368,,"John Angstman Kathi Ellis John Soderstrom Dave Rodenborg Jeff Scuzs Marie Angstman Mary Besser Kelly Maag Nick Stafford Rene Barn Sheila Forcier Tom Strunge Alicia Martens Larry Keene Janet Martens Gabrea Anderson",,"Kanabec County Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To showcase the history and heritage of logging in Minnesota. ",,,2012-01-01,2012-08-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Janet,Martens,"Kanabec County Agricultural Society",,,,,320-679-3371,janetkcfpres@northlc.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Kanabec,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/bring-lumberjacks-back-kanabec-county,,,,
10003491,"Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Monitoring and Biocontrol Evaluation",2015,99000,"M.L. 2014, Chp. 226, Sec. 2, Subd. 04f2","$99,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of agriculture and $167,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University ofMinnesota tomonitor for brown marmorated stink bugs to identify problem areas, target biocontrol efforts, and evaluate the suitability of candidate biological control agents for use in Minnesota. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2017, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,99000,,,1.84,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","State Government","Brown marmorated stink bug is a terrestrial invasive species in Minnesota that was first discovered in 2010 and has been expanding its range since. It is a generalist plant pest that attacks more than 300 species of plants in natural, agricultural, and horticultural settings and is known for its unpleasant odor, large numbers, and propensity for home invasion. Proactive management approaches are available and in development that can be used to slow and potentially control brown marmorated stink bug populations. Researchers at the Minnesota Department of Agriculture and the University of Minnesota are using this appropriation to establish a state framework for monitoring and biological control of brown marmorated stink bug; efforts will focus on identifying new infestations and potential problem locations and evaluating and implementing biological control options.",,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2014/work_plans/2014_04f2.pdf,2014-07-01,2018-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Mark,Abrahamson,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert St N","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(651) 201-6505",mark.abrahamson@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/brown-marmorated-stink-bug-monitoring-and-biocontrol-evaluation-2,,,,
21644,"Building Restorations",2013,50000,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (2) $700,000 each year for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-County Fairs. The commissioner shall award grants for the development or enhancement of county fair facilities or other projects or programs that provide access to the arts, arts education, or agricultural, historical, and cultural heritage programs, including but not limited to agricultural education centers, arts buildings, and performance stages.",,,,,,,,"Marge Snyder, Joe Walsh, Arlyn Lamb, Ed Barrett, Mark Ceminsky, Henry Fox, Dennis Hendren, Mark Henry, Bobbie Lane, Mark Malecha, Kirsten Pederson, Don Storlie, Chris Wright",,"Dakota County Agriculture Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To restore several Dakota City building exteriors on the fairgrounds, in collaboration with Dakota City Heritage Village. These local structures that portray a 1900 era rural village include the 1867 Vermillion Presbyterian Church, the belfry of the District 96 one room school, and the 1861 frame structure that was originally built as a school and most recently used as the millinery and dressmaker’s shop. ",,,2013-05-01,2013-10-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Kristine,Smith,"Dakota County Agriculture Society",,,,,(651)463-8818,ksmith@dakotacountyfair.org,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Dakota,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/building-restorations,"Pat Coleman: Acquisitions Librarian at the Minnesota Historical Society. Sue Ellingsen: Former middle school band director at Blue Earth Area Public School. 2006 Blue Earth Area Teacher of the Year. Jamey Flannery: Project Manager at Flannery Construction. Has full range of general contracting experience, from new construction to remodeling to improving historical structures. Dan Grunhovd: Former president of the Minnesota Federation of County Fairs. Ron Oleheiser: District 8 Representative of the Minnesota State Fair.",,,2
16464,"Building a Gazebo: Creating Space for Cultural Programs",2012,7368,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage;",,,,,,,,"Edgar Oerichbauer Matt Gouin Destry Heil Laura Larson Pat Borden Mike Fairchild Stephanie Promersberger Teddy Pearson Kevin Boorman Sue Cole",,"Northern MN District Fair Association","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To provide a space for cultural events and demonstrations at the Northern Minnesota District Fair. By building a performance area and installing a sound system, the fair will have created a dedicated space for history skits, 4-H demonstrations, concerts, and other arts and cultural heritage related programming.",,,2012-03-27,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Sue,Cole,"Northern Minnesota District Fair Association","4940 Fairwood Ave","Little Fork",MN,56653,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Koochiching,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/building-gazebo-creating-space-cultural-programs,,,,
19373,"Carver County Fair Photo History Project",2013,7783,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage",,,,,,,,"Shawn Dalchow, Cindy Dobratz, Bill Flusemann, Dan Hoese, Jim Klein, Tim Lynch, Mel Melcher, Twyla Menth, Ken Norman, Adrian Rademacher, Dale Rademacher, Dan Robb, Lou Robb, Steve Rolf, Wallace Rolf, Ross Schneider, Glenn Strube, Lindsay Willems, Curtis Wolter",,"Carver County Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To document and display past and current county history through photographs at the Carver County Fair. Selected photographs will represent a cross-section of topics, people, and places in Carver County.",,,2013-04-01,2013-12-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Todd,Melcher,,,,,,(952)442-2996,info@carvercountyfair.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Carver,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/carver-county-fair-photo-history-project,,,,
21715,"Cass County Agricultural Society Pillager Arts Center",2013,7783,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section ","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage2, Subdivision 10.",,,,,,,,"Arnold Cole, Lisa Fletcher, Jamie Hauge, Ron Hines, Mike Fleischacker, Sara Knoblauch, Paula Math, Travis Fleischacker, Jennifer Paananen, Donna Klimek, Kim Gibbs, Leroy Collett, Anne Ness, Dale Fleischacker, Tim Fleischacker, Terry Fleischacker",,"Cass County Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To remodel an existing commercial building to be established as the Pillager Arts Center. The Pillager Arts Center will be an epicenter for arts education for the community and serve as a space where people can interact with other creative minds. ",,,2013-04-15,2013-07-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Donna,Klimek,"Cass County Agricultural Society ",,,,,(402)267-5120,steve@cassfair.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Cass,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/cass-county-agricultural-society-pillager-arts-center-1,,,,
19374,"Cass County Fair Creative and Cultural Heritage Exhibits (Pine River)",2013,7783,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage",,,,,,,,"Terri Foster, Danny Wiese, Ravina Glover, Becky Savey, Teri McAllister, Chris Hanneken, Jeff Stranne, Amy Stahnke, Bob Kangas, Barb Frederick, Butch Oferdal, Rhonda Adkins, Patrick Foster, Dustin Wiese, Susan Wiese, Wanda Carlson, Chris Thomas, Gary Carlson, Betty Kangas, Bill Schultz, Lisa Schultz, Chris Trout, Tamara Hanson",,"Cass County Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To update and enhance cultural heritage exhibits at the Cass County Fair. Projects will include brightening display areas, installing speakers, and removing outdated displays to replace with new exhibits of art and cultural artifacts from the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwa and other pieces relating to regional heritage. ",,,2013-04-22,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Terri,Foster,"Cass County Fair",,,,,(218)587-3380,info@casscountyfairmn.org,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Cass,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/cass-county-fair-creative-and-cultural-heritage-exhibits-pine-river,,,,
18441,"Children's Art",2012,12000,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (2) $700,000 each year for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-County Fairs. The commissioner shall award grants for the development or enhancement of county fair facilities or other projects or programs that provide access to the arts, arts education, or agricultural, historical, and cultural heritage programs, including but not limited to agricultural education centers, arts buildings, and performance stages.","Collect comments from visitors and building superintendents.","Color of panels helped make the art more visible. Ability to redesign display area was important.",,,,12000,,"Tim Arlt Paul Arnfelt Bruce Busho Dan Deml Mark Ditlevson Corky Ebeling Rick Ellingson Gene Fisher Bill Hartle Tracy Ignaszewski Jim Linder Roger Noble Richard Reinhardt Elmer Reseland Ron VanNurden Jim Gleason",,"Steele County Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To increase the Steele County Fair's capacity to showcase children's art by purchasing new display materials. Portable wall panels will allow work to be hung in a gallery type fashion, and offer more surface area to display children's art. ",,,2012-04-17,2012-10-09,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,"Tim ",Arlt,"Steele County Agricultural Society ",,,,,507-451-5305,scff@ll.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Steele,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/childrens-art,"Pat Coleman: Acquisitions Librarian at the Minnesota Historical Society.Sue Ellingsen: Former middle school band director at Blue Earth Area Public School. 2006 Blue Earth Area Teacher of the Year.Jamey Flannery: Project Manager at Flannery Construction. Has full range of general contracting experience, from new construction to remodeling to improving historical structures.Dan Grunhovd: Former president of the Minnesota Federation of County Fairs.Ron Oleheiser: District 8 Representative of the Minnesota State Fair.",,,2
19376,"Clay County Fair Arts and Heritage Programming",2013,7783,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage",,,,,,,,"Pam Aakre, Don Abarr, Heidi Ackerson, Lloyd Alm, Jerry Arneson, Randy Barta, Bruce Bang, Sherrie Berg, Duane Brendemuhl, Mike Butenhoff, Brian Halverson, Don Halverson, Jay Rehder",,"Clay County Fair","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To offer hands-on art workshops with local artists. The Clay County Fair will hold hour-long classes with Melissa Kossick and Steve Stark, for both children and adults, on portrait-painting, painting with fingers, pointillism, collage, and local historical drawing. The project is meant to have lasting impact on participants by instilling interest and confidence in order to inspiring them to pursue more art projects on their own. ",,,2013-07-11,2013-07-14,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Sherrie,Berg,"Clay County Fair",,,,,(218)233-8937,info@mnclaycountyfair.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Clay,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/clay-county-fair-arts-and-heritage-programming,,,,
1200,"Clean Water Research Program",2022,205436,"M.L. 2017, Chapter 91, Article 2, Section 3 (amended in M.L. 2021, Chapter 1, Article 2, Section 3)","M.L. 2017 (e) $663,000 the first year and $662,000 the second year are for research to quantify and reduce agricultural contributions to impaired waters and for development and evaluation of best management practices to protect and restore water resources. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2022. ",,,,,,200398,5038,,,"Funding is awarded to projects selected by the evaluation committee. This is a competitive process.","For-Profit Business/Entity, Local/Regional Government, Non-Profit Business/Entity, Private College/University, Public College/University","The  goals of the program are to evaluate the effectiveness of agricultural conservation practices, identify underlying processes that affect water quality, and develop technologies to target critical areas of the landscape. Funded projects provide current and accurate scientific data on the environmental impacts of agricultural practices and help to develop or revise agricultural practices that reduce environmental impacts while maintaining farm profitability. Since 2008, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture has announced 11 requests for research proposals. Any organization, research entity, or individual may apply for these funds. Once all the proposals are received, a committee comprised of state agency and non-agency representatives with expertise in agricultural water quality and quantity issues review the proposals and select those that will receive funding. A Technical Advisory Committee, comprised of subject matter experts, provides input on projects to ensure they produce relevant and useful information for a diverse group of stakeholders.   ","Goals of the Research Program Identify underlying processes that affect water quality Evaluate the effectiveness of agricultural Best Management Practices (BMPs) Develop technologies to target BMPs to critical areas of the landscape  Research priorities are developed with input from multiple stakeholders including agricultural groups, state agencies, and researchers.   ","Supported 40 research projects (8 active projects, 32 completed) 16 of the supported research projects evaluate practices to reduce nitrate losses. Practices include emerging technologies such as nitrification inhibitors and optical sensing tools, perennial and vegetative cover for water quality benefits or treatment of agricultural drainage systems. 12 different organizations have been awarded research contracts through the program Researchers have used initial results from CWF supported research to leverage over $10 million of additional research funding. ",2009-07-01,2023-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,"Clean Water Fund Research and Evaluation Program, Clean Water Research Program Funded Projects, Clean Water Research Program Request for Proposal Summary",Margaret,Wagner,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street North","St. Paul ",MN,55155,"(651) 201-6488",Margaret.Wagner@state.mn.us,"Education/Outreach/Engagement, Research","Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/clean-water-research-program,,,,
1200,"Clean Water Research Program",2021,259586,"M.L. 2017, Chapter 91, Article 2, Section 3 (amended in M.L. 2021, Chapter 1, Article 2, Section 3)","(e) $663,000 the first year and $662,000 the second year are for research to quantify and reduce agricultural contributions to impaired waters and for development and evaluation of best management practices to protect and restore water resources. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2023. ",,,,,,254278,5308,,,"Funding is awarded to projects selected by the evaluation committee. This is a competitive process.","For-Profit Business/Entity, Local/Regional Government, Non-Profit Business/Entity, Private College/University, Public College/University","The  goals of the program are to evaluate the effectiveness of agricultural conservation practices, identify underlying processes that affect water quality, and develop technologies to target critical areas of the landscape. Funded projects provide current and accurate scientific data on the environmental impacts of agricultural practices and help to develop or revise agricultural practices that reduce environmental impacts while maintaining farm profitability. Since 2008, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture has announced 11 requests for research proposals. Any organization, research entity, or individual may apply for these funds. Once all the proposals are received, a committee comprised of state agency and non-agency representatives with expertise in agricultural water quality and quantity issues review the proposals and select those that will receive funding. A Technical Advisory Committee, comprised of subject matter experts, provides input on projects to ensure they produce relevant and useful information for a diverse group of stakeholders.   ","Goals of the Research Program Identify underlying processes that affect water quality Evaluate the effectiveness of agricultural Best Management Practices (BMPs) Develop technologies to target BMPs to critical areas of the landscape  Research priorities are developed with input from multiple stakeholders including agricultural groups, state agencies, and researchers.   ","Supported 40 research projects (8 active projects, 32 completed) 16 of the supported research projects evaluate practices to reduce nitrate losses. Practices include emerging technologies such as nitrification inhibitors and optical sensing tools, perennial and vegetative cover for water quality benefits or treatment of agricultural drainage systems. 12 different organizations have been awarded research contracts through the program Researchers have used initial results from CWF supported research to leverage over $10 million of additional research funding. ",2009-07-01,2023-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,"Clean Water Fund Research and Evaluation Program, Clean Water Research Program Funded Projects, Clean Water Research Program Request for Proposal Summary",Margaret,Wagner,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street North","St. Paul ",MN,55155,"(651) 201-6488",Margaret.Wagner@state.mn.us,"Education/Outreach/Engagement, Research","Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/clean-water-research-program,,,,
1200,"Clean Water Research Program",2020,609694,"M.L. 2017, Chapter 91, Article 2, Section 3 (amended in M.L. 2021, Chapter 1, Article 2, Section 3)","(e) $663,000 the first year and $662,000 the second year are for research to quantify and reduce agricultural contributions to impaired waters and for development and evaluation of best management practices to protect and restore water resources. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2023. ",,,,,,589212,20482,,,"Funding is awarded to projects selected by the evaluation committee. This is a competitive process.","For-Profit Business/Entity, Local/Regional Government, Non-Profit Business/Entity, Private College/University, Public College/University","The  goals of the program are to evaluate the effectiveness of agricultural conservation practices, identify underlying processes that affect water quality, and develop technologies to target critical areas of the landscape. Funded projects provide current and accurate scientific data on the environmental impacts of agricultural practices and help to develop or revise agricultural practices that reduce environmental impacts while maintaining farm profitability. Since 2008, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture has announced 11 requests for research proposals. Any organization, research entity, or individual may apply for these funds. Once all the proposals are received, a committee comprised of state agency and non-agency representatives with expertise in agricultural water quality and quantity issues review the proposals and select those that will receive funding. A Technical Advisory Committee, comprised of subject matter experts, provides input on projects to ensure they produce relevant and useful information for a diverse group of stakeholders.   ","Goals of the Research Program Identify underlying processes that affect water quality Evaluate the effectiveness of agricultural Best Management Practices (BMPs) Develop technologies to target BMPs to critical areas of the landscape  Research priorities are developed with input from multiple stakeholders including agricultural groups, state agencies, and researchers.   ","Supported 40 research projects (8 active projects, 32 completed) 16 of the supported research projects evaluate practices to reduce nitrate losses. Practices include emerging technologies such as nitrification inhibitors and optical sensing tools, perennial and vegetative cover for water quality benefits or treatment of agricultural drainage systems. 12 different organizations have been awarded research contracts through the program Researchers have used initial results from CWF supported research to leverage over $10 million of additional research funding. ",2009-07-01,2023-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,"Clean Water Fund Research and Evaluation Program, Clean Water Research Program Funded Projects, Clean Water Research Program Request for Proposal Summary",Margaret,Wagner,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street North","St. Paul ",MN,55155,"(651) 201-6488",Margaret.Wagner@state.mn.us,"Education/Outreach/Engagement, Research","Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/clean-water-research-program,,,,
1200,"Clean Water Research Program",2019,622885,"M.L. 2017, Chapter 91, Article 2, Section 3","M.L. 2017 (e) $663,000 the first year and $662,000 the second year are for research to quantify and reduce agricultural contributions to impaired waters and for development and evaluation of best management practices to protect and restore water resources. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2022. ","The following measures are tracked for the Clean Water Research Program. The values reported are cumulative over the life of the program. Number of research projects supported Amount of funding requested in research contracts Number of different organizations that acess Clean Water Fund dollars ",,,,,602230,20655,,1.2,"Funding is awarded to projects selected by the evaluation committee. This is a competitive process.","For-Profit Business/Entity, Local/Regional Government, Non-Profit Business/Entity, Private College/University, Public College/University","The  goals of the program are to evaluate the effectiveness of agricultural conservation practices, identify underlying processes that affect water quality, and develop technologies to target critical areas of the landscape. Funded projects provide current and accurate scientific data on the environmental impacts of agricultural practices and help to develop or revise agricultural practices that reduce environmental impacts while maintaining farm profitability. Since 2008, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture has announced 11 requests for research proposals. Any organization, research entity, or individual may apply for these funds. Once all the proposals are received, a committee comprised of state agency and non-agency representatives with expertise in agricultural water quality and quantity issues review the proposals and select those that will receive funding. A Technical Advisory Committee, comprised of subject matter experts, provides input on projects to ensure they produce relevant and useful information for a diverse group of stakeholders.   ","Goals of the Research Program Identify underlying processes that affect water quality Evaluate the effectiveness of agricultural Best Management Practices (BMPs) Develop technologies to target BMPs to critical areas of the landscape  Research priorities are developed with input from multiple stakeholders including agricultural groups, state agencies, and researchers.   ","Supported 40 research projects (8 active projects, 32 completed) 16 of the supported research projects evaluate practices to reduce nitrate losses. Practices include emerging technologies such as nitrification inhibitors and optical sensing tools, perennial and vegetative cover for water quality benefits or treatment of agricultural drainage systems. 12 different organizations have been awarded research contracts through the program Researchers have used initial results from CWF supported research to leverage over $10 million of additional research funding. ",2009-07-01,2023-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,"Clean Water Fund Research and Evaluation Program, Clean Water Research Program Funded Projects, Clean Water Research Program Request for Proposal Summary",Margaret,Wagner,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street North","St. Paul ",MN,55155,"(651) 201-6488",Margaret.Wagner@state.mn.us,"Education/Outreach/Engagement, Research","Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/clean-water-research-program,,,,
1200,"Clean Water Research Program",2018,894991,"M.L. 2017, Chapter 91, Article 2, Section 3","M. L. 2017: (e) $663,000 the first year and $662,000 the second year are for research to quantify and reduce agricultural contributions to impaired waters and for development and evaluation of best management practices to protect and restore water resources. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2022. ",,"Supported 35 research projects (5 active projects, 30 completed) 16 of the supported research projects evaluate practices to reduce nitrate losses. Practices include emerging technologies such as nitrification inhibitors and optical sensing tools, perennial and vegetative cover for water quality benefits or treatment of agricultural drainage systems. 10 different organizations have been awarded research contracts through the program Researchers have used initial results from CWF supported research to leverage over $10 million of additional research funding. Below are examples of funding secured based on initial results and technology supported by Clean Water research projects: FY Project $ 10-11 EPA 319 45,600   MnDRIVE (Discovery Research and InnoVation Economy) 43,000   Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program 1,600 12-13 USDA NIFA-AFRI (National Institute of Food and Ag– Ag & Food Research Initiative) 475,000   National Science Foundation  4,300,000   USGS- Water Resource Center 28,760 14-15 MN Soybean 65,000   USDA NIFA-CAP (Coordinated Ag Products) 5,700,000   USDA CIG (Conservation Innovation Grant) 400,000 Research results used in WRAPS and One Watershed One Plan documents. Examples: Dr. Sadowsky’s work is often referenced in TMDLs related to E. coli Results from the Root River Sediment Budget have been used to inform implementation plans developed through the WRAPS and 1W1P process in Southeastern Minnesota watersheds. Efficiency values quantified through funded research have been incorporated into state supported assessment tools (PTMApp). ",,,,876138,18853,,1.2,"Funding is awarded to projects selected by the evaluation committee. This is a competitive process.","For-Profit Business/Entity, Local/Regional Government, Non-Profit Business/Entity, Private College/University, Public College/University","The  goals of the program are to evaluate the effectiveness of agricultural conservation practices, identify underlying processes that affect water quality, and develop technologies to target critical areas of the landscape. Funded projects provide current and accurate scientific data on the environmental impacts of agricultural practices and help to develop or revise agricultural practices that reduce environmental impacts while maintaining farm profitability. Since 2008, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture has announced 11 requests for research proposals. Any organization, research entity, or individual may apply for these funds. Once all the proposals are received, a committee comprised of state agency and non-agency representatives with expertise in agricultural water quality and quantity issues review the proposals and select those that will receive funding. A Technical Advisory Committee, comprised of subject matter experts, provides input on projects to ensure they produce relevant and useful information for a diverse group of stakeholders.   ","Goals of the Research Program Identify underlying processes that affect water quality Evaluate the effectiveness of agricultural Best Management Practices (BMPs) Develop technologies to target BMPs to critical areas of the landscape  Research priorities are developed with input from multiple stakeholders including agricultural groups, state agencies, and researchers.   ","Supported 40 research projects (8 active projects, 32 completed) 16 of the supported research projects evaluate practices to reduce nitrate losses. Practices include emerging technologies such as nitrification inhibitors and optical sensing tools, perennial and vegetative cover for water quality benefits or treatment of agricultural drainage systems. 12 different organizations have been awarded research contracts through the program Researchers have used initial results from CWF supported research to leverage over $10 million of additional research funding. ",2009-07-01,2023-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,"Clean Water Fund Research and Evaluation Program, Clean Water Research Program Funded Projects, Clean Water Research Program Request for Proposal Summary",Margaret,Wagner,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street North","St. Paul ",MN,55155,"(651) 201-6488",Margaret.Wagner@state.mn.us,"Education/Outreach/Engagement, Research","Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/clean-water-research-program,,,,
1200,"Clean Water Research Program",2017,993255,"M.L. 2015, First Special Session, Chapter 2, Article 2, Section 3","M.L. 2015: (e) $788,000 the first year and $787,000 the second year are for research to quantify and reduce agricultural contributions to impaired waters and for development and evaluation of best management practices to protect and restore water resources. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2020. ",,,,,,972674,20581,,1.25,"Funding is awarded to projects selected by the evaluation committee. This is a competitive process.","For-Profit Business/Entity, Local/Regional Government, Non-Profit Business/Entity, Private College/University, Public College/University","The  goals of the program are to evaluate the effectiveness of agricultural conservation practices, identify underlying processes that affect water quality, and develop technologies to target critical areas of the landscape. Funded projects provide current and accurate scientific data on the environmental impacts of agricultural practices and help to develop or revise agricultural practices that reduce environmental impacts while maintaining farm profitability. Since 2008, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture has announced 11 requests for research proposals. Any organization, research entity, or individual may apply for these funds. Once all the proposals are received, a committee comprised of state agency and non-agency representatives with expertise in agricultural water quality and quantity issues review the proposals and select those that will receive funding. A Technical Advisory Committee, comprised of subject matter experts, provides input on projects to ensure they produce relevant and useful information for a diverse group of stakeholders.   ","Goals of the Research Program Identify underlying processes that affect water quality Evaluate the effectiveness of agricultural Best Management Practices (BMPs) Develop technologies to target BMPs to critical areas of the landscape  Research priorities are developed with input from multiple stakeholders including agricultural groups, state agencies, and researchers.   ","Supported 40 research projects (8 active projects, 32 completed) 16 of the supported research projects evaluate practices to reduce nitrate losses. Practices include emerging technologies such as nitrification inhibitors and optical sensing tools, perennial and vegetative cover for water quality benefits or treatment of agricultural drainage systems. 12 different organizations have been awarded research contracts through the program Researchers have used initial results from CWF supported research to leverage over $10 million of additional research funding. ",2009-07-01,2023-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,"Clean Water Fund Research and Evaluation Program, Clean Water Research Program Funded Projects, Clean Water Research Program Request for Proposal Summary",Margaret,Wagner,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street North","St. Paul ",MN,55155,"(651) 201-6488",Margaret.Wagner@state.mn.us,"Education/Outreach/Engagement, Research","Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/clean-water-research-program,,,,
1200,"Clean Water Research Program",2016,1135603,"M.L. 2015, First Special Session, Chapter 2, Article 2, Section 3","M.L. 2015: (e) $788,000 the first year and $787,000 the second year are for research to quantify and reduce agricultural contributions to impaired waters and for development and evaluation of best management practices to protect and restore water resources. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2020. ",,,,,,1116436,19167,,1.25,"Funding is awarded to projects selected by the evaluation committee. This is a competitive process.","For-Profit Business/Entity, Local/Regional Government, Non-Profit Business/Entity, Private College/University, Public College/University","The  goals of the program are to evaluate the effectiveness of agricultural conservation practices, identify underlying processes that affect water quality, and develop technologies to target critical areas of the landscape. Funded projects provide current and accurate scientific data on the environmental impacts of agricultural practices and help to develop or revise agricultural practices that reduce environmental impacts while maintaining farm profitability. Since 2008, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture has announced 11 requests for research proposals. Any organization, research entity, or individual may apply for these funds. Once all the proposals are received, a committee comprised of state agency and non-agency representatives with expertise in agricultural water quality and quantity issues review the proposals and select those that will receive funding. A Technical Advisory Committee, comprised of subject matter experts, provides input on projects to ensure they produce relevant and useful information for a diverse group of stakeholders.   ","Goals of the Research Program Identify underlying processes that affect water quality Evaluate the effectiveness of agricultural Best Management Practices (BMPs) Develop technologies to target BMPs to critical areas of the landscape  Research priorities are developed with input from multiple stakeholders including agricultural groups, state agencies, and researchers.   ","Supported 40 research projects (8 active projects, 32 completed) 16 of the supported research projects evaluate practices to reduce nitrate losses. Practices include emerging technologies such as nitrification inhibitors and optical sensing tools, perennial and vegetative cover for water quality benefits or treatment of agricultural drainage systems. 12 different organizations have been awarded research contracts through the program Researchers have used initial results from CWF supported research to leverage over $10 million of additional research funding. ",2009-07-01,2023-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,"Clean Water Fund Research and Evaluation Program, Clean Water Research Program Funded Projects, Clean Water Research Program Request for Proposal Summary",Margaret,Wagner,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street North","St. Paul ",MN,55155,"(651) 201-6488",Margaret.Wagner@state.mn.us,"Education/Outreach/Engagement, Research","Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/clean-water-research-program,,,,
1200,"Clean Water Research Program",2015,959552,"M.L. 2013, Chapter 137, Article 2, Sec. 3","M.L. 2013: (e) $1,000,000 the first year and $1,100,000 the second year are for research to quantify agricultural contributions to impaired waters and for development and evaluation of best management practices to protect and restore water resources while maintaining productivity. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2018.  ","Minnesota state agencies are working together to establish and report outcome-based performance measures that monitor the progress and impact of Clean Water Fund activities. This inter-agency group completed Clean Water Performance Reports in 2012 and 2014. At the heart of these reports is a suite of quantifiable performance measures.MDA's Clean Water Research Program is reporting on performance measure OPM12: Percent of research projects meeting research efficiency goals.This performance measure was developed using guidelines from the National Academies of Sciences 2008 report Evaluating Research Efficiency in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.Each individual research project has specific deliverables.According to the National Academies' framework projects are evaluated according to two main criteria:1) Investment efficiency: is the agency making investments in the right projects? Investment efficiency is best evaluated by an independent, expert review panel that uses predominantly qualitative metrics to evaluate the program. The charge of the review panel is to determine if the research supported is relevant, of the highest quality, effective and efficient.Relevance is a measure of how well research supports the mission or purpose of the Clean Water Fund, which is to protect, enhance and restore lakes, rivers, streams, groundwater and drinking water in Minnesota.Quality refers to how research contributes to our understanding and knowledge of water resources in Minnesota. The review panel will evaluate the soundness, accuracy, novelty and reproducibility of the research projects.Effectiveness refers to the usability of research results by various stakeholders such as TMDL and other technical field staff, conservation professionals, and policy-makers.Efficiency refers to the ability to achieve quality, relevance, and effectiveness while minimizing resources devoted to the project in terms of time and money The review panel can also identify emerging issues and determine their place in research priorities. 2) Process efficiency: are the research investments being managed well?Process efficiency uses quantitative measures to track dollars and hours devoted to a project. Process efficiency refers to inputs, outputs, and intermediate outcomes of a research project and overall program.Inputs include agency resources such as funding, facilities, and staff that support research.Outputs are products delivered by a research project such as conclusions, reports, published papers, monitoring data and new techniques developed.Intermediate outcomes provide the review panel tangible metrics of evaluation. Examples of intermediate outcomes may include an improved body of knowledge available for decision-making, and newly developed tools and models. Tracking Outreach and EducationNumber of outreach activities (presentations, workshops, field days, and other events)Number of educational events (presentations or outreach to K-12 students or teachers, undergraduate science classes, non-science majors, grad students, etc)Number of peer-reviewed publications ",,,,,949783,9769,,"1 ","Funding is awarded to projects selected by the evaluation committee. This is a competitive process.","For-Profit Business/Entity, Local/Regional Government, Non-Profit Business/Entity, Private College/University, Public College/University","The  goals of the program are to evaluate the effectiveness of agricultural conservation practices, identify underlying processes that affect water quality, and develop technologies to target critical areas of the landscape. Funded projects provide current and accurate scientific data on the environmental impacts of agricultural practices and help to develop or revise agricultural practices that reduce environmental impacts while maintaining farm profitability. Since 2008, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture has announced 11 requests for research proposals. Any organization, research entity, or individual may apply for these funds. Once all the proposals are received, a committee comprised of state agency and non-agency representatives with expertise in agricultural water quality and quantity issues review the proposals and select those that will receive funding. A Technical Advisory Committee, comprised of subject matter experts, provides input on projects to ensure they produce relevant and useful information for a diverse group of stakeholders.   ","Goals of the Research Program Identify underlying processes that affect water quality Evaluate the effectiveness of agricultural Best Management Practices (BMPs) Develop technologies to target BMPs to critical areas of the landscape  Research priorities are developed with input from multiple stakeholders including agricultural groups, state agencies, and researchers.   ","Supported 40 research projects (8 active projects, 32 completed) 16 of the supported research projects evaluate practices to reduce nitrate losses. Practices include emerging technologies such as nitrification inhibitors and optical sensing tools, perennial and vegetative cover for water quality benefits or treatment of agricultural drainage systems. 12 different organizations have been awarded research contracts through the program Researchers have used initial results from CWF supported research to leverage over $10 million of additional research funding. ",2009-07-01,2023-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,"Clean Water Fund Research and Evaluation Program, Clean Water Research Program Funded Projects, Clean Water Research Program Request for Proposal Summary",Margaret,Wagner,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street North","St. Paul ",MN,55155,"(651) 201-6488",Margaret.Wagner@state.mn.us,"Education/Outreach/Engagement, Research","Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/clean-water-research-program,,,,
1200,"Clean Water Research Program",2014,691070,"M.L. 2013, Chapter 137, Article 2, Sec. 3","M.L. 2013: (e) $1,000,000 the first year and $1,100,000 the second year are for research to quantify agricultural contributions to impaired waters and for development and evaluation of best management practices to protect and restore water resources while maintaining productivity. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2018. ","Please refer to fiscal year 2015 ",,,,,681867,9203,,"1 ","Funding is awarded to projects selected by the evaluation committee. This is a competitive process.","For-Profit Business/Entity, Local/Regional Government, Non-Profit Business/Entity, Private College/University, Public College/University","The  goals of the program are to evaluate the effectiveness of agricultural conservation practices, identify underlying processes that affect water quality, and develop technologies to target critical areas of the landscape. Funded projects provide current and accurate scientific data on the environmental impacts of agricultural practices and help to develop or revise agricultural practices that reduce environmental impacts while maintaining farm profitability. Since 2008, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture has announced 11 requests for research proposals. Any organization, research entity, or individual may apply for these funds. Once all the proposals are received, a committee comprised of state agency and non-agency representatives with expertise in agricultural water quality and quantity issues review the proposals and select those that will receive funding. A Technical Advisory Committee, comprised of subject matter experts, provides input on projects to ensure they produce relevant and useful information for a diverse group of stakeholders.   ","Goals of the Research Program Identify underlying processes that affect water quality Evaluate the effectiveness of agricultural Best Management Practices (BMPs) Develop technologies to target BMPs to critical areas of the landscape  Research priorities are developed with input from multiple stakeholders including agricultural groups, state agencies, and researchers.   ","Supported 40 research projects (8 active projects, 32 completed) 16 of the supported research projects evaluate practices to reduce nitrate losses. Practices include emerging technologies such as nitrification inhibitors and optical sensing tools, perennial and vegetative cover for water quality benefits or treatment of agricultural drainage systems. 12 different organizations have been awarded research contracts through the program Researchers have used initial results from CWF supported research to leverage over $10 million of additional research funding. ",2009-07-01,2023-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,"Clean Water Fund Research and Evaluation Program, Clean Water Research Program Funded Projects, Clean Water Research Program Request for Proposal Summary",Margaret,Wagner,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street North","St. Paul ",MN,55155,"(651) 201-6488",Margaret.Wagner@state.mn.us,"Education/Outreach/Engagement, Research","Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/clean-water-research-program,,,,
1200,"Clean Water Research Program",2013,1050000,"M.L. 2011, Chapter 6, Article 2, Sec.3","M.L. 2011: (e) $1,050,000 the first year and $1,050,000 the second year are for research to quantify agricultural contributions to impaired waters and for development and evaluation of best management practices to protect and restore water resources while maintaining productivity. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2016.","Please refer to fiscal year 2015 ",,,,,,3500,,"1 ","Funding is awarded to projects selected by the evaluation committee. This is a competitive process.","For-Profit Business/Entity, Local/Regional Government, Non-Profit Business/Entity, Private College/University, Public College/University","The  goals of the program are to evaluate the effectiveness of agricultural conservation practices, identify underlying processes that affect water quality, and develop technologies to target critical areas of the landscape. Funded projects provide current and accurate scientific data on the environmental impacts of agricultural practices and help to develop or revise agricultural practices that reduce environmental impacts while maintaining farm profitability. Since 2008, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture has announced 11 requests for research proposals. Any organization, research entity, or individual may apply for these funds. Once all the proposals are received, a committee comprised of state agency and non-agency representatives with expertise in agricultural water quality and quantity issues review the proposals and select those that will receive funding. A Technical Advisory Committee, comprised of subject matter experts, provides input on projects to ensure they produce relevant and useful information for a diverse group of stakeholders.   ","Goals of the Research Program Identify underlying processes that affect water quality Evaluate the effectiveness of agricultural Best Management Practices (BMPs) Develop technologies to target BMPs to critical areas of the landscape  Research priorities are developed with input from multiple stakeholders including agricultural groups, state agencies, and researchers.   ","Supported 40 research projects (8 active projects, 32 completed) 16 of the supported research projects evaluate practices to reduce nitrate losses. Practices include emerging technologies such as nitrification inhibitors and optical sensing tools, perennial and vegetative cover for water quality benefits or treatment of agricultural drainage systems. 12 different organizations have been awarded research contracts through the program Researchers have used initial results from CWF supported research to leverage over $10 million of additional research funding. ",2009-07-01,2023-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,"Clean Water Fund Research and Evaluation Program, Clean Water Research Program Funded Projects, Clean Water Research Program Request for Proposal Summary",Margaret,Wagner,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street North","St. Paul ",MN,55155,"(651) 201-6488",Margaret.Wagner@state.mn.us,"Education/Outreach/Engagement, Research","Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/clean-water-research-program,,,,
1200,"Clean Water Research Program",2012,1050000,"M.L. 2011, Chapter 6, Article 2, Sec.3","M.L. 2011: (e) $1,050,000 the first year and $1,050,000 the second year are for research to quantify agricultural contributions to impaired waters and for development and evaluation of best management practices to protect and restore water resources while maintaining productivity. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2016.","Please refer to fiscal year 2015 ",,,,,,350,,0.1,"Funding is awarded to projects selected by the evaluation committee. This is a competitive process.","For-Profit Business/Entity, Local/Regional Government, Non-Profit Business/Entity, Private College/University, Public College/University","The  goals of the program are to evaluate the effectiveness of agricultural conservation practices, identify underlying processes that affect water quality, and develop technologies to target critical areas of the landscape. Funded projects provide current and accurate scientific data on the environmental impacts of agricultural practices and help to develop or revise agricultural practices that reduce environmental impacts while maintaining farm profitability. Since 2008, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture has announced 11 requests for research proposals. Any organization, research entity, or individual may apply for these funds. Once all the proposals are received, a committee comprised of state agency and non-agency representatives with expertise in agricultural water quality and quantity issues review the proposals and select those that will receive funding. A Technical Advisory Committee, comprised of subject matter experts, provides input on projects to ensure they produce relevant and useful information for a diverse group of stakeholders.   ","Goals of the Research Program Identify underlying processes that affect water quality Evaluate the effectiveness of agricultural Best Management Practices (BMPs) Develop technologies to target BMPs to critical areas of the landscape  Research priorities are developed with input from multiple stakeholders including agricultural groups, state agencies, and researchers.   ","Supported 40 research projects (8 active projects, 32 completed) 16 of the supported research projects evaluate practices to reduce nitrate losses. Practices include emerging technologies such as nitrification inhibitors and optical sensing tools, perennial and vegetative cover for water quality benefits or treatment of agricultural drainage systems. 12 different organizations have been awarded research contracts through the program Researchers have used initial results from CWF supported research to leverage over $10 million of additional research funding. ",2009-07-01,2023-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,"Clean Water Fund Research and Evaluation Program, Clean Water Research Program Funded Projects, Clean Water Research Program Request for Proposal Summary",Margaret,Wagner,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street North","St. Paul ",MN,55155,"(651) 201-6488",Margaret.Wagner@state.mn.us,"Education/Outreach/Engagement, Research","Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/clean-water-research-program,,,,
19377,"Clearwater County Fair Cultural Arts Exhibition and Demonstration",2013,7783,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage",,,,,,,,,,"Clearwater County Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To offer arts activities that highlight the special attributes of local culture. The Clearwater County Fair will host two workshop sessions of Scandinavian rosemaling, and exhibit the work of two local Native American artists. These two very different cultural events will provide community members the opportunity to learn about cultural differences, similarities, and the rich heritage of the area.",,,2013-04-01,2013-08-04,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Allen,Paulson,"Clearwater County Fair",,,,,(218)694-6244,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Clearwater,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/clearwater-county-fair-cultural-arts-exhibition-and-demonstration,,,,
14940,"Connecting the Community to Arts and Cultural Heritage at Lake of the Woods County Fair",2012,7368,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage;","Track attendance numbers and audience participation. Also gather feedback via social networking media.","The attendance and participation exceeded the fair's expectations.The fair board has restructured committees and are researching cultural events to bring to the area. They are recruiting more volunteers and seeking community members to provide their skills in increasing the number of art activities offered at the fair.",,500,"Lake of the Woods County Fair",7368,,"Rick Rone Jeff Thompson Crystal Ferrier Sandy Johnson Phil Johnson",,"Lake of the Woods County Fair","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To bring arts and cultural heritage activities to the fair. The fair will provide an arts center where children can work with art instructors on art projects, host a lumberjack show highlighting MN's logging history, and offer canning and food preservation workshops. ",,,2012-05-03,2012-10-29,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Rick,Rone,"Lake of the Woods County Fair","PO Box 600",Baudette,MN,56623,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,"Lake of the Woods",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/connecting-community-arts-and-cultural-heritage-lake-woods-county-fair,,,,
21642,"Cottonwood County Agricultural Society Stage Project for Large Acts",2013,12000,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (2) $700,000 each year for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-County Fairs. The commissioner shall award grants for the development or enhancement of county fair facilities or other projects or programs that provide access to the arts, arts education, or agricultural, historical, and cultural heritage programs, including but not limited to agricultural education centers, arts buildings, and performance stages.",,,,,,,,"Mike Hanson, Leland Thiesen, Merlyn hubin, Sally Larson, Greg Johnson, Kay Clark, Dawn Fredin, Tim Sell, ValRee Graff, Laura Sandmeyer",,"Cottonwood County Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To upgrade a portable stage. The Cottonwood County Agricultural Society has purchased a new portable stage that is larger in size and accommodates a greater variety of performers. With this upgrade, the Agricultural Society will be able to accommodate 50-60 uses throughout the year at different venues and help to bring a larger, culturally diverse group to performances. ",,,2013-05-01,2013-09-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Sally,Larson,"Cottonwood County Agricultural Society",,,,,(507)831-0023,slarson@fbfs.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Cottonwood,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/cottonwood-county-agricultural-society-stage-project-large-acts,"Pat Coleman: Acquisitions Librarian at the Minnesota Historical Society.Sue Ellingsen: Former middle school Band Director at Blue Earth Area Public School.  2006 Blue Earth Area Teacher of the Year. Jamey Flannery: Project Manager at Flannery Construction.  Has full range of general contracting experience, from new construction to remodeling to improving historical structures.Dan Grunhovd: Past president of the Minnesota Federation of County Fairs.Ron Oleheiser: District 8 Representative of the Minnesota State Fair.",,,2
19378,"Cottonwood County Fair Arts and Cultural Heritage Shows",2012,7783,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage",,,,,,,,"Mike Hanson, Leland Thiesen, Sally Larson, Kay Clark, Val Graff, Melyn Hubin, Greg Johnson, Dawn Fredi, Laura Sandmeyer, Tim Sell",,"Cottonwood County Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To offer multi-cultural and multi-generational history and music exhibitions. A lumberjack show will highlight the experience of early settlers, and folk-music and a polka performances will promote intergenerational and intercultural amity.",,,2012-08-01,2012-08-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Sally,"Larson ","Cottonwood County Fair",,,,,(507)831-6122,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Cottonwood,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/cottonwood-county-fair-arts-and-cultural-heritage-shows,,,,
10029880,"County Fair Legacy Project",2023,3680,,,"Head count.",,,,,,,"Vern Watters; Jim Bright; Lon Nicko; Renee Kostick; Sara Rian; Sharon Dotzler; Randeena Olson; Lenore Jackson; Jennifer Thompson; Lacie Heitalati; Kate LaClair; LeeAnn Moriarty; Kirk Peysar; Gabrea Anderson; Becky Koch",,"Aitkin County Fair",,"Paul Bunyan Lumberjack; our area (county) has a lengthy history of timber production and logging. We will bring alive the lore of the mighty logger Paul Bunyan., Just 4 Laffs: Family entertainment consisting of clown comedy Magic Shows, balloon tying artistry, educational games and activities.",,,2023-04-17,2024-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Kirk,Peysar,"Aitkin County Fair","307 2ND ST NW #119",Aitkin,MN,,"218-927-7361 ",,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Aitkin,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project,,,,
10029881,"County Fair Legacy Project",2023,3680,,,"Head count.",,,,,,,"Mike Ahlers, Malcolm Beck, Dorna Helgeson, Scott Newberger, Jeff Boyd, Sarah Beck, Keith Hyovalti, Rick Marano, Nick Mayer, Dan Reintjes, Matt Helgeson, Bryan Lemke, Chad Wrobel, Gary Wrobel, Mitch Coop",,"Anoka County Fair",,"We have an old farm house that the Anoka County Historical society uses during the fair to demonstrate what it was like to live in the early 1900's. It is in need of some restoration. The first thing we are going to do is rebuild the entire front porch. That includes floor, railing, painting and possibly needing structural support underneath.",,,2023-03-01,2024-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Michael,Ahlers,"Anoka County Fair","PO Box 278",Anoka,MN,,612-840-1511,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Anoka,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-0,,,,
10029883,"County Fair Legacy Project",2023,3680,,,"Head count and social media comments and to evaluate the general effectiveness of the programs. We will also give out a sticker or a small item so we can track how many were attending.",,,,,,,"Vern Holzhueter, Paul Hokuf, Beryl Wernberg, Bob Smith, Linda Binkley, Char Blashill, Chris Christiansen, Greg Claypool, James Dodds, Patrick Erickson, Rose Erickson, John Gilbertson, Ana Gustafsen, Jane hanks, Kelly Hanks, Becky Kummet, Anna Lauer, Kristi Norland, David Quam, Tim Schussman",,"Beltrami County Fair",,"We plan to add an automatic retractable awning system for the heritage square stage for the comfort of the spectators and performers during afternoon sun. We will have a historical storyteller schooled in cultural and legends of northern Minnesota. The Headwaters Science center will provide hands-on children's activities focused on historical significance of today's modern technology. We will also invite several local crafters to demonstrate their skills and explain the historical significance of their craft. ",,,2023-04-12,2024-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Beryl,Wernberg,"Beltrami County Fair","7223 FAIRGROUNDS RD NW STE 7B",Bemidji,MN,,218-444-8169,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Beltrami,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-2,,,,
10029886,"County Fair Legacy Project",2023,3680,,,"It is hard to guess how many people will attend each event, but the music should expect 50 to 75 each and the pioneer photography around 30 each show. A board member will be gauging each event.",,,,,,,"Robin Tietz, Dennis Urban, Liz Madsen, Rodney Blanck, Jennifer Ware, Jerry O'Meara, Rich Harding, Micheala Urban , Zach Rinehart, Melissa Wellnitz, Karl Lysowsky, Courtney Lysowsky, Jaycee Stiles, Mitch Geisness, Louis Lewis, Laura Fries",,"Blue Earth County",,"1. Pioneer Photography by Doug Ohman - photography of historical and agricultural themes., 2. I Polka Band - old time music from local group., 3. The Coyotes - blue grass music from local group., 4. Church Cabin repair - Replica cabin of 1839 needing new logs and repair.",,,2023-04-07,2024-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Dennis,Urban,"Blue Earth County","PO BOX 62",Mankato,MN,,507-420-5689,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,"Blue Earth",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-5,,,,
10029888,"County Fair Legacy Project",2023,3680,,,"We expect at least 20 families to interact with Alfy's robotic puppets as he roams our fairgrounds for each of his scheduled one-hour shows. We expect at least 20 families to take part in Karl Achilles three magic/trick shows. We also expect at least 20 families to interact with Cory and Friends as they take the stage for their singing and dancing shows. To measure and evaluate the results of these shows we will have a photographer on the grounds taking pictures as well as having a volunteer at each performance to take attendance at each performance.",,,,,,,"Greg Kurtz, Shannon Norstad, Stacy Kurtz, Robin Stewart, John Dibble, Rodney Braatz, Mark Wysocki, Bill Heinlein, Bailey Braatz, Nancy Hovel, Lynn Kurtz, Tyler Hoffman, Betty Dicke, Brady Braatz, Joel Erickson, Ferlin Miller, Josh Banks",,"Cannon Valley Fair",,"We have the following free shows we want to line up for our 2023 fair. These Homeward Bound Theatre shows will provide a fun learning experience for all ages: , , Alfy's World of Robotic Puppets - These versatile characters will bring a wide range of fun and education through agricultural facts, jokes and questions. These puppets are radio-controlled and engage children and families at different parts of the fair, targeting those specific aspects of agriculture. There's Nathan the Horse, Mooley the Cow and Olaf the Farmer who all talk about their different roles of the daily life on the farm., , Karl Achilles - an escape artist with his ""Trunk of Tricks"" for an exciting, unique history into magic in the tradition of Houdini. He promises something for everyone and his done many acts in numerous county fairs and schools. He is sure to bring family fun with his dozens of tricks., , Cory and Friends - they will be back with their ""Power of Friendship"" show, which will engage all audiences with singing, guitar playing, game show trivia and dancing. Within the show, kids and adults will be learning about bullying and the importance of friendship. Their presentation is educational and entertaining.",,,2023-04-14,2024-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Greg,Kurtz,"Cannon Valley Fair","PO BOX 384 ","Cannon Falls ",MN,,507-263-3548,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Goodhue,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-7,,,,
10029889,"County Fair Legacy Project",2023,3680,,,"We expect about 1000 fairgoers to visit Emotion in Motion. This will be tracked by how many canvases are created during the fair. ",,,,,,,"Steve Loucks, Heather Wright, Jim Calhoun, Tim Larson, Peter Laveau, Steve Schmidt, Tom Brown",,"Carlton County Fair",,"We will use our Legacy funds to hire Emotion in Motion as one of our fair entertainers. This is a Minnesota-based company that will give fairgoers a chance to paint their own canvases. Emotion in Motion has their own unique techniques to teach those that want to participate in the painting class.",,,2023-04-12,2024-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Lindsey,Larson,"Carlton County Fair","3770 FRONT ST PO BOX 216",Barnum,MN,,218-389-6737,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Carlton,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-8,,,,
10029890,"County Fair Legacy Project",2023,3680,,,"Fairgoers here to see The Johnny Holm band can be measured by the number of wristbands used the evening of their performance! Based on past years this will be one of/the highest attended evenings at the fair. ",,,,,,,"Jim Klein, Mel Melcher, Steve Rolf, Jason Harms, Laura Pavek, Ken Norman, Bill Flusemann, Scott Flusemann, Luke Wolter, Brian Lenzen, Joe Yetzer, Melissa Bisek, Patti Dietzel, Scott Knight, Shawn Dalchow, Todd Melcher, Glenn Strube, Ross Schneider, Dan Robb, Tyler Klaustermeier",,"Carver County Fair",,"Entertainment for the 2023 fair will (for the 42nd year) include The Johnny Holm Band. This is a Minnesota band and Johnny Holm actually lives in Carver County. This is one of the most well attended events we have during the Carver County Fair. ",,,2023-03-08,2024-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jim,Klein,"Carver County Fair","501 W 3RD ST",Waconia,MN,,952-442-2333,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Carver,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-9,,,,
10029892,"County Fair Legacy Project",2023,3680,,,"We have over 7500 people attend our fair and with the help of volunteers we look forward to having a very successful turnout for Church of Cash.",,,,,,,"Kurt Stranberg-President, Sandi Gunter-Vice President, Carmen Haugen-Secretary, Sue Jenson-Treasurer ",,"Chippewa County Fair",,"Church of Cash is true to the music of Johnny Cash. Church of Cash is not a country band, it is a tribute band with the purpose of honoring the indelible legacy of Johnny Cash. The Church of Cash is celebrating the soul of Americana music",,,2023-04-07,2024-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Carmen,Haugen,"Chippewa County Fair","PO BOX 413",Montevideo,MN,,320-226-3292,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Chippewa,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-11,,,,
10029893,"County Fair Legacy Project",2023,3680,,,"Our Kids Day brings in hundreds of youth to experience our artists. We can get an approximate number of children by the amount of freebies we give away, by the number of wristbands purchased or by having a committee member do a headcount. , , We hold art classes, which brings arts to our area and allows the public to participate in free classes. These have included paintings, sign making, beading, etc. We can record the information on the number of attendees for the classes as they are ""make and take"" projects.",,,,,,,"Lyle Holmstrom, Becca Blodgett, Emma Penzenstadler, Amanda Cook, Dave Behrendt, Chad Buehring, Megan Gable, Tonia Whited, Luke Nadeau, Jeremy Blazek, Adam Wojcik, Jason May, Tim Sperry, Mike Hochstatter, Steve Carlson, Carolyn Heinonen, Dan Zack, RalphCarlson, Kevin Todd, JenPenzenstadler, JoeHeinonen, PatSandstrom, Abby Penzenstadler, Rob Gullickson",,"Chisago County Fair",,"The Legacy grant will help us bring arts to our Kids Day for all the youth to enjoy. We will be securing face painters, balloon artists and art classes.",,,2023-04-17,2024-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jennifer,Penzenstadler,"Chisago County Fair","720 W 2ND ST","Rush City",MN,,612-251-6388,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Chisago,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-12,,,,
10029894,"County Fair Legacy Project",2023,3680,,,"We expect 150-200 people will attend the ""Old School House"" during the Clay County Fair. We will attempt to have a guest book in the school house during the fair.",,,,,,,"Jay Rehder, Chris Bang, James Kruize, Paige Griffin, Melissa Thune, Ryan Hauck, Amber Nord, Kristin Grommesh, Evan Halverson, Kris Gades, Bruce Nelson, Lynn Alm, Jody Johnson-Jackson",,"Clay County Fair",,"The ""old school house"" on the fairgrounds provides a look back at how things were once in Clay County. This building houses a large number of historical items from school houses in Clay County. The ""old school house"" is open to visitors of the Clay County Fair for educating all generations to the culture and heritage of Clay County. Typically, the Clay County Historical Society assists the fair board in providing education through visits to the schoolhouse, spelling bees and geography bees during the fair. , , This building has gone many years without any improvements to the roof and exterior. There have been a few storms that went through the fairgrounds that has decreased the quality of the roof. The roof will be replaced (shingled) and the exterior will be painted, which will improve the longevity of the school house.",,,2023-04-12,2024-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,James,Kruize,"Clay County Fair","PO BOX 376",Barnesville,MN,,701-412-3511,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Clay,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-13,,,,
10029897,"County Fair Legacy Project",2023,3680,,,"The glass blower will have a small bleachers set up that is usually full for each demonstration. The blacksmith and the engine display are located in our historical section of the fair and are normally well attended.",,,,,,,"Sharron Ryappy, Laci Schindler, Kathy Stevens, Kris Doucimo, Sheri Doucimo, Gary Doucette, Tammy Blazek, Barb Burgwald, Bob Dambowy, Nathan Hulinsky, Dewayne Collins, Sr., Cassie Feierabend",,"Crow Wing County Fair ",,"Glass blowing demonstrations, antique engine displays, and blacksmithing demonstrations throughout the day during the week of the fair.",,,2023-04-07,2024-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Sheri,Doucimo,"Crow Wing County Fair ","2000 13TH ST SE",Brainerd,MN,,218-829-6680,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,"Crow Wing",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-16,,,,
10029899,"County Fair Legacy Project",2023,3680,,,"Township square acoustic proofing will impact roughly 20 different performing acts this year and provide a better sound experience to roughly 40,000 fairgoers who pass through during the week. , , iPads will benefit roughly over 200 open class exhibitors. We will be able to measure this through the iPad entries for exhibits.",,,,,,,"Tom Franke, Kelly Caspers, Jack Crowson, Julie Jorgenson, Marilyn Lermon, Lyle Allen, Jill Bigelow-Shea, Wilmer Garcia, Doug Gochnauer, Ryan Hodgman, Nick Hodgman, Larry Kruckeberg, Randy Ness, Robert Scherger, Scott Schley, Eric Thronson, David Wetzstein, Pete Wyttenback, Joel Arsvold, Robby Gilliland",,"Dodge County Free Fair",,"Our legacy project involves two parts. First portion would go to the purchase of four iPads for our Fine Arts/Photography and Agriculture/Horticulture Departments. They would be used for our open class departments for registration, judging, and placements. The second portion would go towards the sound proofing of our Township Square Stage. This is an outdoor performance stage that is used by many varieties of performers: bands, magicians, jugglers, balloon artists, competitions, etc. ",,,2023-04-12,2024-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Kelly,Caspers,"Dodge County Free Fair","62922 STATE HWY 57 PO BOX 265",Kasson,MN,,507-634-7736,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Dodge,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-18,,,,
10029900,"County Fair Legacy Project",2023,3680,,,"We would like to see over 1000 people in attendance at this free event.",,,,,,,"Don Kleine - President, Brad Brejcha - Vice President, Sharon Seibel - Secretary, Kevin Brezina - Treasurer",,"Douglas County Fair",,"Bring in a Minnesota big named band to the Douglas County Fair.",,,2023-02-17,2024-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Brad,Brejcha,"Douglas County Fair","PO BOX 923",Alexandria,MN,,866-656-3247,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Douglas,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-19,,,,
10029901,"County Fair Legacy Project",2023,3680,,,"We would like to see around 150 people experience the glass blowing demonstrations. We will have a fair board member attend the demonstrations and count the number of participants at each demonstration. , Church of Cash - we would like to see around 100 people take in the music. We will assign a fair board member or volunteer to count the number of people during the show. ",,,,,,,"Kayla Jahnke, Diane Sazama, Karen Gorentz, Kelly Riepe, Pete Zavadil, Andy Breitenfeldt, Monique Rossow, Gene Jahnke, Bill Rose",,"East Otter Tail County Fair",,"The Legacy Project at the East Otter Tail County Fair will provide access to a glass blowing demonstration thru the House of Mulciber and a singer/artist group called the Church of Cash. The glass blowing demonstrations will be held on Friday and Saturday of the fair with 5-8 demonstrations a day. The Church of Cash will be performing on the Lumber Depot Free Stage in the Park. , ",,,2023-03-01,2024-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Karen,Gorentz,"East Otter Tail County Fair","PO BOX 152",Perham,MN,,218-346-2570,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-20,,,,
10029902,"County Fair Legacy Project",2023,3680,,,"Homeward Bound Theatre and the Concord Singers will perform their shows in the Entertainment Tent. The audience will be counted to measure the number of people attending and how interested fairgoers are in the show. We would expect around 100 to 150 people watching. Magic by Chaz roams the grounds and attracts an audience wherever he stops. We will see a group of 25 people watching his magic at each of his many stops during the day. The tent provides a great shelter and shade for each day's activities.",,,,,,,"Marlin Prange, Rob Tvedten, Joe Stevermer, Robin Stenzel, David Murray, Milo Goltz, Daryl Murray, Marlin Krupp, Franz Scholtz, Peggy Olson, Tim Beyer, Kathy Douglas",,"Faribault County Fair",,"Homeward Bound Theatre will bring ""The Wonderful World of Woody"" to our entertainment tent for 3 shows during the day. The Concord Singers will perform for fairgoers in the entertainment tent one day of the fair. Magic by Chaz will perform his magic feats as he strolls the fairgrounds during the fair. Tent Rental of Luverne , MN will set up a 40x40 tent to provide a good spot for our fair entertainment. ",,,2023-03-01,2024-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Robin,Stenzel,"Faribault County Fair","235 MIDWAY RD PO BOX 384","Blue Earth",MN,,507-525-1609,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Faribault,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-21,,,,
10029903,"County Fair Legacy Project",2023,3680,,,"We will have a fair board member count the participants at each show. We will document these events with a photographer that we hope will be covering the fair for our Facebook presence., , The outcome for the Red Letter Band will not only be the number of participants, but how long they stay at the show. We will do a count of participants at the beginning, middle, and end of the performance. We will also do a subjective assessment of how much the audience is staying engaged, as the band is playing.",,,,,,,"Mike Fenske, President, Aaren Mathison, Vice President, Sheila Craig, Secretary, Doug Lind, Treasurer",,"Fillmore County Fair",,"We are going to have a different balloon artist this year. We are inviting a southeast Minnesota resident to perform for our youth. We will also have The Red Letter Band, an inspirational country music band. They perform a variety of classic county hits and have prize giveaways for crowd participation. They provide a nostalgic opportunity to listen to music that all will enjoy.",,,2023-04-14,2024-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Sheila,Craig,"Fillmore County Fair","PO BOX 364",Preston,MN,,507-273-1481,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Fillmore,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-22,,,,
10029904,"County Fair Legacy Project",2023,3680,,,"We expect at least 50 people per day will attend the chainsaw artist demonstrations. We will have an office person look over the camera footage of each day and time of the demonstrations. Also, board members will walk through the area while the demonstrations are taking place.",,,,,,,"Don Nolander, Larry Irvine, Lonnie Grunzke, Mike Woitas, Paul Hansen, Sindi Fulton, Troy Thompson",,"Freeborn County Fair",,"The Freeborn County Fair wants to bring a very talented chainsaw artist from Minnesota to our fair.",,,2023-04-14,2024-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Paul,Hansen,"Freeborn County Fair","1105 BRIDGE AVE ","Albert Lea",MN,,507-373-6965,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Freeborn,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-23,,,,
10029905,"County Fair Legacy Project",2023,3680,,,"We expect at least 20 people will attend each presentation by Doug Ohman. We will ask Doug to provide us with a count and any fair board director that attends. We expect 200 people to check out the Historical Society during the week. We will ask the Society to provide a count each day. We will have 100 rocks available to paint. We will have fair board directors take a count when musicians perform. Expected attendance for the bands and individual musicians:, The Johnny Holm Band - 500, Dave Carpenter & Friends - 50, Hayden Ashworth - 75, Troy Aron Johnson - 150, George's Concertina Band - 100, Bryan Anderson - 150, The Dads - 500",,,,,,,"Morgan Berg, Steve Boyum, Tom Bryan, Bob Gonzior, Bart Hoven, Mike Kohlnhofer, Duncan Lohmann, Travis Ryan, Matt Schliep, Carol Schumann, Wayne Thomforde, Darla Vieths, Dustin Vieths, Derek Weckerling",,"Goodhue County Fair",,"Provide a variety of free entertainment and educational activities for fairgoers of all ages. Various Minnesota artists will provide different styles of music such as old and new country, rock 'n' roll, polka and old-time waltzes. There will be Minnesota history presentations and learning activities in the old Belvidere one-room schoolhouse. And fairgoers will have the opportunity to share their creativity by painting a design on a small rock.",,,2023-04-20,2024-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Carol,Schumann,"Goodhue County Fair","PO BOX 214",Zumbrota,MN,,507-732-5001,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Goodhue,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-24,,,,
10029906,"County Fair Legacy Project",2023,3680,,,"We plan to have a great crowd for both events. Friday we expect to have attendance around 1000 concertgoers. The Saturday evening performance is anticipated to have around 500 people attending.",,,,,,,"Doyle Sperr, , Scott Libbesmeier, , Amanda Kramer, , Michelle Corey-Sperr ",,"Grant County Fair",,"Our Legacy project will consist of three local bands performing during our fair, all with ties to central Minnesota . Patrick Murphy along with Blonde and the Bohunk will perform a Friday evening concert and Runestone Rebellion will be the band providing musical entertainment on Saturday evening.",,,2023-04-07,2024-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Michelle,Corey-Sperr,"Grant County Fair","BOX 186",Herman,MN,,320-760-3098,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Grant,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-25,,,,
10029907,"County Fair Legacy Project",2023,3680,,,"We expect 2000 to watch and participate in the demonstrations of the wood turner and potter. We will have a volunteer to help with the demonstrations and keep the attendance at the demonstrations. , We expect 500 people to participate and attend the musician's performances, as a board member will be introducing Chuck at each performance, they will keep track of the attendance. ",,,,,,,"Mike Rouillard, Gail Johnson, Jim Sadler, Chris Tichy, Sharon Wessel, Samantha Lemmerman, Jennifer Tichy ",,"Hennepin County Fair",,"Legacy funds will be used for stage rental, demonstrations and a pan drummer entertainer. The demonstrations will include wood turning, done by a foot controlled turner, done in a historical setting complete with costuming. Also included in the demonstration area will be a potter (from the region) who throws clay. ",,,2023-04-07,2024-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Mike,Rouillard,"Hennepin County Fair","7403 HICKORY LN",Corcoran,MN,,507-222-0293,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Hennepin,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-26,,,,
10029908,"County Fair Legacy Project",2023,3680,,,"We are going to advertise RJ Kerns and his accomplishments prior to fair. We are excited to bring these shows in for the public to see and participate in. We will assign a volunteer to take an average attendance count at each show and determine if some shows drew more people than others. We want to continue educating fairgoers on the history and culture of photography and agriculture in our great state of Minnesota. ",,,,,,,"Kendra Van Gundy, Jon Kulas, Emily Johnson, Rachel Christensen, Tonya Tewes, Dan Alstad, AJ Bird, Shelia Von Arx, Amy Kulas, Elden Pohlman, Linda Beranek, Bill Tewes, Leah Welscher, Lonny Tweeten, Katie Van Gundy, Kenny Mullholand, Mike Meyer, Deven Van Gundy, Dan Hurley, Connie Strinmoen",,"Houston County Fair",,"With the Legacy Project, we intend to purchase two wireless microphones to help promote the arts on our stage for the performers. We are also hiring RJ Kerns, to promote photography and explain the history behind the art of taking photos. With the number of exhibitors showing photography, we would like to educate the public on the history of photography and why it is so important and how to improve their skills in exhibiting photos.",,,2023-04-12,2024-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Emily,Johnson,"Houston County Fair","PO BOX 91",Caledonia,MN,,507-725-3397,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Houston,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-27,,,,
10029909,"County Fair Legacy Project",2023,2700,,,"Our hope is to create diversity and ease of access with these performers. Our hope is that these acts will increase attendance to the fair and improve all fair attendees' experiences at the fair. ",,,,,,,"Russ Smith, Tim Hensel, Brandon Tisland, Paul Nelson, Janine Nelson, Brad Manners, Jodi Gruchow, Tasha Smith, Cal Johannson, Chad Mathison, Haakon Vadallin, Kelly Etzler",,"Hubbard County Fair",,"Bemidji Science Center will give presentations on animals and science. Rez Reporter will provide a comedy skit representing Indian culture and history. YO-YO Dave will provide Minnesota-based entertainment. ",,,2023-04-17,2024-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Russell,Smith,"Hubbard County Fair","PO BOX 121","Park Rapids",MN,,218-252-0264,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Hubbard,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-28,,,,
10029910,"County Fair Legacy Project",2023,2200,,,"We expect at least 350 people to attend these performances. We will assign a volunteer to take attendance on the number of participants in the building seating areas of the performance. ",,,,,,,"Bryce Sorenson, Tonya Orbeck, Ashley Bullford, Bill Binger III, Bruce Bloomgren, Wayne Boettcher, Billy Bullford , Mike Fredlund, Clint Krueger, Jeff Rod, Trent Rudquist , Wayne Seiberlich, Paul Sjodin , Chris Skiba, Jason Wilking",,"Isanti County Fair ",,"We would use this grant money to help pay for the free entertainment for the fairgoers at our county fair with the Doug Ohman. He is a wonderful Minnesota native that has a wide variety of art and history in his ways of storytelling, as well as making it interesting and a learning experience for all ages to learn about the history and art of their home state. ",,,2023-04-20,2024-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Ashley,Bullford,"Isanti County Fair ","3101 HWY 95 NE",Cambridge,MN,,763-689-2555,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Isanti,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-29,,,,
10029911,"County Fair Legacy Project",2023,3680,,,"We will expose our audiences to a variety of artistic genres. A head count will be taken at each event to quantify our expectations. We expect 400 to see the Rapids Brass perform, 200 to watch Chuck Domagal perform, 500 to watch our pencil artist (Samantha Drawz), and 600 to watch our Range Arts Guild demonstration featuring uses of flax.",,,,,,,"Tammy Anderson, Brian Carlson, Lilah Crowe, Julie Carpenter",,"Itasca County Fair",,"Provide a variety of artists and genres for our audiences to hear and see. Many of these artists have never been in our county before. They will showcase their talents in an educational way to allow the audience an opportunity to experience something new and different as well as giving them a chance to ask questions about how these artists came to be involved with their particular art form.",,,2023-03-01,2024-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Brian,Carlson,"Itasca County Fair","PO BOX 673","Grand Rapids",MN,,218-256-1522,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Itasca,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-30,,,,
10029912,"County Fair Legacy Project",2023,3680,,,"Headcount. The history teller had approximately 30 attendees last year. The balloon artist had a line of children whenever he was available. The blacksmith is in one of our historic buildings with a flow of people watching. ",,,,,,,"Robert Withers, Tom Holthe, Terri Bargfrede, Jessica Mulder, Lee Porter, Dave Maschoff, Nate Peterson, Jon Hussong, Adam Christoffers, Kim Hohenstein, Sandy Phillips, Jeff Fiala, Tyler Ayers, Liz Brunk, Melanie Post",,"Jackson County Fair",,"The funds will be used to educate the public on Minnesota history told by Doug Ohman. The balloon artist demonstrates an art that children enjoy and are intrigued by. Lawrence Hacker will demonstrate his blacksmithing skills in our Historic Blacksmith Building keeping the skill alive for this generation.",,,2023-03-08,2024-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Robert,Withers,"Jackson County Fair","BOX 175",Jackson,MN,,507-841-0594,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Jackson,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-31,,,,
10029913,"County Fair Legacy Project",2023,3680,,,"We are expecting to have 150-200 people per event. The events will be held in the Civic Center. The outdoor stage by the Open Class will be used as well. We can take a count as they come into the event. , ",,,,,,,"Kevin Schiferili, Steve Kelling, Kathi Ellis, Jane Schmidt, John Angstman, Thomas Walbridge, Chuck Sheely, Julie Johnson, Marie Angstman, Brett Angstman, Rick Martens, Mona Kastenbauer, Ted Beckrich",,"Kanabec County Fair",,"2 shows by Madana's ABC (Agriculture, Balloons, & Comedy); 2 shows featuring Jacques LA Christian sharing the Legends of the Wilderness (the story of a French Voyager); Square Dance Demonstration, Lessons, and Audience Participation by the Cambridge Corners including a Caller provided by Cambridge Corners. The Singn-N-Swingin Polka/Old time music band will perform a variety of music suitable for dancing and sharing stories.",,,2023-04-14,2024-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,John,Angstman,"Kanabec County Fair","2775 215TH AVE",Mora,MN,,320-679-3371,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Kanabec,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-32,,,,
10029914,"County Fair Legacy Project",2023,2400,,,"We expect to see the attendance of Doug Ohman's presentations to grow this year. We had great feedback from last year.",,,,,,,"Chad Lien, Peter Swenson, Katie Thompson, Tammie Paulson, Michael Pickle, Denny Baker, Jordan Baker, Melanie Dickman, Megan Urban, Sven Johnson, Darrell Fostervold, Dale Anderson, Ellie Faber, Molly Holten, David McClain, Jay Larson, Andrew Akerson, Butch Fest, Amanda Lungren, Tyler Dunn, Nathan Radunz",,"Kandiyohi County Fair ",,"The Kandiyohi County Fair is inviting Doug Ohman of Pioneer Photography and Services to bring photos and speak during the 2023 Kandiyohi County Fair. The presentations will take place in the KCF Historical Log Cabin. There will be a total of 7 presentations on Wednesday and Thursday during the Fair. The presentations consist of ""Heart of the Farm - Barns in Minnesota,"" ""Historical Churches,"" ""Going to Work in the 1930's,"" ""Saving History - History Beneath our Feet,"" and ""Life in Minnesota 150 Years Ago."" We will also work with Doug Ohman to provide demonstrations as well as historical items for display. Doug Ohman is a very popular speaker and we expect to see his shows grow to over 50 attendees per show.",,,2023-04-12,2024-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Katie,Thompson,"Kandiyohi County Fair ","907 7TH ST NW BOX 490",Willmar,MN,,320-235-0886,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Kandiyohi,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-33,,,,
10029917,"County Fair Legacy Project",2023,3680,,,"This is a strolling act and will be there all four days of our fair. The museum is also open all four days. We expect 15,000 people overall. ",,,,,,,"Robert Glomstad, Tom Letrud, Lyndon Fitzpatrick, Jim Roth, Clair Anderson, Todd Patzer, Julie Olson, Dennis Lund, Terry Anderson, Chris Lund, Jeff Liebl, Dave Berg, Curt Longhenry, Mark Weber, Maurice Wollschlager, Rose Weber, Tom Miller, Larry Wildung, Matt Bormann, Bret Johnson, Nathan Martinson",,"Lac qui Parle County Fair",,"1: Homeward Bound Theater Company based out of Chanhassen, MN will be presenting Alfy's ""World of Robotic Puppets"" for our fairgoers to enjoy all four days of our fair. Their interaction with young and old is very entertaining., 2: The Lac qui Parle County Museum is located next to the fair grounds with access to it from our fairgrounds. They will be open all 4 days of our fair. Our museum has many ag related patents from our county residents along with antique machinery displays from around the county. Lac qui Parle Historical Society members will be on hand to answer questions and give tours.",,,2023-02-17,2024-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Clair,Anderson,"Lac qui Parle County Fair","705 FAIR ST PO BOX 122",Madison,MN,,320-598-3989,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,"Lac qui Parle",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-36,,,,
10029918,"County Fair Legacy Project",2023,3680,,,"We would expect a number between 25 to 50 people to attend each performer's shows. We will assign a volunteer to count attendance at the shows.",,,,,,,"President- Rick Rone, Vice President- JP Sweet, Secretary- Allen Cauble, Treasurer- Janice Nelson, Recorders- Jennifer Johnson & Brady Dunrud",,"Lake of the Woods Co. Fair",,"This year we would like to bring in facepainting, puppeteering, and juggling/comedy/unicycling to our fair.",,,2023-03-08,2024-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Allen,Cauble,"Lake of the Woods Co. Fair","PO BOX 600",Baudette,MN,,218-434-1541,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,"Lake of the Woods",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-37,,,,
10029919,"County Fair Legacy Project",2023,3680,,,"A - Czech Dancers - This performance is held under an open pavilion where people can either sit in bleachers/benches at the actual event, stop and watch for a bit as they stroll on the grounds, or watch from afar. It is estimated that around 75 people are watching at any given time of the performance. This year, the assigned event coordinator will take a count once during the event to capture an accurate number. , B - Larry Novotny - Larry also performs under the open pavilion at our Outstanding Senior Citizen/Century Farm/Farm Family of the Year Event. This is a more static attendance and includes friends and families of the recipients along with other interested community members. Larry usually stays after the event for as long as people are walking by/stopping to visit and listen. Last year's event is estimated to have drawn 100 participants. This year, the assigned event coordinator will take a count once during the event to try and capture an accurate number. , C - Doug Traxler - Doug is our musical performer on Thursday night of the fair. Three 4-H shows happen this day. The talent show and the corn feed occur as well, so there are a lot of people on the grounds. Doug performs near the food and beverage area. It is estimated that 300 people attend this event. This year, event coordinators will do an estimated head count twice during the event and get an average attendance., D - The Big Ideas Trailer's proposed outcome is to have participants visit the trailer and use the interactive simulators. Since it is a controlled environment with door entry and exit an exact count can be obtained. This is our first year offering the event so we don't have an average from previous experience. It is estimated that 400 people will experience this event. ",,,,,,,"Joe Barber, Jo Blaschko, Jerry Cooney, Garrett Domine, Jessie Filter, Art Gorgen, Ruth Hoefs, Jesse Janovsky, Andy Jans, Paul Kajer, Jenni King, Greg Lamont, Mike Lamont, Deb Meyer, Sydney Mitchell, Eric Muellerleile, Ron Pomije, Leah Schwarz, Nicki Somers, Nancy Stauff, Jen Tollerud, Al Washa, Chad Washa, Jane Wiese",,"Le Sueur County Fair",,"A - St. Paul Czech Dancers - they have been at our fair before. They are always a favorite within the Czech ethnic area of this county as well as surrounding counties., B - Larry Novotny ""The One-Man Band"" - Larry has been entertaining crowds for years. He is multi-talented and plays several instruments. With a love and a skill to play old time music and polka music, he is a crowd pleaser., C - Doug Traxler and the Hired Hands - a very well-known local musician specializing in older folk ballads. He is definitely a hit with the demographics at our fair. , D - Big Ideas Trailer - this mobile unit fills a need to highlight agricultural and other trades. It is an interactive mobile trailer that introduces youth and anyone in the public to trades that have roots in agricultural heritage and are still important in Minnesota today. ",,,2023-02-17,2024-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jo,Blaschko,"Le Sueur County Fair","PO BOX 124",Lecenter,MN,,"(507) 357-6500",,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,"Le Sueur",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-38,,,,
10029920,"County Fair Legacy Project",2023,3500,,,"Both performances will be located in a very highly traveled area at the fair - between our open class exhibit building and our inflatables. We will assign a fair board member to be at the open stage to greet people and do a general head count during the performances. ",,,,,,,"Jerry Delaney, President; Steve Krause, Vice President; Curtis Madsen, Secretary",,"Lincoln County Fair",,"We would like to bring the Red Letter Band to the Lincoln County Fair. The Red Letter Band is a Minnesota-based band. They have the reputation for bringing top-notch musical entertainment to the stage. It is a unique opportunity for the residents of Lincoln County to enjoy high-quality classic country with a professional, big city Nashville sound at no cost. The fair is also hoping to bring Skipping Stones to the fair. They are also Minnesota based and play guitar and sing over 1000 cover tunes and classicals, plus original compositions. They perform a wide variety of genres while promising to be fun, engaging, up beat and good natured. ",,,2023-03-08,2024-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Curtis,Madsen,"Lincoln County Fair","117 HIGHLAND CT",Tyler,MN,,507-247-5151,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Lincoln,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-39,,,,
10029921,"County Fair Legacy Project",2023,3680,,,"We expect about 500 listeners for the Whitesidwalls. Sherwin Linton will perform on Sunday. It will be the first time we have had a band on Sunday, so we are hoping to bring out a big crowd. ",,,,,,,"Brock Klaith, Deloris Richards, Andy Lanoue, Dick Richards, Amy Petersen, Cody Sleiter, Ashley Rialson, Mark Slieter, David Rialson, John Verly, Bob Richards, Patrick Verly",,"Lyon County Fair",,"We will have the White Sidewalls Band and Sherwin Linton Band. Both bands are very popular. The Whitesidewalls are a band the Senior Citizens look forward to. It has been many years since Sherwin Linton has been at the Lyon County Fair.",,,2023-04-04,2024-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Deloris,Richards,"Lyon County Fair","PO BOX 141",Marshall,MN,,507-530-2175,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Lyon,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-40,,,,
10029922,"County Fair Legacy Project",2023,3680,,,"We expect that during the fair 200 adults and children will attend the lumberjack shows and camps. A volunteer will take attendance by counting people as they enter the show, or passing out a ""door prize"" ticket as attendees enter.",,,,,,,"Shelly Zimmel, John, Seeger, Peg Braaten, Ann Lindblom, Joe Swiers, Jill Bisek, Gerri Swiers, Jeff Beavens, Kelly Klinkhammer, Marty Hoseth, Emily Hoseth, Randi Noggle, Kasey Hegrebre, Crystal Hegrebre, Tom Donner",,"Mahnomen County Fair",,"Mahnomen County is only 583 square miles in size, but according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, the county contains three of the four biomes: Coniferous Forest, Deciduous Forest, and Prairie Grasslands. Some of the land in Mahnomen County is used for farming, but trees are also an important natural resource. The Mahnomen County Agricultural Society would like to provide access to Minnesota's Agricultural, Historical and Cultural Heritage through a Lumberjack show and camp. ",,,2023-04-14,2024-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Gerri,Swiers,"Mahnomen County Fair","PO BOX 183",Mahnomen,MN,,218-902-0445,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Mahnomen,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-41,,,,
10029923,"County Fair Legacy Project",2023,3680,,,"Home Sweet North Farm will give the youth a chance to interact with live animals. There will be demonstrations as to the care of the animals, feed, water and grooming. Along with the health of the animals. There will also be demonstrations on making butter and lefsa. We expect at least 200 people to take part in all of this over our five day fair., , We expect at least 800 people to watch Poppa Norton., ",,,,,,,"Aaron Rivard, Jeff Kroll, Jim Myrfield, Cindy Anderson, Scott Peters, JoAnn Saunders, Vicki Gast, Steve Gast, Mark Blawat, Mike St. Gerrmain, Lisa Sorenson, David Wells, Diane Wells, Jason Boman, Jason Rominski, Maddie Stewart, Tim Tulibaski, Mike Goroski, Frank Noreikis, Mark Elllerbusch, Ashley McGregor ",,"Marshall County Fair",,"Farm to table education interactive programs that engage all fairgoers. A focus will be on regional crops and products that are grown locally. , , Poppa Bear Norton is not just a band or a duo, it?s an award-winning act whose musical style, funny stage banter, and captivating lyrics will have you laughing one minute and tearing up the next. Non-country folks like them because they look wild, play fast, and have fun performing a style of music they may have never heard before, in a way they have never seen. Country fans love them because their energy, music, and stage banter remind them of something genuine and familiar, yet at the same time something completely new and different.",,,2023-04-12,2024-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Cindy,Anderson,"Marshall County Fair","PO BOX 176",Warren,MN,,218-745-4445,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Marshall,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-42,,,,
10029924,"County Fair Legacy Project",2023,3680,,,"We are expecting larger crowds for our free performances so the bleachers will be a big help.",,,,,,,"Robbin Celander, Steve Pomerenke, Lisa Stromberg, Michael Salic Jr, Jim Kain, Bob Stromberg, Tracy Richardson, Randy Deling, Ron Morris, Tim Wegener, Brad Sherman, Dan Thate, Mike Tonne, Jared Pomerenke, Nate Amborn",,"Martin County Fair",,"We are proposing to rent bleachers for our ""park"" area. We have had the same bleachers for 65-plus years and it's time to upgrade them. At this time we do not have the funding to replace them all. We would like to rent this year and see where to place new permanent ones. The bleachers we rent will also be better for the public attending the concerts we offer the fairgoers.",,,2023-04-01,2024-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Lisa,Stromberg,"Martin County Fair","1300 N BIXBY ROAD PO BOX 270",Fairmont,MN,,507-235-9576,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Martin,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-43,,,,
10029925,"County Fair Legacy Project",2023,3680,,,"With free admission for all attendees again this year, we anticipate our crowd numbers to be higher than previous years. We expect that at least 100 people will attend each of the scheduled shows throughout the duration of the 4-day fair. We will assign a volunteer to take attendance at least once, preferably at the busiest point throughout the duration of each of the scheduled performances, in addition to documenting with pictures to refer back to. The setting for these performances is an open sided pavilion with no single entry point. A portion of guests tend to come and go throughout the performance, then continue on with their experience at the fair. ",,,,,,,"John Brunkhorst, President, Doug Tuman, Vice President, Connie Lambert, Treasurer, Casey Walters, Executive Secretary ",,"McLeod County Fair",,"The McLeod County Fair will contract with Minnesota artists of various talents and styles of music from polka bands to multi-piece bands and acoustic performers that cover original songs to classic hits from a variety of genres. We strive to cover a broad range of styles that suit all aged attendees of our fair, as well as providing the opportunity to expose new music styles to those that may not have otherwise considered listening elsewhere. All of the performances will take place in our Entertainment Pavilion that is centrally located in the middle of our fairgrounds amongst all of the activity and easy for all to access.",,,2023-04-20,2024-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Casey,Walters,"McLeod County Fair","840 CENTURY AVE #A BOX 142",Hutchinson,MN,,320-587-2499,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,McLeod,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-44,,,,
10029926,"County Fair Legacy Project",2023,3680,,,"We expect to have at least 100 people per day attend the shows, someone will be overseeing the attendance of both shows.",,,,,,,"Jill Traut - Vice President, Loree Schultz - Treasurer, Greg Nelson - President",,"Meeker County Fair",,"We will be hiring Kevin Halls (Halls of Magic) and James Wedgewood to entertain our fairgoers throughout our fair.",,,2023-04-14,2024-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,"Bobbi Jo",Valiant,"Meeker County Fair","PO BOX 214 (LOC 1, SEQ 1)",Litchfield,MN,,320-761-2841,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Meeker,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-45,,,,
10029927,"County Fair Legacy Project",2023,3680,,,"We anticipate 75-125 people to attend the three sessions conducted by Doug Ohman. We will work with Mr. Ohman to track the number of attendees at each session., , The AG Inspire units are located in high-traffic areas. The fair will work with the vendor to provide usage data for each exhibit and will request assistance from the FFA staff to track the number of users of the Ag Cab Lab (tractor simulator). Given the fair's annual attendance of approximately 25,000 it is anticipated that a minimum of 500 persons in total will actively engage with the units.",,,,,,,"Michele McPherson, David Lehr, Florence Dehn, Marty Grimm, Amanda Polipnick, Frank Hartmann, James Dehn, Amber Sixberry, Laura Stobb, Patrick Shaw, Randy Hatch, Tana Haugen Brown, Dan Whitcomb",,"Mille Lacs County Fair",,"Bringing an agricultural experience to fairgoers through photographs and an opportunity to operate a tractor via a simulator.",,,2023-04-20,2024-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Florence,Dehn,"Mille Lacs County Fair","PO BOX 595",Princeton,MN,,763-389-3138,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,"Mille Lacs",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-46,,,,
10029928,"County Fair Legacy Project",2023,3680,,,"Votes are counted for the hay bale contest for how many voted and how many bales are decorated. , , Public polls are taken during the event by demonstrations of the engagement of participants. We will have a volunteer to take participation counts throughout the event. Artist will give estimate of participation based off how many supplies have been used or created. , , During Germany Cloggers a head count will be taken at each event. ",,,,,,,"Charlie Gunderson, Beth Gunderson, Diane Petersen, Franki Lorenz , Jeremy Hanfler, Brenda Rudolph , Cassie Baum , Tom Baum , Larry Ehoff, Jill Butterfass",,"Morrison County Fair-Little Falls ",,", Tiny School of Art is a rural mobile art school for young and old. Tiny School of Art brings art accessible in all mediums to rural communities. The Tiny School of Art facilitates a community mural. Fairgoers are able to paint on the pre-drawn mural by Lily Brutger. The murals are than displayed throughout the county in art galleries. Tiny School of Art has drawing stations throughout the fairgrounds for fairgoers to actively draw. Individuals are given a one-on-one experience with a professional artist. Tiny School of Art partnered with Raising a Farmer and the Morrison County Historical Society to create the theme of the mural of things, people and places that are important to Morrison County, bridging the urban/rural divide in the arts communities. In addition to the mural there will also be local artists demonstrating pottery, wool spinning, felting, woodworking and black smithing. , , Clogging is a truly American dance from that began in the Appalachian Mountains and now enjoys widespread popularity throughout the U.S. and around the world. Appalachians were settled in the mid 1700?s by the Irish, Scottish, English and Dutch-German. The folk dances of each region met and began to combine in an impromptu foot tapping style. This new style of dance became clog dancing as we know it today. The dance is accompanied by rousing fiddle and bluegrass music. As clogging made its way to the flatlands other influences began to shape the new dance. With the infusion of Cherokee Indians, African and Russian Gypsies dance styles, clogging has evolved creating a true melting pot of step dances. Clogging evolved as an individual form of expression using their feet as an instrument making rhythmic and percussive sounds to accompany the music. At the turn of the 20th century many cloggers began to add this step dance to square dancing. , , Haybale art contest: Bales are purchased and placed around the fair grounds. Individuals, community members, 4-H and FFA clubs and local businesses sign up to decorate a hay bale. Fairgoers vote on their favorite bale. The winning bale wins a traveling trophy. The community continues to support this activity through the years and looks forward to it coming up with new and creative ideas for their bale. This has been a positive activity creatively merging art and agriculture. , , Emotion in Motion is a mobile paint room experience. Bringing a 10x15 tent canvases and a non-toxic paint like substance that is safe for all aged children. Music plays while participants toss paint at their canvases using their body movements and movements of brushes. Canvases are able to be taken. Each piece is a one of a kind. ",,,2023-04-14,2024-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Brenda,Rudolph,"Morrison County Fair-Little Falls ","BOX 177","Little Falls",MN,,320-632-1040,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Morrison,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-47,,,,
10029929,"County Fair Legacy Project",2023,3680,,,"We expect to have at least 100-300 attend the different entertainment shows. We know that some will get more people. We will have our vice president of the Mower County Fair Agricultural Society walk thru each show to count the people in the stands. ",,,,,,,"Kevin Finley, Randy Feuring, Julie Hendrikson, Doug Jax, Jerry Risius, Jason Duffy, Zach Jax, Russ Slowinski, Renita Irvin",,"Mower County Fair",,"We will be using the money to hire Minnesota-based entertainment for our free stage. We will be bringing in a Rockabilly entertainer, which is rock n' roll music with roots in music of the American South during the 1950's. This band is from Rochester, MN. We also have two other bands that play old time music and country music. Both are local artists from our hometown of Austin, MN. Another local band will be doing country music. Our final artist is an Elvis Impersonator. He is from Harmony, MN.",,,2023-04-14,2024-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Kevin,Finley,"Mower County Fair","700 SW 12 ST",Austin,MN,,507-433-1868,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Mower,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-48,,,,
10029930,"County Fair Legacy Project",2023,3680,,,"We anticipate 300 people attending the performance of the Looney Lutherans on Thursday, August 17th This is a free show under the tent. We can take photos of the crowd., We anticipate 100 people viewing the MN Raptor Program on Wednesday, August 16th., Paul Bunyan will be in our Community Parade on Saturday and then available at the fairgrounds for pictures, etc. the rest of the afternoon.",,,,,,,"Stanley Larson, Bill Post, Chris Opdahl, Dean Ackerman, Tom Mesner, Jeff Boerboom, Kim Konkol, Darren Saner, Ron Holinka, Ron Robbins, Scott Kleve Mike Kirchner, Steve Salentiny Troy Wehking, Clayton Hartle, Steve Magnus, Dennis Opdahl",,"Murray County Fair",,"The ""Looney Lutherans"" will be back again to perform a new show for our community. They fit well into our local cultural history using music and comedy to showcase our past, present and future with the performance of ""Hotdish on the Range."" This show provides a free opportunity for those that are not able to make the trip to the Twin Cities. Many of our local residents can relate to the antics of the church women. , This year we are also excited to bring the Minnesota Raptor program to the fair. We were unable to have them last year due to the Avian Flu. The program will feature three raptors including an owl, falcon and hawk, along with a bald eagle. Participants will learn about what makes these birds raptors and what makes them stand out. This variety of entertainment will provide something for everyone and be a big hit., Paul Bunyan will also be here to talk about what it is like to be a lumberjack back in the day. He brings an authentic axe similar to the ones used by the lumberjacks in the 1800's. He has knowledge from the industry long ago and talks about the myths and lore surrounding himself and Babe the Blue Ox., ",,,2023-04-01,2024-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Kim,Konkol,"Murray County Fair","PO BOX 196",Slayton,MN,,507-836-6303,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Murray,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-49,,,,
10029931,"County Fair Legacy Project",2023,3680,,,"We will have a fair board member host at each of these events and track attendance. We hope at a minimum we will have 35-50 people attend these individual shows. We expect a larger turn out for the Native American session (hopefully 75 or more). We will work hard to showcase these programs through social media.",,,,,,,"Windy Block ",,"Nicollet County Fair",,"We will showcase the tree industry and the artistry of chainsaw craftsmanship. We would like to showcase the Native American culture that was original to this area. We are looking for historical story telling and setting up a teepee and relevant site at the fair. The sheep presentation includes educating fairgoers about the history of sheep, caring for and raising sheep, shearing the sheep to harvest the wool and then discussing the outcome of selling the wool and what is created with what the sheep produces. We may do farm animal historical presentations. We also want to add three more livestock shows on the history and management of pigs, horses, and chickens (since this is becoming so popular lately in backyards in town). Give the history of these animals, how they are used for agricultural purposes, how to raise them and then outcomes from raising them. ",,,2023-04-17,2024-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Ann,Volk,"Nicollet County Fair","42565 387TH AVE","St. Peter",MN,,507-934-2684,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Nicollet,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-50,,,,
10029933,"County Fair Legacy Project",2023,3680,,,"1. RJ Kern - We will monitor and count the number of people that attend his presentations. , 2. Red Letter Band - We will observe and estimate the number of people that attend. ",,,,,,,"Gerrie Aasland , Nikie Ambuehl, Jim Birkemeyer, Perry Ellingson, Jamie Kitchell, Scott Erickson, Amy Germolus, Danette Gwin, Dean Hanson, Dave Jenson, Pete Kappes, Don Merkens, Jay Merkens, Steve Petry, Dennis Riepe, Mile Sorenson, Cayley Steen, David Steen. Craig Steen, Scott Stene, Bobby Visser, Mark Visser",,"Norman County Fair",,"1. Kern Photography: R. J. Kern is an American artist whose work investigates ideas of home, ancestry, and a sense of place. His portraits focus on intimate, interdependent relationships of people, animals, and landscape as a means of exploring how ancestry shapes identity and how myth intertwines with personal history. His camera has led him from an inquiry into his lineage in the farming communities of Scandinavia and Ireland to the examination of similar communities near his home in Minnesota. Increasingly, his attention has been captured by the next generation of young people, who may or may not be the stewards of rural communities and economies in the future., 2. Red Letter Band: The full-scale, family friendly, professional sound of The Red Letter Band delivers hours of high-quality, classic music along with a first hand opportunity to hear original music from this nationally acclaimed Minnesota artist. ",,,2023-04-03,2024-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Amy,Germolus,"Norman County Fair","109 9TH ST E PO BOX 4",Ada,MN,,218-784-4984,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Norman,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-52,,,,
10029935,"County Fair Legacy Project",2023,3680,,,"We will use our fair office staff to do a head count at each event.",,,,,,,"Kurt Lentz, Treasurer; Judy Plank, Secretary; Robbie Roeder, Vice President; Scott Schneider, President , ",,"Olmsted County Fair",,"We plan to use this grant to offset costs for our blacksmith demonstrations, and towards the local Minnesota-based musicians we hire for our free stage.",,,2023-04-17,2024-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Scott,Scheider,"Olmsted County Fair","1403 3RD AVE SE",Rochester,MN,,507-282-9862,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Olmsted,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-54,,,,
10029936,"County Fair Legacy Project",2023,3680,,,"We will monitor and estimate all people that attend each event.",,,,,,,"Miranda Carlson - President, Steve Dahlen - Vice President, Mike Sorteberg - Vice President, Roger Gonsorowski - Secretary, Ray Safranski - Treasurer, Floyd Erickson - Past President",,"Pennington County Fair ",,"The fair plans to incorporate the following Legacy Projects: Norwegian Day, a chainsaw artist, and Minnesota-based musicians.",,,2023-02-17,2024-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Ray,Safranski,"Pennington County Fair ","PO BOX 637","Thief River Falls",MN,,"218-653-1500 ",,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Pennington,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-55,,,,
10029939,"County Fair Legacy Project",2023,3680,,,"Tricia and the Toonies will conduct three shows. Based on historical numbers it is estimated that 200 people will attend the show. The Blind Joe show will run from 7 -10 p.m. on Saturday evening of the fair - it is estimated that 400 people will attend the show over the course of the three hours. ",,,,,,,"Michael Moore, Dan Grunhovd, Jerry Erickson, Tim Olson, Michelle Cote, Paul Reese, David Johnstad, Donna Rae Carlson, Sarah Reese, Al Olson, Kari Lehmann, Aaron Iverson, Steve Taylor, Dale Erickson, Brian Grunhovd, Zina Boianoff, Monte Erickson, Brad Grunhovd ",,"Polk County Fair",,"The premise for securing entertainment at the Hanson Memorial Free Stage is that it has to have ethnic significance and it should provide an elementary level of agriculture that kids can understand and adults can appreciate. This year the fair is showcasing one the premier children's acts the state has to offer. Tricia and the Toonies provide three shows, each different and each relevant. One show focuses on the basics of agriculture, another show focuses on the environment and the third show shows the differences of ethnic heritage. The other major attraction is a musical act entitled ""Blind Joe."" As a former contestant on the Voice he brings a sense of understanding that through his handicap there is still a vehicle that he can express himself and teach his audience there is hope. ",,,2023-03-01,2024-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Michael,Moore,"Polk County Fair","PO BOX 358",Fertile,MN,,218-945-6723,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Polk,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-58,,,,
10029940,"County Fair Legacy Project",2023,3680,,,"We expect to increase our building usage/rental by 25 percent by having both reliable heat and air conditioning. Our building is used by local arts and crafts individuals and organizations, the Just for Kix dance group for a practice space, and by 4-H clubs for their meetings.",,,,,,,"DuWayne Douvier, Allan Becker, Amanda Becker, Adam Pudlick, Ryan Kvam, Amber VanZee, Bette Paulzine, Danielle Lien, Karen Brosh, Nada Carter, Dale Carter, Kerri Mattson , Matthew Mattson, Austin Pooch",,"Pope County Fair",,"We will be completing our furnace and air conditioning project that was started in 2022 in our Legacy Building that is used for all open class and presentations during the fair. ",,,2023-04-18,2024-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,DuWayne,Douvier,"Pope County Fair","230 W MINNESOTA AVE PO BOX 171",Glenwood,MN,,320-634-4855,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Pope,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-59,,,,
10029943,"County Fair Legacy Project",2023,3680,,,"We expect to see a larger group of 75 or more people to attend the performance of Rob Fairbanks. A fair board member will be used to count the crowd during the performance. ",,,,,,,"Brandon Hoffman, Brandi Wulkan, Wade Zimmerman, Jamie Bohlin, Matt Aarons, Brent Dahl, Logan McNamara, Justin Kubesh, Kristina Gass, Mike Schneider, Amy Braun, Adam Braun, Richard Reinartz, Terry / Aaron Hines, Jason Swoboda, Brenden Alstead",,"Renville County Fair",,"The Legacy Grant funds will be used to enrich our guests with entertaining learning experiences. Funds will be used for all guests to learn a bit more of our history with a presentation by Rob Fairbanks, a Native American who motivates as he speaks to groups and teaches them of his life on the reservation and his ancestors way of life and how it relates today.",,,2023-04-07,2024-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Brent,Dahl,"Renville County Fair","PO BOX 279","Bird Island",MN,,320-365-3243,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Renville,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-62,,,,
10029944,"County Fair Legacy Project",2023,3680,,,"La Raza de Mexico will be in a fenced-in area. We will count the seats in use. We expect about 500-plus attendees. , For Wooden Circle and Reggie Delarm we expect 3000-plus. The Historical Society will over see the count. ",,,,,,,"John Dvorak, Kyle Flom, Tara Langevin, Chris Duncan, Jim Purfreerst, Dave Miller, Gretchen Hohorman, Collen Almen, Denny Blackmer,DuWayne Horhman,Jake Gillen, Jamie White=Titus, Joe Kaderlik,Sandy Flom, Eric Flom, Pam Rezac, Eric Mc Kay, Katrhy Kreft, Cliff Kreft,Tim Hoover, Joe Pasta",,"Rice County Fair",,"La Raza de Mexico will provide Hispanic music. Faribault is home to many Hispanics. This is a way we can share their cultural ways. Wooden Circle demonstrates how items were made by hand. ",,,2023-04-12,2024-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,John,Dvorak,"Rice County Fair","PO B0X 393",Faribault,MN,,507-332-2470,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Rice,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-63,,,,
10029946,"County Fair Legacy Project",2023,3680,,,"We are a free-gate fair and our mini stage area is ungated, so people are free to come and go. Our mini stage manager will be on site during all mini stage performances and he will do his best to estimate the total crowd over the four days of performances. Based on previous years experience, we expect total attendance at the mini stage to be measured in the thousands.",,,,,,,"for board members visit https://roseaucountyfair.com/contact-us/",,"Roseau County Fair",,"Legacy funds will help pay for local folk, Americana, country and western musicians or bands. We will seek musicians that perform original music and showcase musicians and bands from local (northern Minnesota) that often don't get the opportunity to perform in front of a large crowd like we have at the county fair mini stage. We will also contract professional sound engineers to produce the sound at the mini stage through all performances",,,2023-03-01,2024-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Richard,Magnusson,"Roseau County Fair","PO BOX 28",Roseau,MN,,218-689-6634,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Roseau,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-65,,,,
10029947,"County Fair Legacy Project",2023,3680,,,,,,,,,,"President Les Quatmann, VP Dave Latzke, Treasurer Cinda Smith, Secretary Joy Schmitt",,"Scott County Fair",,"We will have balloon artist Kevin Lindhe from Minnesota and caricature artist Pete Wagner from Minnesota.",,,2023-04-18,2024-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Erika,Ediger-Connolly,"Scott County Fair","7151 W 190TH ST #145",Jordan,MN,,952-492-2436,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Scott,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-66,,,,
10029948,"County Fair Legacy Project",2023,3680,,,"Blue horse will be doing shows during our Daycare and Senior Day. This day tends to be one of our busiest days at the fair. We will have a volunteer and a photographer at each performance monitoring the number of people watching each show and photographing the performance and the audience. We have this group perform at our fair in the past and it always seems to draw a big crowd. People get to take away the beauty of the dance movements and the artistry and training that it takes to get an animal to trust and perform. ",,,,,,,"Jenni Axelson, Nick Paine, Gina Finical, Steve Foote, Randy Axelson, Ralph Sonterre, Raine Hentges, Jason Lankki, Chad Ziegler, Mady Isbell, Cheslea Bonk, Dakotah Lankki, Leda Mox, Brain Thell, Karly Sailor",,"Sherburne County Fair",,"We will be bringing Blue Horse theatre, which is a group of women that came together with a mission to promote a deeper understanding of what horse communication is through art, dance, theatre and horsemanship. They showcase interactive equine experiences to bring forth a more creative and peaceful world.",,,2023-04-12,2024-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jenni,Axelson,"Sherburne County Fair","PO BOX 2","Elk River",MN,,763-441-3610,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Sherburne,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-67,,,,
10029949,"County Fair Legacy Project",2023,3680,,," A fair board member appointed by Entertainment Committee will count the crowd during each event.",,,,,,,"for board members visit https://www.sibleycountyfair.com/contact/fair-board",,"Sibley County Fair",,"Our legacy project will be free stage presentations throughout the fair August 2-6, 2023. We will have a mixture of Minnesota bands and youth education with a raptor presentation. ",,,2023-04-12,2024-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Dennis,"Van Moorlehem","Sibley County Fair","507 W ELGIN ST",Arlington,MN,,"507-964-5733 ",,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Sibley,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-68,,,,
10029950,"County Fair Legacy Project",2023,3680,,,"We are hoping to have around 2000 people every day due to the new carnival, new bands, and barn restoration that was done. ",,,,,,,"Dave Luscia, Mary Korich, George Korich, Brenda Hallfrisch, Dale Hallfrisch, Candace Rundell",,"South Saint Louis County Fair",,"Tent rental for our free Minnesota entertainers including a Minnesota balloon artist, a country band, and a rock band. ",,,2023-01-12,2024-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Mary,Korich,"South Saint Louis County Fair","229 97TH AVE W",Duluth,MN,,218-628-2401,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,"St. Louis",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-69,,,,
10029951,"County Fair Legacy Project",2023,3680,,,"We expect to have around 30 people for the garden tour, 60 or so for the live music, 50 people for the blacksmith and pottery show. In the past fairgoers showed a lot of interest for the balloon and caricature artists so we predict 30 to 40 in attendance for those, as well as the face painting and henna tattoos. These activities are free. We measure attendance by making sure every individual has a wristband to attend and have volunteers at each gate to implement this.",,,,,,,"Roger Hill, Pat Seredinski, Cheryl Bailey, Melinda Felknor, Rhonda Lundstrom, ",,"Southwest St. Louis County Fair",,"We are holding a blacksmithing demonstration where the blacksmiths will display as well as show how metal is forged and made into useful artistic tools and show when this art started. We are having an onsite pottery artist come and demonstrate how pottery is made and what is involved. We will have a local balloon artist come and show her many talents of balloon art as well as a face painter and a henna tattoo artist (which has been around for centuries). Live music from local Minnesota musicians will also be involved in the fun.",,,2023-04-17,2024-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Melinda,Felknor,"Southwest St. Louis County Fair","PO BOX 35",Floodwood,MN,,218-476-2281,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,"St. Louis",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-70,,,,
10029952,"County Fair Legacy Project",2023,3680,,,"The Finnish performer will spend some of his time strolling the park, so we guestimate viewership at 2000-3000 people. ""Doc"" Thronson's band will probably draw about 500 guests. We will have a director present to get an approximate count of attendees. (These events are free to the public and in the center of our park so guests will come and go.) We usually see about 200 guests watching the forging demonstration. ",,,,,,,"Brian Toivola, Ray Erspamer, Karen Pender, Michelle Morrison, Chris Nash, Joe Sopp, Matthew Laitala, Heather Lindula, Troy Nylund, Rachel Pearson, Marvin Pearson",,"St. Louis County Fair",,"The St. Louis County Fair will be presenting several different programs that will reflect various art forms. These programs will be comprised of different entertainers including a couple bands playing musch that is multi-generational and multicultural (Finnish). We will also be presenting forging demonstrations. ",,,2023-04-14,2024-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Karen,McNeal,"St. Louis County Fair","PO BOX 627",Chisolm,MN,,218-263-4256,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,"St. Louis",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-71,,,,
10029953,"County Fair Legacy Project",2023,3680,,,"We expect at least 250 or more to attend the event. We will assign people to count the number in attendance. ",,,,,,,"Doris Jennissen, Evelyn Budde, Tom Peterson, Lois Wesbur",,"Stearns County Fair",,"Stearns County continues to grow in diversity especially with our Hispanic community. We have had numerous requests to include a Hispanic band as a part of our free stage entertainment. We would like to hire them for our Friday Evening Free Stage. ",,,2023-04-12,2024-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jackie,Spoden-Bolz,"Stearns County Fair","6 ANJO DR","Sauk Centre",MN,,320-352-2482,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Stearns,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-72,,,,
10029954,"County Fair Legacy Project",2023,3680,,,"We want to be able to keep alive old-time music and traditional music from ethnic groups that settled in this area. We will assign one of the superintendents to count the number of people in the park during this time. ",,,,,,,"Jim Abbe, Timothy Arlt, Bruce Busho, Jon DeMars, Dan Deml, Mark Ditlevson, Rick Ellingson, Gene Fisher, Mike Hamilton, Tracy Ignaszewski, Sandy Jirele, Glen Meger, Doug Meier, Roger Noble, Josh Prokopec, Wayne Steele, Brent Svenby",,"Steele County Free Fair",,"This grant is intended to provide access to cultural music of this area of the state. We are inviting in musical groups for our old-time music afternoon and a special concert in our north entertainment area. These groups include The Concord Singers, The Marv Nissel Band, and the Over-60 band. We are trying to pass on old-time music to younger audiences and keep the tradition of this music as a part of the fair. We also have a fair museum, and the doors are sticking making it difficult for people to get in. This is a controlled environment building so we need to keep the doors closed. Both the main entrance and the fire doors are needing repair.",,,2023-04-07,2024-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Timothy,Arlt,"Steele County Free Fair","1525 S CEDAR AVE",Owatonna,MN,,507-451-5305,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Steele,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-73,,,,
10029955,"County Fair Legacy Project",2023,3680,,,"The stage is located in our walk path of the fairgrounds, therefore everyone walks by and stops to check out the stage. We have two large bleachers and other seating around the area and all shows are always full and standing room. A guesstimate would be 200-plus guests per show (four to six times a day for five days during the fair). ",,,,,,,"Ryan Sleiter, Steve Storck, Judy Johnston, Ryan Anderson ",,"Stevens County Fair",,"1) On our large stage we would like to build a small dressing room for performers as they have no place to be ready to perform. 2) Get a portable PA system for the free stage; 3) Hire a Paul Bunyan performer.",,,2023-03-01,2024-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Steve,Storck,"Stevens County Fair","PO BOX 622",Morris,MN,,320-589-1062,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Stevens,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-74,,,,
10029956,"County Fair Legacy Project",2023,3680,,,"We will schedule Jacques La Christian for three days, and expect his performances to reach about 120 people per day. We will have a volunteer count the people that attend each show. ",,,,,,,"Eric Turnquist, Kevin Wilkening, Jane Stassen, Jane Saulsbury, Dale Moser, Sue Smith, Tom Hoffman, John Holtz, Mark Plumhoff, Mark Nokleby, Tim Bakken, Stan Glimsdal, Chuck Wilts, Laurie Hinneberg, Cindy Carl",,"Swift County Fair",,"This year we propose to contract with a character named Jacques La Christian, who is portrayed by David Popilek, a French voyageur from the 1800's who will tell stories of the wilderness and provide exhibits of historic Minnesota.",,,2023-04-12,2024-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jane,Saulsbury,"Swift County Fair","PO BOX 395",Kerkhoven,MN,,320-289-6090,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Swift,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-75,,,,
10029958,"County Fair Legacy Project",2023,3680,,,"We expect that over 100 kids/adults will interact with Wanda the Clown each day she is at our fair. We will assign a board member to follow Wanda through our Midway while she is interacting with community members. We expect 200 people to watch Rick Fidler as he performs. We will have an individual at the door with a clicker to record attendance. We expect 300 people to partake in watching the 8th Hour Band. We will once again have a board member record attendance with a clicker. ",,,,,,,"Jerome Deal, Ted Siltman, Teri Abraham , Theresa Schmidt , Tim Everding , Dan Vipond , Janet Koch , Josh Behrens , Isaac Deal , Cameron Hanson , Gavin Jorschumb , Brad Kalstrom , Jim Olson, Shawn Drewicke , Dale Vatthauer , Michael Breach ",,"Traverse County Fair ",,"The Traverse County Fair would like to book Wanda the Clown through Homeward Bound Entertainment Company from Chanhassen, Minnesota. Wanda is a Minnesota-based wandering clown artist who was previously employed by the Ringling Bros. and the Barnum & Bailey Circus. We would like to hire the Minnesota-based musician Rick Fidler to perform country music for people who attend our fair. We would also like to hire the 8th Hour Band to perform for an evening at our fair.",,,2023-04-12,2024-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Teri,Abraham,"Traverse County Fair ","1305 4TH AVE N",Wheaton,MN,,320-760-1081,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Traverse,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-77,,,,
10029959,"County Fair Legacy Project",2023,3680,,,"We would expect to have over 2000 people visit the Krystal Kennels over the three-day period. We would expect to have over 1500 attend the various demonstrations. We will have a volunteer take attendance of the activities that have a set time educational talk. Many of the demonstrator will be for a two/three-hour time frame, in which they are doing their work and talking as people come through. We will work with these demonstrators to have an estimate of numbers who participate. , ",,,,,,,"Barb Petit, Paul Luhmann, Kate Brown, Rob Sexton, Sue Lamprecht, Mellissa Fitzgerald, Rhonda Stelling, Brad Schnell, Sarah MellgreBarb Petitn, Jake Siewert, Bill Brown, Paul Wingert, Vince Sexton, Dr. Dennis Spano",,"Wabasha County Fair",,"Provide educational demonstrations and displays of Minnesota history, ag and arts with a dog sledding exhibit, farm feud trivia, a butter churning demonstration, and art demonstrations.",,,2023-04-07,2024-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Barb,Petit,"Wabasha County Fair","99 COULEE WAY ROAD",Wabasha,MN,,507-251-7149,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Wabasha,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-78,,,,
10029960,"County Fair Legacy Project",2023,3680,,,"We would expect 200 people to attend the Sherwin Linton show. We will have a person taking count as they enter the area for the concert. We would expect 400 people to attend the Red Letter Band. We will have a person taking count as spectators enter the area for the concert.",,,,,,,"Dennis Linder, Adrienne Mason, Jeremy Sanders, Patty Sanders, Kristen Betts, Jason Berg, Charlie Wachlin, Jonathan Robbins, Rachele Reese",,"Wadena County Fair",,"We would like to hire Sherwin Linton, a Minnesota native that plays country music and has a large following in our area. Sherwin always has large audiences when he plays our fair. The Red Letter Band is a local Minnesota country band, that plays original music.",,,2023-04-17,2024-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jeremy,Sanders,"Wadena County Fair","PO Box 247",Wadena,MN,,218-639-0760,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Wadena,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-79,,,,
10029961,"County Fair Legacy Project",2023,3680,,,"We typically expect between 50 and 60 people per show for our stage shows. We have volunteers take a count of how many people are at each show and then they randomly talk to people after the show is complete to see what their reaction is to each show. This helps us know if it is something that we should bring back to our fair in the future.",,,,,,,"Mike Harguth, Robin Dulas, Jared Krassin, Jennifer Johnson, Jeff Johnson, Gary Conrath, Tyler Huber, Kaitlyn Androli, Jason Schmidt, Kris Manthey, Serena Frazier, Jennifer Graupmann, Noah Battenfeld",,"Waseca County Free Fair",,"The Educational Heritage Magic Show by Magician Tom Anderson - With period costumes from the 1800's, he will be using magic that would have taken place in the 1800's. Tom is also a balloon artist and will be offering a balloon twisting class. ?Musical performers will also perform at the fair. ",,,2023-04-17,2024-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Noah,Battenfeld,"Waseca County Free Fair","PO BOX 227",Waseca,MN,,507-461-0314,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Waseca,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-80,,,,
10029962,"County Fair Legacy Project",2023,3680,,,"White Bear Lake Big Band and South Washington Community Band - we expect at least 100 people will attend. We will be taking pictures and computing how many chairs and bleachers we have set up and how full they are to come up with an approximation., , Ms Jaz-ee - we expect that at least 2000 will visit her spot over the five days she will be at the fair. She typically has lines of people waiting to see her. Our attendance is 50,000 over five days. Potentially hoping to get the number of balloons that she goes through to try to get a count of attendees., , Paul Bunyan - we expect at least 2000 will stop to talk to him over the three days he will be at the fair. He typically moves around to different spots. He also has lines of people waiting to talk with him., ",,,,,,,"Amy Delaney, Becky Jensen, Kathy Kohns, Corey Kronus, Dorie Ostertag, John Rheinberger, Phyllis Wirth, Kevin Brown, Tammy Lewis, Sue Kubiak, Margo Rheinberger, Kevin Stokes, Eileen Tank, Greta Tank, Rex Kent, Tony Otley, Leann Peuse, Kim Salitros, Beth Springborn, Richie Springborn, Ben Thurmes",,"Washington County Fair",,"The Washington County Fair brings many artistic programs to the fair each year. We are planning on having community bands and a long ago form of arts - a balloonologist. Keeping the community bands alive for enjoying the art of big bands is a much needed art. A balloonologist is a very old form of art, which is amazing to watch and an art that needs to be preserved. We will be having Paul Bunyan. Paul Bunyan explains the use of his ax for cutting down trees. He will depict how long ago homes were built by logs chopped down in the forests. Having him portrays the agricultural heritage of wood chopping.",,,2023-04-14,2024-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Dorie,Ostertag,"Washington County Fair","3393 NEAL AVE S",Afton,MN,,651-436-6009,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Washington,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-81,,,,
10029963,"County Fair Legacy Project",2023,3680,,,"Fifty youth are predicted at the teen dance. They get stamped when entering. We predict 40 to come to the milking demonstration (will have volunteer keep count of spectators). , We predict 200 adults at the dances (will get stamped when entering). , We predict 60 guests at the event for Senior Day (have volunteer keep track of participants). , ",,,,,,,"Becky Cronk-President, Paul Haler-Vice President, Natalie Teigum-Treasuer, Sue Craig-Secretary, ",,"Watonwan County Fair",,"Minnesota bands playing in our entertainment building is one of the biggest draws of our fair--the bands help bring people together and everyone can spend time with their friends, and make new ones. Since we added our teen night, it is growing every year. We started this event because of complaints for the 16+ age group that there was nothing for them. With the four bands we offer, we have a variety of music to cater to a wide audience of people. This year we are also adding a kids event with Making Faces out of Mankato, Minnesota. ",,,2023-04-11,2024-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Franny,Brown,"Watonwan County Fair","506 4TH AVE N","St James",MN,,507-327-7699,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Watonwan,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-82,,,,
10029964,"County Fair Legacy Project",2023,3680,,,"We hope to have at least 2,000 people attending/listening to the outdoor musicians. This is a free event on our outdoor stage. , , With the live demonstrations our goal is to increase the number attending every year. We will plan on 30 people attending (approximately) each demonstration. As people enter the Main Exhibit Arena, members of the F0F group stand outside the Ed Center directing people to the demonstration area. People are very ready to SIT, listen and learn! , , There is always a long line of youth awaiting the attention of the balloon artist. She takes requests in addition to demonstrating how she turns the balloons into art, as she traverses the open mall area. She is like a Pied Piper!",,,,,,,"Mike Holstrom, Justin Beyer, Monica Thompson, Carissa Heeter, Tom Schiesser , Jerry Polejewski, Al Lundquist, John Sethre, Ben Wolden, Lucas Bakken, John Brooberg",,"West Otter Tail County Fair",,"We will have ethnic food demonstrations in our new Carri Thompson Education Center, which includes: lefse, rommegrot (Norwegian rich pudding), tamales, krumkake and yeast breads. We will also have a balloon artist who also demonstrates how to create life-like animals and people. We will also have music for ALL generations. Tripwire is a group who includes Music for ALL generations and genres: Americana, country, old-time. ",,,2023-04-07,2024-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,LaVonne,Beckler,"West Otter Tail County Fair","PO BOX 352","Fergus Falls",MN,,218-736-0272,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-83,,,,
10029966,"County Fair Legacy Project",2023,3680,,,"We expect approximately 50 people for each of the AJ Kern and Doug Ohman presentations. There will be a volunteer at each to count those in attendance. The art demonstrations with Lisa Douglas will each have 15 people in attendance. That will be determined by the amount of supplies she goes through for the hands-on demonstrations. We expect 100 people at each of the chainsaw artist performances. This will be tallied by a volunteer. ",,,,,,,"Sara Laqua, Dean Sanders, Tom Campbell, Phil Thesing, Terry Jones, Cindy Timm, Glenn Brouwer, Ben Verthein, John Brogan, Tracy Coulter, Dan Ihrke",,"Winona County Fair",,"We will use this grant to focus on the rich history of agriculture in Minnesota through presentations and displays by photographers Doug Ohman and AJ Kern. We're promoting art in our area and state through the chainsaw art of Curt Ingvoldstad and the hands-on demonstrations of Lisa Douglas. The antique tractor display at our fairgrounds will be a bit more educational with a sign displaying the various types of tractors, along with facts about some that are on display. ",,,2023-04-07,2024-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Sara,Laqua,"Winona County Fair","PO BOX 646","St Charles",MN,,507-932-3074,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Winona,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-85,,,,
10029967,"County Fair Legacy Project",2023,3680,,,"We expect 150 people at each of the three presentations. It will be easy to take attendance because it is in a very visible location. ",,,,,,,"Stan Vander Kooi, Board Director",,"Wright County Fair",,"Will be able to demonstrate to fairgoers how lumber was harvested and used.",,,2023-04-07,2024-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Stan,"Vander Kooi","Wright County Fair","155 3RD ST S",Montrose,MN,,"(320) 543-2111",,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Wright,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-86,,,,
10029968,"County Fair Legacy Project",2023,3680,,,"The stage will be safer for our cultural, historical and agricultural performers and demonstrators. It will be more appeasing for the viewers to look at instead of an old cinder block and rotting plywood stage that takes most of a day to put together.",,,,,,,"Gabby Nemitz - President, Holly Hoffman - Vice President, Stephanie Assarsson - Secretary, Amy Nemitz - Treasurer",,"Yellow Medicine County Fair",,"The Yellow Medicine County Fair Board is seeking funds to purchase a new portable stage to better serve the needs of our fair performers and demonstrations. Our current stage consists of concrete blocks and old rotting plywood that is not safe for our performers and demonstrations. With a portable stage we are able to move it to other areas of the fairgrounds if needed for performers or demonstration events that might require a stage.",,,2023-04-18,2024-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Amy,Nemitz,"Yellow Medicine County Fair","2411 190TH ST",Canby,MN,,507-828-0460,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,"Yellow Medicine",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-87,,,,
10029882,"County Fair Legacy Project",2023,3680,,,"We expect to have at least 250 guests to watch the comedy act and this will be quantified by head count through taking attendance. The one room school house outcomes will be measured by taking comments from a comment box placed inside building from fairgoers that take advantage of its historical attraction. ",,,,,,,"Karla Lindquist, Dewayne Myhre, Casey Christiansen, Brant Bigger, Travis Schauer, Matt Moore, Keith Sonnenberg, Kurt Hoban, Aaron Willie, Mike Ullmer, Matt Thompson, Jeremy Sonnenberg, Sharon Leegard",,"Becker County Fair",,"1) We are intending to book a family comedy/magic performance by the name of ""Mixed Nuts"". They are based out of St. Paul, Minnesota. , 2) We have a One Room School house that is in need of repair and paint. We are intending to use the remaining money from the legacy grant to fulfill the needed attention to this historical attraction at our Becker County Fair. ",,,2023-04-18,2024-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Keith,Sonnenberg,"Becker County Fair","PO Box 206","Detroit Lakes",MN,,218-280-6330,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Becker,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-1,,,,
10029884,"County Fair Legacy Project",2023,3680,,,"We are expecting participation of at least 100-150 people of all age groups at the Rockin Wood shows at the Cottonwood Stage. Head count and photos taken. The Sonpuppets and Emotion in Motion will be located in a family area that we expect to have 50-100 people participate in their shows and activity. ",,,,,,,"Ted Prom, Ken Bemboom, Mary Ostby, Jody Prom, Nancy Zupan, Jennifer Feldhege, Karen Sakry, Sam Morris, Scott Morris, Vince Thiel, Adam Scapanski, Rod Bemboom, ",,"Benton County Fair",,"The demographic for Benton County needs access to quality arts and culture and historical programming. We will utilize our Activity Area and Cottonwood Stage to introduce some art forms to the visitors of our Benton County Fair programming. Our fair has a high attendance and it provides the perfect opportunity to enhance an introduction to arts through our programming and events. Our committees for these areas chose to pursue three groups of very different activities to reach a wider variety of visitors in under-utilized areas to provide an introduction to the arts, enjoyment of the arts and interactive participation in the arts.",,,2023-04-20,2024-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Mary,Ostby,"Benton County Fair","5777 RONNEBY RD NE",Foley,MN,,320-253-5649,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Benton,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-3,,,,
10029885,"County Fair Legacy Project",2023,3680,,,"Through this entertainment the attendees will have exposure to a style of entertainment they have not witnessed before and achieve a better understanding of the world around them. Results will be evaluated by taking a head count of attendees at the Free Stage during the performance.",,,,,,,"for board members visit https://www.bigstonecountyfair.com/location",,"Big Stone County Fair",,"To contract two entertainers for the free stage at the 2023 Big Stone County Fair. Both entertainers are from Minnesota. The first group will be a musical/comedy duo who will play mostly original musical material with comedy and funny stories mixed in with the songs and between songs. The second entertainer is a Native American stand-up comedian who will tell jokes and stories about his life and comment on current events.",,,2023-04-20,2024-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Bruce,Wellendorf,"Big Stone County Fair","36564 640TH AVE",Ortonville,MN,,320-325-3247,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,"Big Stone",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-4,,,,
10029887,"County Fair Legacy Project",2023,3680,,,"As a free fair we have a large number of fairgoers come and go throughout the day. We plan to get an estimated attendance of individuals in the historic area of the grounds throughout the demonstrations with a board member being present and keeping track as well as having the artist give an estimated number of onlookers per day as well. During the music entertainment volunteers will take estimated attendance numbers during the concerts. ",,,,,,,"Anna De St. Croix, Alisa Mangen, Kelsey Preisinger, Erica Kimsey, Amber Swing, Cindy Hauser, Tim Herzog, Kevin Meyer, Alec Harder, Aaron Dittbenner, Kathy Covington, Candice Stadick",,"Brown County Free Fair",,"We are planning to bring several musical groups to the fair that will highlight the cultural heritage of our county. We are rich in German and European culture in our area and will be bringing several polka bands in for afternoon entertainment. We will also be including a chainsaw artist this year and are very excited for the new demonstrations that he will be bringing to the grounds. We will bring a blacksmith to the fair as well for demonstrations, something that we have been working to include at our fair for some time. ",,,2023-04-17,2024-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Anna,"De St. Croix","Brown County Free Fair","PO BOX 221","New Ulm",MN,,507-354-2223,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Brown,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-6,,,,
10029891,"County Fair Legacy Project",2023,3680,,,"We will have a volunteer assessing the number of attendees. ",,,,,,,"Rhonda Adkins-President, Randon Beber-VP, Teri McAllister-Treasure, Juanita Dice-Secretary",,"Cass County Fair",,"This year we will have many local Minnesota bands as well as Rob Fairbanks (Rez Reporter), a local comedian from the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwa.",,,2023-04-14,2024-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Rhonda,Adkins,"Cass County Fair","PO BOX 428","Pine River",MN,,218-839-9480,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Cass,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-10,,,,
10029895,"County Fair Legacy Project",2023,3680,,,"We expect over 10,000 people to attend our county fair and amount of people that will visit this building with the 4-H fair projects.",,,,,,,"Sandra K Girtz, Amy Kent, Cheryl Grover, Cindy Benson, Stephanie Ramsrud, Mark Larson, Alroy Lewis, Danny Riewer, Daniel Johnshoy, Mike Nordlund, Scott Fawver, Janell Strandberg, Alton Walker",,"Clearwater County Fair ",,"We need updates to the 4-H exhibit building that is owned by the Agricultural Society, but it is used by the 4-H exhibitors to house their projects during the fair. Fine Arts, Crafts, Photography, Woodworking, Clothing and Textiles, and Quilts are just a few of these project areas. This building sustained some water damage to the interior of the building. The problem has been fixed but the interior plywood and insulation needs to be fixed to safely have these projects, exhibitors and fairgoers inside of this building. ",,,2023-04-17,2024-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Sandra,Girtz,"Clearwater County Fair ","PO BOX 718",Bagley,MN,,218-694-2780,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Clearwater,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-14,,,,
10029896,"County Fair Legacy Project",2023,3680,,,"We expect at least 500 individuals to attend the working ranch rodeo. We will have board members with clickers tallying amount of people. We expect around 50-100 people to view the blacksmith during the time at the fair. We expect 75-150 individuals to attend our agricultural magic show.",,,,,,,"Mike Hanson, Kay Gross, Bailey Turner, Val Graff, Chris Grunewald, Jerome Robillard, Bruce Gross, Clark Lingbeek, Randy Sellner, Jeremie Buhler, Breanna Wagner, Holly Anderson",,"Cottonwood County Fair",,"We would like to be able to provide fairgoers a fun experience at seeing horses and ranchers work and run different events with their horses. To see how a blacksmith operates and create iron work. Our magician will create a fun experience for all ages to learn more about agriculture.",,,2023-04-17,2024-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Holly,Anderson,"Cottonwood County Fair","PO BOX 391",Windom,MN,,507-822-3767,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Cottonwood,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-15,,,,
10029898,"County Fair Legacy Project",2023,3680,,,"Measured by a volunteer that attends the shows and can give us an estimated number of attendees.",,,,,,,"Pete Storlie, Neil Deplazes, Ashlyn Otto, John Hubener, Ed Barrett, Sarah Dingels, Mark Langer, Marge Snyder, Ariana Sorem, Melanie Storlie, Jeff Wright, Chris Worsham",,"Dakota County Fair",,"We would like to have our local blacksmith's guild members give demonstrations throughout the week of our fair in the blacksmith shop located in our Heritage Village on the fairgrounds. We could get many demonstrators to demonstrate the equipment that we have in our heritage village buildings such as spinning, weaving, quilting, and cooking. We also may have an opportunity to have a threshing demonstration by the local machinery men that meet here in Dakota County. We hope to contract a chainsaw artist and/or the Paul Bunyan Live show to have here the week of the fair. The chainsaw artist would be able to give many demonstrations throughout the week of the fair. We will contract the Lumberjack show for all seven days of the fair as well. The Paul Bunyan Live show would be here one day - possibly kids day.",,,2023-04-20,2024-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Kristine,Smith,"Dakota County Fair","4008 220TH ST W",Farmington,MN,,651-463-8818,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Dakota,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-17,,,,
10029915,"County Fair Legacy Project",2023,3680,,,"Silly Ms Tilly participates with all ages. Rockin' Woody will be on our free stage. The stage is normally full for each of their shows.",,,,,,,"Taylor Lindegard, Noel Peterson, Theresia Gillie, Rhonda Deere, Judy Blomquist, Missy Karboviak, Scott Lindegard, Carey Mortenson, Kalli Peterson, Matt Przekwas, Jenny Schmiedeberg, Dan Vagle, Loren Younggren, Dean Lipinski, Jacob Maier, Mike Peterson",,"Kittson County",,"Balloon Artist Silly Ms Tilly and the Rockin' Woody band. ",,,2023-04-12,2024-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Theresia,Gillie,"Kittson County","PO BOX 605",Hallock,MN,,218-843-3411,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Kittson,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-34,,,,
10029916,"County Fair Legacy Project",2023,3680,,,"Our fair is free to the public. No gate or parking fees. Normally the attendance for our entertainment schedule will be in the 2,500 range. This number is based on estimates generated by fair board members monitoring the various events. ",,,,,,,"for board members visit https://koochichingcountyfair.org/fair-board-members",,"Koochiching County Fair",,"The Koochiching County Fair will feature two Minnesota-based bands. Performances are open and free to the public. The kids tractor pull will also be featured and free to the participants. ",,,2023-04-12,2024-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Donald,"D. Lukenbill","Koochiching County Fair","PO BOX 183",Northome,MN,,218-897-5205,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Koochiching,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-35,,,,
10029932,"County Fair Legacy Project",2023,3680,,,"We expect that an average of 150 people to attend each of the four shows, for a total of at least 600 people. A volunteer will take a head count during each of the shows.",,,,,,,"Ron McCarvel, Corey Gronewold, Cory Boehnke, Theresa Steve, Bob Paplow, Elizabeth Broines, Amanda Altman, Matt Altman, Daren Veen, Jim Schuett, Scott Rose",,"Nobles County Fair",,"To provide local music artists an opportunity to perform folk, Country, and Rock music at the county fair. Funds will be used to pay for sound, lights, stage equipment, and the artists a modest fee to defray expenses and perform. ",,,2023-02-17,2024-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jim,Schuett,"Nobles County Fair","PO BOX 942",Worthington,MN,,605-490-2808,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Nobles,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-51,,,,
10029934,"County Fair Legacy Project",2023,3680,,,"We expect that 75-100 people will visit the photography display. We will post a ""visitor's log"" to track attendance. We can expect the same amount will attend the lectures given as well., , It is harder to track attendance at the musical performances since the stage is a free stage and is located in an area between the food trucks, but we expect many people mill about and take in the music while waiting on food, etc. I would estimate that 500-750 people will take in the music over the course of the two days of performances. ",,,,,,,"Anna Fisher - President, Josh Lehman - VP 1, Ken Wendt - VP 2, Kelly Haney - Secretary/Treasurer",,"Northern MN District Fair Assn",,"We would like to use the Legacy Funds to provide live musical free entertainment during the fair. The Sloughgrass band is a local Minnesota musical group. We would like them to perform two days of the fair. We would also like to do a Landscape Photography ""lecture"" and show at this years fair featuring Ben Sunne, a local Minnesota photographer who specializes in Landscape Photography. The interest in Landscape Photography has grown over the past few years and this would be a real benefit to the entire community. We will need to upgrade the Photography display area including some new drywall and track lighting.",,,2023-04-18,2024-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Kelly,Haney,"Northern MN District Fair Assn","901 MAIN ST",Littlefork,MN,,218-240-1811,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Koochiching,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-53,,,,
10029937,"County Fair Legacy Project",2023,3680,,,"Expect to see a change in the diversity of performers, artists, and demonstrations. This will be measurable in reviewing and comparing show venue schedules and marquees.",,,,,,,"for board members visit https://www.pinecountyfair.com/fair-board/, ",,"Pine County Fair",,"Purchase replacement speakers, drivers and new lighting for the band shell.",,,2023-04-17,2024-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Brent,Thompson,"Pine County Fair","2193 175TH AVE",Mora,MN?,,320-629-3408,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Pine,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-56,,,,
10029938,"County Fair Legacy Project",2023,3680,,,"For the magic show we expect around 100 to 150 kids and parents., For the hypnosis show we expect around 350 to 400 people., For Sherwin Linton there will be about 75 to 125 people., For the Larry Olson Band we expect 100 to 125 people.",,,,,,,"Skip Moeller, Scott Crawford, Amy Folkers, Brad Hiniker, Craig Bucher, Jacob Birsted, Jeremy Smidt, Justin Butman, Lance Oye, Merle Zeinstra, Mik DeGroot, Pat Flanagan, Ryan Bosma, Paul Evans, Wayne Drew ",,"Pipestone County Fair ",,"Jesse Moffitt Magic and Hypnosis show. Sherwin Linton plays Folk, Country, and Rock music. Larry Olson Band plays Polka. We would like to find a local Spanish band to put under our free tent as well.",,,2023-04-14,2024-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Wayne,Drew,"Pipestone County Fair ","416 HIAWATHA AVE S",Pipestone,MN,,507-348-4919,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Pipestone,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-57,,,,
10029941,"County Fair Legacy Project",2023,3230,,,"We expect at least 70 people to attend the performance. People will be excited to have all this entertainment locally so they can see and try new things that they might not otherwise have been able to do. ",,,,,,,"Mike D, Melanie H, Jennifer S, Bernie D, Tony R, Jill D, Tong G, Alex H, Greg M, Brandie D, Matt R, Kyle R Jason J, Emily H, Becca R",,"Red Lake County Fair",,"We will be bringing a different cultural experience to the local community that they might not otherwise be able to attend or experience.",,,2023-04-17,2024-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Jennifer,Srnsky,"Red Lake County Fair","PO Box 113",Oklee,MN,,218-686-5830,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,"Red Lake",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-60,,,,
10029942,"County Fair Legacy Project",2023,3680,,,"The shelter will draw fairgoers to a place where they can learn about cultural heritage through demos, programs, shows, and displays. We expect to seat 50-60 with a stage for programs and demos, and heritage dancing. The chainsaw artist will draw fairgoers as they walk by. They can ask questions and see the artist at work. ",,,,,,,"Jeff Potter; Kirby Josephson; Kelly Scheffler; Dillon Kuehn; Nancy Frank; Chuck Davis; Cory Faulds; Jim Sandgren; Tiffany Hansen; Mark Buyck; Jeff Tauer; John Sandgren; John Welu; Jeff Sandgren; Andy Ourada",,"Redwood County Fair",,"Having a chainsaw artist do demonstrations on grounds each day; Building an open sided shelter to protect fairgoers and local performers from the elements as they watch and learn about local cultural heritage such as polka bands, local Native American dances, German bands, Century Farm and senior programs.",,,2023-04-20,2024-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jeff,Potter,"Redwood County Fair","PO BOX 263","Redwood Falls",MN,,507-627-2801,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Redwood,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-61,,,,
10029945,"County Fair Legacy Project",2023,3680,,,"We will be having a board member count how many people listen to the performances. ",,,,,,,"Lee Sells - President , Chad Verstegg - V.P., Lou Reisch - Sec. , Robert Reeme - Treas, ",,"Rock County Fair",,"Bring Minnesota performers to our fair. They will provide entertainment for our fairgoers to show off what Minnesota has to offer. ",,,2023-04-12,2024-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Lee,Sells,"Rock County Fair","PO BOX 956",Luverne,MN,,507-449-3247,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Rock,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-64,,,,
10029957,"County Fair Legacy Project",2023,3680,,,"Assign board members or volunteers to oversee the activity and keep count of attendees.",,,,,,,"for board members visit https://www.toddcountyfairmn.us/board-of-directors/",,"Todd County Fair",,"This year we are planning to participate in the legacy project by offering some demonstrations to educate the public in farming: a model cow that the public can milk; process of sheep shearing along with use of wool, including a child activity; demonstrations from the local Heritage Club making rope, shelling corn; show a variety of old motors and possible antique machinery items. Glass blower to present two days at our fair and demonstrate the making of fine glass products. Activities for children will include a pedal pull, talent contest, bird houses, and a Todd County Master Gardeners educational/activity for children. Involvement with children is important - we need to educate them about agriculture and where their food comes from. They are an important part of our county along with the future of Todd County as well. ",,,2023-05-11,2024-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Debra,Durheim,"Todd County Fair","PO BOX 207",Browerville,MN,,3207322739,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Todd,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-76,,,,
10029965,"County Fair Legacy Project",2023,3680,,,"We are hoping to draw large crowds for our kids day and family day. These are the two days that our magician/balloon artist will be there. Because of how the demos are done, it is difficult to quantify numbers as people can mill in and out of the area where demonstrations are held. The same holds true for our musicians and horse pull demo. They will be performing throughout their designated days and some will be providing music for our talent show and our two pageants, which all draw large crowds. We can designate someone to try and take attendance or estimate attendance at the various demos and performances.",,,,,,,"*Milan Drewlow, *Shawna Korinek, *Sarah Kautz, *Cole Defries, Darral Nordick, Mary Anderson, Matt Anderson, Mary Ann Conrad, Annie Boesen, Arlene Cossette, Cheryl Zieglmann, Danielle Defries ,*Jared Nordick, Kelly Lent, Lisa Hill, Merrill Miranowski, Michael Tolbert, Mindi Bruce, Monique Stelzer, Nancy Grotluschen, *Nathan Hoggarth, Rondo Weinkauf, Stephanie Miranowski, Steven Zieglmann, Terri, Tschakert, Terry Nelson, Victor Ricigliano",,"Wilkin County Fair",,"This year the Wilkin County Ag Society will use the legacy grant to hire musical entertainment throughout the duration of the fair. We will also have a magician and balloon artist for two days of the fair. This year we will be having a draft horse pulling demonstration that will include the history of how horse pulls played a role in early county fairs.",,,2023-04-18,2024-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Milan,Drewlow,"Wilkin County Fair","505 8TH ST S #2",Breckenridge,MN,,218-517-0937,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Wilkin,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-84,,,,
10035298,"County Fair Legacy Project",2024,3755,"Minnesota 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4 Section 2. Subd. 10",,"Performances per a daily showtime schedule. We expect to see crowds of 50 to 100. ",,,,,,,"Jim Bright; Lon Nicko; Renee Kostick; Sara Rian; Sharon Dotzler; Randeena Olson; Lenore Jackson; Lacie Hietalati; Kate LaClair; Leeann Moriarty; Kirk Peysar; Gabrea Anderson; Vern Watters; Thomas Gustin",,"Aitkin County Fair",,"Just 4 Laffs consisting of clowning comedy, magic shows, balloon tying artistry, educational games and activities. ",,,2024-02-15,2025-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Kirk,Peysar,,"PO Box 181",Aitkin,MN,56431,218-927-7361,kirk.peysar@co.aitkin.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Aitkin,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-88,,,,
10035299,"County Fair Legacy Project",2024,3755,"Minnesota 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4 Section 2. Subd. 10",,"We normally have hundreds of people attend the thrashers demonstration during the fair. This year we are going to monitor that more closely to have more accurate numbers on attendance. With the artist we have a sign up sheet and are limiting the number of participants per class to 20 per class. ",,,,,,,"Mike Ahlers Malcolm Beck Dorna Helgeson Scott Newberger Jeff Boyd Sarah Beck Keith Hyovalti Rick Marano Nick Mayer Dan Reintjes Matt Helgeson Bryan Lemke Chad Wrobel Gary Wrobel Mitch Coop",,"Anoka County Fair",,"We have a thrashing show that performs during the fair. We want to hire the Rum River Art Center to put on some art classes/projects.",,,2024-02-14,2025-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Michael,Ahlers,,"P.O. Box 278",Anoka,MN,55303,763-427-4070,Anokafair@aol.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Anoka,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-89,,,,
10035300,"County Fair Legacy Project",2024,3655,"Minnesota 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4 Section 2. Subd. 10",,"Pottery- Since the demonstration will be held outside, making spectator measurement difficult, we will offer a desirable item to be raffled off via a drawing. For 1/2 hour, we will keep a general tally as to how many people are entering the raffle that stay for the demonstration vs. viewers only of the demonstration and mathematically adjust the total headcount according to the percentages. Steam Engine- the demonstration will be held on Saturday during the tractor parade exhibition. Our normal attendance for such the typical tractor exhibition runs in the 200-300 person range. With the steam engine it would be logical to expect even more spectators to take advantage of the rare opportunity to see an operating steam engine. Blacksmithing/tinsmithing- We intend to have a volunteer to take attendance on every 1/2 hour (for the first 2 hours each day) to count the people in the bleachers watching the event.",,,,,,,"Karla Lindquist, Dewayne Myhre, Casey Christensen, Brant Bigger, Travis Schauer, Matt Moore, Kurt Hoban, Aaron Willie, Mike Ullmer, Matt Thompson, Jememy Sonnenberg, Sharon Leegard, Steve Splonskowski, Andy Kelley, Tony Mitchell",,"Becker County Fair",,"We intend to hire internationally renowned potter, Jim Ulmer, to demonstrate and explain the historic nature and science of creating usable ceramics and glazes. We intend to hire Andrew Osten, a local steam engine tractor owner to bring his tractor to the fair for steam engine demonstrations. We intend to hire Jody Marquardt, a locally known, publicized metal worker (blacksmith) who creates historical items out of metal.",,,2024-04-22,2025-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Brant,Bigger,,"PO Box 206","Detroit Lakes",MN,56502,218-280-6330,beckercountyagsociety@gmail.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Becker,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-90,,,,
10035301,"County Fair Legacy Project",2024,3755,"Minnesota 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4 Section 2. Subd. 10",,"We will take photographs during the demonstrations and performances as a method of counting the number attending. We will use social media comments to evaluate the general effectiveness and results of the programs. Our Fair Board has an annual ""wrap up"" meeting that requires input from all superintendents in order to add to the evaluation process. All of this contributes to planning for the following year. ",,,,,,,"Vern Holzhueter, President; John Gilbertson, Vice-President; Char Blashill, Treasurer; Beryl Wernberg, Recording Secretary; Paul Hokuf, Manager",,"Beltrami County Fair",,"The Beltrami County Fair is fortunate to have a variety of venues, including both Home Arts and Heritage Square, to introduce our fairgoers to various cultural, educational, agricultural and historical activities and demonstrations. Our goal is to attract more exhibitors of arts, crafts and science entries with interactive demonstrations from various artists of Minnesota. To accomplish our goal, we will be scheduling two-hour demonstrations in the Home Arts building, plus other activities in our Heritage Square, which is an open air, covered structure with bleachers available for seating. It is our desire to give our fair visitors a taste of the wide variety of talent and skill in our area. The Headwaters Science Center is planning to spend an entire day (and another two-hour session on the following day) with specialized events that relate science to our everyday lives, with emphasis on nature and agricultural practices. George of the Juggler who uses magic and juggling as a tool to educate visitors about the history, all the way back to ancient Egypt, and techniques of the crafts. ",,,2024-04-22,2025-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Stacy,Ness,,"7223 Fairgrounds Rd NW Ste 7B",Bemidji,MN,56601,218-444-8169,admin@beltramicountyfair.org,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Beltrami,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-91,,,,
10035302,"County Fair Legacy Project",2024,3755,"Minnesota 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4 Section 2. Subd. 10",,"An increased exposure to the community for programming is expected with 100+ increase in participation in the Activity area with Emotion in Motion. An increased exposure and with visibility enhanced should allow an increased exposure and participation in the AG Craft program of 100+ people as quilts were not as well featured as they could have been. We will have hand clickers available to track the community participation in the building and activity for future review on access and participation.",,,,,,,"Ted Prom- President, Ken Bemboom- Vice-President, Mary Ostby- Treasurer, Jennifer Dingmann- Interim Secretary, Nancy Zupan, Karen Sakry, Jody Prom, Sam Morris, Scott Morris, Vince Thiel, Adam Scapanski, Jim Zanardi ",,"Benton County Fair",,"Benton County is listed as one of the rural counties of Minnesota with lower access to the arts and culture, and has a low number of museums. As a larger event venue that provides access to the community, we utilize a couple of areas in our fairgrounds to provide access to programming that encourages participation and access to those areas. Emotion in Motion is one of the acts that we are looking forward to working with in our activity area. Families and children will enjoy an interactive program that benefits their creative process. This program was well received as an introduction with the 2023 fair, and we look forward to working with them again this year. Benton County Fair is also looking to have a local school woodworking program build quilt dowel racks to be installeedd in our AG Craft Building. The labor will be covered by an in-kind donation from the school and will require the cost of materials at $550 which we hope to be covered with the 2024 grant.",,,2024-04-27,2025-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Mary,Ostby,,"P.O. Box 118","Sauk Rapids",MN,56379,320-253-5679,bentonfair@aol.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Benton,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-92,,,,
10035303,"County Fair Legacy Project",2024,3755,"Minnesota 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4 Section 2. Subd. 10",,"The proposed outcome of this project is to provide entertainment and pleasure to the people who attend the shows. Through this entertainment hopefully the attendees may have exposure to a style of entertainment they have not witnessed before and achieve a better understanding of the world around them. Results will be evaluated by taking a visual count of attendees at each show during the performance.",,,,,,,"Matthew Wellendorf, President Aaron Twedt, Vice-President Bruce Wellendorf, Secretary/Treasurer Mike Clark, Director Travis Fitzner, Director Kenny Chase, Director Ryan Pansch, Director",,"Big Stone County Fair",,"This application is to contract two entertainers for the 2024 Big Stone County Fair. Both entertainers are from Minnesota. The first group will be a Polka Band who will perform Polka music on the Free Stage. The second group will be a band playing a variety of modern to classic music on our free stage.",,,2024-04-27,2025-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Bruce,Wellendorf,,"36564 640th Ave.",Ortonville,MN,56278,320-325-3247,bigstonecountyfair@gmail.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,"Big Stone",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-93,,,,
10035304,"County Fair Legacy Project",2024,3755,"Minnesota 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4 Section 2. Subd. 10",,"We will assign a volunteer to help with the outcome, to give us an idea of those attended watching the demonstration each day, entering the cabin, interacting with Paul Bunyan and enjoying the music. We estimate 1000 people will see the Forgers each day, 500 will enter the cabin, Paul Bunyan will interact with 300 while he strolls the grounds, and IPolka will entertain 200 during senior day.",,,,,,,"Robin Tietz - President Rod Blanck - Vice President Dennis Urban - Treasurer Liz Madsen - Secretary",,"Blue Earth County",,"We will be looking at the way the early pioneers lived, worked and enjoyed themselves in the early days of Minnesota. Repairing a log cabin on the grounds, showing how metal work was done and explaining how early lumberjack camps worked will be a great educational experience. Also the sound of the music of the early descendants of the area will be greatly enjoyed.",,,2024-03-23,2025-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Dennis,Urban,,"P.O. Box 62",Mankato,MN,56001,507-546-3986,president.blueearthcofair@gmail.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,"Blue Earth",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-94,,,,
10035305,"County Fair Legacy Project",2024,3755,"Minnesota 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4 Section 2. Subd. 10",,"We generally have a good flow of traffic in the building where the demonstrations will take place, and anticipate higher flow due to the draw of the presentations, which we plan to advertise. For each 2-3 hour session we can expect 150-200 individuals to come through the exhibit hall. Demonstrators will take an estimated count of participants as well as onlookers throughout their time. ",,,,,,,"Anna De St. Croix - President Alisa Mangen - Vice President Candice Stadick - Secretary Kelsey Preisinger - Treasurer Kathy Covington Cindy Hauser Kevin Meyer Tim Herzog Aaron Dittbenner Erica Kimsey LuAnn Marti Alec Harder",,"Brown County Free Fair",,"We plan to rearrange the set-up of our commercial building. This building houses all of our open class exhibitis including the Minnesota Master Gardener group, Minnesota Gladiolus Society displays, all open class creative arts exhibits as well as all open class horticulture and food exhibits. By arranging in a new way we will be able to have a space open to bring in a series of indviduals and groups for creative arts, horticulture and food demonstrations throughout the fair. We are continuing to find that our county is interested in new and exciting learning opportunities and we believe that by bringing in these skilled artists and individuals we will be able to continue to do just that! The grant will help to fund demonstrations in the building. ",,,2024-04-27,2025-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Anna,"De St. Croix",,"PO Box 221","New Ulm",MN,56073,507-354-2223,info@browncountyfreefair.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Brown,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-95,,,,
10035307,"County Fair Legacy Project",2024,3755,"Minnesota 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4 Section 2. Subd. 10",,"We will promote the shows in all of our advertisements for the Carlton County Fair. We average around 40K attendees over our four-day fair. The goal is to get at least 5K guests to attend the ENVIRO-Shows. We will also have workers at the fair reminding guests that the show is playing on our Pavilion stage.",,,,,,,"Steve Loucks - President Heather Wright - Vice President Jim Clahoun - Treasurer Tim Larson - Camping Director Peter Laveu - Barn Director Tom Brown - Parking Director",,"Carlton County Fair",,"In 2024 we will bring Tricia & the Toonies to perform at the fair. They will be showcasing their ENVIRO-Family-Fun Show on August 16th and 17th. ",,,2024-04-05,2025-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Lindsey,Larson,,"Po Box 216",Barnum,MN,55707,218-389-6737,info@carltoncountyfairmn.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Carlton,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-97,,,,
10035308,"County Fair Legacy Project",2024,3755,"Minnesota 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4 Section 2. Subd. 10",,"We anticipate that the German Heritage bands will have attendance at a minimum 400 people each, as these are popular bands with the 60-and-over residents of Carver County. For the Rock and Roll bands we anticipate the attendance to be in the 800 range at a minimum. Attendance will be monitored by fairboard members or our security team as they enter the building depending on the time the band is performing.",,,,,,,"Jim Klein Mel Melcher Steve Rolf Jason Harms Melissa Bisek Shawn Dalchow Patti Dietzel Bill Flusemann Scott Flusemann Alex Klaustermeier Tyler Klaustermeier Scott Knight Brian Lenzen Ken Norman Laura Pavek Dan Robb Ross Schneider Glenn Strube Luke Wolter Joe Yetzer",,"Carver County Fair",,"We will be applying these funds toward two German heritage musical bands (Chuck Thiel and the Jolly Ramblers and The Wendinger Brothers) and also a 50's & 60's Rock n' Roll show band (Butch Automatic & The Four Speeds featuring The Bingo's).",,,2024-03-23,2025-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Diane,Polzin,,"501 West 3rd St",Waconia,MN,55387,952-442-2333,gm@carvercountyfair.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Carver,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-98,,,,
10035309,"County Fair Legacy Project",2024,3755,"Minnesota 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4 Section 2. Subd. 10",,"The History Building will be open to the public all days of the fair. We are also looking at opening the building other times of the year for school class workshops and other holidays and events. ",,,,,,,"President Jamie Hauge, Secretary Lisa Fletcher, VP Jennifer Paananen, Treasurer Donna Klimek",,"Cass County Fair (Pillager)",,"The Pillager History Center is a building on the county fairgrounds. A history display started to grow there in early 2016, made of paper copies and memorabilia gathered from the community. At the beginning of this history collection, this building was not critter or weather proof. In previous grant cycles the building has had a critter-proofing project, and additional work has been done to further that work. Now, we are requesting funds to allow those 9-year-old paper photos and memorabilia items to be housed in better conditions. Over the past 9 years those paper photos have become curled, faded, and weathered. In the next step of this project, those paper copies will be re-printed and mounted on photo boards and covered with laminate to protect them.",,,2024-04-26,2025-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Sue,Vanhal,,"PO Box 71",Pillager,MN,56473,218-746-3348,minik@brainerd.net,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Cass,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-99,,,,
10035310,"County Fair Legacy Project",2024,3755,"Minnesota 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4 Section 2. Subd. 10",,"The number of people during the music performances will be counted by wrist bands. They are counted before they are given out to the attendees so we have a good estimate of how many people attended. Attendance in past has been about 200 to 300 people.",,,,,,,"Rhonda Adkins-President, Randon Beber-VP, Stacy Ford-Secretary, Teri McAllister-Treasurer, Derek Stockman, Katie Hemsworth-Rainwater, Kim Stockman, Gabi Schmidt, Austin McAllister, Juanita Dice, and Rosie Kuschel",,"Cass County Fair (Pine River)",,"We will be having live, local bands during the fair on Friday and Saturday. ",,,2024-04-22,2025-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Rhonda,Adkins,,"PO Box 428","Pine River",MN,56474,218-839-9480,Casscountyfairmn@gmail.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Cass,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-100,,,,
10035311,"County Fair Legacy Project",2024,3755,"Minnesota 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4 Section 2. Subd. 10",,"1) We have over 7500 people attend our fair, the building is near all the livestock barns and is at the center of our fair so he will have a lot of people passing by. 2) We are looking forward to having this done, it will be a great asset to this building. ",,,,,,,"Kurt Stranberg-President, Sandi Gunter- Vice President, Carmen Haugen- Secretary, Molly Barborek- Treasurer, Board Members, Joe Anderson, Mattie Dirksen, Matt Gilbertson, Steve Haugen, Stacey Hoidal, Candice Jaenisch, Cindy Kanten, Dale Kurtzbein, Brian and Lisa Schultz, Rylee Smith, Chuck Shellenbarger, Brent Wold, Dennis Wold",,"Chippewa County Fair",,"Kipp Davis with be creating a mural on our 4-H building during our county fair - this is a painting of arts and culture of the history of 4-H in our county",,,2024-03-12,2025-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Carmen,Haugen,,"592 S. 1st Street",Montevideo,MN,56265,320-226-3292,chaugen04@hotmail.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Chippewa,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-101,,,,
10035312,"County Fair Legacy Project",2024,3755,"Minnesota 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4 Section 2. Subd. 10",,"A Touch of Magic stated they can facepaint 10-12 kids an hour so that will be fun to see. We will try to count the faces. We can try to have a volunteer count the number of balloon demonstrations that Rylee performs. Emotion in Motion is able to tell us how many canvases they went through. ",,,,,,,"Joe Heinonen, President Pat Sandstrom, Vice President Jen Penzenstadler, Secretary Adam Wojcik, Fair Manager Jason May Dave Behrendt Jeremy Blazek Becca Blodgett Brandon Buehring Chad Buehring Ralph Carlson Steve Carlson Adam Cook Amanda Cook Megan Gable Rob Gullickson Carolyn Heinonen Ethan Lindahl Luke Nadeau Jim Penzenstadler Abby Penzenstadler Emma Penzenstadler Nick Schmid Tim Sperry Tonia Whited Dan Zack",,"Chisago County Fair",,"We plan to bring arts to our county fair. We will bringing face painters, balloon artists and a mobile painting demonstration. ",,,2024-04-11,2025-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Jen,Penzenstadler,,"PO Box 301","Chisago City",MN,55013,612-251-6388,chisagoctyfair@gmail.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Chisago,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-102,,,,
10035313,"County Fair Legacy Project",2024,3755,"Minnesota 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4 Section 2. Subd. 10",,"Red Letter Band - We expect 75-100 people attend and listen to their music. We will walk through the area and take attendance. Mulciber Mobile Engagement Unit - We expect 15-20 people to attend each demonstration. We will walk through the area and take attendance.",,,,,,,"Jay Rehder Chris Bang James Kruize Paige Griffin Melissa Thune Ryan Hauck Amber Nord Evan Halverson Kris Gades Bruce Nelson Lynn Alm Jody Johnson-Jackson Ben Kimm",,"Clay County Fair",,"The county appears to have a general interest in learning about different types of art as well as music. A local artist will provide glass-blowing demonstrations. Demonstrations will be provided during the fair on glass blowing, a form of art that interests a lot of people. The demonstrations will be provided by the House of Mulciber Mobile Engagement Unit which focuses on education of the art of glass blowing. The Clay County area has a rich heritage in country music along with other music types. The Red Letter Band will provide a music show that will bring back these memories to the people in the Clay County area as well as provide a patriotic theme. The band will also bring in people to the fair that may not otherwise attend, which will also allow them to experience an ""old-fashioned family-friendly"" county fair.",,,2024-04-10,2025-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,James,Kruize,,"P.O. Box 376",Barnesville,MN,56514,701-412-3511,info@mnclaycountyfair.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Clay,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-103,,,,
10035314,"County Fair Legacy Project",2024,3755,"Minnesota 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4 Section 2. Subd. 10",,"We expect over 10,000 people to attend our county fair and we are planning to try and get a count of how many people visit this Scandinavian arts building by signing in as a guest on a guest book. It will be fun to see the results!",,,,,,,"Curt Nyegaard - Clearwater County Fairboard Manager Secretary, Board of Directors: Sandra K Girtz, Chery Grover, Amy Kent, Cindy Benson, Stephanie Ramsrud, Adam Korton, Mark Larson,Danny Riewer, Daniel Johnshoy, Mike Nordlund, Scott Fawver, Janell Strandberg(Treas), Alroy Lewis (President) Alroy Walker (V.President)",,"Clearwater County Fair ",,"We need updates to our Scandinavian Arts Building that houses local artists' projects on display during the fair. This building houses the rosemaling/Scandinavian art projects in the front of the building. Rosemaling originates in Norway and is the painting of wooden furniture and objects with flower motifs. This art is really popular in our area and at our county fair. We are just submitting an estimate for repairs to the front of this building under the legacy grant project. The siding is rotten and now there are holes in the sides of the building. This estimate is for the front end of this building only that houses the Scandinavian rosemaling arts.",,,2024-04-22,2025-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Sandra,Girtz,,"P.O. Box 909",Bagley,MN,56621,218-694-2780,clearwatercountyfair@gmail.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Clearwater,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-104,,,,
10035315,"County Fair Legacy Project",2024,3755,"Minnesota 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4 Section 2. Subd. 10",,"We are hoping to see 350 people attend the ranch rodeo. We will have a board member take attendance. We are hoping to see 75 people attend our blacksmith demonstration throughout the fair. Our blacksmith will take a count prior to every demonstration.",,,,,,,"Mike Hanson - President, Randy Sellner - Vice President, Holly Anderson - Secretary, Kay Gross - Treasurer; Bailey Turner, Jeremie Buhler, Val Graff, Clark Lingbeek, Jerome Robillard, Breanna Wagner, Brent Bramstedt, Cooper Bramstedt",,"Cottonwood County Fair",,"We are hoping to continue to promote Minnesota art by bringing items back from prior years, but also improve our arts section for our fair. We would like to bring back our Birch Coulee Working Ranch Rodeo that shows our patrons the older styles of a working ranch such as cattle sorting, roping, and doctoring cattle. This also allows local participants to attend and try the different events it offers. Another popular activity we had was bringing a local blacksmith into our fair to show fairgoers the ways they created different tools in our past. We would like to improve our arts section in our fair by upgrading our photography and fine arts displays so our local participants can be proud to show their displays. If there are any funds left, those will be used to bring in a Native American Storyteller and Songwriter. ",,,2024-04-22,2025-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Holly,Anderson,,"PO Box 391",Windom,MN,56101,507-822-3767,hollylarson95@hotmail.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Cottonwood,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-105,,,,
10035316,"County Fair Legacy Project",2024,3755,"Minnesota 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4 Section 2. Subd. 10",,"The small grandstand is full and the area around the tent has spectators during the demonstrations, which take place several times a day, each day during the fair.",,,,,,,"Sharon Ryappy, Pres. Nathan Hulinsky, VP Cassie Feierabend, Sec. Kris Doucimo, Treas. Laci Schindler Sheri Doucimo Barb Burgwald Tammy Blazek Charles Whitworth Chris Madsen Gary Doucette",,"Crow Wing County Fair ",,"Glass blowing demonstrations",,,2024-04-10,2025-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Sheri,Doucimo,,"PO Box 643",Brainerd,MN,56401,218-829-6680,manager@crowwingcountyfair.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,"Crow Wing",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-106,,,,
10035317,"County Fair Legacy Project",2024,3755,"Minnesota 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4 Section 2. Subd. 10",,"All shows/camps would be measured by a volunteer that attends the shows and can give us an estimated number of attendees.",,,,,,,"Pete Storlie Neil Deplazes Ashlyn Otto John Hubener Ed Barrett Sarah Dingels Mark Langer Marge Snyder Ariana Sorem Melanie Storlie Jeff Wright Jim Herget Jim Noreault",,"Dakota County Fair",,"The chainsaw artist would be able to give many demonstrations throughout the week of the fair. We will contract the Lumberjack show for all seven days of the fair and have lumberjack camps and shows. We will have scheduled three shows a day.",,,2024-04-22,2025-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Kristine,Smith,,"4008 220th Street West",Farmington,MN,55024,651-463-8818,fair@dakotacountyfair.org,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Dakota,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-107,,,,
10035318,"County Fair Legacy Project",2024,3755,"Minnesota 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4 Section 2. Subd. 10",,"The new stage impacts a large number of folks attending the fair. It is used both during the day and night for singers, music bands, and Fair Honor program. It is also utilized when weather doesn't cooperate for our outdoor stage. When this occurs we bring the acts to this stage during the day. Those programs can range anywhere from agricultural education, musicians, jugglers, dancers, magicians, and eating contests. This stage usually impacts around 40,000 fairgoers during the week.",,,,,,,"Tom Franke Kelly Caspers Jack Crowson Julie Jorgenson Marilyn Lermon Lyle Allen Jill Bigelow-Shea Brain Carstenson Doug Gochnauer Ryan Hodgman Nick Hodgman Larry Kruckeberg Randy Ness Robert Scherger Scott Schley Eric Thronson David Wetzstein Joel Arsvold Robby Gilliland Christian Schillo",,"Dodge County Free Fair",,"Our project for the legacy grant would be to purchase a new performance stage for our Entertainment Center. Our current stage floor is falling apart and is no longer conducive to our needs. We are in need of a safer and larger stage area that has stairs for those using it. Our current stage doesn't have stairs. This will impact all of our performers and programs we have on this stage during the fair.",,,2024-02-14,2025-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Kelly,Caspers,,"PO Box 265",Kasson,MN,55944,507-634-7736,dodgecountyfair@kmtel.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Dodge,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-108,,,,
10035319,"County Fair Legacy Project",2024,3755,"Minnesota 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4 Section 2. Subd. 10",,"We hope to have over 1000 people attending this free concert.",,,,,,,"Brad Brejcha ? President Jim Kokett ? Vice President Kevin Brezina ? Treasurer Sharon Seibel ? Secretary ",,"Douglas County Fair",,"Bring Fabulous Armadillos to the fair for a free concert",,,2024-04-10,2025-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Brad,Brejcha,,"PO Box 923",Alexandria,MN,56308,866-656-FAIR,info@dcmnfair.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Douglas,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-109,,,,
10035320,"County Fair Legacy Project",2024,3755,"Minnesota 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4 Section 2. Subd. 10",,"The amount of people will be counted at each of the above mentioned performances. A volunteer will be on hand to take attendance as people walk through to the park. A survey will also be posted on the fairgrounds for them to take following the events. They will scan it with their smartphone and answer the questions through a google form. Results from that will be measured through google. ",,,,,,,"President - Kayla Jahnke Vice President - Karen Gorentz Secretary/Treasurer - Diane Sazama Andy Breitenfeldt Kelly Riepe Monique Rossow Gene Jahnke Pete Zavadil Justin Hoefer Vance Bachmann",,"East Otter Tail County Fair",,"Church of Cash, an Elvis Impersonator, a blacksmith, and Smokin' Joe and the Tailpipes are all lined up to be on the Lumber Depot Free Stage at the East Otter Tail County Fair. The Minnesota performers will perform a tribute to Johnny Cash and Elvis. A blacksmith will be set up on the side of the park shelter, continually doing demonstrations so that fairgoers can interact with him. Smokin' Joe and the Tailpipes are a local Dent, MN group that will perform a variety of songs. ",,,2024-04-27,2025-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Karen,Gorentz,,"PO BOX 152",Perham,MN,56573,218-346-2750,woolyacres@arvig.net,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-110,,,,
10035321,"County Fair Legacy Project",2024,3755,"Minnesota 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4 Section 2. Subd. 10",,"The OZ BROTHERS will perform in the Tent and will expect 100 people per performance. We will have a person watching the shows who will count attendees. The strolling OZ BROTHERS shows will be harder to get attendance at, but we will be observant and estimate the audiences. The Tent will hold 100-150 people depending on chairs we set up as needed.",,,,,,,"Marlin Prange, Daryl Murray, Robin Stenzel, David Murray, Rob Tvedten, Joe Stevermer, Milo Goltz, Marlin Krupp, Franz Scholtz, Peggy Olson, Tim Beyer, Cathi Douglas ",,"Faribault County Fair",,"Homeward Bound Theatre, a Minnesota-based company, will bring THE OZ BROTHERS to perform at the Fair on July 25 and 26, with 2 stage shows each day plus they will also be strolling around the fairgrounds to entertain fairgoers. The Big Top Tent Rental from Luverne, MN will provide a 40 x 40 tent for the performers and for fairgoers. ",,,2024-02-15,2025-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Robin,Stenzel,,"235 Midway Road PO Box 384","Blue Earth",MN,56013,507-525-1609,murray2984@bevcomm.net,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Faribault,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-111,,,,
10035322,"County Fair Legacy Project",2024,3755,"Minnesota 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4 Section 2. Subd. 10",,"We will observe the splatter painting performance and activity to see how participants are reacting to the new event. We will likewise monitor the balloon artist to see how participants are relating to this performance and count the number of participants.",,,,,,,"Mike Fenske, President Deb Haugstad, Vice President Sheila Craig, Secretary Doug Lind, Treasurer Dennis DeVries, member Justin Johnson, member Marcia Johnson, member Andy Craig, member Theresa Hall, member Tracy Raaen, member Kurt Raaen, member Paul Schriever, member Tom Haugstad, member Aaren Mathison, member",,"Fillmore County Fair",,"We will have a totally new experience for one of our afternoon events for the youth at the Fillmore County Fair this year. We plan to bring ""Emotion in Motion,"" a mobile splatter paint experience to our fair. This will be a fully immersive artistic experience, that is easy and fun for youth. When finished they will have an original splatter painting for their walls. We try to incorporate new things each year at the fair to accompany the traditional events that fairgoers expect. For the participants who take part in this splatter painting experience, they will each be taking home a one-of-a-kind piece of art that they created themselves at the fair. Youth will have the absolute best time expressing themselves and experimenting with how paint moves and honing in on their creativity. The presenter also gives a history on splatter painting and how it has developed. We will also be bringing back a popular event from last year - Kevin Lindh, the local balloon artist. His presentation is an interactive event and helps youth learn about balloon artistry. ",,,2024-04-22,2025-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Deb,Haugstad,,"P.O. Box 364",Preston,MN,55965,507-273-1481,info@fillmorecountyfair.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Fillmore,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-112,,,,
10035323,"County Fair Legacy Project",2024,3755,"Minnesota 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4 Section 2. Subd. 10",,"We expect that at least 50 people per day will attend the Chainsaw Artist demonstrations. We will have an office person look over the camera footage of each day and time of the demonstrations. Also, board members will walk through the area while the demonstrations are taking place.",,,,,,,"Deb Steinfeldt Kevin Reed Lonnie Grunzke Mike Woitas Paul Hansen Troy Thompson",,"Freeborn County Fair",,"The Freeborn County Fair would like to bring a local chainsaw artist to our fair. ",,,2024-04-27,2025-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Paul,Hansen,,"PO Box 128",AlbertLea,MN,56007,507-373-6965,freeborncountyfair@gmail.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Freeborn,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-113,,,,
10035344,"County Fair Legacy Project",2024,3755,"Minnesota 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4 Section 2. Subd. 10",,"HISTORY BOOKS: We expect that 500 copies of our history book will be printed for distribution. We will take inventory of any books that are remaining to measure the number of recipients we connected to with this project within our first year of distribution. R.J. KERN PRESENTATIONS: We estimate that at least 30 people will attend each presentation offered during the 2 days. We will assign a volunteer to take attendance as people are seated during the presentations for an attendee count.",,,,,,,"John Brunkhorst, President Doug Tuman, Vice President Casey Walters, Secretary Connie Lambert, Treasurer Mark Vacek, Director Tina Huebner, Director Mary Purcell, Director Nancy Witte, Director Tony Smith, Director Jerry Schimelpfenig, Director ",,"McLeod County Fair",,"1. SECOND EDITION OF McLEOD COUNTY FAIR HISTORY: 1993 through 2022 for our 150th Celebration. Our Legacy project is a continuation of documenting our agricultural association's history. The first edition of the book covered our beginning years in the late 1800's up through 1992. This second edition book will cover the years of 1993 - 2022, the year of our 150th Celebration. This important documentation of our past will preserve our agricultural history in our community and serve as the foundation of the legacy that we will carry on for future generations. 2. R.J. Kern is a Minnesota Agricultural Photographer, based out of Minneapolis, MN who presents and demonstrates the history of agricultural photography and the tin-type photography process. He will be offering six 30 - minute presentations over the course of 2 days. We are excited to offer this educational opportunity to our fair attendees as part of our educational presentations offered throughout our 4-day fair.",,,2024-04-27,2025-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Marian,Filk,,"PO Box 142",Hutchinson,MN,55350,320-587-2499,manager@mcleodcountyfair.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,McLeod,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-134,,,,
10035345,"County Fair Legacy Project",2024,3755,"Minnesota 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4 Section 2. Subd. 10",," The outcome for Nick Sharpe's show is an understanding of recycling presented in a new way. His performance will be on a more ""come and go"" basis as he is strolling around the fairgrounds for 3 days. It would be estimated that 5,000 fairgoers could be touched by his message based on an average fair attendance.",,,,,,,"Greg Nelson, President Jill Traut, Vice President Bobbi Jo Valiant, Secretary Loree Schultz, Treasurer",,"Meeker County Fair",,"The Meeker County Fair is excited to have the ""Dr. Street Magic Show."" Nick Sharpe works through the Homeward Bound Theatre Company in Chanhassen, Minnesota. He has a passion for magic and recycling. Through his strolling performances Friday through Sunday he will encounter many people. Nick has been enjoyed by hundreds of thousands of people in over 24 different countries and even in some remote parts of North Dakota. He facilitates audience participation with a twist of comedy, dazzling the multitudes with magic. ",,,2024-04-22,2025-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Greg,Nelson,,"PO Box 214",Litchfield,MN,55355,320-761-2841,meekerfairinfo@gmail.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Meeker,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-135,,,,
10035346,"County Fair Legacy Project",2024,3500,"Minnesota 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4 Section 2. Subd. 10",,"We anticipate 100-150 people to attend the two shows. We have a lovely covered entertainment pavilion, so people may just hang out for both shows. We will assign a volunteer to count attendees to the two shows and report the outcome in the closeout report. We will also take the time to survey attendees to determine their satisfaction with the performer and assist the fair's Entertainment Committee in determining if this is a performer who should return in future years.",,,,,,,"Michele McPherson-President David Lehr-Vice President Pat Braun-Secretary Marty Grimm-Treasurer",,"Mille Lacs County Fair",,"Our Legacy project consists of hiring Monroe Wright III to perform two shows on Friday of fair. He will bring several musicians to accompany him during the scheduled shows. He specializes in the music of the Mills Brothers. From the website: ""Memories of the Mills Brothers features the talents of one of the most popular entertainers in the Midwest, Monroe Wright III. Monroe brings to the stage a superb crowd-pleasing personality and charisma in a high quality Las Vegas style show. His vocal style is reminiscent of The Mills Brothers, The Ink Spots, and The Platters and his performance will take you down memory lane with songs such as ""Up A Lazy River"", ""Glow Worm"", and ""You're Nobody 'Till Somebody Loves You"". He also performs some of the biggest hits of Motown by groups such as the Temptations and the Four Tops, along with classics from Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett.",,,2024-04-26,2025-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Tana,Haugen-Brown,,"P.O. Box 595",Princeton,MN,55371,763-389-3138,millelacscountyfair125@gmail.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,"Mille Lacs",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-136,,,,
10035347,"County Fair Legacy Project",2024,3755,"Minnesota 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4 Section 2. Subd. 10",,"For each activity we will have a volunteer take attendance, our fair is a free fair. ",,,,,,,"Jeremy Hanfler-President Bennie Holtz- Vice President Kennard Fellbaum- Treasure Brenda Rudolph- Secretary ",,"Morrison County Fair (Little Falls) ",,"We will feature: Ag+Culture, Tiny School of Art, Heidi Jueb, blacksmith and pottery demonstrations, woodworking, felting, quilting, and blown glass. Tiny School of Art is a rural mobile art school for young and old. Tiny School of Art brings art in all mediums to rural communities. The Tiny School of Art facilitates a community mural. Fairgoers are able to paint on the pre-drawn mural by Lily Brutger. The murals are than displayed throughout the county in art galleries. Tiny School of Art has drawing stations throughout the fair grounds for fairgoers to actively draw. Individuals are given a one-on-one experience with a professional artist. Tiny School of Art partnered with Raising a Farmer and the Morrison County Historical Society to create the theme of the mural of things, people and places that are important to Morrison County, bridging the urban/rural divide in the arts communities. In addition to the mural there will also be local artists demonstrating pottery, wool spinning, felting, woodworking and blacksmithing. Germany Cloggers: Clogging is a truly American dance from that began in the Appalachian Mountains and now enjoys widespread popularity throughout the US and around the world. Hay Bale Decorating Contest: Bales are purchased and placed around the fairgrounds. Individuals, community members, 4-H, FFA clubs and local businesses sign up to decorate a hay bale. Fairgoers vote on their favorite bale. The winning bale wins a traveling trophy. This has been a positive activity creatively merging art and agriculture. Emotion in Motion is a mobile paint room experience. They will bring 10x15 tent canvases and a non-toxic paint-like substance that is safe for all age children. Music plays while participants toss paint at their canvases using their body movements and movements of brushes. Canvases are able to be taken. Each piece is a one of a kind. Red Letter Band & Family Band: During the shows they take time to explain the process of creating music from song writing, recording, audio and visual production. Red Letter Band focuses on inspiring others to use their talents by providing top quality entertainment and education. All musicians are local about 20 minutes from our fair. ",,,2024-04-22,2025-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Brenda,Rudolph,,"PO Box 177",LittleFalls,MN,56345,320-632-1040,lfmcfair@gmail.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Morrison,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-137,,,,
10035348,"County Fair Legacy Project",2024,3755,"Minnesota 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4 Section 2. Subd. 10",,"We expect a minimum of 150 people to attend each event. This is a conservative estimate - due to these events being free I anticipate a larger attendance. We will assign a volunteer to take a head count at each event.",,,,,,,"Shawn Jordahl-President Barb Trantina-VP Shawn Trantina- Treasurer Jessica Paklonsky-Secretary",,"Morrison County Fair (Motley) ",,"Log carving is a form of art or craftsmanship that involves sculpting or carving designs, figures, or intricate patterns into logs or large pieces of wood. It often requires specialized tools like chisels, knives, and chainsaws to create detailed and often lifelike sculptures or decorative pieces. Artists use their skills to bring out the natural beauty of the wood while shaping it into various forms, ranging from animals and human figures to abstract designs.",,,2024-02-14,2025-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Shawn,Jordahl,,"PO Box 218",Motley,MN,56466,218-270-0137,morrisonctymotleyfair@gmail.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Morrison,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-138,,,,
10035349,"County Fair Legacy Project",2024,3755,"Minnesota 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4 Section 2. Subd. 10",,"By featuring a diverse lineup of performers, we anticipate a full crowd each night at our Free Stage. This usually will amount to well over 200 people each night. We have a volunteer that will count how many people attend each show and reports results back to the fair board. Since this is a free stage people can come and go, but our volunteer will be down there throughout the evening and will compare notes with our host emcee who will also be counting the attendance of each show.",,,,,,,"Kevin Finley-President, Randy Feuring-Vice President, Julie Hendrikson-Secretary, Doug Jax-Treasurer, Jerry Risius-Director, Zach Jax-Director, Russ Slowinski-Director, Dale Stark-Director, Roe Naylor-Director, Lasha Bungum-4-H Representative and voting member of the Ag Society Fair Board",,"Mower County Fair",,"With this grant we will be bringing in performers and entertainment to our Fair Square Stage and strolling acts. Our goal is to enrich the cultural experience of our community by providing access to diverse and engaging arts programming during our fair. This will allow us to showcase local Minnesota based talented artists and performers, fostering a deeper appreciation for arts and cultural heritage among our fairgoers.",,,2024-04-10,2025-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Randy,Feuring,,"700 12th Street SW",Austin,MN,55912,507-433-1868,info@mowercountyfair.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Mower,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-139,,,,
10035350,"County Fair Legacy Project",2024,3755,"Minnesota 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4 Section 2. Subd. 10",,"We expect that 200 people will come to see the Concord Singers on Wednesday, August 14th. This is a free show under the tent and we do not charge to come to the fair. We anticipate that 100 people will daily watch the demonstrations on blacksmithing. We anticipate that 30-50 kids will be able to participate in trying this skill throughout the 4 day event. Our fair does not charge a gate fee so it is hard to determine how many will be there.",,,,,,,"Stanley Larson, Scott Kleve, Dean Ackerman, Troy Wehking, Kim Konkol, Dennis Opdahl, Ron Robbins, Christopher Opdahl, Steve Salentiny, Jeff Boerboom, Steve Magnus, Ron Holinka, Bill Post, Mike Kirchner, Tom Mesner, Clayton Hartle, Darren Saner",,"Murray County Fair",,"We are excited to bring in a group that will provide some authentic ""German"" heritage. The ""Concord Singers"" from New Ulm, Minnesota will delight the fairgoers with the heritage that has been preserved, nurtured and cherished. They will perform their festive German tunes that have been inherited from their ancestors. Another new event that we will have is Draugr Forge. Zach is a bladesmith that will be demonstrating his ability to make various knives and tools using his forging skills. We believe this is an area that is of interest to many of our fairgoers and they will even offer a class for kids. We are excited to have this opportunity.",,,2024-03-12,2025-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Kim,Konkol,,"PO Box 196",Slayton,MN,56172,507-836-6303,murraycountyfair@gmail.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Murray,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-140,,,,
10035351,"County Fair Legacy Project",2024,3755,"Minnesota 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4 Section 2. Subd. 10",,"The poultry and sheep show will likely bring in 50 attendees. We will track as they arrive. Wendinger Band will likely bring in 100 attendees during the 3-hour show. We will track as they arrive.",,,,,,,"Windy Block, President / Dylan Davis / Tim Enz / Jeremy Haggenmiller / Ben Johnson / Ed Johnson / Mitch Johnson / Jeff Keeley / Don McCabe, VP / Edward Olson / Patric Pehrson / Pat Rausch / Nate Roach / Rose Rustman / Scott Stevens / Brandon Thomas / Jeff Volk / Molly Wendroth / Heidi Wenner / Lexi Wilkins / Ann Volk, Secretary / Nate Newhouse, Treasurer",,"Nicollet County Fair",,"We hope to have: Curtis Ingvoldstad, chainsaw artist; Jenny Leonard, presentation on raising chickens; and Neal Anderson/Brad Schloesser on raising sheep and sheep shearing and cultural heritage; and polka music by The Wendingers.",,,2024-03-12,2025-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Ann,Volk,,"PO Box 292","St. Peter",MN,56082,507-934-2684,nicolletcountyfair@gmail.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Nicollet,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-141,,,,
10035352,"County Fair Legacy Project",2024,3755,"Minnesota 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4 Section 2. Subd. 10",,"A) Thursday night we have no extra activities on the fairgrounds planned, but the carnival is always well attended and the 4-H/FFA families are on-site so we expect that approximately 75-100 people will attend the nightly free concert. B) Friday night we have a tractor pull that fills our grand stands and the concert will be afterwards, so we would expect approximately 200-300 people to stay after for the concert. C) Saturday night we have races, so we will expect about 150-225 people to stay for the concert. Event attendance will be counted by wristbands dispersed. ",,,,,,,"Ron McCarvel (President) Darin Veen (Vice President) Theresa Steve (Secretary) Amanda Altman (Treasurer)",,"Nobles County Fair",,"By continuing to showcase a variety of Minnesota entertainment, we can show off the talent that Minnesota has to offer and provide the citizens of Nobles County with music they maybe normally wouldn't be exposed to. This can lead to an appreciation for either a new instrument, a new genre, or maybe even a different culture.",,,2024-05-01,2025-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Jim,Schuett,,"PO Box 942",Worthington,MN,56187,605-490-2808,noblescountymnfairsecretary@gmail.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Nobles,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-142,,,,
10035353,"County Fair Legacy Project",2024,3755,"Minnesota 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4 Section 2. Subd. 10",,"We plan that this will be an interactive, educational exhibit of the art of glassblowing, viewers will be encouraged to sit and watch or take in brief portions while they stroll. Assistants will take a head count several times throughout each day. ",,,,,,,"Don Merkens, President. Jim Birkemeyer, VP. Amy Germolus, Secretary. Gerrie Aasland, Treasurer.",,"Norman County Fair",,"""So Hot Glass"", glass blowing artist, educational and interactive presentations (6 daily) to entertain fairgoers with the beauty and skill of glasswork.",,,2024-04-22,2025-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Amy,Germolus,,"PO Box 4",Ada,MN,56510,218-784-4984,secretary.normancountyfair@gmail.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Norman,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-143,,,,
10035354,"County Fair Legacy Project",2024,3755,"Minnesota 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4 Section 2. Subd. 10",,"We expect attendance of each show to range from 100-500 people. We will have the production company taking attendance at each stage event.",,,,,,,"Scott Schneider, Robby Roeder, Judy Plank, Tom Graham, Brandon Helgeson, Kurt Lentz, Bridget Bubendorf, Joe Phillips, Jeanette Sheehan, Netti Phang, John Dilworth",,"Olmsted County Fair",,"Olmsted County Fair offers a free stage featuring all Rochester, MN or southeastern Minnesota-based musical artists every night of the fair. We plan to use funds from the Legacy Grant to help bring these musical and performing artists to our fair. A few of our featured acts this year include bands County Line Drive and The Soul Train.",,,2024-04-27,2025-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Scott,Schneider,,"1403 3rd Ave SE",Rochester,MN,55904,507-282-9862,info@olmstedcountyfair.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Olmsted,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-144,,,,
10035355,"County Fair Legacy Project",2024,3755,"Minnesota 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4 Section 2. Subd. 10",,"We will monitor and estimate all people that attend each event.",,,,,,,"Miranda Carlson - President Steve Dahlen - Vice President Mike Sorteberg - Vice President Roger Gonsorowski - Secretary Ray Safranski - Treasurer Floyd Erickson - Past President",,"Pennington County Fair ",,"The fair plans to incorporate the following Legacy Projects into our 2024 Fair: Norwegian Day Chainsaw Artist Minnesota-based musicians and entertainers",,,2024-01-01,2025-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Ray,Safranski,,"PO Box 637","Thief River Falls",MN,56701,218-653-1500,penningtoncountyfairboard@outlook.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Pennington,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-145,,,,
10035356,"County Fair Legacy Project",2024,3755,"Minnesota 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4 Section 2. Subd. 10",,"The Pine County Fair estimates hosting 40,000 attendees each year, as measured by grandstand and food sales. It's expect roughly 50% of those attendees take time to explore the barns and agricultural exhibits. The numbers visiting this exhibit are expected to be higher with folks wanting to see and experience the new building. ",,,,,,,"President Pete Leibel Vice President David Durhiem Secretary Brent Thompson Treasurer Kevin Hinze Directors: Josh Lartch, Glen Goebel, Kent Bombard, Chris Hallan, Jason Skluzacek, Scott Wimmer, Mike Ovik, Jeff Wimmer, Marc Geisler, Nick Raudabaugh, Branden Sward, and Eddy Pangerl.",,"Pine County Fair",,"Hire Ag Inspire for the duration of the 2024 fair: Ag Inspire is a non-profit organization, that creates educational exhibits to teach kids and adults the impact agriculture has on their lives. We also expect to have the ethanol racer and barn displays exhibiting in our new rabbit/poultry barn. Activity items include a chisel plow shank and shovel.",,,2024-04-27,2025-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Brent,Thompson,,"2193 175th Ave",Mora,MN,55051,320-629-3408,bjtpharmd@gmail.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Pine,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-146,,,,
10035357,"County Fair Legacy Project",2024,3755,"Minnesota 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4 Section 2. Subd. 10",,"Magic Show around 150 to 200 Kids and Parents. Hypnosis around 350 to 400 Adults and Kids. Larry Olson Band around 125 to 150 People.",,,,,,,"Skip Moeller, Scott Crawford, Amy Folkers,, Brad Hiniker, Craig Bucher, Jacob Birsted, Jeremy Smidt, Justin Butman, Lance Oye, Merle Zeinstra, Mik DeGroot, Ryan Bosma, Paul Evans, Tara Wheeler, Wayne Drew",,"Pipestone County Fair ",,"We will have: Jesse Moffitt Magic and Hypnosis show, Larry Olson Band playing Polka music, and the R.J. Kern photography show. ",,,2024-03-12,2025-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Wayne,Drew,,"416 S Hiawatha Ave",,,,507-227-8170,Wayne.Drew@PCMN.US,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Pipestone,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-147,,,,
10035358,"County Fair Legacy Project",2024,3755,"Minnesota 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4 Section 2. Subd. 10",,"Attendance will be verified during their performances, generally the Polk County Free Stage draws a crowd of about 100 people for headliners such as what we proposed. ",,,,,,,"Dan Grunhovd, President. Jerry Erickson, Vice-President. Michael Moore, Secretary. Tim Olson, Treasurer. Board members: Michelle Cote, Paul Reese, Donna Rae Carlson, David Johnstad, Dale Erickson, Steve Taylor, Alan Olson, Sarah Reese, Kari Lehmann, Aaron Iverson, Brian Grunhovd, Monte Erickson, Zina Boinoff and Brad Grunhovd.",,"Polk County Fair",,"The Polk County Fair is proposing to use the Legacy funding to provide the Free Stage audience with a unique musical experience. The first act is entitled the ""The Woodpicks."" They are a classic blue grass band using instruments familiar with blue grass, fiddle, stand-up bass, and banjo. The second act is called ""the Radio Stars."" It is a classic country western group that plays old time classics. ",,,2024-03-12,2025-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Michael,Moore,,"P.O. Box 358",Pipestone,MN,56164,218-687-3637,mooremichael785@gmail.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Polk,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-148,,,,
10035359,"County Fair Legacy Project",2024,3755,"Minnesota 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4 Section 2. Subd. 10",,"We expect at least 120 kids to make a ""stuff n fluff"" project. She usually brings additional ones if more attend. Due to the fact that we are a free fair and all of our band entertainment is free, we're not sure how many will attend. Based on last year though, we are hoping for a few hundred or more to be there.",,,,,,,"Dale Carter - president Adam Pudlick - vice president Nada Carter - secretary Kerri Mattson - treasurer Directors: Don Cleland, Sharon Cleland, Danielle Lien, Ryan Kvam, Amber VanZee, Matt Mattson",,"Pope County Fair",,"Our Legacy project includes having the Red Letter Band perform and having Clueless the Balloon Twister come and entertain the children again this year.",,,2024-04-22,2025-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Kerri,Mattson,,"PO Box 171",Glenwood,MN,56334,320-634-4855,popecofair@gmail.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Pope,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-149,,,,
10035360,"County Fair Legacy Project",2024,3755,"Minnesota 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4 Section 2. Subd. 10",,"We are expecting 100 people for the artist. Melanie will do a head count as they come through the door. A board member will watch how people perceive the event. We are expecting 65 people for the demonstrations. Melanie will be doing a head count as they come through the door. A board member will also attend this event and evaluate the reactions of the group. After it's all done we will discuss the impact it had on the people.",,,,,,,"Mike Dessellier, Jennifer Srnsky, Melanie Hanson, Tony Reese, Bernie Dehate, Matt Reese, Jill DeHate, Kyle Reese, Blake Dehate, Alex Hamrum, Brandie Dehate, Greg Melin",,"Red Lake County Fair",,"We wish to bring entertainment to our local county fair that people might not otherwise be able to view. We would like to bring a cooking event with lefsa to show food of different nationalities.",,,2024-08-20,2025-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Jennifer,Srnsky,,"Po Box 113",Oklee,MN,56742,218-686-5830,redlakecountyfairoklee@gmail.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,"Red Lake",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-150,,,,
10035361,"County Fair Legacy Project",2024,3755,"Minnesota 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4 Section 2. Subd. 10",,"An estimated 1500 people are expected to watch educational demonstrations, 4-H arts and cultural heritage demonstrations on the new staging. We expect up to 18,000 people to visit and take in the activities during the four-day fair. The Polka Fest will have an estimated 1500 people watching at least a portion of the event. ",,,,,,,"Jeff Potter; Kirby Josephson; Kelly Scheffler; Dilon Kuehn; Nancy Frank; Chuck Davis; Cory Faulds; Jm Sandgren; Tiffany Hansen; Mark Buyck; Jeff Tauer; John Sandgren; John Welu; Jeff Sandgren; Andy Ourada",,"Redwood County Fair",,"We will be purchasing a staging kit for the 4-H building and multi-use shelter. It will be used for musical entertainment, agricultural, historical, and/or cultural heritage presentations such as Polka bands, German bands, Century Farms and Senior programs. We will also have a chainsaw artist do demonstrations on the grounds every day of the fair. ",,,2024-05-02,2025-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jeff,Potter,,"P.O. Box 263","Redwood Falls",MN,56283,507-627-2801,redwoodcountyfair@gmail.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Redwood,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-151,,,,
10035362,"County Fair Legacy Project",2024,3755,"Minnesota 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4 Section 2. Subd. 10",,"We expect to have around 100 or more people attend this demonstration and will assign a volunteer to take attendance of people who come to the event. We expect a couple hundred people to be around to visit, Although this band will be out in the open on an open stage a volunteer will be assigned to try and keep track of the number of people at the event.",,,,,,,"President - Brandon Hoffman Secretary - Brent Dahl Treasurer - Matt Aarons Vice Presidents - Kristina Gass, Jamie Bohlin, Brandi Wulkan Directors - Adam Braun, Amy Braun, Terry Hines, Aaron Hines, Brenden Alstead, Logan Miller, Logan McNamara, Ben Bohlin, Taylor Wertish, Jason Swoboda, Justin Kubesh, Sammi Swanson, Shelby Gass",,"Renville County Fair",,"The farming of lumber is a huge part of Minnesota history. In fact the towns of Bemidji, Akeley, and Brainerd, Minnesota have each boasted themselves the birth place of the famous Paul Bunyan. It is our goal to remind community members of this rich Minnesotan tradition of tree falling by having a demonstration of lumberjacks (a free event) at the fair this year. At the end of the lumberjack event there will be time for kids to do hands-on learning and training of how our ancestors worked with wood, not only to build homes but to create a living. For our retired community members and those who grew up on the music of Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, Johnny Cash, Brenda Lee, Patsy Cline, Eddie Cochran, Bill Haley and The Comets we are partnering up with our local FFA chapter. They are going to have a car show and during that time we will have a band well known in Minnesota to play this era of music for their entertainment. We are expecting this band to bring in not only the older generation, but the younger generation as well, so they can enjoy this music together.",,,2024-04-10,2025-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jason,Swoboda,,"PO Box 279","Bird Island",MN,55310,320-365-3242,renvillecountyfair@gmail.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Renville,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-152,,,,
10035363,"County Fair Legacy Project",2024,3755,"Minnesota 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4 Section 2. Subd. 10",,"Both Reggie Delarm Pottery as well as Wooden Circle will perform regular demonstrations throughout the fair week. We will ask both individuals to keep a general count of their visitors. In addition, we will have our performers liaison estimate the number of visitors. La Raza de Mexico band plays in a gated area. We will have the ""gate keepers"" do a visitors count, plus we will estimate the crown that will be listening to the band outside of the fence.",,,,,,,"Colleen Almen - President Sandy Flom - Treasurer Cliff Kreft - 1st Vice President Erik McKay - 2nd Vice President Jamie White-Titus - Secretary 4-H Liaison - Kelly Chadwick",,"Rice County Fair",,"Three projects would be supported with this grant: 1 - East Knoll Heritage Village Demonstrations - Not just a pottery demonstration. With 45 years of pottery experience of small and large pottery, they make pots and entertain the visitors with demonstrations. They use a replica of a wooden foot-powered treadle wheel, the kind used in the USA and Europe before before we had electricity. 2 - Wooden Circle Wood Cutting Demonstrations - they work together with the pottery demonstrations. 3 - A performance of a traditional Mexican Band: La Raza de Mexico.",,,2024-04-22,2025-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Peter,"van Sluis ",,"PO Box 393",Faribault,MN,55021,507-332-2470,manager.ricecountyfair@gmail.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Rice,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-153,,,,
10035364,"County Fair Legacy Project",2024,3755,"Minnesota 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4 Section 2. Subd. 10",,"Monitor and count how many fair goers watch the acts. One of our board members will count how many spectators are at each item. ",,,,,,,"Lee Sells- President Chad Versteeg- VP Lou Reisch- Secretary Bob Remme - Treasurer ",,"Rock County Fair",,"We will bring in performers for the country fair. Each one of the performers will be from Minnesota. ",,,2024-05-09,2025-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Lee,Sells,,"616 West Warren Street",Luverne,MN,56156,507-220-1725,lee.sells1@gmail.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Rock,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-154,,,,
10035365,"County Fair Legacy Project",2024,3755,"Minnesota 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4 Section 2. Subd. 10",,"We will estimate attendance at Mini Stage throughout the multiple performances over multiple days. This is an ungated area around mini stage and people are free to come and go. This makes it impossible to do an exact head count. We expect 150-300 people at all performances.",,,,,,,"President Selvin Erickson Jr, Vice President Dale Billberg, Treasurer Mark Wilson, Secretary Richard Magnusson",,"Roseau County Fair",,"The grant funds will help pay for local folk, Americana, country and western musicians or bands. We will seek musicians that perform original music and showcase musicians and bands from local (northern Minnesota) that often don't get the opportunity to perform in front of a large crowd. We will also contract professional sound engineers to produce the sound at the mini stage through all performances. ",,,2024-03-12,2025-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Dale,Billberg,,"P.O. Box 28",Roseau,MN,56751,218-689-6634,rmags@wiktel.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Roseau,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-155,,,,
10035366,"County Fair Legacy Project",2024,3755,"Minnesota 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4 Section 2. Subd. 10",,"I would expect 100-125 attendees at each show our entertainers will be doing throughout their allotted show times. The entertainment chair will be monitoring all the stages and roaming acts during our fair.",,,,,,,"President - Les Quatmann Vice President- Dave Latzke Treasurer- Cinda Smith Secretary- Joy Schmitt BOD - Andy Breggemann, Mike Ashman, Doug Schmitt, Megan Glisczinski, Ken Glisczinski, Sara Reuhling, Matt Thoraldson, Chris Bieder, Chris Schultz, Nick Gerdes, Jennifer Klecker, Eve Hennen, Tyler Schmitt",,"Scott County Fair",,"For our Magic Village- Kelvin does an agriculture-related magic show that is fun for all ages. Also Todd-N-Tina will come. They are educators in the art of dance/movement and getting energized by involving youth and adults to get off their seats and on their feet. They promote fun in music, song and dance.",,,2024-03-12,2025-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Erika,Ediger-Connolly,,"7151 W 190TH ST STE 145",Jordan,MN,55352,952-492-2436,fairofficestaff@scottcountyfair.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Scott,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-156,,,,
10035367,"County Fair Legacy Project",2024,3755,"Minnesota 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4 Section 2. Subd. 10",,"This is a fully immersive painting experience, people get to put on goggles and aprons and splatter paint. They can have 10 people at a time painting, and with over 3 days that adds up to a lot of people that will get to experience art in a way that is is fun.",,,,,,,"Jenni Axelson, President Nick Paine, Vice Paine Amber Lankki, Secretary Steve Foote, Treasurer Gina Finical, Director Jason Lankki, Director Raine Hentges, Director Chad Ziegler, Director Dakotah Lankki, Director Ralph Sonterre, Director",,"Sherburne County Fair",,"Emotion in Motion is a fully immersive artistic painting experience where fairgoers will get to take home a one-of-a-kind piece of art that they created themselves at the fair! ",,,2024-04-22,2025-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jenni,Axelson,,"PO Box 2","Elk River",MN,55330,763-441-3610,sherbcofair@gmail.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Sherburne,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-157,,,,
10035368,"County Fair Legacy Project",2024,3755,"Minnesota 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4 Section 2. Subd. 10",,"We would expect to have around 500 people in attendance for the show. We will have multiple people make an estimated head count since it will be an outdoor show. ",,,,,,,"Barb Benning, Sam Ediger-Johnson, Katie Ferdin, Ryan Froehlich, Cassie Hahn, Keith Herd, Lana Lange, Duane McGuire, Mark Niebuhr, Bob Nielsen, Matt Otto, Matt Scharpe, Mike Scharping, JJ Schauer, Jeff Schuetz, Deric Sievert, Logan St. John, Harry Sloot, Clayton Strobel, Mike Stumm, Josh Stumm, Erin Wersal",,"Sibley County Fair",,"This year we are looking to provide entertainment at our fair with local Minnesota bands. ",,,2024-02-15,2025-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jeff,Schuetz,,"801 West Chandler St",Arlington,MN,55307,507-964-5698,president@sibleycountyfair.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Sibley,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-158,,,,
10035369,"County Fair Legacy Project",2024,3755,"Minnesota 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4 Section 2. Subd. 10",,"Last year was a great year for us and we are expecting a great turn out again. We are hoping for about 500 people at the demonstration like we had last year. We give out tickets to everyone that attends for a door prize - that way we know how many attend. Last year we had a rodeo and did the same and we had 2100 people attend. ",,,,,,,"Mary Korich George Korich Dave Luscia Brenda Hallifrisch Dale Hallifrisch Tod Viccnelli Don Watson ",,"South Saint Louis County Fair",,"We have a home-grown Minnesota band for two nights: Todd Eckart and the Centerville Allstars. We are also adding to our history of the fairgrounds display. ",,,2024-01-01,2025-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Mary,Korich,,"229 97th Ave West",Duluth,MN,55808,"218 628-2401",mjayne19@icloud.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,"St. Louis",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-159,,,,
10035370,"County Fair Legacy Project",2024,3755,"Minnesota 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4 Section 2. Subd. 10",,"We expect more of a larger crowd for pottery; lazer engraving demonstration we are hoping for 30 or more. For the Sled Dog we are hoping to have 50 or more spectators. Live music draws in around 50 or more people. Henna tattoos, balloon artist and face painting bring in a sizeable crowd of youth ranging from 30 or more people.",,,,,,,"President- Roger Hill Vice President- Rhonda Lundstrom Treasurer- Cheryl Bailey Secretary- Melinda Felknor",,"Southwest St. Louis County Fair",,"We are excited to have the same pottery lady come back this coming year. She will be teaching a class where people can make their pottery, then she will kiln dry the pieces and bring it to the fair so people can learn how this process is done. We will have a local lazer engraver come to show how jewelry and leatherwork is done with a machine. The balloon artist is coming back along with a face painter and henna tattoo artists. We also intend to have a local sled dog musher visit with his dogs to teach fairgoers how important sled dogs were in the early days.",,,2024-04-22,2025-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Rhonda,Lundstrom,,"P.O. Box 35",Floodwood,MN,55736,218-476-2281,rhonda@northviewbank.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,"St. Louis",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-160,,,,
10035371,"County Fair Legacy Project",2024,3755,"Minnesota 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4 Section 2. Subd. 10",,"We will be able to measure some of the attendance for the forging and fiber arts demonstrations, as the demonstrators will be giving out take-home projects. At this time, we are starting with 200 take-home projects. The magician interactions will only be able to be quantified by taking a physical attendance at his shows during the course of the fair - estimating about 120 in attendance. We could count how many balloons he gives out while strolling to see how many people he interacts with. We will have a volunteer go to each of these events and do a count.",,,,,,,"Ray Erspamer, Karen Pender-Hannan, Michelle Morrison, Rachel Pearson, Marvin Pearson, Joe Sopp, Chris Nash, Troy Nylund, Heather Lindula, Matthew Laitala ",,"St. Louis County Fair",,"The legacy portion of this grant will go toward a magician/entertainer who will initially stroll the grounds interacting with fairgoers (mostly youth) demonstrating balloon animals and then having a sit-down magic show twice a day. We will be have fiber weaving/crafting demonstrations throughout the fair week. These demonstrations will be done by 2 people showing from start to finish how fibers (sheep, dog, etc.) are spun into yarns and then woven into other products. We will also be enlisting one of our locals in demonstrating the art of forging.",,,2024-03-04,2025-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Karen,McNeal,,"PO Box 627",Chisholm,MN,55719,218-254-0024,office@stlofair.org,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,"St. Louis",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-161,,,,
10035324,"County Fair Legacy Project",2024,3755,"Minnesota 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4 Section 2. Subd. 10",,"We will have fair board directors take a count during musical performances. Estimated attendance: Leonard McCracken - 75 Dave Carpenter & Friends - 75 Ryan Sullivan - 75 Troy Aron Johnson - 125 George's Concertina Band - 125 Bryan Anderson - 150 Foster Grand - 300 During fair week, we expect 200 people to check out the Historical Society programs and activities in the old schoolhouse. Glassblower we estimate up to 100 fairgoers will stop, observe and ask questions. We will have 50 rocks available for the painting activity.",,,,,,,"Morgan Berg Tom Bryan Josh Finnesgard Bob Gonsior - President Bart Hoven - Vice President Mike Kohlnhofer Heather Lange Duncan Lohmann Travis Ryan Carol Schumann Roger Sievers Wayne Thomforde Darla Vieths - Treasurer Dustin Vieths Derek Weckerling ",,"Goodhue County Fair",,"We will provide a variety of free music, educational activities, and programing for fairgoers of all ages. Minnesota artists will provide various types of music such as country, blues, rock, pop, folk, and polka. We are also working with the Goodhue County Historical Society to provide presentations and activities to educate and promote Minnesota history and culture. Partnering with the Anderson Center, we wish to bring an artist to demonstrate their skills. This year, we are planning to bring a glass blower to our fair. Finally, we will provide an opportunity for fairgoers to share their creative side with a painting activity. ",,,2024-04-27,2025-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Carol,Schumann,,"PO Box 214",Zumbrota,MN,55992,507-951-7525,gcfair214@gmail.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Goodhue,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-114,,,,
10035325,"County Fair Legacy Project",2024,3755,"Minnesota 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4 Section 2. Subd. 10",,"We plan to have a great crowd for these events. We are anticipating the projected attendance for the following events: Kids craft day 250 kids, church service usually has an attendance of 75-100 people. ",,,,,,,"Doyle Sperr - President Scott Libbesmeier - Vice President Michelle Corey-Sperr - Secretary Amanda Kramer - Treasurer Board members: Cory Kramer, Tony Volker, Braedon Long, Jeremiah Thompson, David Larson, Jonah Hennen, Kyle Volker, Kyle Weets, Alex Bertram, Mike Young, Cole Blume, Ryan Kellen, and Mike Melchert, ",,"Grant County Fair",,"Our Legacy project will consist of a variety of items: we hold a craft day for kids where they can come to the fair and make various craft projects throughout the day. Kids usually go home with 2-3 projects each. We will also host a non-denominational church service; Legacy funds will go towards the musical group and their sound man that provides the music for the service. We are also looking to upgrade our sound system by our stage area, as well as renting a portable stage. We will also be purchasing portable pop canopies/tenets to provide shelter for outside craft vendors.",,,2024-03-12,2025-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Michelle,Corey-Sperr,,"PO Box 186",Herman,MN,56248,320-760-3098,grantcountyfairmn@gmail.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Grant,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-115,,,,
10035326,"County Fair Legacy Project",2024,3755,"Minnesota 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4 Section 2. Subd. 10",,"The Hennepin County Fair is expecting 5,000 to 10,000 fair visitors, and traditionally we place both the wood-turner and the pottery display area close to the gate that is manned with volunteers, we have asked that group to help count people stopping and interacting with both the wood turner and the pottery demonstration. We anticipate approximately 3,000 people to stop at both of those display demonstration areas over the three days of the fair. The magic show and the musical shows will have volunteers acting as emcees and will take an attendance count for each of the shows. We anticipate approximately 2,500 to attend the shows over the three days of the fair. ",,,,,,,"Mike Rouillard - President Gail Johnson - 1st Vice President Samantha Lemmerman Gladitsch- 2nd Vice President Jennifer Rouillard Tichy - Secretary / Treasurer Jim Sadler - Director Sharon Wessel - Director Chris Tichy - Director Joe Ramstad - Director",,"Hennepin County Fair",,"Hennepin County Fair would like to use their Legacy grant money for the following items: Wood turner demonstration, pottery demonstration, Chuck Perry - musician/magician, and stage rental for musicians. ",,,2024-04-10,2025-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Mike,Rouillard,,"7403 Hickory Lane",Corcoran,MN,55340,763-478-6785,info@hennepincountyfair.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Hennepin,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-116,,,,
10035327,"County Fair Legacy Project",2024,3755,"Minnesota 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4 Section 2. Subd. 10",,"Our proposed outcome is to increase fair attendance with emphasis on the arts of Minnesota. Chalk Animals measurable outcomes will be gauged by notes of how busy the station is - we will have volunteers monitoring how much chalk we are going through at a time to gauge the amount of kids participating. Balloons By Kevin- We will have Kevin keep track of how many kids he is able to assist with Balloon making items. Arts Tent- We will be able to measure outcomes by the amount of people at each show: Magician- We typically see about 100 people per show (we will have the magician do a head count at the shows)- We are planning 9 shows, Teen Dance- Typically around 150 kids (We will ask the DJ to count), Cake Demonstration- Expecting about 100 people- will ask demonstrator to keep track).",,,,,,,"Patrick Molling Jon Kulas Jessica Heberlein Stephani Smith Raychel Christensen Amy Kulas Bill Tewes Connie Strinmoen Dan Alstad Dan Hurley Deven Van Gundy Katie Van Gundy Kendra Van Gundy Jack Miller Kenny Mulholland Leah Welscher Linda Beranek Lonny Tweeten Mike Meyer Shelia Von Arx",,"Houston County Fair",,"With the Legacy Project, we intend to use the funds to purchase: -- ""Chalk Animals""- Chalk animals will be a combination of Animals from Plywood cut outs that we paint with chalkboard paint. They will be available around the fairgrounds for kids to use sidewalk chalk to color and embrace their creativity. These will be erasable and reuseable for years to come! -- Balloon Animal Artist - We will hire Balloons with Kevin, a balloon artist as apart of our Kids Day Program. -- Arts Building Lean-To - We are looking to build a lean-to off one of our existing buildings for our arts area. In the past we have always rented a tent, but the cost of the tent has gone from $1,000 to $4,000 per year. All events hosted in this area are art based (magician, cake demos, painters, teen dance, etc.) and are free of charge for people to attend. ",,,2024-04-10,2025-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Patrick,Molling,,"PO Box 91",Caledonia,MN,55921,507-725-3397,houstoncountyfairmn@gmail.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Houston,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-117,,,,
10035328,"County Fair Legacy Project",2024,2000,"Minnesota 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4 Section 2. Subd. 10",,"We expect to have 50-75 people at each of the shows provided by the grant. A representative from the fair board will be present to gauge the activity. ",,,,,,,"President Russ Smith VP Tim Hensel Secretary Paula Preston Treasure Jodi Guchow Paul Nelson Tasha Smith Janine Nelson Brad Manners Terry Kimball Nate Fazakes Jessica Fazakes Cal Johannson",,"Hubbard County Fair",,"Headwaters Science Center will give presentations on animals and science during Kids Day at the fair. Dazzling Dave will provide Minnesota-based entertainment to all fairgoers as he completes his walking tour of the fair. ",,,2024-04-22,2025-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Russell,Smith,,"201 Fair Ave","Park Rapids",MN,56470,218-252-0264,hubbardcountyfair@yahoo.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Hubbard,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-118,,,,
10035329,"County Fair Legacy Project",2024,3755,"Minnesota 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4 Section 2. Subd. 10",,"We expect at least 300-350 people to attend the Doug Ohman shows, and volunteers will be there to take attendance at the performance. We expect many people to attend the glass blowing as its a family fun time where anyone can see how his work is done. Will have demonstrations every hour on the hour.",,,,,,,"Bryce Sorenson Ashley Bullford Bruce Bloomgren Wayne Seiberlich Billy Bullford Mike Fredlund Clint Krueger Jeff Rod Trent Rudquist Paul Sjodin Chris Skiba Jason Wilking Bill Binger iii Todd Moos Tyler McCarty",,"Isanti County Fair ",,"We will be able to use this money to pay for the free entertainment for fairgoers, such as Doug Ohman. He is from our wonderful state of Minnesota, and has a wide variety of history and items of storytelling as well as making it fun and interesting. This is someone whom all ages can benefit from regarding history of our home state. We will also have a glass blower, Steven Weagel, who is from Pequot Lakes, MN. He provides all equipment to give educational and informative entertaining experience to everyone with shows every hour.",,,2024-03-23,2025-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Ashley,Bullford,,"PO Box 313",Cambridge,MN,55008,763-689-2555,isanti.county.fair.mn@gmail.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Isanti,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-119,,,,
10035330,"County Fair Legacy Project",2024,3755,"Minnesota 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4 Section 2. Subd. 10",,"We expect 200-300 people to attend the performances of each of these artists. We will take attendance as performances begin to secure accurate attendance numbers. We will ask for verbal feedback on the shows and also be attentive to folks telling others about the performances. We will report back to the performers so they too have feedback on what worked and what didn't.",,,,,,,"Lori Huber - President Brian Carlson- Vice President Lilah Crowe- Secretary Julie Carpenter- Treasurer Wendy Uzelac- Director Karl Greniger- Director Tammy Anderson- Director",,"Itasca County Fair",,"To provide a variety of artists, talents, and cultures for public viewing. These artists include many genres and some that normally our public would not have access to. Some will be entertaining, and some will also be educational. For all ages and open to the public.",,,2024-01-01,2025-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Brian,Carlson,,"1336 Fairgrounds Road","Grand Rapids",MN,55744,218-256-1522,brian50@paulbunyan.net,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Itasca,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-120,,,,
10035331,"County Fair Legacy Project",2024,3755,"Minnesota 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4 Section 2. Subd. 10",,"We will measure attendance to the best of our ability. These events are in open areas, so will almost be impossible to track numbers. ",,,,,,,"Tom Holthe, Dave Maschoff, Jessica Mulder, Terri Bargfrede, Rob Withers, Jeff Fiala, Kim Hohenstein, Adam Christophers, Sandy Phillips, Nate Pederson, Kempson Cross, Tyler Ayres, Jon Hussong, Liz Deimer, Lee Porter",,"Jackson County Fair",,"We want to invite back to our fair: - Doug Ohman who is a History Teller, he brings different content for the different sessions he does at the fair. - Kevin Lindh is a balloon twisting artist. In the past he's had a continuous line of children to get their unique balloon figures. He does animals, characters, shapes, etc. - Jeremy DeWall (and band) is a local Minnesota singer. He will bring his hometown music to our stage during the fair. This is a good variety and serves all ages.",,,2024-03-12,2025-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Terri,Bargfrede,,"PO Box 175",Jackson,MN,56143,507-841-0594,contact@jacksoncountyfairmn.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Jackson,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-121,,,,
10035332,"County Fair Legacy Project",2024,3755,"Minnesota 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4 Section 2. Subd. 10",,"Proposed outcome from the above events is to expose attendants to the arts, history and culture of our area and our state, along with exposing them to different arts and activities that they may want to become part of. We will be taking attendance at each event to measure those that were able to take part in the event to those that walk through the event to stop and watch or listen. 1) Woodsman Axe - Projected attendance of 300 - 400 individuals if not more; 2) Singing Pines of Cambridge - Projected attendance of 100-150; 3) Professional Caricaturists - Projected attendance of 96 caricaturists as they can do 1 approx. every 5 minutes - Individuals checking it out asking questions or attending 100. Our volunteers will be asking everyone at these events what they thought of this event so we can evaluate the success of this event. They will also be asked what time of artists, agriculture and history they would like to see at our county fair. We can evaluate what we need to do in the future for these grants to expand everyone's knowledge.",,,,,,,"Devon Kelling President, Steve Kelling Vice President, Ramona Kastenbauer Secretary, Jane Schmidt Treasurer, Rick Martens Treasurer, John Angstman, Elizabeth Kelling Julie Johnson, Kathi Ellis, Katie Ryan, Kevin Schiferli, Nick Stafford, Ted Beckrich, Tom Walbridge",,"Kanabec County Fair",,"This year's grant dollars will be used for 3 different events at our county fair: 1) Woodsman Axe - Attendees will see how to throw the Axe plus be able to try it themselves! Along with that they will learn the history of Axe throwing. 2) Singing Pines of Cambridge - music of the 50's, 60's, 70's, and 80's. 3) Caricatures (2 individuals) - These two individuals will be drawing black and white caricatures for our attendees. Attendees will be able to come and have their caricature done free for them, while others will be able to watch and see the skills of these artists.",,,2024-05-03,2025-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Jane,Schmidt,,"PO Box 395",Mora,MN,55051,320-679-1546,kastenbauer.ramona@gmail.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Kanabec,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-122,,,,
10035333,"County Fair Legacy Project",2024,3755,"Minnesota 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4 Section 2. Subd. 10",,"The KCFA is looking forward to the amount of shows that will be showcased this year. We will be connecting with attendees to get feedback.",,,,,,,"Chad Lien, Peter Swenson, Michael Pickle, Katie Thompson, Tammie Paulson, Amanda Lungren, Ellie Faber, Megan Urban, Molly Jeppesen, Sarah Gustafson, Cole Sworski, Sven Johnson, Jay Larson, David McClain, Butch Fest, Dale Anderson, Melanie Dickman, Tyler Dunn, Nathan Radunz, Andrew Akerson, Darrell Fostervold",,"Kandiyohi County Fair ",,"The Kandiyohi County Fair Association would like to invite RJ Kern of Kern Photography. RJ offers six different 30-minute in-person shows, showcasing education about photography, county fair 4-H, and agricultural history. ",,,2024-04-22,2025-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Katie,Thompson,,"Po Box 490",Willmar,MN,56201,320-235-0886,kandifair@hotmail.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Kandiyohi,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-123,,,,
10035334,"County Fair Legacy Project",2024,3755,"Minnesota 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4 Section 2. Subd. 10",,"We expect to have a minimum of 100 people at each show. Woody was standing room only last year, same with Honky Tonk Troubadours. Silly Ms Tilly participates Thursday thru Saturday and works many hours participating with lots of our children and even many adults. She walks around the fair and spreads joy and balloon art, animals, and hats to many, many people. We expect that Alfy's World of Robotic Puppets will be very well attended just like the other events on the free stage.",,,,,,,"Taylor Lindegard - President Noel Peterson - VP Theresia Gillie - Treasurer Rhonda Deere - Secretary",,"Kittson County",," For children we plan on having Alfy's World of Robotic Puppets; Wonderful World of Woody; and interactive show Silly Ms Tilly, a balloon artist. We will also have Honky Tonk Troubadours - music through the decades. ",,,2024-04-22,2025-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Theresia,Gillie,,"PO Box 605",Hallock,MN,56728,218-843-3411,tgillie@wiktel.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Kittson,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-124,,,,
10035335,"County Fair Legacy Project",2024,3755,"Minnesota 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4 Section 2. Subd. 10",,"Our fair is free to the public. No gate or parking fees. Normally the attendance for our entertainment schedule will be in the 3,500 range. This number is based on estimates generated by fair board members monitoring the various events.",,,,,,,"Donald D. Lukenbill, Steve Heald, Karrie Gieser, Kathy Lukenbill, Lavon Weidenborner, Rena Troy, George Olson, Donna Rankin, John Tindall",,"Koochiching County Fair",,"The Koochiching County Fair will feature two Minnesota-based bands. The Snowmen Band members come from the Bagley, MN area and the HWY 71 band is from Bemidji, MN. Both bands will be performing at the Grandstand on Aug. 10th. and are free and open to the public. Grant funds will also assist in covering costs of the Kids Tractor Pull, also free to the public. A portion of the legacy grant will also be used to fund our sound technician.",,,2024-03-23,2025-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Donald,"D. Lukenbill",,"11808 Co. Rd. 63",Northome,MN,56661,218-897-5980,lukenbil@paulbunyan.net,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Koochiching,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-125,,,,
10035336,"County Fair Legacy Project",2024,3755,"Minnesota 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4 Section 2. Subd. 10",,"We will take attendance to demonstrate the value of this event to our community. We are hopeful to get a very large crowd. There is no additional charge for fairgoers to attend this performance.",,,,,,,"Todd Patzer - President Maurice Wollschlager - Vice President Mark Weber - Treasurer Julie Olson - Secretary Matt Bormann - Grounds Manager",,"Lac qui Parle County Fair",,"A performance by the Minnesota band ""The Fabulous Armadillos"" will be great for all to listen to. ",,,2024-04-22,2025-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Todd,Patzer,,"P.O. Box 122",Madison,MN,56256,320-598-3989,lqpfair@gmail.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,"Lac qui Parle",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-126,,,,
10035337,"County Fair Legacy Project",2024,3755,"Minnesota 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4 Section 2. Subd. 10",,"Although all of the performers will be performing on our free stage and throughout the fair at no cost to our guests, we usually have a great turnout. We will be assigning a volunteer to count heads. We expect 40 to 50 people to attend the shows during the day. We are expecting 150 to 200 people to be in attendance for the nightly shows. ",,,,,,,"Robbie Rhuby, JP Sweet, Allen Cauble, Becky Curran, Brady Dunrud",,"Lake of the Woods Co. Fair",,"Jeremy Lepak (ventriloquist and variety show) will perform four stage shows to entertain the crowd during the fair. Rook- Musicians and Entertainers playing 70s, 80s, and 90s music, with 2 shows. Halls of Magic - 3 magic shows performed throughout the fair.",,,2024-03-23,2025-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,JP,Sweet,,"PO Box 600",Baudette,MN,56623,218-202-1920,lakeofthewoodsfair@gmail.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,"Lake of the Woods",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-127,,,,
10035338,"County Fair Legacy Project",2024,3755,"Minnesota 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4 Section 2. Subd. 10",,"A --- Big Ideas Trailer -- this was new to our fair in 2023, and it was extremely popular for ALL visitors, but especially the teen to mid-20's age range. The trailer is ""manned"" by 4 to 5 instructors to guide people through the electronic operation of the displays, but also to answer any questions that people had. The instructors had an eye to the historic nature of what they were describing and how it fit into the overall Minnesota heritage of agriculture and early logging. On a decent weather day we calculate that up to 400 visitors can stop by. B -- Doug Traxler -- This tried and true entertainer has been at our fair many times and it always a crowd-pleaser. Our stage for him is in an attractive area full of visitors listening and dancing along to his songs. (We would estimate that there are upwards of 200 people around the area during his show.) C -- Larry Novotny -- performs under the open-air pavilion before, during (and sometimes after) the Outstanding Senior Citizen/Century Farm program. This program can have 100 to 200 people wandering by to hear Larry, and many of them stay for the actual award program, and then as long as people wander by and request songs, Larry will stay to accommodate them. Always a good entertainer! ",,,,,,,"Joe Barber, Jo Blaschko, Jerry Cooney, Garrett Domine, Jessie Filter, Steve Goettl, Art Gorgen, Ruth Hoefs, Jesse Janovsky, Andy Jans, Paul Kajer, Greg Lamont, Mike Lamont, Eric Muellerleile, Ron Pmije, Leah Schwarz, Nicki Somers, Nancy Stauff, Jen Tollerud, Al Washa, Chad Washa",,"Le Sueur County Fair",,"A --- Big Ideas Trailer ---- seeing the possibilities and learning about various trades through electronic interaction and one-on-one conversations with instructors. B --- Doug Traxler and the Hired Hands ---- a very well known local musician specializing in folk ballads and easy listening tunes. C --- Larry Novotny ""The One Man Band"" --- long time entertainer for the local area. He is multi-talented and plays many instruments, from old-time music to polka.",,,2024-02-15,2025-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Art,Gorgen,,"Box 124","Le Center",MN,56057,507-357-6500,lesueurcountyfair1857@gmail.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,"Le Sueur",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-128,,,,
10035339,"County Fair Legacy Project",2024,3755,"Minnesota 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4 Section 2. Subd. 10",,"Larry Olsen Band: We anticipate 50-75 people will attend the Larry Olsen Band. There is one large door where participants enter the Rainbow Pavilion and a board member will be able to keep track of how many people come and go at different times throughout the performance. Larry Olsen will also help us monitor this. Skipping Stones: It is hard to determine exactly how many people enjoy the free-air stage (as many simply enjoy the entertainment while walking through the grounds) but we anticipate 100-150 people sit to enjoy the various performances we host each year. We will assign a board member to keep a random tally of the number of different people who sit down on the benches for an extended period of time. Mobile Sign Shop: This is a new concept for us but the Sign Shop is coming on our busy ""kids afternoon"" so we are hoping to have over 100 participants. We will ask Mr. Thompson to keep track of how many participate. Make & Take Projects: We usually have 25-50 participants in these events, depending on what the project involves. We will ask our artisans to keep track of how many people participated.",,,,,,,"Jerry Delaney, President Steve Krause, Vice President Curtis Madsen, Secretary Other Board Members: Steve Citterman, Chad Olsen, Kevin Swanson, Arvid Otkin, Reid Jorgensen, Cade Drake, Susan Krier, Kelly Krog, Brandon Gifford, Kevin Rybinski, Kelly Sik, Bryan Fruechte",,"Lincoln County Fair",,"The Lincoln County Fair would like to bring a Mobile Sign Shop to the fair. This program is located out of the Twin Cities. They would be on the grounds and connect fairgoers to artist-created, mobile tools that are purpose-built to pique curiosity and prompt interaction. Our local library has agreed to pay for $500 of the cost if we could get them to come during the fair. The Larry Olsen Band, out of Lake Benton, MN, plays polkas, waltzes and other old-time music. We will have them perform in our Rainbow Pavilion (an old dance hall). It has a dance floor so those who like to dance can enjoy the rare opportunity to dance to live music if they wish. Skipping Stones will perform on our free open-air stage. The stage is on a grassy area in the center of our fairgrounds, where fairgoers can enjoy their performance while relaxing on a bench or while roaming the grounds. Hailing from St. Paul, MN, Russell Schmidt and his band specialize in Lite/Soft Rock, Americana, and Folk Rock genres. Their extensive range of guitar styles enables them to forge connections between the band and their audiences. We have asked three local artisans to work in our interactive area. They have offered to help fairgoers create a variety of projects such as making paper masks, (using feathers, gems and markers, etc), making beaded keychains, and creating greeting cards. ",,,2024-04-22,2025-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Curtis,Madsen,,"200 West Strong Street",Tyler,MN,56178,507-247-5675,cdmadsen@live.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Lincoln,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-129,,,,
10035340,"County Fair Legacy Project",2024,3755,"Minnesota 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4 Section 2. Subd. 10",,"Wanda the Clown will be good for our Day Care Days - 400 children are expected. She will mingle with the Children and do strolling entertainment with magic, juggling and music for the adults and children during the fair. Route 68 Band will be enjoyed by the Senior Citizens, all the old songs, plus bringing back memories of the big bands.",,,,,,,"Brock Klaith Dick Richards Amy Petersen Cody Sleiter Andy Lanoue Mark Sleiter David Rialson Carson Sleiter Bob Richards Patrick Verly Deloris Richards",,"Lyon County Fair",,"Wanda the Clown plays Kazoo, ukulele, sings, juggles preforms magic, shares her sillness and fun with all ages. Wonda the Clown is with Homeward Bound Theater Company in Chanhassen, MN. The Route 68 Band (Big Band Sounds) is a group of musicians from southwest Minnesota. They will be our band for Senior Citizens Day. ",,,2024-03-12,2025-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Deloris,Richards,,"P.O. 141",Marshall,MN,56258,"507 532 2038",lyoncounty1903@gmail.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Lyon,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-130,,,,
10035341,"County Fair Legacy Project",2024,3755,"Minnesota 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4 Section 2. Subd. 10",,"The Mahnomen County Agricultural Society expects 200 people will attend the free stage offerings during the 2024 fair. A volunteer will take, and record attendance during all free stage events. The great thing about these grant items is that they will keep being used, and providing access to the arts, agricultural education, Minnesota history and cultural heritage for years to come!",,,,,,,"Joseph Swiers: President, Kelly Klinkhammer: Vice President, John Seeger: Treasurer, Gerri Swiers: Secretary Shelly Zimmel, Jill Bisek, Jeff Beavens, Thomas Donner, Kasey Hegreberg, Crystal Hegreberg, Dallas Seeger, Margaret Braaten, Randi Noggle, Marty Hoseth, Emily Hoseth",,"Mahnomen County Fair",,"The Mahnomen County Agricultural Society's Legacy project is to purchase a sound system and bleachers for our free stage used for local artists, cultural demonstrations, and other events open to the public. ",,,2024-04-22,2025-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Jill,Bisek,,"PO Box 183",Mahnomen,MN,56557,218-902-0445,glswiers@gmail.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Mahnomen,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-131,,,,
10035342,"County Fair Legacy Project",2024,3755,"Minnesota 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4 Section 2. Subd. 10",,"Host 9 open to the public (fairgoers); 30- minute public presentations - we plan for 25 participants for each presentation 60% of all fair goers (average 30,000) will experience The Unchosen Ones agricultural photography exhibition. 40+ people will participate in the Commemorative County Fair Artwork and become a part of Marshall County Fair History. ",,,,,,,"Jim Myrfield, Tim Tulibaski, Cindy Anderson, Mike St. Germain, Maddie Bossman, Aaron Rivard, JoAnn Saunders, Vicki Gast, Steve Gast, Scott Peters, Mark Ellerbusch, Mark Blawat, Mike Goroski, Jeff Kroll, Jason Boman, Jason Rominski, Ashley McGregor, Frank Noreikis, Lisa Sorenson ",,"Marshall County Fair",,"County fairgoers will learn through an agricultural photography exhibition, including storytelling experiences and tin-type demonstrations. ",,,2024-04-10,2025-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Alysa,Tulibaski,,"PO Box 176",Warren,MN,56762,218-745-4445,marshallcountyfair@gmail.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Marshall,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-132,,,,
10035343,"County Fair Legacy Project",2024,3755,"Minnesota 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4 Section 2. Subd. 10",,"The Martin County Fair brings approximately 30,000 people thru the gate the week of the county fair. Our grounds and building are used throughout the spring-fall for various ""other"" events. We provide free entertainment throughout the week of the fair and also have various bands, shows, etc. perform. We would not be able to provide all we do without access to these county fair grants. This is a great way to provide fairs with some way to have additional funds to make these upgrades to their grounds or their entertainment to their fair. The Martin County Fair is a week of fun for many people not only in Martin County, but surrounding counties also. ",,,,,,,"Robbin Celander - President Steve Pomerenke- Vice President Mike Salic Jr- Treasurer Lisa Stromberg- Secretary Jim Kain Tracy Murphy Robert Stromberg Dan Thate Mike Tonne Randy Deling Ron Morris Brad Sherman Nate Amborn Jared Pomerenke Tim Wegener",,"Martin County Fair",,"The fair is in process of updating our ""park"" area of the grounds. This is where performers are on stage. In 2024 we would like to add a cover, and more electric and lighting. ",,,2024-03-23,2025-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Lisa,Stromberg,,"PO Box 270",Fairmont,MN,56031,507-235-9576,martincountyfair@gmail.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Martin,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-133,,,,
10035372,"County Fair Legacy Project",2024,3755,"Minnesota 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4 Section 2. Subd. 10",,"In 2023 we had more than 350 people in attendance, which exceeded our expectations. We expect at least that many to be in attendance again in 2024 as their popularity grows. We will again assign people to count the number of people in attendance during this event. ",,,,,,,"President: Tom Schmitz Vice President: Vern Frericks Secretary: Jaculin Spoden-Bolz Treasurer: Jodie Deschene",,"Stearns County Fair",,"Stearns County continues to grow in diversity especially with our Hispanic community. We have had numerous requests to include a Hispanic band as part of our free stage entertainment. We would like to hire them for our Friday evening. ",,,2024-04-22,2025-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jackie,Spoden-Bolz,,"6 Anjo Drive","Sauk Centre",MN,56378,320-352-2482,jackiesb@mainstreetcom.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Stearns,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-162,,,,
10035373,"County Fair Legacy Project",2024,3755,"Minnesota 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4 Section 2. Subd. 10",,"We anticipate that over 2000 people will participate in the Glass Blowing education programs over the six days of the fair. We ask our vendors doing demonstrations to provide estimates of attendees as it is often hard to get exact numbers when people are fee to move about. The Director for Outdoor Exhibits, does go around and visits with guests at each of these demonstrations. This gets feedback from guests and helps us and vendors improve the experience for the future. We have made changes for this year based on feedback from previous years. We estimate that about 1000 people will interact in some manner with Paul Bunyan. We will ask Paul to count his interactions using a clicker. We know from one of the booths in the building that they had interactions with over 1500 people last year. ",,,,,,,"Dan Deml - President Wayne Steele - Vice-President Timothy Arlt - Treasurer Scott Kozelka - Manager/Secretary ",,"Steele County Free Fair",,"Each year we try to highlight some form of the arts that the public may not get to see often. In 2024, we will be featuring a glass blowing demonstration in our Family Zone. The Glass artists do shows demonstrating techniques and create a piece for the audience to see each step off the process. They do multiple shows daily between 10am to 9pm. Also this year, we are featuring Paul Bunyan at the Great Outdoors Center, Friday - Sunday, August 16-18. Paul interacts with small groups of people, like a family or group of friends, on a personal basis. He talks about what it was like to be a lumberjack back in the day and lets everyone hold an axe that is similar to axes used by lumberjacks in the 1800's. After describing the lumberjack industry from long ago, he goes on to talk with everyone about the myths and lore surrounding Paul Bunyan and Babe. We are looking forward to having Paul at the fair.",,,2024-04-22,2025-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jon,DeMars,,"1525 South Cedar Ave",Owatonna,MN,55060,507-451-5305,steelecountyfreefair@scff.org,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Steele,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-163,,,,
10035374,"County Fair Legacy Project",2024,3755,"Minnesota 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4 Section 2. Subd. 10",,"We want to show how glass bottles and other items were once made many years ago. We will have a couple of bleachers set up in the area so we are sure to have a crowd at each demonstration. ",,,,,,,"Dave Lonergan; Dennis Sleiter; Eric Hoffman; Jason Thorstad; Jill Montzka; John Dosdall; John Hintz; Jordan Staples; Judy Johnston; Justin Howe; Kelly Howe; Kendon Lange; Leah Shelstad; Les Kopel; Marty Flicek; Mary and Roger Hill; Mike Lonergan; Nancy Woodke Olson; Pat Storck; Ron Staples; Ryan Anderson; Ryan Sleiter; Sandy Thorstad; Savanah Aanerud; Shannon Olson; Shellie Lemmerman; Stephanie Thorstad; Steve Storck; Suzanne Smith; Teague Picht; Ted Kill; Wayne Lemmerman ",,"Stevens County Fair",,"We will have a glass blower, old time West Show, and feature Sherwin Linton's Americana music. ",,,2024-02-15,2025-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Ryan,Sleiter,,"P.O. Box 622",Morris,MN,56267,320-589-1062,info@stevenscountyfair.org,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Stevens,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-164,,,,
10035375,"County Fair Legacy Project",2024,3755,"Minnesota 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4 Section 2. Subd. 10",,"We anticipate at least 500-750 fairgoers to attend the demonstrations of the stained glass presentation. The Robotic Puppets will impact at least 500 children per day. Both of these events will be counted by volunteers in attendance at the fair. ",,,,,,,"Eric Turnquist - President Kevin Wilkening - Vice President Dale Moser - Treasurer Jane Stassen - Secretary ",,"Swift County Fair",,"We propose to use the Legacy grant funds to hire Homeward Bound Theatre Company's ""Alfy's World of Robotic Puppets."" These robotic puppets stroll around the fairgrounds and talk to the children about many agriculture-related topics. ",,,2024-03-23,2025-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jane,Saulsbury,,"PO Box 395",Kerkhoven,MN,56252,320-220-2626,stassen@tds.net,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Swift,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-165,,,,
10035376,"County Fair Legacy Project",2024,3755,"Minnesota 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4 Section 2. Subd. 10",,"We want to educate and entertain our fairgoers. We expect to have at least 250 attendees per day to each of our demonstrations (R J Kern & So Hot Glass). We will have an assistant to help meet the needs of the demonstrator as well as take a count of attendees.",,,,,,,"President Mike Wielenberg/Vice President David Holmquist/Secretary Debra Durheim/Treasurer Garhard Hendricks ",,"Todd County Fair",,"We will have local bands entertain our fairgoers.",,,2024-04-26,2025-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Debra,Durheim,,"P O Box 207",Browerville,MN,56438,320-732-2739,secretary@toddcountyfair.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Todd,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-166,,,,
10035377,"County Fair Legacy Project",2024,3755,"Minnesota 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4 Section 2. Subd. 10",,"We expect about 900-1000 people to attend the rodeo. We will assign a board member to count attendance with a clicker as we did last year. For Gen X Jukebox and Rick Fidler we expect about 500 people. We will once again count with a clicker. ",,,,,,,"Josh Behrens (President) Cameron Hanson (Vice President) Isaac Deal (Treasurer) Shawn Drewicke (Secretary) Jerome Deal Ted Siltman Theresa Schmidt Teri Abraham Janet Koch Mark Horman John Fridgen Dale Vatthauer Jim Olson Gavin Jorshum Dan Vipond Brad Kallstrom Micheal Breach",,"Traverse County Fair ",,"The Traverse County Fair would like to book Gen X Jukebox, a band from Eden Prairie, Minnesota. We would also like to hire Rick Fidler to perform country music for people who attend our fair. ",,,2024-04-25,2025-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Isaac,Deal,,"P.O. Box 865",Wheaton,MN,56296,320-760-1081,Isaacdeal81@gmail.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Traverse,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-167,,,,
10035378,"County Fair Legacy Project",2024,3755,"Minnesota 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4 Section 2. Subd. 10",,"Our goal is to increase the quality of the agricultural presentations. Last year these types of presentations had an average 40 people at each session. Senior Day can have 100 people participating, the band will have over 2000 listening. We have over 3000 people going through this building, seeing the quilts. We will measure by having people do counts at the various events. ",,,,,,,"Barb Petit - President, Paul Luhman - VP, Kate Brown - Secretary, Rob Sexton - Treasurer",,"Wabasha County Fair",,"We will have special music (by a local band and single performer). We also want to build new display racks for the handmade quilts to share the local talent with fairgoers. ",,,2024-04-27,2025-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Barb,Petit,,"14804 75th ST NE",Plainview,MN,55964,507-251-7149,webmaster@wabashacountyfair.org,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Wabasha,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-168,,,,
10035379,"County Fair Legacy Project",2024,3755,"Minnesota 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4 Section 2. Subd. 10",,"For the Sherwin Linton band in 2023, we took attendance during his performance. We found that we had at least 40 people in attendance, during each show. There was a senior citizens free lunch served during a break in Sherwin's show and we had over 100 people in the building before his performance was finished. For Legacy of the Loud, we will be taking attendance during the concert at different breaks to see how many attend, and then stay. For the band we used on our 2023 Legacy grant, our attendance was between 75 to 125 attendees during their performance. ",,,,,,,"Dennis Lindner President Charlie Wachlin Vice President Rachele ""Rocky"" Reese Secretary/Treasurer Calah Topp Director Derek Topp Director Cody Boyer Director Mike Olson Director Patty Sanders Director Jeremy Sanders Director Diane Wachlin Director Justin Berg Director Jonathan Robbins Director",,"Wadena County Fair",,"We want to provide free music entertainment for our senior citizens and country western fans by having Sherwin Linton perform. Our other free musical act is geared toward the younger generation for the 2- year-olds on up! Legacy of the Loud is a rock and roll band from Minneapolis. ",,,2024-04-24,2025-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Jeremy,Sanders,,"PO Box 247",Wadena,MN,56482,218-639-9216,reeserocky@yahoo.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Wadena,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-169,,,,
10035380,"County Fair Legacy Project",2024,3755,"Minnesota 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4 Section 2. Subd. 10",,"We plan on talking to people who attended RJ Kerns's shows to see what their reactions are and what they thought of his presentations and what they learned from him. We are hoping to have at least 50 people at our Polka event and will have someone count how many people show up for it. ",,,,,,,"Executive Board Mike Harguth President Tyler Huber 1st Vice President Jennie Johnson 2nd Vice President Robin Dulas Secretary/Treasurer",,"Waseca County Free Fair",,"RJ Kern's photography shows feature storytelling and agricultural photography and will be coming to our fair this summer. RJ does different shows: Being a National Geographic agricultural photographer; Being a Commemorative Artist for the Minnesota State Fair; The Unchosen Ones: Advice for 4-H Competitors and Life Skills Learned in 4-H; iPhoneography Tips for Your Award-Winning Photography; History of Agricultural Photography 101; Historical Photography Demonstrations. We also will have a Polka band from Minnesota that will be performing at our fair this year for a special event we are planning. ",,,2024-04-22,2025-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Noah,Battenfeld,,"PO Box 227",Waseca,MN,56093,507-461-0314,robin.dulas@gmail.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Waseca,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-170,,,,
10035381,"County Fair Legacy Project",2024,3755,"Minnesota 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4 Section 2. Subd. 10",,"Ms. Jaz-ee: we expect that at least 2000+ fairgoers will visit her over the 5 days she will be at the fair. Our attendance is around 50,000 over 5 days. We will try to get a count of balloons she has gone through during fair.",,,,,,,"Rex Kent Tony Otley Leann Peuse Kim Salitros - Secretary Beth Springborn Richie Springborn - Director at Large Ben Thurmes Amy Delaney - Vice President Becky Jensen - Director at Large Kathy Kohns Corey Kronus - Director at Large Dorie Ostertag - Treasurer John Rheinberger Phyllis Wirth - President Kevin Stokes Jenifer Kent Kevin Brown - Director at Large Greta Tank Margot Rheinberger Clarissa St. Clair Chad Bergman",,"Washington County Fair",,"We bring many artistic programs to the fair each year. We plan to have a balloonologist this year. It is an amazing form of art that needs to be kept alive. It is truly amazing to watch them twist and turn a balloon in no time, and turn it into art! That takes a lot of talent and practice to be able to do this. ",,,2024-04-22,2025-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Dorie,Ostertag,,"3393 Neal Ave. S.",Afton,MN,55001,651-436-6009,otag@aol.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Washington,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-171,,,,
10035382,"County Fair Legacy Project",2024,3755,"Minnesota 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4 Section 2. Subd. 10",,"For the Friday band, everyone entering is issued a wrist band, so we need to just keep track of the number of wristbands issued - around 250. For Sunday's Senior Recognition and Farm Family entertainment, we can easily do a head count - estimated around 150. For face painting we can have the face painters keep track of the number of kids. ",,,,,,,"President--Becky Cronk Vice President--Paul Haler Treasurer--Natalie Tiegum Secretary--Susan Craig Livestock--Andy Karau Entertainment--Franny Brown",,"Watonwan County Fair",,"We would like to use the Legacy grant to help fund Minnesota bands in our entertainment building. This year we are looking at a ""rock"" band for Friday night, which will attract the younger crowd to the fair. On Sunday we highlight Senior Citizens, Farm Family Recognition and have a musician that plays old country and gospel music. For the younger youth on the fairgrounds we have free face painting on the grounds Saturday. ",,,2024-04-10,2025-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Franny,Brown,,"PO Box 53","Saint James",MN,56081,507-327-7699,watcntyfair@gmail.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Watonwan,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-172,,,,
10035383,"County Fair Legacy Project",2024,3755,"Minnesota 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4 Section 2. Subd. 10",,"As in the past we will expect approximately 200-400 adults and children to be involved with the total of these projects. The balloon artist alone sees at least 150 kids.The musicians can be seen and heard at the open air stage by fairgoers in the area of the midway mall. Some of our projects will be walk-through. All of our projects are geared to all fairgoers and we try to accomodate all ages.",,,,,,,"Lucas Bakken Justin Beyer Monica Thompson Carissa Heeter Mike Holstrom Tom Schiesser Jerry Polejewski Al Lundquist John Sethre Ben Wolden John Brooberg",,"West Otter Tail County Fair",,"2024 summary of projects: Balloon artist Janet Fossen; Fiber arts - Scandinavian knitting, weaving, spinning, weaving; Hands-on activities with local artists; Musical entertainment - Slamabama (all musicians are from Barnsville, MN). ",,,2024-03-12,2025-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,LaVonne,Beckler,,"PO Box 352","Fergus Falls",MN,56537,218-736-0272,wotcf.secretary@gmail.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-173,,,,
10035384,"County Fair Legacy Project",2024,3755,"Minnesota 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4 Section 2. Subd. 10",,"The magician will provide 6 shows and we will keep a rough number of attendees. ",,,,,,,"Milan Drewlow- President Cole DeFries- Vice President Sarah kautz- Secretary Pat Freeze- Treasurer ",,"Wilkin County Fair",,"We would like to hire an agricultural educational magician to perform Friday and Saturday of our fair. Rick fiedlier and Eric Reitan will also perform. The remainder of our funds will be to host our horse and pony pull demonstrations.",,,2024-03-12,2025-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Darral,Nordick,,"P.O. Box 26",Breckenridge,MN,56520,701-971-3814,wilkincountyagsociety@gmail.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Wilkin,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-174,,,,
10035385,"County Fair Legacy Project",2024,3755,"Minnesota 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4 Section 2. Subd. 10",,"We anticipate 30-40 people to attend the Doug Ohman presentations. Roughly 75 will attend the chainsaw artist demonstrations. We hope to have attendance in the 80's for the musical performances. All events will have a volunteer assigned to take attendance.",,,,,,,"Cindy Timm, President Tracy Coulter, Vice President Sara Laqua, Secretary Donna Sanders, Treasurer John Brogan Glenn Brouwer Tom Campbell Dan Ihrke Ben Verthein Terry Jones Dean Sanders Phil Thesing",,"Winona County Fair",,"This year we'd like to use our Legacy funds to promote the history of Minnesota agriculture through the presentations of Doug Ohman. We're also excited to welcome back chainsaw artist Kurt Ingvaldson to showcase his unique talents. We'll have a spinning demonstration from a local artisan along with music from local jazz and blue grass bands. There are plans to have a local artist repaint our livestock barn signs and we're also looking at creating signs for our antique tractor display to better inform the public about the historical types of tractors.",,,2024-04-10,2025-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Sara,Laqua,,"PO Box 646","St. Charles",MN,55972,507-932-3074,winonacountyfair@juno.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Winona,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-175,,,,
10035386,"County Fair Legacy Project",2024,3755,"Minnesota 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4 Section 2. Subd. 10",,"Fairboard members will attend the events to assess the crowd and request feedback.",,,,,,,"Ward Westphal, President Jerry Quaal, Vice President Troy Beise, Secretary Jeff Wheeler, Treasurer John Quirk, Director at Large Nancy Betzler Trista Conzet Keith Duske Richard Fadden Gary Fieldseth Tyler Gruenhagen Tracy Gutknecht Joel Helmbrecht Jason Kisner Troy Lindenfelser Amy Matter Scott Peterson Trevor Ratke Stan VanderKooi Jacob Wilts",,"Wright County Fair",,"We will have a Paul Bunyan educator, the Wagon Wheelers Band and antique tractor display at our fair. ",,,2024-04-25,2025-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jeff,Wheeler,,"155 3rd Street S",Montrose,MN,55363,320-543-2111,jwheeler@wrightcountyfair.org,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Wright,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-176,,,,
10035306,"County Fair Legacy Project",2024,3755,"Minnesota 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4 Section 2. Subd. 10",,"We expect a minimum of at least 20 families to attend and/or interact with all three of our show acts. To measure and evaluate the results of these shows, we will have a photographer on the grounds taking pictures as well as having a volunteer at each performance to observe/take attendance at each performance.",,,,,,,"Greg Kurtz, President Shannon Norstad, VP Stacy Kurtz, Secretary Robin Stewart, Treasurer Nancy Hovel Ferlin Miller Rodney Braatz Bill Heinlein Tyler Hoffman Brady Braatz John Dibble Tonyia Nelson Bailey Braatz Josh Banks",,"Cannon Valley Fair",,"The following 3 shows are what we are planning for the Cannon Valley 2024 Fair through Homeward Bound: 1) Mandana's ABC (Agriculture, Balloons, and Comedy) Extravaganza! 2) Dr. Street You are Magic Nick's magic inspires imaginations! He will show children how to believe in their dreams. 3) Alfy's Robotic Puppets: Through the ?magic? of radio control, these life-like puppets will be visiting and sharing jokes and quips with unsuspecting event goers.",,,2024-04-10,2025-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Stacy,Kurtz,,"PO Box 384","Cannon Falls",MN,55009,507-263-3548,cannonvalleyfair@gmail.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Goodhue,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-96,,,,
10035387,"County Fair Legacy Project",2024,3700,"Minnesota 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4 Section 2. Subd. 10",,"We expect each class to be filled as community and county participants are excited about these opportunities to learn a new craft and to be able to take their craft with them. We will have volunteers at each class to record the number of participants and document the responses of how well the class was ran and assess final products.",,,,,,,"Gabby Nemitz, Amy Nemitz, Holly Hoffman, Erica Mosser, Joey Mosser, Patti Haas, Judy Long, Sarah Bednarek, Steve Bednarek, Jane Ormseth",,"Yellow Medicine County Fair",,"The Legacy grant will help support bringing in local artists to do demonstrations and classes on jewelry making, macrame, and hat designing. There will be a class each day of the fair for both young and old where participants get hands-on experience in designing jewelry and creating their own piece to take with them, as well as creating a macrame design like a hanging pot holder or wall-hanging. Lastly a session will focus on hat designing. The hats (usually cowboy style) will be provided by the artist and the participant will be able to add cords, beads, feathers, etc. to decorate it and be able to take it home.",,,2024-04-27,2025-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Amy,Nemitz,,"PO Box 132",Canby,MN,56220,507-828-0460,ymcfair@gmail.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,"Yellow Medicine",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-fair-legacy-project-177,,,,
14426,"Creative Activities Display Area Improvements",2012,7368,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage;",,,,,,7368,,"Marilyn Lermon Tom Franke Sue Alberts Mike Brual Kevin Asprey Doug Gochnauer Bryce Gransee Jess Harris Beth Hodgman Larry Kruckeberg David Marquez Larry McMartin Roger Noterman Craig Ross Robert Scherger Scott Schley Eric Severson David Wetzstein",,"Dodge County Free Fair","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To better highlight local talent by making the exhibits of the creative activities more visible and engaging to fair visitors. Funds will be used to improve lighting by upgrading wiring and fixtures, adding electrical hookups to allow spotlights on specific displays, and installing a glass board. ",,,2012-04-02,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Marilyn,Lermon,"Dodge County Fair",,,,,507-634-7736,dodgecountyfair@kmtel.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Dodge,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/creative-activities-display-area-improvements,,,,
21643,"Crow Wing County Fair Historic Carbine House Restoration",2013,50000,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (2) $700,000 each year for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-County Fairs. The commissioner shall award grants for the development or enhancement of county fair facilities or other projects or programs that provide access to the arts, arts education, or agricultural, historical, and cultural heritage programs, including but not limited to agricultural education centers, arts buildings, and performance stages.",,,,,,,,"Rebecca Joerger, Al Olson, Barb Burgwald, Al Vanderberghe, Sarah Dano, Bob Dambowy, Bonnie Hillman, Tom Malloy, Andy Hillman, Lynn Biever, Kyle Hall, Dan Thesing",,"Crow Wing County Fair Association","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To restore the old Carbine House on the fairgrounds. The Crow Wing County Fair will rehabilitate an historic house on the fairgrounds that was originally an old trading post and was later occupied by Duncan and Ella Carbine. They will work with the Historical Society to ensure that the restoration is done in a historically accurate manner. ",,,2013-11-01,2014-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Rebecca,Joerger,"Crow Wing County Fair",,,,,(218)829-6680,cwcf@brainerd.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,"Crow Wing",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/crow-wing-county-fair-historic-carbine-house-restoration,"Pat Coleman: Acquisitions Librarian at the Minnesota Historical Society. Sue Ellingsen: Former middle school band director at Blue Earth Area Public School. 2006 Blue Earth Area Teacher of the Year. Jamey Flannery: Project Manager at Flannery Construction. Has full range of general contracting experience, from new construction to remodeling to improving historical structures. Dan Grunhovd: Former president of the Minnesota Federation of County Fairs. Ron Oleheiser: District 8 Representative of the Minnesota State Fair.",,,2
21717,"Crow Wing County Fair Northland Stage Programming",2013,7783,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage2, Subdivision 10.",,,,,,,,"Rebecca Joerger, Al Vandenberghe, Tom Malloy, Sarah Dano, Dan Peters, Bonnie Hillman, Al Olson, Barb Burgwald, Gloria Langerman, Dave Schubert, Dan Thesing, Bob Dambowy",,"Crow Wing County Fair Association","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To showcase a diverse group of regional artists and educators who will offer educational and hands-on experiences for fairgoers on the Arts on the Northland Stage. ",,,2013-01-03,2013-12-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Rebecca,Joerger,"Crow Wing County Fair ",,,,,(218)829-6680,cwcfair@brainerd.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,"Crow Wing",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/crow-wing-county-fair-northland-stage-programming,,,,
19365,"MN Cultural Exhibit Viewing Improvement Project",2013,7783,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage",,,,,,,,"Robert Sonnenberg, Keith Sonnenberg, Lowell Jorgenson, Dustin Dahring, Shawn Eckert, Amy Jorgenson, Adam Lage, Sharon Leegard, Matt Moore, DeWayne Myhre, Travis Schauer, Vanessa Warling, Roger Winter",,"Becker County Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To expand and enhance Becker County Fair's fine arts display area by adding and improving display cases and lighting. Display cases will feature handiwork that is indicative of the area's culture, exhibit historical photos, American Indian fine art, and indigenous floral arrangements. ",,,2013-04-24,2013-10-10,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Amy,Jorgenson,"Becker County Agricultural Society",,,,,"(218) 847-8407",,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Becker,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mn-cultural-exhibit-viewing-improvement-project,,,,
14290,"Cultural Entertainment at Waseca County Free Fair",2012,7368,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage;","Survey attendees at events.","All positive comments collected on surveys.  75% of respondents wanted to see more of the same type of programming next year. ",,,,7368,,"Loren Christenson Paul Neigebauer Greg Sommers Ivagene Kobylinski Vince Peterson Daren Arndt Randy Prange Jeff Johnson Matt Harguth Becky Sommers Todd Zimmerman Jenny Johnson Joan Ignaszewski Mike Harguth Dale Schweer",,"Waseca County","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To bring a variety of cultural entertainment to the Waseca County Free Fair, including yodeling, Bluegrass, Irish, Alpine, Czechoslovakian, gospel and Americana music, a vaudeville show, and genealogical information from the Minnesota Historical Society.",,,2012-02-24,2012-07-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,"Loren ",Christenson,"Waseca County Fair",,,,,507-835-8958,info@wasecacountyfair.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Waseca,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/cultural-entertainment-waseca-county-free-fair,,,,
14343,"Cultural Heritage Entertainment and Demonstrations",2012,7368,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage;","Suggestion boxes will be posted in four areas of fairground.Survey audiences at heritage demonstrations.Fair staff will observe audiences and assess programming success.","Many positive comments.  Audience was usually engaged and asked questions.  Fair will be moving demonstrations to a different area to attract larger audiences.",,1813,"Stevens County Agricultural Society",7368,,"Steve Storck Wayne Lemmerman Ryan Sleiter Mary Hill Dave Lonergan Kendon Lange Les Kopel",,"Stevens County Fair Board","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To provide educational and entertaining events that showcase the many diverse cultures of Stevens County, and purchase a sound system to enhance performances and demonstrations. ",,,2012-03-07,2012-08-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Steve,Storck,,,,,,320-589-1062,scfair@yahoo.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Stevens,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/cultural-heritage-entertainment-and-demonstrations,,,,
21824,"Dakota County Fair 4-H Display Upgrade",2013,7800,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage2, Subdivision 10.",,,,,,,,"Marge Snyder, Joe Walsh, Arlyn Lamb, Ed Barrett, Wayne Bollum, Henry Fox, Dennis Hendren, Mark Henry, Mark Malecha, Don Storlie, Christ Wright",,"Dakota County Agriculture Society ","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To upgrade and replace display cases for 4-H. The Dakota County Agricultural Society has enhanced the display capability for the 4-H program to improve viewing and safety.",,,2013-05-01,2013-07-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Kristine,Smith,"Dakota County Agriculture Society ",,,,,(651)463-8818,ksmith@dakotacountyfair.org,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Dakota,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/dakota-county-fair-4-h-display-upgrade-0,,,,
19379,"Dakota County Fair 4-H Display Upgrade",2013,7783,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage",,,,,,,,"Marge Snyder, Joe Walsh, Arlyn Lamb, Ed Barrett, Wayne Bollum, Henry Fox, Dennis Hendren, Mark Henry, Mark Malecha, Don Storlie, Christ Wright",,"Dakota County Agriculture Society",,"To enhance fairgoers ability to view art work of local 4-H members by upgrading and replacing display cases. ",,,2013-04-01,2013-07-31,,"In Progress",,,Kristine,Smith,"Dakota County Agriculture Society ",,,,,(651)463-8818,ksmith@dakotacountyfair.org,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Dakota,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/dakota-county-fair-4-h-display-upgrade,,,,
16680,"Dakota City Programming",2012,12000,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (2) $700,000 each year for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-County Fairs. The commissioner shall award grants for the development or enhancement of county fair facilities or other projects or programs that provide access to the arts, arts education, or agricultural, historical, and cultural heritage programs, including but not limited to agricultural education centers, arts buildings, and performance stages.",,,,,,12000,,"Marge Snyder Wayne Bollum Arlyn Lamb Kristine Smith Gannon O'Meara Henry Fox Jenna Haler Dennis Hendren Mark Henry John King Mark Malecha Don Storlie Joe Walsh Chris Wright",,"Dakota County Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To provide programming that tells the story of Dakota County's 160 years of settlement, Minnesota history and cultural traditions, through an entertaining tent show that combines story telling and original music. The show will be reminiscent of the 1900s era Chautauqua programs. It will be performed daily in the tent at Dakota City Heritage Village. ",,,2012-05-03,2012-09-15,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,"Kristine ",Smith,"Dakota County Agricultural Society","4008 220th St W",Farmington,MN,55024,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Dakota,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/dakota-city-programming,"Pat Coleman: Acquisitions Librarian at the Minnesota Historical Society.Sue Ellingsen: Former middle school band director at Blue Earth Area Public School. 2006 Blue Earth Area Teacher of the Year.Jamey Flannery: Project Manager at Flannery Construction. Has full range of general contracting experience, from new construction to remodeling to improving historical structures.Dan Grunhovd: Former president of the Minnesota Federation of County Fairs.Ron Oleheiser: District 8 Representative of the Minnesota State Fair.",,,2
14289,"Day in America in the 1800s",2012,7368,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage;","Track audience numbers for activities.","Over 1,200 people attended performances and demonstrations.",,,,7268,100,"Dan Dolan Steve Anderson Linda Anderson Dorie Ostertag Elizabeth Dietsche Eileen Tank Phyllis Wirth Jim Anderson Shari Morgan Byron Anderson",,"Washington County Fair","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To allow visitors of the Washington County Fair to experience life in the 1800s. The fair will offer children's games from the era, dancing demonstrations, and educational fashion shows which will feature styles from the 1800s along with explanations of an item's function and symbolism.",,,2012-01-03,2012-08-15,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,"Elizabeth ",Dietsche,,,,,,651-436-6009,otag@aol.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Washington,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/day-america-1800s,,,,
14207,"Demonstration Equipment",2012,7368,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage;","Count number of children attending demonstrations during the fair.","Could not complete the count, as there was too much activity around the demonstration area.There was a naming contest to name the cow and over 1,280 voted. Fair is certain the number of participants interacting with the cow was higher, as many did not take the time to vote.",,1632,"Carver County Agricultural Society",7368,,"Shawn Dalchow Cindy Dobratz Bill Flusemann Scott Flusemann Dan Hoese Mike Jensen Jim Klein Bob Lano Mel Melcher Twyla Menth Ken Norman Adrian Rademacher Dale Rademacher Dan Robb Lou Robb Steve Rolf Wallace Rolf Vernon Rosckes Ross Schneider Glenn Strube Curtis Wolter",,,"Non-Profit Business/Entity","To purchase an interactive, demonstration milking cow to help teach children about dairy farming.",,,2012-02-01,2012-08-19,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Cindy,Dobratz,"Carver County Agricultural Society",,,,,952.442.2333,info@carvercountyfair.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Carver,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/demonstration-equipment,,,,
10033188,"Developing Markets for Continuous Living Cover Crops",2023,500000,"M.L. 2022, Chp. 94, Art. , Sec. 2, Subd. 10k ","$500,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to organizations in Minnesota to develop enterprises, supply chains, and markets for continuous living cover crops and cropping systems in the early stage of commercial development, including but not limited to regenerative poultry silvopasture systems, Kernza perennial grain, winter camelina, and elderberry.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","State Government","Grants to organizations in Minnesota to develop enterprises, supply chains, and markets for continuous living cover crops and cropping systems in the early stage of commercial development.",,"Work Plan",2022-07-01,2026-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Margaret,Wagner,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert St N","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(651) 201-6000",margaret.wagner@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/developing-markets-continuous-living-cover-crops,,,,
14409,"Discovering Living History at the 135th Isanti County Fair",2012,7368,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage;","Survey audience.Take pictures of events and allow for audience participation through question and answer time.","Complete survey responses can be requested from the MDA.Of all the free attractions offered by the fair, 36%  of respondents rated the Old West Society #1.",,9580,"Isanti County Fair Local business contributions County officials contribution Public support",7368,,"Wayne Boettcher Glenn Lood Ruth Paschke Ken Nastrom Lisa Angeski Cullen Bartz Bill Binger Bruce Bloomgren Charles Mattson Trent Rudquist Bryce Sorenson Keith Stamm Jeff Rod Jason Wilking",,"Isanti County Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To provide an educational overview of Isanti County over the five days of the Isanti County Fair. ""Discovering Living History at the 135th Isanti County Fair"" will provide visitors with an authentic, historically accurate old west experience, opportunity to hear live bluegrass music and interact with German folk musicians, and wander through exhibits showcasing artifacts of Minnesota's past. ",,,2012-01-25,2012-07-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,"Cullen ",Bartz,"Isanti County Fair",,,,,763-689-2555,isanticountyfair@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Isanti,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/discovering-living-history-135th-isanti-county-fair,,,,
16467,"Discovering Local Artists",2012,7368,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage",,,,,,,,"Luke Anderson Ronnie Berdan Terry Bombard Dave Deutschlander Dick Doenz David Durheim Mark Emslander Steve Hallan Kevin Hinze Eldon Johnson Bob Leibel Mike Ovik John Skluzacek Jim Sward Brent Thompson Jeff Wimmer Scott Wimmer Ed Pangrel ",,"Pine County Agricultural Society","Local/Regional Government","To provide opportunities to Pine County artists to show their talents to the 30,000 attendees of the Pine County Fair. Funds will cover 30 hours of arts programming, consisting of demonstrations and workshops, and 30 hours of music by local musicians. Additionally, a sun shade will be purchased to encourage visitors to stay for programming.",,,2012-05-01,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Steve,Hallan,"Pine County Agricultural Society","Route 1","Pine City",MN,55063,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Pine,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/discovering-local-artists,,,,
19375,"Display Cases and Artists",2013,7783,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage",,,,,,,,"Dave Behrendt, Tanika Bender, Jeremy Blazek, Chad Buehring, Steve Carlson, Ralph Carlson, Darrin Forcier, Jon Gorman, Carolyn Heinonen, Mike Hochstatter, Al Hoffman, Colleen Hoffmann, Lyle Holmstrom, Tim Holt, Dan Johnson, Jason May, Richard Muellner, Tangy Schaapveld, Pat Sandstrom, Tim Sperry, Kevin Todd, Dan Zack ",,"Chisago County Ag. Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To enhance art activities and experiences at the Chisago County Fair. Projects will include constructing secure display cases to showcase the work of local artists, featuring bluegrass musicians, a caricature artist, and creating a hands-on mural exhibit. ",,,2013-04-13,2013-10-06,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Mike,Hochstatter,"Chisago County Ag. Society",,,,,320-358-0296,info@chisagocountyfair.org,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Chisago,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/display-cases-and-artists,,,,
21645,"Dodge County Free Fair Stage and Mural Project",2013,5350,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (2) $700,000 each year for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-County Fairs. The commissioner shall award grants for the development or enhancement of county fair facilities or other projects or programs that provide access to the arts, arts education, or agricultural, historical, and cultural heritage programs, including but not limited to agricultural education centers, arts buildings, and performance stages.",,,,,,,,"Marilyn Lermon, Tom Franke, Sue Alberts, Mike Brual, Kevin Asprey, Doug Gochnauer, Bryce Gransee, Jess Harris, Beth Hodgman, Larry Kruckberg, David Marquez, Larry McMartin, Roger Noterman, Robert Scherger, Scott Schley, Eric Severson, David Wetzstein",,"Dodge County Free Fair","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To construct a portable stage that can be used for arts, cultural heritage, and Minnesota history programming at different fairground locations, and to commission a local artist to paint a mural depicting fair related activities. ",,,2013-04-01,2013-07-15,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Sue,Alberts,"Dodge County Free Fair",,,,,(507)634-7736,dodgecountyfair@kmtel.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Dodge,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/dodge-county-free-fair-stage-and-mural-project,"Pat Coleman: Acquisitions Librarian at the Minnesota Historical Society. Sue Ellingsen: Former middle school band director at Blue Earth Area Public School. 2006 Blue Earth Area Teacher of the Year. Jamey Flannery: Project Manager at Flannery Construction. Has full range of general contracting experience, from new construction to remodeling to improving historical structures. Dan Grunhovd: Former president of the Minnesota Federation of County Fairs. Ron Oleheiser: District 8 Representative of the Minnesota State Fair.",,,2
21719,"Dodge County Free Fair Pavilion Improvement",2013,7783,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage2, Subdivision 10.",,,,,,,,"Marilyn Lermon, Tom Franke, Sue Alberts, Mike Brual, Kevin Asprey, Doug Gochnauer, Bryce Gransee, Jess Harris, beth Hodgman, Larry Kruckeberg, David Marquez, Larry McMartin, Roger Noterman, Robert Scherger, Scot Schley, Eric Severson, David Wetzstein",,"Dodge County Free Fair","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To improve lighting in the the building that houses horticulture and FFA projects at the Dodge County Free Fair. Funds will also be used to construct a mobility ramp, allowing fairgoers with mobility restrictions to access exhibits showcasing local work. ",,,2013-04-01,2013-07-10,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Sue,Alberts,"Dodge County Free Fair ",,,,,(507)634-7736,dodgecountyfair@kmtel.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Dodge,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/dodge-county-free-fair-pavilion-improvement,,,,
21721,"Douglas County Fair’s 125 Years of Dance in Douglas County",2013,7783,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage2, Subdivision 10.",,,,,,,,"Harry Davis, Andy Siira, Earl Anderson, Duane Samuelson, Dale Buchholz, Mike Maudal, John Strommer, Don Larsen, George Dyrstad, Kathy Franson, Don Kleine, Ken Olson, Jerry Peper",,"Douglas County Agricultural Association","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To feature three days of dance programs highlighting dance styles from seven different historical periods. These demonstrations will be part of the 125th anniversary celebration of the Douglas County Fair. Dance programming will offer historical background of each dance in addition to demonstrations. ",,,2013-06-01,2013-08-18,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Dale,Buchholz,"Douglas County Fair",,,,,(320)760-1278,buchholz@gctel.net,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Douglas,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/douglas-county-fair-s-125-years-dance-douglas-county,,,,
22080,"East Otter Tail Fiddle Contest and Barbershop Quartet",2013,,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (2) $700,000 each year for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-County Fairs. The commissioner shall award grants for the development or enhancement of county fair facilities or other projects or programs that provide access to the arts, arts education, or agricultural, historical, and cultural heritage programs, including but not limited to agricultural education centers, arts buildings, and performance stages.",,,,,,,,"Pete Zavadil, Diane Sazama, Rita Riestenberg, Todd Steeke, William Rose, Eugene Jahnke, Edwin Keil, Ken Rosen, Curt Osterfeld, Monique Roosow, Jason Bachmann, Kristine Moltzan, Gary White, Eric Spencer, Karen Gorentz",,"Perham Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To provide quality arts and cultural programming to the East Otter Tail County Fair. The fair held a fiddle contest with three major divisions open to different ages and welcomed Heart O’Lakes Harmony Barbershop Choir and Quartet to the stage. The purpose of the arts and cultural events is to create a multicultural and generational awareness of different talents in Minnesota.",,,2013-04-16,2013-07-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Karen,Gorentz,"Perham Agricultural Society",,,,,(218)346-2750,akeil@arvig.net,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,"Otter Tail",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/east-otter-tail-fiddle-contest-and-barbershop-quartet,,,,2
21679,"East Otter Tail County Fair Programming",2013,7783,,"These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage",,,,,,,,"Karen Gorentz",,"Perham Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To offer new arts and cultural heritage programming at the East Otter Tail County Fair. Programming will include a performance by Sherwin Linton, depression era toy making demonstrations, and a lumberjack show. ",,,2013-03-15,2013-09-13,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,"Karen ",Gorentz,"Otter Tail East County Fair ",,,,,(218)346-2750,goretzdairy@gmail.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,"Otter Tail",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/east-otter-tail-county-fair-programming,,,,
10004524,"Elimination of Target Invasive Plant Species - Phase II",2017,511000,"M.L. 2016, Chp. 186, Sec. 2, Subd. 06e1","$750,000 the second year is from the trust fund. Of this amount, $511,000 is to the commissioner of agriculture and $239,000 is to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to train volunteers and professionals to find, control, and monitor targeted newly emergent invasive plant species. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2019, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","State Government",,,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2016/work_plans_may/_2016_06e1.pdf,2016-07-01,2019-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Monika,Chandler,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert St N","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 201-6537",monika.chandler@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/elimination-target-invasive-plant-species-phase-ii,,,,
10004596,"Elimination of Target Invasive Plant Species - Phase II",2017,239000,"M.L. 2016, Chp. 186, Sec. 2, Subd. 06e2","$750,000 the second year is from the trust fund. Of this amount, $511,000 is to the commissioner of agriculture and $239,000 is to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to train volunteers and professionals to find, control, and monitor targeted newly emergent invasive plant species. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2019, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"U of MN","Public College/University",,,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2016/work_plans_may/_2016_06e2.pdf,2016-07-01,2019-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Angela,Gupta,"U of MN","863 30th Avenue SE",Rochester,MN,55904,"(507) 280-2869",agupta@umn.edu,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/elimination-target-invasive-plant-species-phase-ii-0,,,,
21772,"Elimination of Target Invasive Plant Species",2014,350000,"M.L. 2013, Chp. 52, Sec. 2, Subd. 06d","$350,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of agriculture to train volunteers and professionals to find, control, and monitor targeted newly emergent invasive species. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2016, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,350000,,,6.36,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","State Government","New invasive plant species continue to emerge in Minnesota and will pose ongoing threats to Minnesota’s economy, ecology, and environment if able to spread across the state. It is cheapest, easiest, and least harmful to find and control small populations of invasive plants before they become widespread. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is using this appropriation to increase the state’s flexibility and rapid response to newly emergent terrestrial invasive plant species by training professionals and volunteers to find, control, and monitor certain invasive plants that presently exist only as small, isolated populations in the state. Targeted species include Dalmatian toadflax (NW MN), cutleaf teasel (various isolated areas of state), Japanese hops (SW MN), Oriental bittersweet (Areas along St. Croix and Mississippi Rivers), and Grecian foxglove (Washington County).",,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2013/work_plans/2013_06e.pdf,2013-07-01,2016-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Monika,Chandler,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert St N","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 201-6537",monika.chandler@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/elimination-target-invasive-plant-species,,,,
10002285,"Emerald Ash Borer Biocontrol - Phase III",2018,729000,"M.L. 2017, Chp. 96, Sec. 2, Subd. 06b","$729,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of agriculture in cooperation with the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to implement biocontrol of emerald ash borer using a newly approved parasitic wasp, assess the impact of the statewide program, and engage citizen volunteers. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2020, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","State Government",,,"Work Plan",2017-07-01,2020-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Jonathan,Osthus,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert St N","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 201-6248",jonathan.osthus@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/emerald-ash-borer-biocontrol-phase-iii,,,,
2965,"Emerald Ash Borer Biocontrol Research and Implementation",2012,250000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 06b","$250,000 the first year and $250,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the commissioner of agriculture to assess a biocontrol method for suppressing emerald ash borers by testing bioagent winter survival potential, developing release and monitoring methods, and piloting implementation of emerald ash borer biocontrol. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2014, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,250000,,,5.06,"Dept. of Agriculture","State Government","PROJECT OVERVIEW The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is an invasive insect that has been decimating ash trees throughout the Great Lake states and is currently advancing into Minnesota where it threatens the nearly 1 billion ash trees that occur throughout the state - the second most in any state. Loss of these trees would devastate ecosystems throughout Minnesota and have major economic impacts for the forest products industry as well as through the costs associated with treatment, removal, and replacement of lost trees. Biological control - the use of a natural enemy of a species from its native habitat to help with control of that species - is currently the only promising long-term management strategy for EAB. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is using this appropriation to pilot and assess the effectiveness of a biocontrol method for EAB in Minnesota that involves the use of three types of tiny, stingless wasps that are parasitoids of EAB. OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTS We made great progress with the biological control for emerald ash borer (EAB) in Phase 1 of this project. We simultaneously released wasps that parasitize EAB while we studied them. EAB can kill ash trees quickly (within 6 years). We have responded rapidly to EAB finds so that we might avoid large numbers of EAB over extensive areas, a situation that would be difficult to manage effectively. At the same time, we studied the parasitoid wasps to understand their cold tolerance and dispersal capability. Our studies improved our implementation strategies. Over 127,000 parasitoid wasps were released at 21 sites in the Twin Cities and southeastern Minnesota. Recovery of immature parasitoids in the field demonstrated that these agents are dispersing then finding and parasitizing EAB. We will continue releases in Phase 2. Research efforts demonstrated that the egg parasitoid, Oobius agrili, is the most cold tolerant and the larval parasitoid, Tetrastichus planipennisi, is the least cold tolerant. Therefore, we began releasing T. planipennisi earlier in the season to allow multiple generations to build a population sufficient to withstand anticipated cold induced mortality losses. We learned that T. planipennisi is capable of dispersing almost 5 miles within 24 hours but that most will fly 3/4 miles in 24 hours. Therefore, we began releasing T. planipennisi over a large area at a release site rather than at a central cluster to enable faster T. planipennisi dispersal. Research efforts trained a total of six graduate students, five undergraduate students, and three technicians in whole or in part on these projects. We will continue a study of ash health, EAB, and parasitoid wasps in the Twin Cities area where EAB was first found in 2009. To date, ash mortality within the study area has been substantially lower than anticipated. PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION Information about this project has been and will continue to be disseminated to the public, land managers and researchers. Media releases (3) and social media were utilized to inform the public of major developments. There were 15 scientific presentations to researchers and land managers. Additional training presentations (24) were given to the public, professional land managers, and tree care professionals at many venues. Outreach at public events (20) helped us to connect with people about our activities. Two research papers on parasitoid cold tolerance were published. An additional two papers on parasitoid dispersal are anticipated. In addition, we participate in the EAB Forum, a multi-agency/organization venue for discussing EAB management. We maintain a website www.mda.state.mn.us/plants/pestmanagement/eab/eabbiocontrol.aspx with project information.",,"Final Report",2011-07-01,2014-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Monika,Chandler,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert St N","St Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 201-6537",Monika.Chandler@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Inventory, Monitoring, Planning, Research","Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/emerald-ash-borer-biocontrol-research-and-implementation,,,,
2965,"Emerald Ash Borer Biocontrol Research and Implementation",2013,250000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 06b","$250,000 the first year and $250,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the commissioner of agriculture to assess a biocontrol method for suppressing emerald ash borers by testing bioagent winter survival potential, developing release and monitoring methods, and piloting implementation of emerald ash borer biocontrol. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2014, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,250000,,,5.06,"Dept. of Agriculture","State Government","PROJECT OVERVIEW The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is an invasive insect that has been decimating ash trees throughout the Great Lake states and is currently advancing into Minnesota where it threatens the nearly 1 billion ash trees that occur throughout the state - the second most in any state. Loss of these trees would devastate ecosystems throughout Minnesota and have major economic impacts for the forest products industry as well as through the costs associated with treatment, removal, and replacement of lost trees. Biological control - the use of a natural enemy of a species from its native habitat to help with control of that species - is currently the only promising long-term management strategy for EAB. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is using this appropriation to pilot and assess the effectiveness of a biocontrol method for EAB in Minnesota that involves the use of three types of tiny, stingless wasps that are parasitoids of EAB. OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTS We made great progress with the biological control for emerald ash borer (EAB) in Phase 1 of this project. We simultaneously released wasps that parasitize EAB while we studied them. EAB can kill ash trees quickly (within 6 years). We have responded rapidly to EAB finds so that we might avoid large numbers of EAB over extensive areas, a situation that would be difficult to manage effectively. At the same time, we studied the parasitoid wasps to understand their cold tolerance and dispersal capability. Our studies improved our implementation strategies. Over 127,000 parasitoid wasps were released at 21 sites in the Twin Cities and southeastern Minnesota. Recovery of immature parasitoids in the field demonstrated that these agents are dispersing then finding and parasitizing EAB. We will continue releases in Phase 2. Research efforts demonstrated that the egg parasitoid, Oobius agrili, is the most cold tolerant and the larval parasitoid, Tetrastichus planipennisi, is the least cold tolerant. Therefore, we began releasing T. planipennisi earlier in the season to allow multiple generations to build a population sufficient to withstand anticipated cold induced mortality losses. We learned that T. planipennisi is capable of dispersing almost 5 miles within 24 hours but that most will fly 3/4 miles in 24 hours. Therefore, we began releasing T. planipennisi over a large area at a release site rather than at a central cluster to enable faster T. planipennisi dispersal. Research efforts trained a total of six graduate students, five undergraduate students, and three technicians in whole or in part on these projects. We will continue a study of ash health, EAB, and parasitoid wasps in the Twin Cities area where EAB was first found in 2009. To date, ash mortality within the study area has been substantially lower than anticipated. PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION Information about this project has been and will continue to be disseminated to the public, land managers and researchers. Media releases (3) and social media were utilized to inform the public of major developments. There were 15 scientific presentations to researchers and land managers. Additional training presentations (24) were given to the public, professional land managers, and tree care professionals at many venues. Outreach at public events (20) helped us to connect with people about our activities. Two research papers on parasitoid cold tolerance were published. An additional two papers on parasitoid dispersal are anticipated. In addition, we participate in the EAB Forum, a multi-agency/organization venue for discussing EAB management. We maintain a website www.mda.state.mn.us/plants/pestmanagement/eab/eabbiocontrol.aspx with project information.",,"Final Report",2011-07-01,2014-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Monika,Chandler,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert St N","St Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 201-6537",Monika.Chandler@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Inventory, Monitoring, Planning, Research","Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/emerald-ash-borer-biocontrol-research-and-implementation,,,,
13230,"Enhance Main Exhibit Building",2012,7368,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage;","Survey fair goers to measure the ability to view crafts in the new display area Compare the number of future exhibits with the number of current exhibits Survey audience after artist seminar to see what was learned about the subject Count number attending seminar",,,,,,,"Pam Aakre Brian Halverson Sherrie Berg",,"Clay County Fair","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To create an area that will improve the visual impact of heritage hand-crafted arts, art (drawing/painting) and culinary departments and to create a demonstration area. Demonstration area will have a stage constructed for programs and presentations that allows an audience to learn and be inspired to preserve the heritage of various arts. ",,,2012-03-01,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Pam,Aakre,"Clay County Fair","PO Box 376",Barnesville,MN,56514,218-354-2675,info@mnclaycountyfair.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Clay,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/enhance-main-exhibit-building-2,,,,
18435,"Exhibit Space Upgrade",2012,29421,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (2) $700,000 each year for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-County Fairs. The commissioner shall award grants for the development or enhancement of county fair facilities or other projects or programs that provide access to the arts, arts education, or agricultural, historical, and cultural heritage programs, including but not limited to agricultural education centers, arts buildings, and performance stages.","Survey exhibitors and fair visitors.","Complete copy of survey results can be requested from the MDA. For each survey question, respondents could answer with 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree). Do the new display lights enhance the viewing of the artwork? Exhibor Responses: 63% scored 5, 17% scored 4, 14% scored 3, 3% scored 2, and 3% did not respond to that question.Visitor Responses: 55% scored 5, 25% scored 4, 15% scored 3, 3% scored 2, 1% scored 1, 1% did not respond.Would you encourage others to exhibit in and/or visit the display are?Exhibitor Responses: 82% scored 5, 9% scored 4, 3% scored 3, 3% scored 2, 3% did not respond to question.Visitor Responses:75% scored 5, 16% scored 4, 6% scored 3, 2% scored 2, 1% scored 1",,,,29421,,"Brian Toivola Ray Erspamer Lorraine Jance Joe Jance Jule Erjavec Karen Lakedon Marvin Pearson Jeff Holmes Keith Stalboerger Joe Sopp Rachel Chapman Don Haenke Curtis Larson Bettie Valley",,"St Louis County Fair","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To improve the exhibit space for arts, cultural heritage, MN history displays at the St Louis County Fair by improving lighting and purchasing new display easels. ",,,2012-04-26,2012-11-16,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Bettie,Valley,"St Louis County Fair",,,,,218-263-4256,stlofair@uslink.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,"St. Louis",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/exhibit-space-upgrade,"Pat Coleman: Acquisitions Librarian at the Minnesota Historical Society.Sue Ellingsen: Former middle school band director at Blue Earth Area Public School. 2006 Blue Earth Area Teacher of the Year.Jamey Flannery: Project Manager at Flannery Construction. Has full range of general contracting experience, from new construction to remodeling to improving historical structures.Dan Grunhovd: Former president of the Minnesota Federation of County Fairs.Ron Oleheiser: District 8 Representative of the Minnesota State Fair.",,,2
14259,"Exhibit Space and Lighting Upgrade for Fine Arts Building",2012,7368,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage;","Note comments from exhibitors, visitors and staff on new lighting and displays.","Building is 3x brighter.",,7672,"Itasca County Agricultural Society",7368,,"Melissa Ingvaldson Ron Oleheiers Gary Greniger Melissa Johnson Ron Block Matt Cheney Dave Emmanuel",,"Itasca County Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To enhance the viewer's ability to see fine arts exhibits by upgrading the lighting in the Fine Arts Building and modifying the display area to allow for additional exhibits. ",,,2012-03-01,2012-05-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,"Ron ",Oleheiser,"Itasca County Agricultural Society",,,,,218-326-6470,roleheis@paulbunyan.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Itasca,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/exhibit-space-and-lighting-upgrade-fine-arts-building,,,,
16481,"Family Cultural Programs",2012,7368,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage",,,,,,,,"Jim Luce Virgil Gast Kevin Bailey Ed Bowler Lori Pint Mike Kellen Dick Ames Rob Edberg Terry Fahey Lloyd Friske Jim Glisczinski Ralph Malz Dave Minar Les Quatmann Megan Ryan Mary Siwek Kramasz Terry Stade Abby Wagner",,"Scott County Fair","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To expand arts, educational, and history programming at the Scott County Fair. Funds will be used to bring the county historical society to the fair to share their educational resources, host quilting demonstrations, feature a local polka band, and presentations about the role of animals in agricultural history.",,,2012-03-12,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Jim,Luce,"Scott County Fair ","7151 190th St. W. ",Jordan,MN,55352,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Scott,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/family-cultural-programs,,,,
21722,"Faribault County Fair History Programming",2013,7783,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage2, Subdivision 10.",,,,,,,,"Daryl Murray, Eugene Stallkamp, Robin Stenzel, Milton Steele, Dave Adams, Carl Carlson, Sara Gack, Lorraine Haugland, Brandi Jacobsen, Marlin Krupp, Marlin Prange, Zach Rinehart",,"Faribault County Fair","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To connect fairgoers with Minnesota history through storytelling and a dog sled exhibition. Paul Bunyan, portrayed by David Ward, told about legends involving his life as a lumberjack. The Iron Will Dog Sled exhibit displayed the actual sled used in the movie Iron Will, which was filmed in Northeastern Minnesota. ",,,2013-07-23,2013-07-27,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Daryl,Muray,"Faribault County Fair",,,,,(507)526-5802,Murray2984@bevcomm.net,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Faribault,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/faribault-county-fair-history-programming,,,,
14264,"Field to Fork and All American Lumberjack Show at Lac qui Parle County Fair",2012,7368,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage;","Comment card will be distributed at both events.","Comment cards asked whether participants found the event education, whether it was visually appealing, and whether they were satisfied with the quality of the event.  Respondents could rate their experience from 1 (unsatisfied) and 5 (very satisfied).  All respondents answered the questions with a 4 or 5. ",,131,"Lac qui Parle County Fair",7368,,"Clair Anderson Terry Anderson Dave Berg Lester Boraas Josh Falness Lyndon Fitzpatrick Robert Glomstad Virgil Hiepler Marlene Johnson Ken Knutson Tom Letrud Jeff LIebl Curt Longhenry Dennis Lund Chris Lund Julie Olson Todd Patzer Jim Roth Rick Wollschlager Maurice Wollschlager",,"Lac qui Parle County Fair","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To highlight the importance of agriculture in rural and urban areas and to bring awareness of how farming culture is alive throughout Minnesota. To bring the All American Lumberjack Show to Lac qui Parle County Fair. With two teams and ten lumberjack events, the show will offer viewers an opportunity to see demonstrations of old time skills, and can join the lumberjacks at camp to get a hands on experience. ",,,2012-03-01,2012-09-15,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Clair,Anderson,,,,,,320-598-3989,lcasfrbrd@hotmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,"Lac qui Parle",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/field-fork-and-all-american-lumberjack-show-lac-qui-parle-county-fair,,,,
14424,"Fillmore County Fair Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant",2012,1650,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage;","Observe audience attendance and participation.","There was active audience participation.Children were very excited to sing and dance along.",,,,1650,,"Greg Dornink Dennis DeVries Kathy Tesmer Kyle Chiglo Andy Craig Lowell Drinkall Mike Fenske Karl Housker Bob Kappers Devon Krueger Doug Lind Aaron Mathison Jennifer Pickett Fred Williams Colin Winslow",,"Fillmore County Fair","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To provide children an opportunity to see a puppet show with a theme to protect the planet and environment. ",,,2012-06-05,2012-07-28,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Kathy,Tesmer,"Fillmore County Fair",,,,,507-937-3266,fillmorecountyfair@fillmorecountyfair.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Fillmore,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/fillmore-county-fair-arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant,,,,
21724,"Fillmore County Fair Historical Exhibit and Bluegrass Performance",2013,7783,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage2, Subdivision 10.",,,,,,,,"Greg Dornink, Dennis DeVries, Kathy Tesmer, kyle Chiglo, Andy Craig, Lowell Drinkall, Mike Fenske, Karl Housker, Bob Kappers, Devon Krueger, Doug Lind, Aaron Mathison, Jennifer Pickett, Fred Williams, Colin Winslow",,"Fillmore County Fair ","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To offer new arts and cultural heritage programming at the Fillmore County Fair. Funds will be used to install a historical exhibit, host a bluegrass performance, and being a project that documents fairgoers experiences through interviews and photos. The project is meant to bridge the past and the future by helping local community members appreciate local history and share their own story for generations to come. ",,,2013-04-01,2013-09-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Kathy,Tesmer,"Fillmore County Fair",,,,,(507)937-3266,fillmorecountyfair@fillmorecountyfair.com.,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Fillmore,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/fillmore-county-fair-historical-exhibit-and-bluegrass-performance,,,,
14355,"Fine Arts and Bluegrass at the South St Louis County Fair",2012,7368,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage;","Have staff assess projects and listen to visitor comments.","Comments from visitors and audience were positive.",,,,7368,,"Frank Siiro Jackie Magariner Mary Korich Gus Omundson Dave Lucia Mike Donnahue Butch Lund Bonnie Siiro Kent Lunda",,"South St Louis County Fair","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To highlight local talent by enhancing the fine arts display area with finished display cabinets. Additionally, funds will be used to bring live bluegrass music to the fair. ",,,2012-01-25,2012-07-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Mary,Korich,"South St Louis County Fair",,,,,218-628-2401," mjayne19@hotmail.com",Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,"St. Louis",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/fine-arts-and-bluegrass-south-st-louis-county-fair,,,,
14208,"First Annual Fair Fiddlers Contest",2012,7368,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage;","Fairboard members will verbally survey audience to measure the impact of the discussions with the fiddlers and bluegrass band.","The favorite performances of the day were of the young childrens' contest.Requests from audience and performers to contiue the contest.",,,,7368,,"Arnold Cold Jennifer Paananen Lisa Fletcher Donna Klimek Jamie Hauge Kim Gibbs Leroy Collett Anne Ness Mike Fleischacker Paula Math Sara Knoblauch Nicci Rau Ron Hines",,"Cass County Fair--Pillager","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To organize a fiddler's contest of all ages at the 2012 fair. Contest will also include musical entertainment, two hours before the contest, by a bluegrass band.",,,2012-02-01,2012-07-07,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Donna,Klimek,"Cass County Fair--Pillager",,,,,218-330-8383,fletcherlisa2009@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Cass,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/first-annual-fair-fiddlers-contest,,,,
16477,"Floodwood Four Rivers Legacy Project",2012,7368,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage",,,,,,,,"Rob Benson Norma Schminski David Rhode Pat Serendinski Betty Goebel Roger Hill Cheryl Bailey Susan Coccie Bernice Johnson",,"Southwest St Louis County Fair ","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Floodwood Four Rivers Legacy Encampment Park will make its debut at the 2012 Southwest St Louis County Fair. Located on the banks of the Floodwood River, the encampment will consist of several live, interactive demonstrations and displays depicting early trades and activities that took place on the area rivers. Fair visitors will enjoy activities such as birch bark canoe building demonstrations, fur trading reenactments, Native American homestead displays, and early logging equipment displays and demonstrations. The encampments will be enhanced with permanent structures and activities. Funds will also be used to commission a park mural and a chain saw carving of Chief Tom Floodwood. ",,,2012-12-15,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Rob,Benson,"Southwest St Louis County Fair","PO Box 604",Floodwood,MN,55736,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,"St. Louis",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/floodwood-four-rivers-legacy-project,,,,
16508,"Forest History Exhibit and Education Center",2012,50000,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (2) $700,000 each year for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-County Fairs. The commissioner shall award grants for the development or enhancement of county fair facilities or other projects or programs that provide access to the arts, arts education, or agricultural, historical, and cultural heritage programs, including but not limited to agricultural education centers, arts buildings, and performance stages.","Observe and record the reactions of visitors in a guest book.Keep accurate daily and yearly attendance records as a point of reference and growth.",,,29000,"Beltrami County Development Grant, private donation, community fundraising",79000,,"Paul Hokuf Vern Holzhueter Kelly Fossand Sue Wells Beryl Wernberg Bob Smith Rose Erickson",,"Beltrami County Agricultural Association","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To construct an exhibit building adjacent to the fire tower now located on the Beltrami County Fairgrounds. The new building will replicate an authentic 1950s ranger station and will house an exhibit of Minnesota forest fire service activity, Ojibwa cultural history, a display of Paul Bunyan legends and artifacts, and space for historical, cultural and environmental education. Much of Beltrami County is forested land and portions of two state forests are located within its boundaries. In early days, logging and lumbering were major economic activities and gave the county a rich lumberjack heritage. This new exhibit space will compliment the Pinewood forest lookout fire tower that is already on the fairgrounds.",,,2012-04-20,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Paul,Hokuf,"Beltrami County Agricultural Society","PO Box 1057",Bemidji,MN,55619,218-444-8169,bcmnfair@paulbunyan.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Beltrami,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/forest-history-exhibit-and-education-center,"Sue Ellingsen: Former middle school Band Director at Blue Earth Area Public School. 2006 Blue Earth Area Teacher of the Year. Ron Oleheiser: District 8 Representative of the Minnesota State Fair. Dan Grunhovd: Past president of the Minnesota Federation of County Fairs. Pat Coleman: Acquisitions Librarian at the Minnesota Historical Society. Jamey Flannery: Project Manager at Flannery Construction. Has full range of general contracting experience, from new construction to remodeling to improving historical structures.",,,2
804,"Forest Protection Reserve",2010,2000000,"ML 2009, Ch. 172, Art. 1, Sec. 7","$2,000,000 is appropriated in fiscal year 2010 from the outdoor heritage fund to the commissioner of agriculture to identify, prevent, and in consultation with the Forest Resources Council, protect Minnesota forests by rapidly and effectively responding to the threat or presence of plant pests. The commissioner may access this appropriation if sufficient resources are not available from state, federal, or other sources or if the commissioner determines that sufficient state, federal, or other resources will not be available to the commissioner in time to effectively prevent the introduction or spread of tree pests and avert environmental or economic harm. Up to $125,000 is available immediately to the commissioner of agriculture to update the state's invasive and exotic tree pest plans by addressing the role of all stakeholders in preventing the introduction or spread of invasive pests, responding to and containing outbreaks, and remediation. The commissioner shall work in consultation with the commissioner of natural resources, the Forest Resources Council, and the Forest Protection Task Force and provide quarterly reports on findings and recommendations to the governor and the appropriate legislative committees. The reports must include recommendations to ensure that a coordinated and effective response network is in place to protect our forests. The commissioner of agriculture may transfer all or part of this appropriation to the commissioner of natural resources and shall award grants to local units of government or other entities.",,"18 grants were made, 2,075 ash trees removed, 2,121 stumps removed and 1,702 trees planted from a variety of species",,,,,,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","State Government","This program funded grants to local units of government and other entities to supplement, not supplant existing budgets. Two categories of grants made available: 1) focus on response to invasive forest pest incidents, 2) focus on planning and preparedness for the arrival of invasive forest pests. The program will also update the state's invasive and exotic tree pest plans. ",,,2009-07-01,2011-06-30,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,"Forest Protection Reserve Appropriation Final Report",Geir,Friisoe,"MN Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street North","St. Paul",MN,55108,651-201-6174,geir.friisoe@state.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/forest-protection-reserve,,,,
10006530,"Forever Green Initiative",2025,3000000,"Minnesota Session Laws - 2023, Regular Session, CHAPTER 40—Article 2, Section 3","M.L. 2023: (h) $3,000,000 the first year and $3,000,000 the second year are for grants to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to fund the Forever Green agriculture initiative and to protect the state's natural resources while increasing the efficiency, profitability, and productivity of Minnesota farmers by incorporating perennial and winter-annual crops into existing agricultural practices. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2028. ",,"Twenty-five research projects which focus on incorporating perennial and winter annual crops into existing agricultural practices were selected through a request for proposal process administered by the University. 2024-2025 Forever Green Projects ",,,,,,,,,"Public College/University","Forever Green Initiative develops perennial and cover cropping systems specific to Minnesota that are necessary to protect and restore the state's surface and groundwater resources while increasing efficiency, profitability, and productivity of Minnesota farmers. The Forever Green Initiative brings together researchers from multiple departments including plant breeding, agronomy, food science, and economics. The goal is to develop new high value commodity crops for conservation purposes. Many of these new crops could fit into a corn and soybean rotation by providing ground cover after harvest and before next spring's emergence. Winter annuals and cover crops grow between the time when annual crops are harvested in the fall and a new planting is established in the spring. This is the time when fields are bare, and most vulnerable to erosion and nutrient loss. In addition, perennials provide valuable groundcover and related environmental benefits throughout the year. Current crop research includes: The Forever Green Initiative works on 13 different crops. Crops that are closest to market ready include Intermediate Wheatgrass (Kernza),Camelina (oil and protein), Hazelnuts (oil, protein, fresh nuts), Pennycress (oil and protein), Perennial flax (oil, protein, and ornamental hedge), and Elderberry.  Clean Water funding supports Forever Green research, implementation, and program coordination. Funding for implementation and program coordination began in fiscal year 2020. ","There is general agreement that increasing the adoption of vegetative cover (cover crops, winter annuals, and perennials) has the capacity to provide significant surface and ground water quality and climate change benefits, however there are still significant barriers. Specifically, winter hardy plant material and viable markets for these crops are not broadly available or they are not economically viable. Efforts of the Forever Green Initiative brings together research on crop development, agronomy, food science, environmental impact, commercialization, and market development to advance this next generation of crops. ","The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) receives Clean Water Funds to support the Forever Green Agricultural Initiative at the University of Minnesota. All funding is passed through to the University of Minnesota. The MDA oversees the distribution of funds and coordinates reporting on progress results and outcomes. Since 2016, there have been 76 projects funded by the Clean Water Fund and 9 projects funded by General Funds. Research projects are selected through a request for proposal process administered by the University of Minnesota. A list of new crop research projects by biennium can be found on the MDA's Forever Green Initiative website. 2024-2025 Forever Green Projects 2022-2023 Forever Green Projects 2020-2021 Forever Green Projects 2018-2019 Forever Green Projects 2017 Forever Green Projects 2016 Forever Green Projects ",2016-07-01,2028-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Margaret,Wagner,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street North","St. Paul",MN,55155,651-201-6488,Margaret.Wagner@state.mn.us,"Demonstration/Pilot Project, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Research, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,,,Statewide,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/forever-green-initiative,,,,
10006530,"Forever Green Initiative",2024,3000000,"Minnesota Session Laws - 2023, Regular Session, CHAPTER 40—Article 2, Section 3","M.L. 2023: (h) $3,000,000 the first year and $3,000,000 the second year are for grants to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to fund the Forever Green agriculture initiative and to protect the state's natural resources while increasing the efficiency, profitability, and productivity of Minnesota farmers by incorporating perennial and winter-annual crops into existing agricultural practices. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2028. "," Number of Forever Green Institute (FGI) projects funded Number of FGI acres implemented Number of FGI acres implemented in Drinking Water Supply Management Areas (DWSMAs) Number of farmers growing Kernza Pounds of MN-grown Kernza distributed to business Number of Minnesota businesses who received Kernza (for market development) Dollars leveraged (non-CWF funding including state federal, foundations, industry, and the U of M) ","Twenty-five research projects which focus on incorporating perennial and winter annual crops into existing agricultural practices were selected through a request for proposal process administered by the University. These projects are funded with the FY24-25 appropriation. 2024-2025 Forever Green Projects Total enrolled acres in the 2023/24 growing season were as follows: Hybrid winter rye: 801 Winter Camelina: 1236.5 Winter Barley: 10 Kernza: 366 Current number of farms that have signed up for the Environmental and Economic Clusters of Opportunity (EECO) program for 2024/2025 Winter camelina: 33 Hybrid winter rye: 26 Kernza: 11 Winter Barley: 2 ",,4450914,,1923021,,,,,"Public College/University","Forever Green Initiative develops perennial and cover cropping systems specific to Minnesota that are necessary to protect and restore the state's surface and groundwater resources while increasing efficiency, profitability, and productivity of Minnesota farmers. The Forever Green Initiative brings together researchers from multiple departments including plant breeding, agronomy, food science, and economics. The goal is to develop new high value commodity crops for conservation purposes. Many of these new crops could fit into a corn and soybean rotation by providing ground cover after harvest and before next spring's emergence. Winter annuals and cover crops grow between the time when annual crops are harvested in the fall and a new planting is established in the spring. This is the time when fields are bare, and most vulnerable to erosion and nutrient loss. In addition, perennials provide valuable groundcover and related environmental benefits throughout the year. Current crop research includes: The Forever Green Initiative works on 13 different crops. Crops that are closest to market ready include Intermediate Wheatgrass (Kernza),Camelina (oil and protein), Hazelnuts (oil, protein, fresh nuts), Pennycress (oil and protein), Perennial flax (oil, protein, and ornamental hedge), and Elderberry.  Clean Water funding supports Forever Green research, implementation, and program coordination. Funding for implementation and program coordination began in fiscal year 2020. ","There is general agreement that increasing the adoption of vegetative cover (cover crops, winter annuals, and perennials) has the capacity to provide significant surface and ground water quality and climate change benefits, however there are still significant barriers. Specifically, winter hardy plant material and viable markets for these crops are not broadly available or they are not economically viable. Efforts of the Forever Green Initiative brings together research on crop development, agronomy, food science, environmental impact, commercialization, and market development to advance this next generation of crops. ","The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) receives Clean Water Funds to support the Forever Green Agricultural Initiative at the University of Minnesota. All funding is passed through to the University of Minnesota. The MDA oversees the distribution of funds and coordinates reporting on progress results and outcomes. Since 2016, there have been 76 projects funded by the Clean Water Fund and 9 projects funded by General Funds. Research projects are selected through a request for proposal process administered by the University of Minnesota. A list of new crop research projects by biennium can be found on the MDA's Forever Green Initiative website. 2024-2025 Forever Green Projects 2022-2023 Forever Green Projects 2020-2021 Forever Green Projects 2018-2019 Forever Green Projects 2017 Forever Green Projects 2016 Forever Green Projects ",2016-07-01,2028-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Margaret,Wagner,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street North","St. Paul",MN,55155,651-201-6488,Margaret.Wagner@state.mn.us,"Demonstration/Pilot Project, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Research, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,,,Statewide,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/forever-green-initiative,,,,
10006530,"Forever Green Initiative",2023,2000000,"Minnesota Session Laws - 2021, 1st Special Session, CHAPTER 1—Article 2, Section 3","(h) $2,000,000 the first year and $2,000,000 the second year are for grants to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to fund the Forever Green agriculture initiative and to protect the state's natural resources while increasing the efficiency, profitability, and productivity of Minnesota farmers by incorporating perennial and winter-annual crops into existing agricultural practices. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2026. "," Number of Forever Green Institute (FGI) projects funded Number of FGI acres implemented Number of FGI acres implemented in Drinking Water Supply Management Areas (DWSMAs) Number of farmers growing Kernza Pounds of MN-grown Kernza distributed to business Number of Minnesota businesses who received Kernza (for market development) Dollars leveraged (non-CWF funding including state federal, foundations, industry, and the U of M) ",,,21197180,,1783346,,,,,"Public College/University","Forever Green Initiative develops perennial and cover cropping systems specific to Minnesota that are necessary to protect and restore the state's surface and groundwater resources while increasing efficiency, profitability, and productivity of Minnesota farmers. The Forever Green Initiative brings together researchers from multiple departments including plant breeding, agronomy, food science, and economics. The goal is to develop new high value commodity crops for conservation purposes. Many of these new crops could fit into a corn and soybean rotation by providing ground cover after harvest and before next spring's emergence. Winter annuals and cover crops grow between the time when annual crops are harvested in the fall and a new planting is established in the spring. This is the time when fields are bare, and most vulnerable to erosion and nutrient loss. In addition, perennials provide valuable groundcover and related environmental benefits throughout the year. Current crop research includes: The Forever Green Initiative works on 13 different crops. Crops that are closest to market ready include Intermediate Wheatgrass (Kernza),Camelina (oil and protein), Hazelnuts (oil, protein, fresh nuts), Pennycress (oil and protein), Perennial flax (oil, protein, and ornamental hedge), and Elderberry.  Clean Water funding supports Forever Green research, implementation, and program coordination. Funding for implementation and program coordination began in fiscal year 2020. ","There is general agreement that increasing the adoption of vegetative cover (cover crops, winter annuals, and perennials) has the capacity to provide significant surface and ground water quality and climate change benefits, however there are still significant barriers. Specifically, winter hardy plant material and viable markets for these crops are not broadly available or they are not economically viable. Efforts of the Forever Green Initiative brings together research on crop development, agronomy, food science, environmental impact, commercialization, and market development to advance this next generation of crops. ","The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) receives Clean Water Funds to support the Forever Green Agricultural Initiative at the University of Minnesota. All funding is passed through to the University of Minnesota. The MDA oversees the distribution of funds and coordinates reporting on progress results and outcomes. Since 2016, there have been 76 projects funded by the Clean Water Fund and 9 projects funded by General Funds. Research projects are selected through a request for proposal process administered by the University of Minnesota. A list of new crop research projects by biennium can be found on the MDA's Forever Green Initiative website. 2024-2025 Forever Green Projects 2022-2023 Forever Green Projects 2020-2021 Forever Green Projects 2018-2019 Forever Green Projects 2017 Forever Green Projects 2016 Forever Green Projects ",2016-07-01,2028-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Margaret,Wagner,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street North","St. Paul",MN,55155,651-201-6488,Margaret.Wagner@state.mn.us,"Demonstration/Pilot Project, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Research, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,,,Statewide,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/forever-green-initiative,,,,
10006530,"Forever Green Initiative",2022,2000000,"Minnesota Session Laws - 2021, 1st Special Session, CHAPTER 1—Article 2, Section 3","(h) $2,000,000 the first year and $2,000,000 the second year are for grants to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to fund the Forever Green agriculture initiative and to protect the state's natural resources while increasing the efficiency, profitability, and productivity of Minnesota farmers by incorporating perennial and winter-annual crops into existing agricultural practices. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2026. "," Number of Forever Green Institute (FGI) projects funded Number of FGI acres implemented Number of FGI acres implemented in Drinking Water Supply Management Areas (DWSMAs) Number of farmers growing Kernza Pounds of MN-grown Kernza distributed to business Number of Minnesota businesses who received Kernza (for market development) Dollars leveraged (non-CWF funding including state federal, foundations, industry, and the U of M) ","FY22-23 dollars supported fourteen projects which focus on incorporating perennial and winter annual crops into existing agricultural practices were selected through a request for proposal process administered by the University of Minnesota. Additional project information for these thirteen projects and previous projects, can be found on the MDA's Forever Green website. Implementation: Over 1,500 acres are implemented (Kernza) (2019-2020) 378 (32%) acres are implemented in Drinking Water Supply Management Areas (2019-2020) 33 farmers are growing Kernza (2020) 600,000 lbs Kernza harvested in 2021 25 businesses have received Kernza for market development (2020) FGI crops that are nearing readiness for increased planting acres and commercial scaling has expanded from Kernza to several winter annuals including winter camelina, winter barley, and hybrid winter rye, ",,1660000,,1280928,,,,,"Public College/University","Forever Green Initiative develops perennial and cover cropping systems specific to Minnesota that are necessary to protect and restore the state's surface and groundwater resources while increasing efficiency, profitability, and productivity of Minnesota farmers. The Forever Green Initiative brings together researchers from multiple departments including plant breeding, agronomy, food science, and economics. The goal is to develop new high value commodity crops for conservation purposes. Many of these new crops could fit into a corn and soybean rotation by providing ground cover after harvest and before next spring's emergence. Winter annuals and cover crops grow between the time when annual crops are harvested in the fall and a new planting is established in the spring. This is the time when fields are bare, and most vulnerable to erosion and nutrient loss. In addition, perennials provide valuable groundcover and related environmental benefits throughout the year. Current crop research includes: The Forever Green Initiative works on 13 different crops. Crops that are closest to market ready include Intermediate Wheatgrass (Kernza),Camelina (oil and protein), Hazelnuts (oil, protein, fresh nuts), Pennycress (oil and protein), Perennial flax (oil, protein, and ornamental hedge), and Elderberry.  Clean Water funding supports Forever Green research, implementation, and program coordination. Funding for implementation and program coordination began in fiscal year 2020. ","There is general agreement that increasing the adoption of vegetative cover (cover crops, winter annuals, and perennials) has the capacity to provide significant surface and ground water quality and climate change benefits, however there are still significant barriers. Specifically, winter hardy plant material and viable markets for these crops are not broadly available or they are not economically viable. Efforts of the Forever Green Initiative brings together research on crop development, agronomy, food science, environmental impact, commercialization, and market development to advance this next generation of crops. ","The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) receives Clean Water Funds to support the Forever Green Agricultural Initiative at the University of Minnesota. All funding is passed through to the University of Minnesota. The MDA oversees the distribution of funds and coordinates reporting on progress results and outcomes. Since 2016, there have been 76 projects funded by the Clean Water Fund and 9 projects funded by General Funds. Research projects are selected through a request for proposal process administered by the University of Minnesota. A list of new crop research projects by biennium can be found on the MDA's Forever Green Initiative website. 2024-2025 Forever Green Projects 2022-2023 Forever Green Projects 2020-2021 Forever Green Projects 2018-2019 Forever Green Projects 2017 Forever Green Projects 2016 Forever Green Projects ",2016-07-01,2028-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Margaret,Wagner,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street North","St. Paul",MN,55155,651-201-6488,Margaret.Wagner@state.mn.us,"Demonstration/Pilot Project, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Research, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,,,Statewide,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/forever-green-initiative,,,,
10006530,"Forever Green Initiative",2021,2000000,"Minnesota Session Laws - 2019, 1st Special Session, CHAPTER 2--S.F. No. 3, Article 2","M.L. 2019: (h) $2,300,000 the first year and $2,000,000 the second year are for grants to fund the Forever Green Agriculture Initiative and to protect the state's natural resources while increasing the efficiency, profitability, and productivity of Minnesota farmers by incorporating perennial and winter-annual crops into existing agricultural practices. Of this amount, $2,050,000 the first year and $1,750,000 the second year are for grants to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for research and establishing an Agricultural Diversification Steering Council and Network and $250,000 the first year and $250,000 the second year are for grants to implement Forever Green crops or cropping systems. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2024. "," Number of Forever Green Institute (FGI) projects funded Number of FGI acres implemented Number of FGI acres implemented in Drinking Water Supply Management Areas (DWSMAs) Number of farmers growing Kernza Pounds of MN-grown Kernza distributed to business Number of Minnesota businesses who received Kernza (for market development) Dollars leveraged (non-CWF funding including state federal, foundations, industry, and the U of M) ","FY20-21 dollars supported thirteen projects which focus on incorporating perennial and winter annual crops into existing agricultural practices were selected through a request for proposal process administered by the University of Minnesota. Additional project information for these thirteen projects and previous projects, can be found on the MDA's Forever Green website. Implementation: 1,162 acres are implemented (Kernza) (2019-2020) 378 acres are implemented in DWSMAs (2019-2020) 33 farmers are growing Kernza (2020) 1,600 lbs of Kernza distributed to businesses in Minnesota, about 4,500 lbs nationwide (2019-2020) 25 businesses have received Kernza for market development (2020) $70,495,700 have been leveraged (2016-2020) ",,800000,,1107979,,,,,"Public College/University","Forever Green Initiative develops perennial and cover cropping systems specific to Minnesota that are necessary to protect and restore the state's surface and groundwater resources while increasing efficiency, profitability, and productivity of Minnesota farmers. The Forever Green Initiative brings together researchers from multiple departments including plant breeding, agronomy, food science, and economics. The goal is to develop new high value commodity crops for conservation purposes. Many of these new crops could fit into a corn and soybean rotation by providing ground cover after harvest and before next spring's emergence. Winter annuals and cover crops grow between the time when annual crops are harvested in the fall and a new planting is established in the spring. This is the time when fields are bare, and most vulnerable to erosion and nutrient loss. In addition, perennials provide valuable groundcover and related environmental benefits throughout the year. Current crop research includes: The Forever Green Initiative works on 13 different crops. Crops that are closest to market ready include Intermediate Wheatgrass (Kernza),Camelina (oil and protein), Hazelnuts (oil, protein, fresh nuts), Pennycress (oil and protein), Perennial flax (oil, protein, and ornamental hedge), and Elderberry.  Clean Water funding supports Forever Green research, implementation, and program coordination. Funding for implementation and program coordination began in fiscal year 2020. ","There is general agreement that increasing the adoption of vegetative cover (cover crops, winter annuals, and perennials) has the capacity to provide significant surface and ground water quality and climate change benefits, however there are still significant barriers. Specifically, winter hardy plant material and viable markets for these crops are not broadly available or they are not economically viable. Efforts of the Forever Green Initiative brings together research on crop development, agronomy, food science, environmental impact, commercialization, and market development to advance this next generation of crops. ","The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) receives Clean Water Funds to support the Forever Green Agricultural Initiative at the University of Minnesota. All funding is passed through to the University of Minnesota. The MDA oversees the distribution of funds and coordinates reporting on progress results and outcomes. Since 2016, there have been 76 projects funded by the Clean Water Fund and 9 projects funded by General Funds. Research projects are selected through a request for proposal process administered by the University of Minnesota. A list of new crop research projects by biennium can be found on the MDA's Forever Green Initiative website. 2024-2025 Forever Green Projects 2022-2023 Forever Green Projects 2020-2021 Forever Green Projects 2018-2019 Forever Green Projects 2017 Forever Green Projects 2016 Forever Green Projects ",2016-07-01,2028-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Margaret,Wagner,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street North","St. Paul",MN,55155,651-201-6488,Margaret.Wagner@state.mn.us,"Demonstration/Pilot Project, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Research, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,,,Statewide,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/forever-green-initiative,,,,
10006530,"Forever Green Initiative",2020,2300000,"Minnesota Session Laws - 2019, 1st Special Session, CHAPTER 2--S.F. No. 3, Article 2","M.L. 2019: (h) $2,300,000 the first year and $2,000,000 the second year are for grants to fund the Forever Green Agriculture Initiative and to protect the state's natural resources while increasing the efficiency, profitability, and productivity of Minnesota farmers by incorporating perennial and winter-annual crops into existing agricultural practices. Of this amount, $2,050,000 the first year and $1,750,000 the second year are for grants to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for research and establishing an Agricultural Diversification Steering Council and Network and $250,000 the first year and $250,000 the second year are for grants to implement Forever Green crops or cropping systems. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2024. "," Number of Forever Green Institute (FGI) projects funded Number of FGI acres implemented Number of FGI acres implemented in Drinking Water Supply Management Areas (DWSMAs) Number of farmers growing Kernza Pounds of MN-grown Kernza distributed to business Number of Minnesota businesses who received Kernza (for market development) Dollars leveraged (non-CWF funding including state federal, foundations, industry, and the U of M) ","FY20-21 dollars supported thirteen projects which focus on incorporating perennial and winter annual crops into existing agricultural practices were selected through a request for proposal process administered by the University of Minnesota. Additional project information for these thirteen projects and previous projects, can be found on the MDA's Forever Green website. 1,162 acres are implemented (Kernza) (2019-2020) 378 acres are implemented in DWSMAs (2019-2020) 33 farmers are growing Kernza (2020) 1,600 lbs of Kernza distributed to businesses in Minnesota, about 4,500 lbs nationwide (2019-2020) 25 businesses have received Kernza for market development (2020) $70,495,700 have been leveraged (2016-2020) ",,21830579,,468799,,,,,"Public College/University","Forever Green Initiative develops perennial and cover cropping systems specific to Minnesota that are necessary to protect and restore the state's surface and groundwater resources while increasing efficiency, profitability, and productivity of Minnesota farmers. The Forever Green Initiative brings together researchers from multiple departments including plant breeding, agronomy, food science, and economics. The goal is to develop new high value commodity crops for conservation purposes. Many of these new crops could fit into a corn and soybean rotation by providing ground cover after harvest and before next spring's emergence. Winter annuals and cover crops grow between the time when annual crops are harvested in the fall and a new planting is established in the spring. This is the time when fields are bare, and most vulnerable to erosion and nutrient loss. In addition, perennials provide valuable groundcover and related environmental benefits throughout the year. Current crop research includes: The Forever Green Initiative works on 13 different crops. Crops that are closest to market ready include Intermediate Wheatgrass (Kernza),Camelina (oil and protein), Hazelnuts (oil, protein, fresh nuts), Pennycress (oil and protein), Perennial flax (oil, protein, and ornamental hedge), and Elderberry.  Clean Water funding supports Forever Green research, implementation, and program coordination. Funding for implementation and program coordination began in fiscal year 2020. ","There is general agreement that increasing the adoption of vegetative cover (cover crops, winter annuals, and perennials) has the capacity to provide significant surface and ground water quality and climate change benefits, however there are still significant barriers. Specifically, winter hardy plant material and viable markets for these crops are not broadly available or they are not economically viable. Efforts of the Forever Green Initiative brings together research on crop development, agronomy, food science, environmental impact, commercialization, and market development to advance this next generation of crops. ","The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) receives Clean Water Funds to support the Forever Green Agricultural Initiative at the University of Minnesota. All funding is passed through to the University of Minnesota. The MDA oversees the distribution of funds and coordinates reporting on progress results and outcomes. Since 2016, there have been 76 projects funded by the Clean Water Fund and 9 projects funded by General Funds. Research projects are selected through a request for proposal process administered by the University of Minnesota. A list of new crop research projects by biennium can be found on the MDA's Forever Green Initiative website. 2024-2025 Forever Green Projects 2022-2023 Forever Green Projects 2020-2021 Forever Green Projects 2018-2019 Forever Green Projects 2017 Forever Green Projects 2016 Forever Green Projects ",2016-07-01,2028-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Margaret,Wagner,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street North","St. Paul",MN,55155,651-201-6488,Margaret.Wagner@state.mn.us,"Demonstration/Pilot Project, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Research, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,,,Statewide,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/forever-green-initiative,,,,
10006530,"Forever Green Initiative",2019,750000,"M.L. 2017, Chapter 91, Article 2, Section 3","M.L. 2017: (i) $750,000 the first year and $750,000 the second year are for grants to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to fund the Forever Green Agriculture Initiative and to protect the state's natural resources while increasing the efficiency, profitability, and productivity of Minnesota farmers by incorporating perennial and winter-annual crops into existing agricultural practices. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2022. ",,"FY18-19 dollars supported thirteen projects which focus on incorporating perennial and winter annual crops into existing agricultural practices were selected through a request for proposal process administered by the University of Minnesota. Additional project information for these thirteen projects and previous projects, can be found on the MDA's Forever Green website. ",,31523832,"The Forever Green Initiative is supported by multiple sources including state and federal grants as well as investments from companies, foundations, and commodity groups ",562320,,,,,"Public College/University","Forever Green Initiative develops perennial and cover cropping systems specific to Minnesota that are necessary to protect and restore the state's surface and groundwater resources while increasing efficiency, profitability, and productivity of Minnesota farmers. The Forever Green Initiative brings together researchers from multiple departments including plant breeding, agronomy, food science, and economics. The goal is to develop new high value commodity crops for conservation purposes. Many of these new crops could fit into a corn and soybean rotation by providing ground cover after harvest and before next spring's emergence. Winter annuals and cover crops grow between the time when annual crops are harvested in the fall and a new planting is established in the spring. This is the time when fields are bare, and most vulnerable to erosion and nutrient loss. In addition, perennials provide valuable groundcover and related environmental benefits throughout the year. Current crop research includes: The Forever Green Initiative works on 13 different crops. Crops that are closest to market ready include Intermediate Wheatgrass (Kernza),Camelina (oil and protein), Hazelnuts (oil, protein, fresh nuts), Pennycress (oil and protein), Perennial flax (oil, protein, and ornamental hedge), and Elderberry.  Clean Water funding supports Forever Green research, implementation, and program coordination. Funding for implementation and program coordination began in fiscal year 2020. ","There is general agreement that increasing the adoption of vegetative cover (cover crops, winter annuals, and perennials) has the capacity to provide significant surface and ground water quality and climate change benefits, however there are still significant barriers. Specifically, winter hardy plant material and viable markets for these crops are not broadly available or they are not economically viable. Efforts of the Forever Green Initiative brings together research on crop development, agronomy, food science, environmental impact, commercialization, and market development to advance this next generation of crops. ","The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) receives Clean Water Funds to support the Forever Green Agricultural Initiative at the University of Minnesota. All funding is passed through to the University of Minnesota. The MDA oversees the distribution of funds and coordinates reporting on progress results and outcomes. Since 2016, there have been 76 projects funded by the Clean Water Fund and 9 projects funded by General Funds. Research projects are selected through a request for proposal process administered by the University of Minnesota. A list of new crop research projects by biennium can be found on the MDA's Forever Green Initiative website. 2024-2025 Forever Green Projects 2022-2023 Forever Green Projects 2020-2021 Forever Green Projects 2018-2019 Forever Green Projects 2017 Forever Green Projects 2016 Forever Green Projects ",2016-07-01,2028-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Margaret,Wagner,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street North","St. Paul",MN,55155,651-201-6488,Margaret.Wagner@state.mn.us,"Demonstration/Pilot Project, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Research, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,,,Statewide,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/forever-green-initiative,,,,
10006530,"Forever Green Initiative",2018,750000,"M.L. 2017, Chapter 91, Article 2, Section 3","M.L. 2017: (i) $750,000 the first year and $750,000 the second year are for grants to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to fund the Forever Green Agriculture Initiative and to protect the state's natural resources while increasing the efficiency, profitability, and productivity of Minnesota farmers by incorporating perennial and winter-annual crops into existing agricultural practices. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2022. ",,"FY18-19 dollars supported thirteen projects which focus on incorporating perennial and winter annual crops into existing agricultural practices were selected through a request for proposal process administered by the University of Minnesota. Additional project information for these thirteen projects and previous projects, can be found on the MDA's Forever Green website. ",,7135195,"The Forever Green Initiative is supported by multiple sources including state and federal grants as well as investments from companies, foundations, and commodity groups. ",473142,,,,,"Public College/University","Forever Green Initiative develops perennial and cover cropping systems specific to Minnesota that are necessary to protect and restore the state's surface and groundwater resources while increasing efficiency, profitability, and productivity of Minnesota farmers. The Forever Green Initiative brings together researchers from multiple departments including plant breeding, agronomy, food science, and economics. The goal is to develop new high value commodity crops for conservation purposes. Many of these new crops could fit into a corn and soybean rotation by providing ground cover after harvest and before next spring's emergence. Winter annuals and cover crops grow between the time when annual crops are harvested in the fall and a new planting is established in the spring. This is the time when fields are bare, and most vulnerable to erosion and nutrient loss. In addition, perennials provide valuable groundcover and related environmental benefits throughout the year. Current crop research includes: The Forever Green Initiative works on 13 different crops. Crops that are closest to market ready include Intermediate Wheatgrass (Kernza),Camelina (oil and protein), Hazelnuts (oil, protein, fresh nuts), Pennycress (oil and protein), Perennial flax (oil, protein, and ornamental hedge), and Elderberry.  Clean Water funding supports Forever Green research, implementation, and program coordination. Funding for implementation and program coordination began in fiscal year 2020. ","There is general agreement that increasing the adoption of vegetative cover (cover crops, winter annuals, and perennials) has the capacity to provide significant surface and ground water quality and climate change benefits, however there are still significant barriers. Specifically, winter hardy plant material and viable markets for these crops are not broadly available or they are not economically viable. Efforts of the Forever Green Initiative brings together research on crop development, agronomy, food science, environmental impact, commercialization, and market development to advance this next generation of crops. ","The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) receives Clean Water Funds to support the Forever Green Agricultural Initiative at the University of Minnesota. All funding is passed through to the University of Minnesota. The MDA oversees the distribution of funds and coordinates reporting on progress results and outcomes. Since 2016, there have been 76 projects funded by the Clean Water Fund and 9 projects funded by General Funds. Research projects are selected through a request for proposal process administered by the University of Minnesota. A list of new crop research projects by biennium can be found on the MDA's Forever Green Initiative website. 2024-2025 Forever Green Projects 2022-2023 Forever Green Projects 2020-2021 Forever Green Projects 2018-2019 Forever Green Projects 2017 Forever Green Projects 2016 Forever Green Projects ",2016-07-01,2028-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Margaret,Wagner,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street North","St. Paul",MN,55155,651-201-6488,Margaret.Wagner@state.mn.us,"Demonstration/Pilot Project, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Research, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,,,Statewide,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/forever-green-initiative,,,,
10006530,"Forever Green Initiative",2016,1000000,"M.L. 2015, 1st Special Session, Chapter 2, Article 2, Section 3","M.L. 2015: (i) $1,000,000 the first year is for grants to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to fund the Forever Green Agriculture Initiative and to protect the state's natural resources while increasing the efficiency, profitability, and productivity of Minnesota farmers by incorporating perennial and winter-annual crops into existing agricultural practices ",,"FY16 dollars supported eleven projects which focus on incorporating perennial and winter annual crops into existing agricultural practices were selected through a request for proposal process administered by the University of Minnesota. Additional project information for these thirteen projects and previous projects, can be found on the MDA's Forever Green website. ",,4387793,"The Forever Green Initiative is supported by multiple sources including state and federal grants as well as investments from companies, foundations, and commodity groups. ",292460,,,,,"Public College/University","Forever Green Initiative develops perennial and cover cropping systems specific to Minnesota that are necessary to protect and restore the state's surface and groundwater resources while increasing efficiency, profitability, and productivity of Minnesota farmers. The Forever Green Initiative brings together researchers from multiple departments including plant breeding, agronomy, food science, and economics. The goal is to develop new high value commodity crops for conservation purposes. Many of these new crops could fit into a corn and soybean rotation by providing ground cover after harvest and before next spring's emergence. Winter annuals and cover crops grow between the time when annual crops are harvested in the fall and a new planting is established in the spring. This is the time when fields are bare, and most vulnerable to erosion and nutrient loss. In addition, perennials provide valuable groundcover and related environmental benefits throughout the year. Current crop research includes: The Forever Green Initiative works on 13 different crops. Crops that are closest to market ready include Intermediate Wheatgrass (Kernza),Camelina (oil and protein), Hazelnuts (oil, protein, fresh nuts), Pennycress (oil and protein), Perennial flax (oil, protein, and ornamental hedge), and Elderberry.  Clean Water funding supports Forever Green research, implementation, and program coordination. Funding for implementation and program coordination began in fiscal year 2020. ","There is general agreement that increasing the adoption of vegetative cover (cover crops, winter annuals, and perennials) has the capacity to provide significant surface and ground water quality and climate change benefits, however there are still significant barriers. Specifically, winter hardy plant material and viable markets for these crops are not broadly available or they are not economically viable. Efforts of the Forever Green Initiative brings together research on crop development, agronomy, food science, environmental impact, commercialization, and market development to advance this next generation of crops. ","The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) receives Clean Water Funds to support the Forever Green Agricultural Initiative at the University of Minnesota. All funding is passed through to the University of Minnesota. The MDA oversees the distribution of funds and coordinates reporting on progress results and outcomes. Since 2016, there have been 76 projects funded by the Clean Water Fund and 9 projects funded by General Funds. Research projects are selected through a request for proposal process administered by the University of Minnesota. A list of new crop research projects by biennium can be found on the MDA's Forever Green Initiative website. 2024-2025 Forever Green Projects 2022-2023 Forever Green Projects 2020-2021 Forever Green Projects 2018-2019 Forever Green Projects 2017 Forever Green Projects 2016 Forever Green Projects ",2016-07-01,2028-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Margaret,Wagner,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street North","St. Paul",MN,55155,651-201-6488,Margaret.Wagner@state.mn.us,"Demonstration/Pilot Project, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Research, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,,,Statewide,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/forever-green-initiative,,,,
10033186,"Forever Green",2023,763000,"M.L. 2022, Chp. 94, Art. , Sec. 2, Subd. 10i ","$763,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to fund the Forever Green Agriculture Initiative and protect the state's natural resources while increasing the efficiency, profitability, and productivity of Minnesota farmers by incorporating perennial and winter-annual crops into existing agricultural practices.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"U of MN, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences","Public College/University","The Forever Green Initiative will fund up to eight research projects focused on developing perennial and winter-annual crops that protect soil, water, and other natural resources.",,"Work Plan",2022-07-01,2025-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Mitchell,Hunter,"U of MN, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences","1420 Eckles Ave, 277 Coffey Hall ","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(612) 624-1234",mhunter@umn.edu,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/forever-green,,,,
19369,"Free Stage Sound System",2013,7783,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage",,,,,,,,"Jerome Kramer Jr., Karen Malchow, Nicole Doyen, LeAnn Schwarz, Jay Kietzer, Jerry O'Meara, Mathew Little, Kelly Marks, Tiffany Emery, Dennis Urban",,"Blue County Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Provide a quality sound system to enhance performances and bring in quality acts on the free stage. ",,,2013-04-12,2013-10-15,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,"Karen ",Malchow,"Blue County Agricultural Society",,,,,507-674-3043,info@blueearthcountyfair.org,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,"Blue Earth",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/free-stage-sound-system,,,,
16353,"Free Stage ",2012,7368,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage;",,,,,,,,"Steve Halberg Sherry Halberg Denise Nelson Bill Nelson Sean Bjerk Missy Bjerk Dusty Nelson Michelle Lundon Paul Domier",,"Mahnomen County Fair","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To increase access to arts and cultural heritage programming at the Mahnomen County Fair by creating a performance space for ACH events. Funds would be used for stage construction, lighting and sound. ",,,2012-03-23,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Michelle,Lundon,"Mahnomen County Fair","PO Box 183",Mahnomen,MN,56557,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Mahnomen,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/free-stage,,,,
16461,"Free Stage",2012,7368,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage;",,,,,,,,"Don Merkens Danette Gwin",,"Norman County Fair","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To increase arts and cultural heritage programming at the Norman County Fair by building a stage and performance area. ",,,2012-02-16,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Don,Merkens,"Norman County Fair","601 W. Thorpe Ave. ",Ada,MN,56510,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Norman,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/free-stage-0,,,,
21308,"Freeborn County Fair Enhancing our Arts",2013,7783,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage",,,,,,,,"Gordon Toenges, Mike Woitas, Larry Irvine, Norm Fredin, Paul Hansen, Troy Thompson, Don Nolander",,"Freeborn County Fair","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To enhance the Creative Arts building on the fairgrounds in order to improve the arts experience for fairgoers. The Freeborn County Fair will replace archaic lighting, add glass display cabinets, add a new display area of pre-school art, and provide musical performances.",,,2013-05-01,2013-07-15,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Norman,Fredin,"Freeborn County Fair",,,,,,fcfair@smig.net,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Freeborn,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/freeborn-county-fair-enhancing-our-arts,,,,
21646,"Freeborn County Fair Heritage Programs",2013,10000,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (2) $700,000 each year for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-County Fairs. The commissioner shall award grants for the development or enhancement of county fair facilities or other projects or programs that provide access to the arts, arts education, or agricultural, historical, and cultural heritage programs, including but not limited to agricultural education centers, arts buildings, and performance stages.",,,,,,,,"Gordon Toenges, Mike Woitas, Larry Irvine, Norm Fredin, Paul Hansen, Troy Thompson, Don Nolander",,"Freeborn Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To provide arts and heritage programming by local artists. Programming will include story-telling, ethnic music, demonstrations of period culture, lathe turning, spoon carving, and spinning. ",,,2013-04-18,2013-08-12,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Norman,Fredin,"Freeborn County Agricultural Society",,,,,507-373-6955,fcfair@smig.net,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Freeborn,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/freeborn-county-fair-heritage-programs,"Pat Coleman: Acquisitions Librarian at the Minnesota Historical Society. Sue Ellingsen: Former middle school band director at Blue Earth Area Public School. 2006 Blue Earth Area Teacher of the Year. Jamey Flannery: Project Manager at Flannery Construction. Has full range of general contracting experience, from new construction to remodeling to improving historical structures. Dan Grunhovd: Former president of the Minnesota Federation of County Fairs. Ron Oleheiser: District 8 Representative of the Minnesota State Fair.",,,2
13701,"Freeman Doud Cabin and Sunnyside School Restorations and Exhibits",2012,7348,"2011 Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 10 ","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage","1.  To enhance the preservation of the Doud cabin and Sunnyside School through needed restoration work.  Assess the preservation work while it is being carried out and upon completion to ensure that necessary repairs are done.2.  To promote the history of Beltrami County through reenactment of the original activities in these buildings. Count the number of visitors and have them sign the guest book as a point of comparison to past years.3.  To increase knowledge about traditional skills through costumed demonstrators and allowing visitors to watch and interact with the log smiths as they work. ",,,3150,"Beltrami County Historical Society Sunnyside School Committee County Development Grant",,,"Paul Hokuf Vern Holzhueter Kelly Fossand Sue wells Beryl Wernberg Bob Smith Rose Erickson",,"Beltrami County Agricultural Association","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To restore the Freeman Doud Cabin and Sunnyside School, located on the Beltrami County fairgrounds. During the fair, visitors will be able to able to observe the log cabin restoration and chinking process. Display boards will depict the history of the cabin, show where it was built on Lake Bemidji, and acquaint people with the importance of preserving this history. The Sunnyside School will have its roof repaired prior to the fair. It is furnished with its original desks, books, and maps, and during the fair a teacher will be on the steps of the school to ring the bell and invite students to come in for a lesson or story. ",,,2011-11-07,2012-08-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,"Paul ",Hokuf,"Beltrami County Agricultural Society","PO Box 1057",Bemidji,MN,55619,218-444-8169,RErick@paulbunyan.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Beltrami,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/freeman-doud-cabin-and-sunnyside-school-restorations-and-exhibits,,,,
21309,"Goodhue County Fair Arts Project",2013,7783,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage",,,,,,,,"Carl Bang, Steve boyum, Jim Foss, Bart Hoven, Dave Jaeger, Mike Kohlnhofer, Lorin Pohlman, Bob Sammelson, Brian Schafer, Carol Schumann, Chuck Schwartau, Dan Schwartau, Julie Swenson, Deb Timm, Dusty Vieths, David Brodhead, John Schumann",,"Goodhue County Fair","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To enhance and expand the fair’s educational exhibits and cultural performances. The history of Goodhue County, the state, and the nation, was shared through demonstrations and displays provided by the Historical Society, Prairie Island Indian Community and individual artists that specialize in early American crafts. History of music and different styles of music were provided by various musical artists. The art of dance was highlighted with workshops given by a local dance studio. A novel way for fairgoers to experience visual arts was showcased by a quick-draw/paint demonstration by local artists. ",,,2013-08-11,2013-08-11,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Carol,Schumann,"Goodhue County Fair",,,,,(507)732-5001,gcfair@hcinet.net,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Goodhue,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/goodhue-county-fair-arts-project,,,,
14425,"Goodhue County Fair Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant",2012,7368,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage;",,,,,,,,"Carl Bang Steve Boyum Lloyd Cordes Jim Foss Bart Hoven Dave Jaeger Mike Kohlnhofer Ann Nibbe Lorin Pohlman Bob Sammelson Brian Schafer Carol Schumann Dan Schwartau Deb Timm Dusty Vieths David Brodhead John Schumann",,"Goodhue County Fair","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To improve the arts display area at the Goodhue County Fair. Funds will be used to upgrade display cases and shelves, improve lighting by replacing and repairing windows, and making the building handicap accessible. ",,,2012-03-27,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Carol,Schumann,,,,,,507-732-5001,gcfair@hcinet.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Goodhue,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/goodhue-county-fair-arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant,,,,
2753,"Growth, Survival and Genetic Structure of E.coli found in Ditch Sediments and Water at the Seven Mile Creek Watershed",2008,192804,"M.L. 2007, Chapter 45, Article 1","$1,100,000 the first year is for research, evaluation, and effectiveness monitoring of agricultural practices in restoring impaired waters. The funding must not be used to hire additional employees to perform these activities. This appropriation is available until spent. ",,"Please refer to the Clean Water Research Program page",,,,,,,,"Michael Sadowsky - University of Minnesota Department of Soil, Water and Climate, sadowsky@umn.edu (612) 624-2706","Public College/University","The objectives of this study were to examine ditch sediment and water samples for the presence and numbers of E.coli and  to determine what proportion of the E.coli were stable member of the microbial community (i.e. indigenous to the sites) and what proportion were likely transient or only present because of run-off. Researchers used sophisticated DNA technology to determine the potential sources of E.coli present in the ditch sediment and water samples.A detailed description of all projects is located at the Minnesota Department of Agriculture's Clean Water Fund website.","This project is supported by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture's Clean Water Research Program. The overarching goals of this research program are to identify underlying processes that affect water quality, to evaluate the effectiveness of agricultural Best Management Practices, and to develop technologies to target BMPs to critical areas of the landscape.MDA funds research that is necessary to protect water resources in Minnesota. All projects are selected by an evaluation team.This team includes a diverse group of external stakeholders and state agency staff that have technical expertise and a broad understanding of water quality issues.","In 2008, a total of 12 projects were submitted totaling $1,700,000 in requested funds. The evaluation committee recommended that the top five projects be funded. An additional three projects were selected for sole source contracts. These projects were identified as high priority needs that required specific expertise and resources to effectively address the research question",2008-07-01,2010-06-30,,Completed,,,Heidi,Peterson,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street North","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 201-6014",Heidi.Peterson@state.mn.us,Research,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Nicollet,,"Minnesota River - Mankato",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/growth-survival-and-genetic-structure-ecoli-found-ditch-sediments-and-water-seven-mile-cree,,,,
21311,"Hennepin County Fair Cultural Programs",2013,7783,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage",,,,,,,,"Mike Rouillard, Gail Johnson, Matt Johnson, Karin Hadoff, Sharon Wessel, Deborah Bowerman, Jennifer Rouillard, Mel Rozeboom",,"Hennepin County Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To offer aspects of Minnesota’s heritage that fairgoers normally would not be able to enjoy. The Hennepin County Fair offered performances and demonstrations in storytelling, clogging, old time string music, blacksmith, potter, dog sled, textile creation, knitting, weaving and wood carving. The storyteller, Bob Gasch, told and acted out stories about Minnesota’s settlement period including Johnny Appleseed, and more and the cloggers demonstrated a historical style of dance from the early settlement of Minnesota.",,,2013-04-15,2013-06-16,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Mike,Rouillard,"Hennepin County Fair",,,,,(763)420-4546,mikerouillard@aol.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Hennepin,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/hennepin-county-fair-cultural-programs,,,,
21647,"Hennepin County Fair ACH Programming",2013,11550,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (2) $700,000 each year for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-County Fairs. The commissioner shall award grants for the development or enhancement of county fair facilities or other projects or programs that provide access to the arts, arts education, or agricultural, historical, and cultural heritage programs, including but not limited to agricultural education centers, arts buildings, and performance stages.",,,,,,,,"Mike Rouillard, Gail Johnson, Matt Johnson, Karin Hadoff, Sharon Wessel, Deborah Bowerman, Jennifer Roillard, Mel Rozeboom",,"Hennepin County Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To offer several demonstrations throughout the fair to educate fairgoers on key parts of Minnesota’s history and how these aspects contributed to the economic and agricultural status of the state. Programming will include a lumberjack show and the Iron Will dog sled exhibit. ",,,2013-06-13,2013-06-16,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Mike,Rouillard,"Hennepin County Fair",,,,,(763)420-4546,mikerouillard@aol.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Hennepin,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/hennepin-county-fair-ach-programming,"Pat Coleman: Acquisitions Librarian at the Minnesota Historical Society. Sue Ellingsen: Former middle school band director at Blue Earth Area Public School. 2006 Blue Earth Area Teacher of the Year. Jamey Flannery: Project Manager at Flannery Construction. Has full range of general contracting experience, from new construction to remodeling to improving historical structures. Dan Grunhovd: Former president of the Minnesota Federation of County Fairs. Ron Oleheiser: District 8 Representative of the Minnesota State Fair.",,,2
14411,"Hennepin County Fair Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant",2012,,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage;",,,,,,,,"Michael Rouillard Gail Johnson Matt Johnson Karin Hadoff Curt Cich Deborah Bowerman Sharon Wessel Jennifer Rouillard Mel Rozeboom",,"Hennepin County Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To host a variety of arts and cultural heritage activities at the Hennepin County Fair, and enhance the display area for fine arts exhibits. The fair will host a bluegrass band, a MN original singer/songwriter, a storyteller, and a variety of arts demonstrations.",,,2012-12-27,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Gail,Johnson,"Hennepin County Agricultural Society",,,,,763-420-4546,mikerouillard@aol.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Hennepin,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/hennepin-county-fair-arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant,,,,
16398,"Heritage Days at the Fair",2012,7368,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage;",,,,,,,,"Stan Larson Dave Herrig Glen Kluis Ron robbins Kevin vickerman Gerald Magnus Bill Sauer John Giese Bob Moline Dennis Opdahl Henry Magnus Bob Ossefoort Ron Holinka Jan Kluis Scott Kleve ",,"Murray County Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To host lumberjack shows and a lumberjack camp to highlight Minnesota's logging history, and a chuckwagon camp to reenact the lives of settlers. ",,,2012-12-15,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Glen,Kluis,"Murray County Agricultural Society","3048 Broadway Ave.",Slayton,MN,56172,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Murray,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/heritage-days-fair,,,,
16478,"Heritage Stage and Activities",2012,7368,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage",,,,,,,,"Vern Frericks Jackie Spoden-Bolz Paul Jennissen Jodie Deschene Victor Schwinghamer Jerry Spanier Evelyn Budde Lois Wesbur Tom Wuertz Jennie Schmidke Anita Harris Quint Swedenburg Don Otte Cindy Grotsun Pat Loxtercamp Lorie Swedenburg",,"Stearns County Fair Association","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To increase access to arts and cultural heritage programming at the Stearns County Fair by building a permanent stage for demonstrations, performances, and workshops. ",,,2012-03-23,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Jackie,Spoden-Bolz,"Stearns County Fair Association","1105 Ash St. S. ","Sauk Centre",MN,56378,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Stearns,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/heritage-stage-and-activities,,,,
18208,"Historic Fair Village",2012,26000,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (2) $700,000 each year for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-County Fairs. The commissioner shall award grants for the development or enhancement of county fair facilities or other projects or programs that provide access to the arts, arts education, or agricultural, historical, and cultural heritage programs, including but not limited to agricultural education centers, arts buildings, and performance stages.","To preserve and protect the exteriors and interiors of various buildings that make up the Historic Fair Village.","All improvements were completed. The contractor and lumber yard worked together to special order materials needed to match and compliment the historic nature of the buildings being repaired. Displays and artifacts are protected and accessible to the public.",,,,26000,,"Mike Stade Doug Johnson Terri Bargfrede Sandy Phillips Curt Chergosky John Chonko Jason Diemer Jeff Fiala Dennis Froderman Jeff Heser Rhonda Nelson Jim Nesseth William Tusa Wayne Walter Ed Yonker ",,"Jackson County Fair Association","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To enhance and extend the life of the 15 structures which currently make up the Jackson County Historical Fair Village by replacing damaged windows, leaking roof, and rotting siding. Structural improvements on buildings will allow fair visitors additional access to new displays and artifacts that were not displayed previously, due to fear of damage by wind, rain, and rodents. ",,,2012-05-03,2012-09-25,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Sandy,Phillips,"Jackson County Fair Association","78748 550th Ave.",Jackson,MN,56143,507-847-2402,jacksoncountyfair@rconnect.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Jackson,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/historic-fair-village-0,"Pat Coleman: Acquisitions Librarian at the Minnesota Historical Society. Sue Ellingsen: Former middle school band director at Blue Earth Area Public School. 2006 Blue Earth Area Teacher of the Year. Jamey Flannery: Project Manager at Flannery Construction. Has full range of general contracting experience, from new construction to remodeling to improving historical structures. Dan Grunhovd: Former president of the Minnesota Federation of County Fairs. Ron Oleheiser: District 8 Representative of the Minnesota State Fair.",,,2
18428,"Historic Structures Report for Olmstead County Fairgrounds' CCC Structures",2012,21650,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (2) $700,000 each year for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-County Fairs. The commissioner shall award grants for the development or enhancement of county fair facilities or other projects or programs that provide access to the arts, arts education, or agricultural, historical, and cultural heritage programs, including but not limited to agricultural education centers, arts buildings, and performance stages. ","Preservation/restoration efforts based on the HSR's recommendations is undertaken.Exhibit, signage, tour or reenactment is created based on HSR findings.",,,,,21650,,"Terry Leary Rick Wussow Terri DeKok Maxine Fieck Bob Franke Lonnie Hebl Richard Pagel Judy Plan Larry Predmore Sue Pries Fred Regal",,"Olmstead County Fair Board","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To create a Historic Structures Report (HSR), a specialized study that provides documentary information about a historic property's significance, history of use, and current condition. It will be an early step in preservation planning, that considers goals for a structure's use, significant features, and outlines a recommended course of treatment and scope of work for repair and restoration. The proposed HSR will document the history and significance of structures on the Olmsted County Fairgrounds that were erected by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in the 1930s, when the site served as a CCC camp and regional headquarters. ",,,2012-04-26,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Terry,Leary,"Olmstead County Fair Board","1403 3rd Ave. SE",Rochester,MN,55060,507-273-6449,info@olmsteadcountyfair.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Olmsted,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/historic-structures-report-olmstead-county-fairgrounds-ccc-structures,"Pat Coleman: Acquisitions Librarian at the Minnesota Historical Society.Sue Ellingsen: Former middle school band director at Blue Earth Area Public School. 2006 Blue Earth Area Teacher of the Year.Jamey Flannery: Project Manager at Flannery Construction. Has full range of general contracting experience, from new construction to remodeling to improving historical structures.Dan Grunhovd: Former president of the Minnesota Federation of County Fairs.Ron Oleheiser: District 8 Representative of the Minnesota State Fair.",,,2
14260,"Historic Fair Village ",2012,7368,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage;","Track number of historic village visitors and note the number of individuals using wheelchairs, walkers, canes, or baby strollers to access the area.","Saw an increase of an additional 100-125 visitors per day. ",,182,"Jackson County Fair Association",7368,,"Mike Stade Doug Johnson Terri Bargfrede Sandy Phillips Curt Chergosky John Chonko Jason Diemer Jeff Fiala Dennis Froderman Jeff Heser Rhonda Nelson Jim Nesseth William Tusa Wayne Walter Ed Yonker",,"Jackson County Fair Association","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To increase access to the fair's historic village buildings by creating a boardwalk. Buildings will be handicap accessible.",,,2012-02-01,2012-07-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Sandra,Phillips,,,,,,507-847-2402,jacksoncountyfair@rconnect.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Jackson,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/historic-fair-village,,,,
14291,"Historical Projects",2012,7368,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage;","Survey crowds and collaborators.","Surveys and personal interactions were positive.  The fair was able to work with two county historical societies.  By working together, the fair received new exhibits and the hisorical societies reached new audiences.",,,,7368,,"Barb Petit Paul Luhmann Staci Sexton Sue Lamprecht Jim Evers Sandy Gerken Jon Podulske Vince sExton Terry Timm Mindy Tomfohrde Matt Wadley Jay Walgrave",,"Wabasha County Agricultural Fair Association","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To provide exhibits, re-enactments, education displays, workshops and presentations of ""Wabasha County in Days By-Gone."" Funds will also be used to purchase a sound system to enhance workshops and presentations, enhance the quilt and wall displays in the Open Class Exhibit Building, and bring a youth theater group to perform at the fair. ",,,2012-02-06,2012-07-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Barb,Petit,,,,,,507-534-2912,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Wabasha,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/historical-projects,,,,
16465,"Historical Exhibit for Olmsted County Fair",2012,7368,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage;",,,,,,,,"Terry Leary Rick Wussow Terri DeKok Maxine Fieck Bob Franke Lonnie Hebl Richard Pagel Judy Plank Larry Predmore Sue Pries Fred Regal",,"Olmstead County Fair Board","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The project will develop and install an educational exhibit on the history and significance of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) and the Works Progress Administration (WPA) in Olmsted County and throughout MN. As the regional headquarters of both of these depression-era economic programs, the Olmsted County Fairgrounds was integral to their local activities and played a role in the development of agricultural and civic infrastructure that continued to serve southeastern MN for decades. The fairgrounds, itself, still bears the imprint of these agencies through the presence of several structures built and used by their workers-though their work largely has been forgotten. The exhibit will be installed on the mezzanine of a fairgrounds building originally constructed by the WPA as an art and agricultural exhibit facility dedicated to 4-H youth. Though the display of historic photographs, artifacts related to the regional CCC and WPA projects and workers, and interpretive text, it will explain the social and economic context that gave birth to these programs and show examples of their lasting influence. ",,,2012-02-22,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Terry,Leary,"Olmstead County Fair Board","1403 3rd Ave. SE",Rochester,MN,55901,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Olmsted,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/historical-exhibit-olmsted-county-fair,,,,
18432,"History Display",2012,9500,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (2) $700,000 each year for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-County Fairs. The commissioner shall award grants for the development or enhancement of county fair facilities or other projects or programs that provide access to the arts, arts education, or agricultural, historical, and cultural heritage programs, including but not limited to agricultural education centers, arts buildings, and performance stages.",,,,,,,,"Lowell Hamrum Mike Dessellier Leah Larson Jarrod Larson Myrtle Hamrum Margaret Hamrum Angel Bergeson Skip Bergeson Sandra Tougas Katlin Larson Dorene Dessellier John Lerohl Pat Asselin Shirley Breiger Wanda Wright James Wright Chuck Simpson Lisa Sorenson ",,"Red Lake County Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To enhance history displays at the Red Lake County Fair by purchasing new display cabinets and easels. ",,,2012-04-20,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Leah,Larson,"Red Lake County Agricultural ",,,,,218-268-4747,RLCfair@yahoo.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,"Red Lake",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/history-display,"Pat Coleman: Acquisitions Librarian at the Minnesota Historical Society.Sue Ellingsen: Former middle school band director at Blue Earth Area Public School. 2006 Blue Earth Area Teacher of the Year.Jamey Flannery: Project Manager at Flannery Construction. Has full range of general contracting experience, from new construction to remodeling to improving historical structures.Dan Grunhovd: Former president of the Minnesota Federation of County Fairs.Ron Oleheiser: District 8 Representative of the Minnesota State Fair.",,,2
18351,"History at the Murray County Fair",2012,12000,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (2) $700,000 each year for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-County Fairs. The commissioner shall award grants for the development or enhancement of county fair facilities or other projects or programs that provide access to the arts, arts education, or agricultural, historical, and cultural heritage programs, including but not limited to agricultural education centers, arts buildings, and performance stages.",,,,,,,,"Stan Larson Dave Herrit Glenn Kluis Ron Robbins Bob Moline Kevin Vickerman Gerald Magnus John Giese Bill Sauer Jan Kluis Ron Holinka Scott Kleve Dennis Opdahl Bob Ossefoort",,"Murray County Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To offer a series of free, historical presentations at the Murray County Fair. Topics covered will include: the Sweetman Colony of Murray County; the role of women during the early settlement of Murray County; the Dakota Conflict of 1862; and a presentation on the history of the Murray County Fair. Based on the research presented on the history of the fair, a book will be published. ",,,2012-04-26,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Stan,Larson,"Murray County Agricultural Society","3048 Broadway Ave.",Slayton,MN,56172,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Murray,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/history-murray-county-fair,"Pat Coleman: Acquisitions Librarian at the Minnesota Historical Society.Sue Ellingsen: Former middle school band director at Blue Earth Area Public School. 2006 Blue Earth Area Teacher of the Year.Jamey Flannery: Project Manager at Flannery Construction. Has full range of general contracting experience, from new construction to remodeling to improving historical structures.Dan Grunhovd: Former president of the Minnesota Federation of County Fairs.Ron Oleheiser: District 8 Representative of the Minnesota State Fair.",,,2
14280,"History of Agricultural Production in Wright County",2012,7009,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage;","Use number counter to track attendance numbers.Take pictures of people walking through the exhibit.","5,985 people walked through the History of Agricultural Production in Wright County exhibit.",,,,7009,,"Greg Bakeberg Ron Denn George Mead Jerry Quaal Stan Vander Kooi Dennis Beise Richard Fadden Carol Hayner John Quirk Ward Westphal Troy Beise Gary Fieldseth Kent Mutterer Bernice Schermer Jeff Wheeler Nancy Betzler Brent Heinz Sheila Mazer Gloria Triebwasser ",,"Wright County Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To present the history of agriculture in Wright County through exhibits of equipment from the past to present, video presentations, and a demonstration of food preparation in the 19th century. ",,,2012-02-22,2012-08-15,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Stan,"Vander Kooi","Wright County Agricultural Society",,,,,320-543-2111,admin@wrightcountyfair.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Wright,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/history-agricultural-production-wright-county,,,,
16572,"History Themed Walking Tour of Fairgrounds",2012,4969,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (2) $700,000 each year for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-County Fairs. The commissioner shall award grants for the development or enhancement of county fair facilities or other projects or programs that provide access to the arts, arts education, or agricultural, historical, and cultural heritage programs, including but not limited to agricultural education centers, arts buildings, and performance stages.","To reach out to the Spanish speaking population in Carver County, and to teach all fair visitors about the history of the fair, buildings, and events.","Some of the visitors who took the tour returned the forms, but not all.  There was not an accurate tally of how many visitors took or returned forms for the tour.  Of those that called the listed number to receive additional information, the granary, entrance, llama and dairy buildings were the most popular.",,,,4969,,"Shawn Dalchow Cindy Dobratz Bill Flusemann Scott Flusemann Dan Hoese Mike Jensen Jim Klein Bob Lano Mel Melcher Twyla Menth Ken Norman Adrian Rademacher Dale Rademacher Dan Robb Lou Robb Steve Rolf Wallace Rolf Vernon Rosckes Ross Schneider Glen Strube Curtis Wolter",,"Carver County Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To create and promote a fun, historical walking tour of the fairgrounds. Visitors will be given a map of the grounds, with sign locations noted. Maps and signs will be written in English and Spanish. In addition to finding the signs and reading about history, visitors can call a phone number listed on the map, enter a location number, and learn more about that particular location.",,,2012-04-12,2012-10-26,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Cindy,Dobratz,"Carver County Agricultural Society","501 West 3rd St",Waconia,MN,55387,952-442-2333,info@carvercountyfair.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Carver,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/history-themed-walking-tour-fairgrounds," Pat Coleman: Acquisitions Librarian at the Minnesota Historical Society. Sue Ellingsen: Former middle school Band Director at Blue Earth Area Public School.  2006 Blue Earth Area Teacher of the Year.   Jamey Flannery: Project Manager at Flannery Construction.  Has full range of general contracting experience, from new construction to remodeling to improving historical structures. Dan Grunhovd: Past president of the Minnesota Federation of County Fairs.Ron Oleheiser: District 8 Representative of the Minnesota State Fair   ",,,2
21561,"Houston County Fair School Age Arts Program",2013,7783,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage",,,,,,,,"Elden Pohlman, Jeromy Johnson, Deb Houdek, Emily Johnson, Craig Welsch, bill Tewes, Brian Dunbar, Chad Heuser, Dan Alstad, David Fitzpatrick, David Renslo, Duane Beckman, Gerald Dierson, Jenny Mullholland, Kendra Van Gundy, Kenny Mullholland, Kyle Solberg, Linda Beranek, Matt Tewes, Mike Meyer, Pat Molling, Sara Klankowski, Shane Buros, Tony Varney, Tonya Tewes",,"Houston County Fair","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To provide heritage music and arts programming for school age children at the fair. The Houston County Fair enhanced their sound system and introduced a Polka band. The objective of this project is to enhance the arts with the involvement of the youth and preserve the history of the fair.",,,2013-06-01,2013-07-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Emily,Johnson,"Houston County Fair",,,,,(507)725-3397,houstoncountyfair@rocketmail.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Houston,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/houston-county-fair-school-age-arts-program,,,,
14163,"Houston County Fair Arts and Cultural Heritage Projects",2012,7368,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage;","Monitor the increase or decrease of participation in the new ""Super Class."" Monitor crowd participation as they interact with the Scandinavian Music Ensemble. ","""Super Class"" numbers increased from last year.Counted 75 peole attending the MN Scandinavian Ensemble show.",,300,"Houston County Fair",7368,,"Elden Pohlman Jeromy Johnson Deb Houdek Emily Johnson Craig Welch Kyle Solberg Tonya Tewes Kenny Mulholland Linda Beranek Jenny Mullholland Duane Beckman Matt Tewes Mike Meyer Pat Molling Sara Molling Steve Rogich Gerald Diersen David Renslo Dan Alstad Chad Heuser Bill Tewes ",,"Houston County Fair","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To increase and enhance arts and cultural heritage programming at the Houston County Fair. Funds will be used to upgrade an existing stage, install a display case to exhibit artistic and creative works of people with disabilities, and host the Minnesota Scandinavian Ensemble. The Ensemble will educate children and families about Scandinavian music and dances. ",,,2012-01-01,2012-08-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Emily,Johnson,"Houston County Fair",,,,,507-894-4658,houstoncountyfair@rocketmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Houston,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/houston-county-fair-arts-and-cultural-heritage-projects,,,,
14410,"Hubbard County Fair Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant ",2012,,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage;",,,,,,,,"Burt Hill Aaron Warmbold Kaaren Soderberg Kim Longfors Ben Soderberg Charlie Arvik Candy Parks Brian Brisset Wes Hall Kathryn Hill Russ Smith Keith Mikus Joe St Clair Katie Warmbold Palmer Vaadeland Terry Kimball ",,"Shell Prairie Agriculture Association","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To engage the residents of Hubbard County in the arts and encourage them to exhibit their work in the Open Class Building. Funds will additionally be used to restore the one room school house.",,,2012-02-24,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Kim,Longfors,"Shell Prairie Agriculture Association",,,,,218-237-3247,hubbardcountyfair@yahoo.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Hubbard,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/hubbard-county-fair-arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant,,,,
21771,"Improving Emerald Ash Borer Detection Efficacy for Control",2014,240000,"M.L. 2013, Chp. 52, Sec. 2, Subd. 06cA","$600,000 the first year is from the trust fund to evaluate and implement options for effective detection of the presence of emerald ash borer. Of this appropriation, $240,000 is to the commissioner of agriculture and $360,000 is to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2016, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,240000,,,5.83,"Dept. of Agriculture / U of MN","State Government","The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is an invasive insect that has been decimating ash trees throughout the Great Lakes states. It was first discovered in Minnesota in 2009 and is now found in four counties (Hennepin, Houston, Ramsey, and Winona). EAB poses a particularly serious threat to Minnesota because it is home to nearly 1 billion ash trees that occur throughout the state - the second most of any state. Loss of these trees would devastate ecosystems throughout Minnesota and have major economic impacts for the forest products industry as well as through the costs associated with treatment, removal, and replacement of lost trees. Much work has already been done to stem the spread of EAB in Minnesota, including education, quarantine, detection surveys, and biological control efforts. Effective detection remains a key obstacle, though, as current detection tools have not been calibrated to estimate population densities. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture and the University of Minnesota are using this appropriation to attempt to fill this critical information gap necessary for best determining how and where to implement control measures. The effort will evaluate a range of detection tools and measure their ability to detect EAB at different population densities in order to improve and implement better detection practices.",,"Work Plan",2013-07-01,2016-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Jerrit,Abrahamson,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert St N","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 201-6505",mark.abrahamson@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,"Hennepin, Houston, Ramsey, Statewide, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/improving-emerald-ash-borer-detection-efficacy-control-0,,,,
14186,"Improving Access to the Arts and Cultural Heritage at the Brown County Free Fair",2012,7368,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage;","Survey audience after performance.  Inquire if they had previous knowledge of ethnic group and what they learned.Count number of audience members.","Survey results and comments were compiled.The attendance for each program was recorded.  An estimated 1,700 people attended the various performances.",,,,7368,,"Lucy Gluth Barb Lux Robert Reinhard Susan Ahlness",,,"Non-Profit Business/Entity","To enhance access to arts and cultural activities by showcasing a variety of performers, artisans and educators, never before hosted by the fair. Programming will include children's puppetry, German musical performances and dancing, Spanish, French and German singing, folk singing and fiddle music, presentations on the MN River preservation and history. ",,,2012-01-01,2012-09-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Susan,Ahlness,"Brown County Fair",,,,,507-794-3970,lucy@browncountyfreefair.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Brown,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/improving-access-arts-and-cultural-heritage-brown-county-free-fair,,,,
19370,"Improving Access to the Arts and Cultural Heritage ",2013,7783,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage",,,,,,,,"Lucy Gluth, Ross Hellundrung, Susan Ahlness, Barbara Lux",,"Brown County Fair","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Provide fair goers with a variety of entertainment from local artists that feature Minnesotan history and appeal to multi-generational audiences. ",,,2013-04-22,2013-10-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Susan,Ahlness,"Brown County Fair",,,,,507-354-2223,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Brown,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/improving-access-arts-and-cultural-heritage,,,,
13232,"Improvement and Enhancement of Cultural Exhibits",2012,7000,"2011 Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 10 ","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage","Survey visitors of the fine arts area. ","Many positive comments. Received suggestions for next year's improvements. ",,,,7000,,"Robert Sonnenberg Keith Sonnenberg Lowell Jorgenson Dustin Dahring Shawn Eckert Amy Jorgenson Adam Lage Sharon Leegard Matt Moore DeWayne Myhre Travis Schauer Vanessa Warling Roger Winter",,"Becker County Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To improve display areas that feature quilts, historic and artistic photographs, American Indian fine art, indigenous floral arrangements, locally grown herbs, and other handiwork indicative of Becker county by purchasing display cases and improving lighting. Additionally, to feature American Indian performers and a Norwegian performing pair to share their talents under the free tent during the fair. ",,,2012-02-01,2012-07-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Amy,Jorgenson,"Becker County Agricultural Society","PO Box 206","Detroit Lakes",MN,56502,218-847-5587,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Becker,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/improvement-and-enhancement-cultural-exhibits,,,,
14212,"Introduction of the Arts and Historic Musical Experiences",2012,7368,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage;","Survey audience after performances.","Overall fair attendance was up from 2011 fair.Bleachers were full for performances.",,3326,"Cottonwood County Agricultural Society",7368,,"Mike Hanson Leland Thiesen Merlyn Hubin Sally Larson Greg Johnson Kay Clark Dawn Fredin Tim Sell ValRee Graff Laura Sandmeyer",,"Cottonwood County Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To expand the awareness of the arts and history of music in America. The fair will host a jug band, polka band, folk singer and yodeler. To enhance the performances, a sound system and portable bleachers will be purchased. ",,,2011-12-05,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Sally,Larson,"Cottonwood County Agricultural Society",,,,,507-831-0023,slarson@fbfs.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Cottonwood,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/introduction-arts-and-historic-musical-experiences,,,,
10024600,"Irrigation Water Quality Protection",2025,150000,"Minnesota Session Laws - 2023, Regular Session, CHAPTER 40—Article 2, Section 3","M.L. 2023: (g) $150,000 the first year and $150,000 the second year are for a regional irrigation water quality specialist through University of Minnesota Extension. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2028. "," Number of presentations, workshops and other educational events hosted each year and the number of farmers, crop consultants and co-op dealers that attend Number of local units of government participating in irrigator outreach and education activities Number of partners collaborating on the development of new irrigation scheduling tools that help irrigators manage water and nitrogen resources more precisely Number of irrigation BMPs revised, developed, and promoted Number of BMPs adopted ",,,,,,,,,,"Public College/University","Funding supports an Irrigation Specialist to develop guidance and provide education on irrigation and nitrogenbest management practices (BMPs). In this position, Dr. Vasu Sharma provides direct support to irrigators onissues of irrigation scheduling and soil water monitoring. She is collaborating on the development of new irrigationscheduling tools that help irrigators manage water and nitrogen resources more precisely. These tools help reducenitrogen leaching losses in irrigated cropping systems. Dr. Vasu Sharma Irrigation Extension Specialist vasudha@umn.edu University of Minnesota 439 Borlaug Hall 1991 Upper Buford Circle St. Paul, MN 55108-6028 ","Irrigation of nitrogen demanding row crops (such as corn, potatoes and edible beans) is a major potential source of nitrate in groundwater especially in the areas with coarse-textured (sandy) soils such as those commonly found in central Minnesota. The number of irrigation permits is currently at an all-time high. Water management and nitrogen fertilizer strategies must be managed together. Many farmers, particularly those newly implementing irrigation, would benefit from increased education on irrigation and nitrogen best management practices (BMPs). The absence of an Irrigation Specialist was identified as a critical need by the irrigation community and other ag stakeholders. During the 2011 Forum on Minnesota Irrigated Agriculture. the lack of an irrigation specialist at the University of Minnesota was one of the most important issues discussed. Report on the Forum on Minnesota Irrigation Agriculture March 8, 2011 ","Minnesota’s Irrigation Specialist position started in June 2014 and is providing education on irrigation management and nitrogen fertilizer best management practices (BMPs). This position is collaborating with public and private entities to develop and demonstrate tools and technology to protect and conserve groundwater resources. ",,2025-06-17,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Jeppe,Kjaersgaard,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street North","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 201-6149",jeppe.kjaersgaard@state.mn.us,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,"Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Cass, Chippewa, Clay, Crow Wing, Dakota, Douglas, Goodhue, Grant, Hubbard, Isanti, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Lac qui Parle, Lincoln, Marshall, Meeker, Morrison, Mower, Norman, Otter Tail, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Red Lake, Renville, Rice, Sherburne, Stearns, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Wabasha, Wadena, Washington, Watonwan, Wright",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/irrigation-water-quality-protection,,,,
10024600,"Irrigation Water Quality Protection",2024,150000,"Minnesota Session Laws - 2023, Regular Session, CHAPTER 40—Article 2, Section 3","M.L. 2023: (g) $150,000 the first year and $150,000 the second year are for a regional irrigation water quality specialist through University of Minnesota Extension. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2028. "," Number of presentations, workshops and other educational events hosted each year and the number of farmers, crop consultants and co-op dealers that attend Number of local units of government participating in irrigator outreach and education activities Number of partners collaborating on the development of new irrigation scheduling tools that help irrigators manage water and nitrogen resources more precisely Number of irrigation BMPs revised, developed, and promoted Number of BMPs adopted ","From 2014-2024, the University of Minnesota-Extension Irrigation Specialist Position has completed 212 educational events (presentations, workshops, field days), published 38 blogs/podcasts, and submitted 14 peer-reviewed journal articles to engage over 11,000 farmers, crop consultants, and co-op dealers. This work is in cooperation with 42 local units of government (LGUs). ",,,,123887,,,,,"Public College/University","Funding supports an Irrigation Specialist to develop guidance and provide education on irrigation and nitrogenbest management practices (BMPs). In this position, Dr. Vasu Sharma provides direct support to irrigators onissues of irrigation scheduling and soil water monitoring. She is collaborating on the development of new irrigationscheduling tools that help irrigators manage water and nitrogen resources more precisely. These tools help reducenitrogen leaching losses in irrigated cropping systems. Dr. Vasu Sharma Irrigation Extension Specialist vasudha@umn.edu University of Minnesota 439 Borlaug Hall 1991 Upper Buford Circle St. Paul, MN 55108-6028 ","Irrigation of nitrogen demanding row crops (such as corn, potatoes and edible beans) is a major potential source of nitrate in groundwater especially in the areas with coarse-textured (sandy) soils such as those commonly found in central Minnesota. The number of irrigation permits is currently at an all-time high. Water management and nitrogen fertilizer strategies must be managed together. Many farmers, particularly those newly implementing irrigation, would benefit from increased education on irrigation and nitrogen best management practices (BMPs). The absence of an Irrigation Specialist was identified as a critical need by the irrigation community and other ag stakeholders. During the 2011 Forum on Minnesota Irrigated Agriculture. the lack of an irrigation specialist at the University of Minnesota was one of the most important issues discussed. Report on the Forum on Minnesota Irrigation Agriculture March 8, 2011 ","Minnesota’s Irrigation Specialist position started in June 2014 and is providing education on irrigation management and nitrogen fertilizer best management practices (BMPs). This position is collaborating with public and private entities to develop and demonstrate tools and technology to protect and conserve groundwater resources. ",,2025-06-17,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Jeppe,Kjaersgaard,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street North","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 201-6149",jeppe.kjaersgaard@state.mn.us,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,"Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Cass, Chippewa, Clay, Crow Wing, Dakota, Douglas, Goodhue, Grant, Hubbard, Isanti, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Lac qui Parle, Lincoln, Marshall, Meeker, Morrison, Mower, Norman, Otter Tail, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Red Lake, Renville, Rice, Sherburne, Stearns, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Wabasha, Wadena, Washington, Watonwan, Wright",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/irrigation-water-quality-protection,,,,
10024600,"Irrigation Water Quality Protection",2023,135000,"M.L. 2021, Chapter 1, Article 2, Section 3","M.L. 2021: (g) $135,000 the first year and $135,000 the second year are for a regional irrigation water quality specialist through University of Minnesota Extension. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2025. "," Number of presentations, workshops and other educational events hosted each year and the number of farmers, crop consultants and co-op dealers that attend Number of local units of government participating in irrigator outreach and education activities Number of partners collaborating on the development of new irrigation scheduling tools that help irrigators manage water and nitrogen resources more precisely Number of irrigation BMPs revised, developed, and promoted Number of BMPs adopted ",,,,,149599,,,,,"Public College/University","Funding supports an Irrigation Specialist to develop guidance and provide education on irrigation and nitrogenbest management practices (BMPs). In this position, Dr. Vasu Sharma provides direct support to irrigators onissues of irrigation scheduling and soil water monitoring. She is collaborating on the development of new irrigationscheduling tools that help irrigators manage water and nitrogen resources more precisely. These tools help reducenitrogen leaching losses in irrigated cropping systems. Dr. Vasu Sharma Irrigation Extension Specialist vasudha@umn.edu University of Minnesota 439 Borlaug Hall 1991 Upper Buford Circle St. Paul, MN 55108-6028 ","Irrigation of nitrogen demanding row crops (such as corn, potatoes and edible beans) is a major potential source of nitrate in groundwater especially in the areas with coarse-textured (sandy) soils such as those commonly found in central Minnesota. The number of irrigation permits is currently at an all-time high. Water management and nitrogen fertilizer strategies must be managed together. Many farmers, particularly those newly implementing irrigation, would benefit from increased education on irrigation and nitrogen best management practices (BMPs). The absence of an Irrigation Specialist was identified as a critical need by the irrigation community and other ag stakeholders. During the 2011 Forum on Minnesota Irrigated Agriculture. the lack of an irrigation specialist at the University of Minnesota was one of the most important issues discussed. Report on the Forum on Minnesota Irrigation Agriculture March 8, 2011 ","Minnesota’s Irrigation Specialist position started in June 2014 and is providing education on irrigation management and nitrogen fertilizer best management practices (BMPs). This position is collaborating with public and private entities to develop and demonstrate tools and technology to protect and conserve groundwater resources. ",,2025-06-17,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Jeppe,Kjaersgaard,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street North","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 201-6149",jeppe.kjaersgaard@state.mn.us,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,"Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Cass, Chippewa, Clay, Crow Wing, Dakota, Douglas, Goodhue, Grant, Hubbard, Isanti, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Lac qui Parle, Lincoln, Marshall, Meeker, Morrison, Mower, Norman, Otter Tail, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Red Lake, Renville, Rice, Sherburne, Stearns, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Wabasha, Wadena, Washington, Watonwan, Wright",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/irrigation-water-quality-protection,,,,
10024600,"Irrigation Water Quality Protection",2022,135000,"M.L. 2021, Chapter 1, Article 2, Section 3","M.L. 2021: (g) $135,000 the first year and $135,000 the second year are for a regional irrigation water quality specialist through University of Minnesota Extension. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2025.   "," Number of presentations, workshops and other educational events hosted each year and the number offarmers, crop consultants and co-op dealers that attend Number of local units of government participating in irrigator outreach and education activities Number of irrigators participating in Clean Water funded irrigation management programs Number of irrigation best management practices (BMPs) revised, developed, and promoted Number of BMPs adopted ","From 2014-2022, the University of Minnesota-Extension Irrigation Specialist Position has completed over 180 educational events (presentations, workshops, field days), published 26 blogs/podcasts, and submitted 9 peer-reviewed journal articles to engage over 10,000 farmers, crop consultants, and co-op dealers. This work is in cooperation with 20 local units of government (LGUs). About 500 irrigators, managing about 100,000 irrigator acres, participated in Clean Water funded irrigation management programs (irrigation clinics, irrigation field days, nitrogen management conference). At least 250 irrigators access daily evapotranspiration weather information for water management. In FY21: 3 sets of irrigation BMPs revised, developed, and promoted Early season irrigation water management (Link to blog) Crop water use and irrigation timing (Link to blog) Irrigation and nutrient management (Link to blog) Checklist for winterizing your irrigation system (2020) Predicting the last irrigation for corn and soybeans in central Minnesota (2020) How to ensure efficient crop irrigation management (2020) Interested in upgrading your irrigation system? Cost-share program available to irrigators in 19 Minnesota counties (2022) Other notable deliverables from this position: Developed a new two-day training to cover new irrigation technology, nitrogen management, and water management “Minnesota Irrigators Program” Participants that complete the course and are MAWQCP certified are eligible for Irrigation Water Management endorsement Irrigation scheduling references and BMPs (2020) Statewide Irrigation Soils map and Survey (2020) GIS Irrigability Data Layer (2020) Has developed an Extension publication “Irrigation Best Management Practices for Minnesota”. The publication is currently under review (2022) Precision Irrigation Cost-Share $1.2M in state funds used to leverage $3,510,000 funds from the USDA NRCS Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) 33 partners provide financial and technical support for precision irrigation to irrigators (USDA-Natural Resource Conservation Services (NRCS), soil and water conservation districts (SWCDs), institutes of education, Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, state agencies, irrigator's associations, and businesses) 5-year project First opened for applications May 2022 and a second round of cost-share closed December 16, 2022. ",,,,120963,,,,,"Public College/University","Funding supports an Irrigation Specialist to develop guidance and provide education on irrigation and nitrogenbest management practices (BMPs). In this position, Dr. Vasu Sharma provides direct support to irrigators onissues of irrigation scheduling and soil water monitoring. She is collaborating on the development of new irrigationscheduling tools that help irrigators manage water and nitrogen resources more precisely. These tools help reducenitrogen leaching losses in irrigated cropping systems. Dr. Vasu Sharma Irrigation Extension Specialist vasudha@umn.edu University of Minnesota 439 Borlaug Hall 1991 Upper Buford Circle St. Paul, MN 55108-6028 ","Irrigation of nitrogen demanding row crops (such as corn, potatoes and edible beans) is a major potential source of nitrate in groundwater especially in the areas with coarse-textured (sandy) soils such as those commonly found in central Minnesota. The number of irrigation permits is currently at an all-time high. Water management and nitrogen fertilizer strategies must be managed together. Many farmers, particularly those newly implementing irrigation, would benefit from increased education on irrigation and nitrogen best management practices (BMPs). The absence of an Irrigation Specialist was identified as a critical need by the irrigation community and other ag stakeholders. During the 2011 Forum on Minnesota Irrigated Agriculture. the lack of an irrigation specialist at the University of Minnesota was one of the most important issues discussed. Report on the Forum on Minnesota Irrigation Agriculture March 8, 2011 ","Minnesota’s Irrigation Specialist position started in June 2014 and is providing education on irrigation management and nitrogen fertilizer best management practices (BMPs). This position is collaborating with public and private entities to develop and demonstrate tools and technology to protect and conserve groundwater resources. ",,2025-06-17,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Jeppe,Kjaersgaard,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street North","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 201-6149",jeppe.kjaersgaard@state.mn.us,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,"Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Cass, Chippewa, Clay, Crow Wing, Dakota, Douglas, Goodhue, Grant, Hubbard, Isanti, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Lac qui Parle, Lincoln, Marshall, Meeker, Morrison, Mower, Norman, Otter Tail, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Red Lake, Renville, Rice, Sherburne, Stearns, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Wabasha, Wadena, Washington, Watonwan, Wright",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/irrigation-water-quality-protection,,,,
10024600,"Irrigation Water Quality Protection",2021,150000,"Minnesota Session Laws - 2019, 1st Special Session, CHAPTER 2--S.F. No. 3, Article 2","M.L. 2019: (g) $150,000 the first year and $150,000 the second year are for a regional irrigation water qualityspecialist through University of Minnesota Extension. "," Number of presentations, workshops and other educational events hosted each year and the number offarmers, crop consultants and co-op dealers that attend Number of local units of government participating in irrigator outreach and education activities Number of irrigators participating in Clean Water funded irrigation management programs Number of irrigation best management practices (BMPs) revised, developed, and promoted Number of BMPs adopted ","Please see the most recent fiscal year for a summary. ",,,,156511,,,,,"Public College/University","Funding supports an Irrigation Specialist to develop guidance and provide education on irrigation and nitrogenbest management practices (BMPs). In this position, Dr. Vasu Sharma provides direct support to irrigators onissues of irrigation scheduling and soil water monitoring. She is collaborating on the development of new irrigationscheduling tools that help irrigators manage water and nitrogen resources more precisely. These tools help reducenitrogen leaching losses in irrigated cropping systems. Dr. Vasu Sharma Irrigation Extension Specialist vasudha@umn.edu University of Minnesota 439 Borlaug Hall 1991 Upper Buford Circle St. Paul, MN 55108-6028 ","Irrigation of nitrogen demanding row crops (such as corn, potatoes and edible beans) is a major potential source of nitrate in groundwater especially in the areas with coarse-textured (sandy) soils such as those commonly found in central Minnesota. The number of irrigation permits is currently at an all-time high. Water management and nitrogen fertilizer strategies must be managed together. Many farmers, particularly those newly implementing irrigation, would benefit from increased education on irrigation and nitrogen best management practices (BMPs). The absence of an Irrigation Specialist was identified as a critical need by the irrigation community and other ag stakeholders. During the 2011 Forum on Minnesota Irrigated Agriculture. the lack of an irrigation specialist at the University of Minnesota was one of the most important issues discussed. Report on the Forum on Minnesota Irrigation Agriculture March 8, 2011 ","Minnesota’s Irrigation Specialist position started in June 2014 and is providing education on irrigation management and nitrogen fertilizer best management practices (BMPs). This position is collaborating with public and private entities to develop and demonstrate tools and technology to protect and conserve groundwater resources. ",,2025-06-17,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Jeppe,Kjaersgaard,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street North","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 201-6149",jeppe.kjaersgaard@state.mn.us,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,"Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Cass, Chippewa, Clay, Crow Wing, Dakota, Douglas, Goodhue, Grant, Hubbard, Isanti, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Lac qui Parle, Lincoln, Marshall, Meeker, Morrison, Mower, Norman, Otter Tail, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Red Lake, Renville, Rice, Sherburne, Stearns, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Wabasha, Wadena, Washington, Watonwan, Wright",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/irrigation-water-quality-protection,,,,
10024600,"Irrigation Water Quality Protection",2020,150000,"Minnesota Session Laws - 2019, 1st Special Session, CHAPTER 2--S.F. No. 3, Article 2","M.L. 2019: (g) $150,000 the first year and $150,000 the second year are for a regional irrigation water quality specialist through University of Minnesota Extension. "," Number of presentations, workshops and other educational events hosted each year and the number offarmers, crop consultants and co-op dealers that attend Number of local units of government participating in irrigator outreach and education activities Number of irrigators participating in Clean Water funded irrigation management programs Number of irrigation best management practices (BMPs) revised, developed, and promoted Number of BMPs adopted ","In 2015-2020: About 7,100 farmers, crop consultants, and co-op dealers participated in 118 educational events (presentations,workshops, field days) 20 local government unit partners are involved in irrigation water quality protection 500 irrigators, managing about 100,000 acres, participated in Clean Water Fund supported irrigation management programs (irrigation clinics, irrigation field days, nitrogen management conference) In 2020: About 250 irrigators accessed daily evapotranspiration weather information for water management Three new irrigation best management practices were revised, developed and promoted online ",,,,175441,,,,,"Public College/University","Funding supports an Irrigation Specialist to develop guidance and provide education on irrigation and nitrogenbest management practices (BMPs). In this position, Dr. Vasu Sharma provides direct support to irrigators onissues of irrigation scheduling and soil water monitoring. She is collaborating on the development of new irrigationscheduling tools that help irrigators manage water and nitrogen resources more precisely. These tools help reducenitrogen leaching losses in irrigated cropping systems. Dr. Vasu Sharma Irrigation Extension Specialist vasudha@umn.edu University of Minnesota 439 Borlaug Hall 1991 Upper Buford Circle St. Paul, MN 55108-6028 ","Irrigation of nitrogen demanding row crops (such as corn, potatoes and edible beans) is a major potential source of nitrate in groundwater especially in the areas with coarse-textured (sandy) soils such as those commonly found in central Minnesota. The number of irrigation permits is currently at an all-time high. Water management and nitrogen fertilizer strategies must be managed together. Many farmers, particularly those newly implementing irrigation, would benefit from increased education on irrigation and nitrogen best management practices (BMPs). The absence of an Irrigation Specialist was identified as a critical need by the irrigation community and other ag stakeholders. During the 2011 Forum on Minnesota Irrigated Agriculture. the lack of an irrigation specialist at the University of Minnesota was one of the most important issues discussed. Report on the Forum on Minnesota Irrigation Agriculture March 8, 2011 ","Minnesota’s Irrigation Specialist position started in June 2014 and is providing education on irrigation management and nitrogen fertilizer best management practices (BMPs). This position is collaborating with public and private entities to develop and demonstrate tools and technology to protect and conserve groundwater resources. ",,2025-06-17,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Jeppe,Kjaersgaard,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street North","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 201-6149",jeppe.kjaersgaard@state.mn.us,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,"Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Cass, Chippewa, Clay, Crow Wing, Dakota, Douglas, Goodhue, Grant, Hubbard, Isanti, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Lac qui Parle, Lincoln, Marshall, Meeker, Morrison, Mower, Norman, Otter Tail, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Red Lake, Renville, Rice, Sherburne, Stearns, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Wabasha, Wadena, Washington, Watonwan, Wright",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/irrigation-water-quality-protection,,,,
10024600,"Irrigation Water Quality Protection",2019,110000,"M.L. 2017, Chapter 91, Article 2, Section 3","M.L. 2017: (h) $110,000 the first year and $110,000 the second year are to provide funding for a regional irrigationwater quality specialist through University of Minnesota Extension. ","Please see the most recent fiscal year for up to date information. ","Please see the most recent fiscal year for up to date information. ",,,,128267,,,,,"Public College/University","Funding supports an Irrigation Specialist to develop guidance and provide education on irrigation and nitrogenbest management practices (BMPs). In this position, Dr. Vasu Sharma provides direct support to irrigators onissues of irrigation scheduling and soil water monitoring. She is collaborating on the development of new irrigationscheduling tools that help irrigators manage water and nitrogen resources more precisely. These tools help reducenitrogen leaching losses in irrigated cropping systems. Dr. Vasu Sharma Irrigation Extension Specialist vasudha@umn.edu University of Minnesota 439 Borlaug Hall 1991 Upper Buford Circle St. Paul, MN 55108-6028 ","Irrigation of nitrogen demanding row crops (such as corn, potatoes and edible beans) is a major potential source of nitrate in groundwater especially in the areas with coarse-textured (sandy) soils such as those commonly found in central Minnesota. The number of irrigation permits is currently at an all-time high. Water management and nitrogen fertilizer strategies must be managed together. Many farmers, particularly those newly implementing irrigation, would benefit from increased education on irrigation and nitrogen best management practices (BMPs). The absence of an Irrigation Specialist was identified as a critical need by the irrigation community and other ag stakeholders. During the 2011 Forum on Minnesota Irrigated Agriculture. the lack of an irrigation specialist at the University of Minnesota was one of the most important issues discussed. Report on the Forum on Minnesota Irrigation Agriculture March 8, 2011 ","Minnesota’s Irrigation Specialist position started in June 2014 and is providing education on irrigation management and nitrogen fertilizer best management practices (BMPs). This position is collaborating with public and private entities to develop and demonstrate tools and technology to protect and conserve groundwater resources. ",,2025-06-17,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Jeppe,Kjaersgaard,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street North","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 201-6149",jeppe.kjaersgaard@state.mn.us,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,"Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Cass, Chippewa, Clay, Crow Wing, Dakota, Douglas, Goodhue, Grant, Hubbard, Isanti, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Lac qui Parle, Lincoln, Marshall, Meeker, Morrison, Mower, Norman, Otter Tail, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Red Lake, Renville, Rice, Sherburne, Stearns, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Wabasha, Wadena, Washington, Watonwan, Wright",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/irrigation-water-quality-protection,,,,
10024600,"Irrigation Water Quality Protection",2018,110000,"M.L. 2017, Chapter 91, Article 2, Section 3","M.L. 2017: (h) $110,000 the first year and $110,000 the second year are to provide funding for a regional irrigationwater quality specialist through University of Minnesota Extension. ","Please see the most recent fiscal year for up to date information. ","Please see the most recent fiscal year for up to date information. ",,,,68479,,,,,"Public College/University","Funding supports an Irrigation Specialist to develop guidance and provide education on irrigation and nitrogenbest management practices (BMPs). In this position, Dr. Vasu Sharma provides direct support to irrigators onissues of irrigation scheduling and soil water monitoring. She is collaborating on the development of new irrigationscheduling tools that help irrigators manage water and nitrogen resources more precisely. These tools help reducenitrogen leaching losses in irrigated cropping systems. Dr. Vasu Sharma Irrigation Extension Specialist vasudha@umn.edu University of Minnesota 439 Borlaug Hall 1991 Upper Buford Circle St. Paul, MN 55108-6028 ","Irrigation of nitrogen demanding row crops (such as corn, potatoes and edible beans) is a major potential source of nitrate in groundwater especially in the areas with coarse-textured (sandy) soils such as those commonly found in central Minnesota. The number of irrigation permits is currently at an all-time high. Water management and nitrogen fertilizer strategies must be managed together. Many farmers, particularly those newly implementing irrigation, would benefit from increased education on irrigation and nitrogen best management practices (BMPs). The absence of an Irrigation Specialist was identified as a critical need by the irrigation community and other ag stakeholders. During the 2011 Forum on Minnesota Irrigated Agriculture. the lack of an irrigation specialist at the University of Minnesota was one of the most important issues discussed. Report on the Forum on Minnesota Irrigation Agriculture March 8, 2011 ","Minnesota’s Irrigation Specialist position started in June 2014 and is providing education on irrigation management and nitrogen fertilizer best management practices (BMPs). This position is collaborating with public and private entities to develop and demonstrate tools and technology to protect and conserve groundwater resources. ",,2025-06-17,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Jeppe,Kjaersgaard,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street North","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 201-6149",jeppe.kjaersgaard@state.mn.us,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,"Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Cass, Chippewa, Clay, Crow Wing, Dakota, Douglas, Goodhue, Grant, Hubbard, Isanti, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Lac qui Parle, Lincoln, Marshall, Meeker, Morrison, Mower, Norman, Otter Tail, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Red Lake, Renville, Rice, Sherburne, Stearns, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Wabasha, Wadena, Washington, Watonwan, Wright",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/irrigation-water-quality-protection,,,,
10024600,"Irrigation Water Quality Protection",2017,110000,"M.L. 2015, 1st Special Session, Chapter 2, Article 2, Section 3","M.L. 2015: (h) $110,000 the first year and $110,000 the second year are to provide funding for a regional irrigationwater quality specialist through University of Minnesota Extension. ","Please see the most recent fiscal year for up to date information. ","Irrigation specialist: Joshua Stamper FY14-15:  The University of Minnesota-Extension Irrigation Specialist Position completed 42 presentations, workshops and other educational events attended by approximately 2,300 farmers, crop consultants and co-op dealers. Worked in cooperation with 8 local units of government (LGUs). FY16-17: 44 education and outreach activities were completed involving approximately 2,700participants. Cooperation continues with 8 LGUs. New irrigation scheduling references and BMPs are under development which will lead to greater irrigation BMP adoption. Dakota County Irrigation Scheduling Program focused on providing technical advice to irrigators about irrigation water management tools that matched their irrigation management. Surveyed irrigators and determined that there is significant interest in collecting in-season irrigation water sampling to credit nitratesthat are in irrigation water sample. Completed: Revision of irrigation water management publications Statewide Irrigation Soils map and Survey GIS Irrigability Data Layer YouTube Videos (easily accessible educational materials) Irrigation specialist Dr. Vasu Sharma started July 1, 2018   ",,,,53790,,,,,"Public College/University","Funding supports an Irrigation Specialist to develop guidance and provide education on irrigation and nitrogenbest management practices (BMPs). In this position, Dr. Vasu Sharma provides direct support to irrigators onissues of irrigation scheduling and soil water monitoring. She is collaborating on the development of new irrigationscheduling tools that help irrigators manage water and nitrogen resources more precisely. These tools help reducenitrogen leaching losses in irrigated cropping systems. Dr. Vasu Sharma Irrigation Extension Specialist vasudha@umn.edu University of Minnesota 439 Borlaug Hall 1991 Upper Buford Circle St. Paul, MN 55108-6028 ","Irrigation of nitrogen demanding row crops (such as corn, potatoes and edible beans) is a major potential source of nitrate in groundwater especially in the areas with coarse-textured (sandy) soils such as those commonly found in central Minnesota. The number of irrigation permits is currently at an all-time high. Water management and nitrogen fertilizer strategies must be managed together. Many farmers, particularly those newly implementing irrigation, would benefit from increased education on irrigation and nitrogen best management practices (BMPs). The absence of an Irrigation Specialist was identified as a critical need by the irrigation community and other ag stakeholders. During the 2011 Forum on Minnesota Irrigated Agriculture. the lack of an irrigation specialist at the University of Minnesota was one of the most important issues discussed. Report on the Forum on Minnesota Irrigation Agriculture March 8, 2011 ","Minnesota’s Irrigation Specialist position started in June 2014 and is providing education on irrigation management and nitrogen fertilizer best management practices (BMPs). This position is collaborating with public and private entities to develop and demonstrate tools and technology to protect and conserve groundwater resources. ",,2025-06-17,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Jeppe,Kjaersgaard,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street North","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 201-6149",jeppe.kjaersgaard@state.mn.us,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,"Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Cass, Chippewa, Clay, Crow Wing, Dakota, Douglas, Goodhue, Grant, Hubbard, Isanti, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Lac qui Parle, Lincoln, Marshall, Meeker, Morrison, Mower, Norman, Otter Tail, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Red Lake, Renville, Rice, Sherburne, Stearns, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Wabasha, Wadena, Washington, Watonwan, Wright",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/irrigation-water-quality-protection,,,,
10024600,"Irrigation Water Quality Protection",2016,110000,"M.L. 2015, 1st Special Session, Chapter 2, Article 2, Section 3","M.L. 2015: (h) $110,000 the first year and $110,000 the second year are to provide funding for a regional irrigationwater quality specialist through University of Minnesota Extension. ","Please see the most recent fiscal year for up to date information. ","Please see the most recent fiscal year for up to date information. ",,,,149424,,,,,"Public College/University","Funding supports an Irrigation Specialist to develop guidance and provide education on irrigation and nitrogenbest management practices (BMPs). In this position, Dr. Vasu Sharma provides direct support to irrigators onissues of irrigation scheduling and soil water monitoring. She is collaborating on the development of new irrigationscheduling tools that help irrigators manage water and nitrogen resources more precisely. These tools help reducenitrogen leaching losses in irrigated cropping systems. Dr. Vasu Sharma Irrigation Extension Specialist vasudha@umn.edu University of Minnesota 439 Borlaug Hall 1991 Upper Buford Circle St. Paul, MN 55108-6028 ","Irrigation of nitrogen demanding row crops (such as corn, potatoes and edible beans) is a major potential source of nitrate in groundwater especially in the areas with coarse-textured (sandy) soils such as those commonly found in central Minnesota. The number of irrigation permits is currently at an all-time high. Water management and nitrogen fertilizer strategies must be managed together. Many farmers, particularly those newly implementing irrigation, would benefit from increased education on irrigation and nitrogen best management practices (BMPs). The absence of an Irrigation Specialist was identified as a critical need by the irrigation community and other ag stakeholders. During the 2011 Forum on Minnesota Irrigated Agriculture. the lack of an irrigation specialist at the University of Minnesota was one of the most important issues discussed. Report on the Forum on Minnesota Irrigation Agriculture March 8, 2011 ","Minnesota’s Irrigation Specialist position started in June 2014 and is providing education on irrigation management and nitrogen fertilizer best management practices (BMPs). This position is collaborating with public and private entities to develop and demonstrate tools and technology to protect and conserve groundwater resources. ",,2025-06-17,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Jeppe,Kjaersgaard,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street North","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 201-6149",jeppe.kjaersgaard@state.mn.us,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,"Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Cass, Chippewa, Clay, Crow Wing, Dakota, Douglas, Goodhue, Grant, Hubbard, Isanti, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Lac qui Parle, Lincoln, Marshall, Meeker, Morrison, Mower, Norman, Otter Tail, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Red Lake, Renville, Rice, Sherburne, Stearns, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Wabasha, Wadena, Washington, Watonwan, Wright",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/irrigation-water-quality-protection,,,,
10024600,"Irrigation Water Quality Protection",2015,110000,"M.L. 2013, Chapter 137, Article 2, Sec. 3","M.L. 2013: (h) $110,000 the first year and $110,000 the second year are to provide funding for a regional irrigationwater quality specialist through University of Minnesota Extension. "," Number of presentations, workshops and other educational events hosted each year and the number of farmers, crop consultants and co-op dealers that attend Number of local units of government participating in irrigator outreach and education activities Number of partners collaborating on the development of new irrigation scheduling tools that help irrigators manage water and nitrogen resources more precisely Number of irrigation BMPs revised, developed, and promoted Number of BMPs adopted "," Number of presentations, workshops and other educational events hosted each year and the number of farmers, crop consultants and co-op dealers that attend (96 events / 395 participants) Number of local units of government participating in irrigator outreach and education activities (8) Number of partners collaborating on the development of new irrigation scheduling tools that help irrigators manage water and nitrogen resources more precisely (6) Information will be collected via personal conversations, interviews, focus groups or surveys for these performance measures. Number of irrigation BMPs revised, developed, and promoted Number of BMPs adopted ",,,,139361,,,,,"Public College/University","Funding supports an Irrigation Specialist to develop guidance and provide education on irrigation and nitrogenbest management practices (BMPs). In this position, Dr. Vasu Sharma provides direct support to irrigators onissues of irrigation scheduling and soil water monitoring. She is collaborating on the development of new irrigationscheduling tools that help irrigators manage water and nitrogen resources more precisely. These tools help reducenitrogen leaching losses in irrigated cropping systems. Dr. Vasu Sharma Irrigation Extension Specialist vasudha@umn.edu University of Minnesota 439 Borlaug Hall 1991 Upper Buford Circle St. Paul, MN 55108-6028 ","Irrigation of nitrogen demanding row crops (such as corn, potatoes and edible beans) is a major potential source of nitrate in groundwater especially in the areas with coarse-textured (sandy) soils such as those commonly found in central Minnesota. The number of irrigation permits is currently at an all-time high. Water management and nitrogen fertilizer strategies must be managed together. Many farmers, particularly those newly implementing irrigation, would benefit from increased education on irrigation and nitrogen best management practices (BMPs). The absence of an Irrigation Specialist was identified as a critical need by the irrigation community and other ag stakeholders. During the 2011 Forum on Minnesota Irrigated Agriculture. the lack of an irrigation specialist at the University of Minnesota was one of the most important issues discussed. Report on the Forum on Minnesota Irrigation Agriculture March 8, 2011 ","Minnesota’s Irrigation Specialist position started in June 2014 and is providing education on irrigation management and nitrogen fertilizer best management practices (BMPs). This position is collaborating with public and private entities to develop and demonstrate tools and technology to protect and conserve groundwater resources. ",,2025-06-17,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Jeppe,Kjaersgaard,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street North","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 201-6149",jeppe.kjaersgaard@state.mn.us,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,"Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Cass, Chippewa, Clay, Crow Wing, Dakota, Douglas, Goodhue, Grant, Hubbard, Isanti, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Lac qui Parle, Lincoln, Marshall, Meeker, Morrison, Mower, Norman, Otter Tail, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Red Lake, Renville, Rice, Sherburne, Stearns, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Wabasha, Wadena, Washington, Watonwan, Wright",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/irrigation-water-quality-protection,,,,
10024600,"Irrigation Water Quality Protection",2014,110000,"M.L. 2013, Chapter 137, Article 2, Sec. 3","M.L. 2013: (h) $110,000 the first year and $110,000 the second year are to provide funding for a regional irrigationwater quality specialist through University of Minnesota Extension. ","Please see the most recent fiscal year for up to date information. ","Please see the most recent fiscal year for up to date information. ",,,,28945,,,,,"Public College/University","Funding supports an Irrigation Specialist to develop guidance and provide education on irrigation and nitrogenbest management practices (BMPs). In this position, Dr. Vasu Sharma provides direct support to irrigators onissues of irrigation scheduling and soil water monitoring. She is collaborating on the development of new irrigationscheduling tools that help irrigators manage water and nitrogen resources more precisely. These tools help reducenitrogen leaching losses in irrigated cropping systems. Dr. Vasu Sharma Irrigation Extension Specialist vasudha@umn.edu University of Minnesota 439 Borlaug Hall 1991 Upper Buford Circle St. Paul, MN 55108-6028 ","Irrigation of nitrogen demanding row crops (such as corn, potatoes and edible beans) is a major potential source of nitrate in groundwater especially in the areas with coarse-textured (sandy) soils such as those commonly found in central Minnesota. The number of irrigation permits is currently at an all-time high. Water management and nitrogen fertilizer strategies must be managed together. Many farmers, particularly those newly implementing irrigation, would benefit from increased education on irrigation and nitrogen best management practices (BMPs). The absence of an Irrigation Specialist was identified as a critical need by the irrigation community and other ag stakeholders. During the 2011 Forum on Minnesota Irrigated Agriculture. the lack of an irrigation specialist at the University of Minnesota was one of the most important issues discussed. Report on the Forum on Minnesota Irrigation Agriculture March 8, 2011 ","Minnesota’s Irrigation Specialist position started in June 2014 and is providing education on irrigation management and nitrogen fertilizer best management practices (BMPs). This position is collaborating with public and private entities to develop and demonstrate tools and technology to protect and conserve groundwater resources. ",,2025-06-17,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Jeppe,Kjaersgaard,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street North","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 201-6149",jeppe.kjaersgaard@state.mn.us,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,"Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Cass, Chippewa, Clay, Crow Wing, Dakota, Douglas, Goodhue, Grant, Hubbard, Isanti, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Lac qui Parle, Lincoln, Marshall, Meeker, Morrison, Mower, Norman, Otter Tail, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Red Lake, Renville, Rice, Sherburne, Stearns, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Wabasha, Wadena, Washington, Watonwan, Wright",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/irrigation-water-quality-protection,,,,
21562,"Isanti County Fair Performing Arts Area Enhancement",2013,7783,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage",,,,,,,,"Wayne Boettcher, Glenn Lood, Ruth Paschke, Lisa Angeski, Cullen Bartz, Bill Binger IV, Bruce Bloomgren, Chris Eklund, John Engblom, David Olson, Jeff Rod, Tren Ruddquist, Bryce Sorenson, Keith Stamm, Jason Wilking",,"Isanti County Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To increase interest in and access to programming on the performance arts stage by purchasing a sun shade for audiences. The shade will provide relief from the scorching summer sun so that participants and spectators can enjoy the historical and cultural programming. ",,,2012-09-01,2013-06-10,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Cullen,Bartz,"Isanti County Fair",,,,,(763)689-2555,cullen.bartz@anoka.k12.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Isanti,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/isanti-county-fair-performing-arts-area-enhancement,,,,
21648,"Isanti County Fair Oktoberfest in July",2013,8625,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (2) $700,000 each year for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-County Fairs. The commissioner shall award grants for the development or enhancement of county fair facilities or other projects or programs that provide access to the arts, arts education, or agricultural, historical, and cultural heritage programs, including but not limited to agricultural education centers, arts buildings, and performance stages.",,,,,,,,"Wayne Boettcher, Glenn Lood, Ruth Paschke, Lisa Angeski, Jolene Hasselfeldt, Amanda Swenson, Bruce Bloomgren, Jeff Rod, Ken Harder, Tonya Orbeck, Dale Kadlec, Trent Rudquist, Sandy Stamm, Bryce Sorenson, John Engblom, Keith Stamm, Joanne Ploetz",,"Isanti County Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hold an Oktoberfest celebration at the fair. A large percentage of the population in Isanti County has German heritage, and the fair will host several traditional German performances and an authentic German dinner.",,,2013-07-24,2013-07-27,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Cullen,Bartz,"Isanti County Fair",,,,,(763)689-2555,Cullen.bartz@anoka.k12.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Isanti,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/isanti-county-fair-oktoberfest-july,"Pat Coleman: Acquisitions Librarian at the Minnesota Historical Society. Sue Ellingsen: Former middle school band director at Blue Earth Area Public School. 2006 Blue Earth Area Teacher of the Year. Jamey Flannery: Project Manager at Flannery Construction. Has full range of general contracting experience, from new construction to remodeling to improving historical structures. Dan Grunhovd: Former president of the Minnesota Federation of County Fairs. Ron Oleheiser: District 8 Representative of the Minnesota State Fair.",,,2
21825,"Itaska County Fair ",2013,,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage2, Subdivision 10.",,,,,,,,"Gary Greniger, Matt Cheney, Dave Emmanuel, Ron Block, Melissa Johnson, Melissa Ingvaldson, Brian Carlson",,"Itaska County Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To increase access to performing arts for fairgoers. The Itaska County Fair provided a variety of performing artists at the 2013 fair including native singer/songwriters, banjo players, the Cloeraine City Band, the Itasca Brass Ensemble, and Homeward Bound Theatre Company. ",,,2013-08-14,2013-08-18,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Brian,Carlson,"Itaska County Agricultural Society",,,,,(218)966-3647,Brian50@paulbunyan.net,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Itasca,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/itaska-county-fair,,,,
21610,"Jackson County Fair Free Stage Access Project",2013,2013,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage",,,,,,,,"Mike Stade, Doug Johnson, Terri Bargfrede, Sandy Phillips, Curt Chergosky, John Chonko, Jason Diemer, Jeff Fiala, Dennis Froderman, Jeff Heser, Rhonda Nelson, Jim Nesseth, William Tusa, Wayne Walter, Ed Yonker",,"Jackson County Fair Association","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To create a venue in which to offer arts and culture programming at the fair. The Entertainment Committee of the Jackson County Fair Board will schedule a diverse set of artisans and musicians to provide demonstrations and educational programming for all ages of fair visitors. The free stage will give emergent local musical groups and individuals a stage upon which to showcase their growing talent. ",,,2013-03-18,2013-07-15,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Sandy,Phillips,"Jackson County Fair",,,,,(517)788-4405,jacksoncountyfair@rconnect.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Jackson,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/jackson-county-fair-free-stage-access-project,,,,
22079,"Kanabec County Fair – Arts and Cultural Heritage Access",2013,,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (2) $700,000 each year for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-County Fairs. The commissioner shall award grants for the development or enhancement of county fair facilities or other projects or programs that provide access to the arts, arts education, or agricultural, historical, and cultural heritage programs, including but not limited to agricultural education centers, arts buildings, and performance stages.",,,,,,,,"Nick Stafford- President, Janet Martens- Vice President, John Angstman- Secretary, Kathi Ellis- Treasurer, John Soderstrom, Jason Mann, Jeff Scuzs, Marie Angstman, Rene Barn, Mary Besser, Rick Martens, Gene Anderson, Shelia Forcier, Mandy Pierson, Larry Keene",,"Kanabec County Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To improve access to arts and cultural heritage. The Kanabec County Fair enhanced the building which houses the open classes and the fine arts and cultural heritage displays. The building provides local artists and art viewers a better environment to display and appreciate art. ",,,2013-05-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Kelli,Maag,"Benton County Agricultural Society",,,,,"(320) 679-3371",johnakcfsec@northlc.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Kanabec,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/kanabec-county-fair-arts-and-cultural-heritage-access,,,,2
21611,"Kanabec County Fair – The Circus is Coming to Town",2013,7783,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage",,,,,,,,"Nick Stafford- President, Janet Martens- Vice President, John Angstman- Secretary, Kathi Ellis- Treasurer, John Soderstrom, Jason Mann, Jeff Scuzs, Marie Angstman, Rene Barn, Mary Besser, Rick Martens, Gene Anderson, Shelia Forcier, Mandy Pierson, Larry Keene",,"Kanabec County Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To bring back the spirit of old time county fairs by partnering with the Kanabec History Center to bring circus acts to the fair. The Kanabec County Fair will be home to circus-style performance art three times a day for two days at the fair. Performance art has been a part of Minnesota’s county fair scene since the late 1800’s. In 1920, the Kanabec County Fair had six sideshows. Minnesota has a colorful history of circus performance art, and the public will have an opportunity to experience this part of Minnesota’s cultural heritage at the Kanabec County Fair. ",,,2012-09-15,2013-07-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Kelli,Maag,"Kanabec County Fair",,,,,(320)679-3371,johnakcfsec@northlc.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Kanabec,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/kanabec-county-fair-circus-coming-town,,,,
21826,"Kandiyohi County Fair Historical and Artistic Programming ",2013,,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage2, Subdivision 10.",,,,,,,,"Dave Carlson, Vern Watters, Jim Bright, Mick Moriarty, Kate LaClair, Sharon Dotzler, Lon Nicko, Becky Koch, Tiffany Gustin, Dave Berg, Rich Liljenquist, Kevin Peterson, Kirk Peysar, Dennis Thompson, Patti Zebro",,"Kandiyohi Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To bring “Historical and Scandinavian Churches” to the Kandiyohi County Fair’s Old Settlers’ Cabin. This is a collaboration between Minnesota Historian Doug Ohman, the Kandiyohi County Historical Society and the Kandiyohi County Fair Board. The project includes installing lighting to highlight photos and displays. The fair hired Theatre of Fools for two Vaudeville shows and a juggling workshop for children as well as the Old West Society of Minnesota for living history and reenactments. All artists/historians are Minnesota-based.",,,2013-04-01,2013-08-10,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Kirk,Peysar,,,,,,(218)927-7361,kpeysar@co.aitkin.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Kandiyohi,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/kandiyohi-county-fair-historical-and-artistic-programming-1,,,,
21827,"Kandiyohi County Fair Old Settlers’ Cabin Rehabilitation II",2013,10935,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage2, Subdivision 10.",,,,,,,,"Darrell Fostervold, Brent Akerson, Chad Lien, Cheryl Johnson, Sue Ahrenholz, Brent Akerson, Mike Witt, Marvin Sandvig, Amanda Lundgren, Chad Lien, Gwen Krebsbach, Rollie Boll, Robert Moeller, Denny Baker, Kyle Sietsema, Darrell Fostervold, Dale Anderson, Bob Schueler",,"Kandiyohi County Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To offer fairgoers an opportunity to celebrate local history and culture. The Kandiyohi County Fair has rehabilitated the Old Settlers’ Cabin on the fair grounds. The Old Settlers’ Building was built in 1926 and will be used as memorial hall on the fair grounds. It was used as a gathering place for old settlers and will now be a place to house relics of earlier days. ",,,2013-03-01,2013-07-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Cheryl,Johnson,"Kandiyohi County Agricultural Society",,,,,(320)235-0886,kandifair@hotmail.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Kandiyohi,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/kandiyohi-county-fair-old-settlers-cabin-rehabilitation-ii,,,,2
21636,"Kandiyohi County Fair Historical and Artistic Programming ",2013,7783,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage.",,,,,,,,"Darrell Fostervold, Brent Akerson, Chad Lien, Cheryl Johnson, Sue Ahrenholz, Brent Akerson, Mike Witt, Marvin Sandvig, Amanda Lundgren, Chad Lien, Gwen Krebsbach, Rollie Boll, Robert Moeller, Denny Baker, Kyle Sietsema, Darrell Fostervold, Dale Anderson, Bob Schueler",,"Kandiyohi County Fair ","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To bring “Historical and Scandinavian Churches” to the Kandiyohi County Fair’s Old Settlers’ Cabin. This is a collaboration between Minnesota Historian Doug Ohman, the Kandiyohi County Historical Society and the Kandiyohi County Fair Board. The project includes installing lighting to highlight photos and displays, hosting Theatre of Fools for two Vaudeville shows and a juggling workshop for children, as well as the Old West Society of Minnesota for living history and reenactments. All artists/historians are Minnesota-based.",,,2013-04-01,2013-08-10,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Cheryl,Johnson,"Kandiyohi County Fair",,,,,(320)235-0886,kandifair@hotmail.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Kandiyohi,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/kandiyohi-county-fair-historical-and-artistic-programming-0,,,,
21649,"Kandiyohi County Fair Old Settlers’ Cabin Rehabilitation ",2013,10935,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (2) $700,000 each year for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-County Fairs. The commissioner shall award grants for the development or enhancement of county fair facilities or other projects or programs that provide access to the arts, arts education, or agricultural, historical, and cultural heritage programs, including but not limited to agricultural education centers, arts buildings, and performance stages.",,,,,,,,"Darrell Fostervold, Brent Akerson, Chad Lien, Cheryl Johnson, Sue Ahrenholz, Brent Akerson, Mike Witt, Marvin Sandvig, Amanda Lundgren, Chad Lien, Gwen Krebsbach, Rollie Boll, Robert Moeller, Denny Baker, Kyle Sietsema, Darrell Fostervold, Dale Anderson, Bob Schueler",,"Kandiyohi County Fair","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To rehabilitate the Old Settlers’ Cabin on the fair grounds. The Kandiyohi County Fair will replace shingles on the cabin, which was built in 1926 by the Old Settlers’ Association. The cabin is both a historic structure and houses county artifacts. ",,,2013-03-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Cheryl,Johnson,"Kandiyohi County Fair",,,,,(320)235-0886,kandifair@hotmail.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Kandiyohi,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/kandiyohi-county-fair-old-settlers-cabin-rehabilitation,"Pat Coleman: Acquisitions Librarian at the Minnesota Historical Society. Sue Ellingsen: Former middle school band director at Blue Earth Area Public School. 2006 Blue Earth Area Teacher of the Year. Jamey Flannery: Project Manager at Flannery Construction. Has full range of general contracting experience, from new construction to remodeling to improving historical structures. Dan Grunhovd: Former president of the Minnesota Federation of County Fairs. Ron Oleheiser: District 8 Representative of the Minnesota State Fair.",,"Emily Murphy, MDA",1
21640,"Kittson County Fair Agricultural Small Grains, Historical logging, and Historical Farm Safety Programming ",2013,7783,,"These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage.",,,,,,,,"Mike Wollin, Jeremy Folland, Todd Christianson, Barb Peterson, Vernon Bahr, Scott Billings, Judy Blomquist, Brent Donaldson, Ed Lehrke, Carey Mortenson, Joel Muir, Terry Osowski, Jenny Schmiedeberg, Dennis Sobolik, Lowell Younggren, Dan Vagle",,"Kittson County Fair ",,,,,2013-04-01,2013-07-22,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,"Jeremy ",Folland,,,,,,(218)843-3411,chair@kittsoncountyfair.org,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/kittson-county-fair-agricultural-small-grains-historical-logging-and-historical-farm-safety,,,,
21641,"Kittson County Fair Agricultural Small Grains, Historical logging, and Historical Farm Safety Programming ",2013,7783,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 10 ","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage",,,,,,,,"Mike Wollin, Jeremy Folland, Todd Christianson, Barb Peterson, Vernon Bahr, Scott Billings, Judy Blomquist, Brent Donaldson, Ed Lehrke, Carey Mortenson, Joel Muir, Terry Osowski, Jenny Schmiedeberg, Dennis Sobolik, Lowell Younggren, Dan Vagle",,"Kittson County Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To offer history programming at the Kittson County Fair. A local retired doctor will perform a narration on the different machines used to plant and harvest crops, in addition to the stages of farming during pioneer days. The fair will also host a lumberjack presentation and a historical farm safety exhibit. ",,,2013-04-01,2013-07-22,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,"Jeremy ",Folland,"Kittson County Fair",,,,,(218)843-3411,chair@kittsoncountyfair.org,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Kittson,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/kittson-county-fair-agricultural-small-grains-historical-logging-and-historical-farm-safe-0,,,,
14430,"Koochiching County Fair Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant",2012,7368,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage;","Gather comments during events.","Responses to improvements and the new exhibit were positive.",,110,,7368,,"Donald Lukenbill Mary Lukenbill John Ungerecht Karrie Gieser Betty Olson Alice Fisher Sylvia Fleming Karen Ungerecht Keith Lindner",,"Koochiching County Agricultural Association","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To provide a variety of arts and cultural heritage activities at the Koochiching County Fair. Funds will be used to bring The Community of a Plate Exhibit to the fair. A Grand Rapids photographer will be commissioned to photograph local food producers in Koochiching County. Their portraits will be displayed during the fair. Additional improvements will be made to enhance current programming, including adding lights and electrical outlets to the stage, which currently has neither, build shelving and a demonstration platform in the farm museum, and cover the costs of a sound system rental to enhance audio on the improved stage. ",,,2012-03-12,2012-09-27,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Don,Lukenbill,"Koochiching County Agricultural Association","PO Box 183",Northome,MN,56661,218-897-5205,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Koochiching,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/koochiching-county-fair-arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant,,,,
21650,"Koochiching County Fair Farm Museum",2013,18050,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (2) $700,000 each year for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-County Fairs. The commissioner shall award grants for the development or enhancement of county fair facilities or other projects or programs that provide access to the arts, arts education, or agricultural, historical, and cultural heritage programs, including but not limited to agricultural education centers, arts buildings, and performance stages.",,,,,,,,"Donald Lukenbill, Mary Lukenbill, John Ungerecht, Karrie Gieser, Betty Olson, Alice Fisher, Sylvia Fleming, Karen Ungerecht, Keith Lidner",,"Koochiching County Fair","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To enhance the Koochiching County Fair Farm Museum interior to allow for history of agriculture exhibits. ",,,2013-05-01,2013-07-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Donald,Lukenbill,"Koochiching County Fair",,,,,(218)897-5980,lukenbil@paulbunyan.net,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Koochiching,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/koochiching-county-fair-farm-museum,"Pat Coleman: Acquisitions Librarian at the Minnesota Historical Society. Sue Ellingsen: Former middle school band director at Blue Earth Area Public School. 2006 Blue Earth Area Teacher of the Year. Jamey Flannery: Project Manager at Flannery Construction. Has full range of general contracting experience, from new construction to remodeling to improving historical structures. Dan Grunhovd: Former president of the Minnesota Federation of County Fairs. Ron Oleheiser: District 8 Representative of the Minnesota State Fair.",,,2
21654,"Koochiching County Fair Arts and Cultural Heritage Programming and Stage Enhancement",2013,7783,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 10 ","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage",,,,,,,,,,"Koochiching County Fair","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To enhance the existing performance stage, install six “farm museum” murals produced by a local high school, and offer several programs promoting northern Minnesota’s agricultural heritage. Koochiching County Fair has updated their performance stage to have the capacity to offer several arts performances including a barbershop quartet, a robotic puppet show, a dogsled demonstration, and an antique machinery display. In addition to offering performance art shows, the fair has installed several murals created by local children celebrating the areas local agricultural history.",,,2013-04-01,2013-07-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,"Donald D. ",Lukenbill,"Koochiching County Fair",,,,,(218)897-5205,lukenbil@paulbunyan.net,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Koochiching,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/koochiching-county-fair-arts-and-cultural-heritage-programming-and-stage-enhancement,,,,
21656,"Lac qui Parle County Fair Cultural and Artistic Expansion",2013,7783,"laws of MN, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 10 ","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage.",,,,,,,,"Clair Anderson, Terry Anderson, Dave Berg, Lester Baraas, josh Falness, Lyndon Fitzpatrick, Robert Glomstad, Virgil Hiepfer, Marlene Johnson, Ken Knutson, Tom Letrud, Jeff Liebl, Curt Longhenry, Dennis Lund, Chris Lund, Julie Olson, Todd Patzer, Jim Roth, Rick Wollschalger, Maurice Wollschalger",,"Lac qui Parle County Fair ","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To partner with the Lac qui Parle Historical Society to provide a historical display that takes the viewer through 141 years of the fair, county, and local 4-H history. The Lac qui Parle County Fair will also offer an interactive one room schoolhouse exhibit and host several arts demonstrations-as taught by the Milan Village Arts School. ",,,2013-01-01,2013-10-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,"Clair ",Anderson,"Lac qui Parle County Fair",,,,,(507)828-2578,mcra@farmerstel.net,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,"Lac qui Parle",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/lac-qui-parle-county-fair-cultural-and-artistic-expansion,,,,
15382,"Lake County Fair Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant",2012,7368,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage;",,,,,,,,"Mitchel and Rachel Bailey Nick and Rena Ross Ann, Roger and Ray Harrington Melissa Leraan Patricia Thums Dan, Julie and Kayleigh Fogarty Gayle Pierce Tim Pierce Paul and Darlene Maki Ruth Gubrud Dennis, JoAnn and Ashley Swensen Nichel Townley Stephen, Mary Louise and Aure Phillips Mona Thums Marion Cleveland Thomas and Carmen McGregor Betty Veness Jane Wick Shirley Johnson Cathy Butler Geraldine McKinney",,"Lake County Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To create a mural depicting Lake County's history, build a stage to accommodate performances, and provide a venue and supplies for painting, pottery, spinning, and other fine art workshops and demonstrations. Workshops and necessary supplies will be free to the public.",,,2012-02-23,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Rachel,Bailey,"Lake County Agricultural Society","1381 Fairground Road","Two Harbors",MN,55616,,LCASFRBRD@hotmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Lake,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/lake-county-fair-arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant,,,,
21657,"Lake County Agricultural Society Arts Activities Enhancement",2013,7783,"laws of MN, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 10 ","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage.",,,,,,,,"Marion Cleveland, Shirley Johnson, Thomas McGregor, Carmen McGregor, Betty Veness, Jane Wick, Gayle Pierce, Patricia Thums, Mona Thums, Ana Harrington, Roger Harrington, Raymond Harrington, Melissa Leraan, Ryan Harrington, Mitchel Bailey, Rachel Bailey, Rena Ross, Nick Ross, Amanda Olson, Steph LeBlanc, Jessica Bockovich, April Rasmussen, Joy Rahko, Chris Baumgartner",,"Lake County Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To continue increasing access to arts and cultural heritage activities held in the Lake County Fair's arts building by purchasing a sound system and enhanced lighting for the stage. ",,,2013-05-01,2013-08-11,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,"Rachel ",Bailey,"Lake County Agricultural Society",,,,,(218)269-4159,lcasfrbrd@hotmail.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Lake,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/lake-county-agricultural-society-arts-activities-enhancement,,,,
21659,"Lake of the Woods County Fair Association Bringing in the Arts",2013,7783,"laws of MN, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 10 ","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage.",,,,,,,,"Rick Rone, Jeff Thompson, Alona Canfield, Sandy Johnson, Phil Johnson, Boyd Larson, Dave Antonson, marty Thompson, Tara Aery, Mary Albrecht, Sue Larson, Vicki Thompson, Jessie Miller, Beau Canfield, Samantha Husbands, Grant Walton, Alyse Walton, Nicole Hanock, ",,"Lake of the Woods County Fair Association","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To offer arts and cultural heritage activities at the Lake of the Woods County Fair. Programming will include steel drum band demonstrations and a cooking demonstration. ",,,2013-07-08,2013-07-14,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,"Alona ",Canfield,"Lake of the Woods County Fair Association ",,,,,(218)634-1437,nowakalona@hotmail.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,"Lake of the Woods",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/lake-woods-county-fair-association-bringing-arts,,,,
18443,"Lighting Enhancement",2012,11762,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (2) $700,000 each year for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-County Fairs. The commissioner shall award grants for the development or enhancement of county fair facilities or other projects or programs that provide access to the arts, arts education, or agricultural, historical, and cultural heritage programs, including but not limited to agricultural education centers, arts buildings, and performance stages.","Survey visitors.","Lighting is now 150%-200% brighter than before in exhibit and demonstration areas.100% of respondents noticed the improved lighting.",,,,11762,,"Loren Christenson Paul Neigebauer Greg Sommers Ivagene Kobylinski ",,"Waseca County ","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To improve the lighting for fine arts exhibits at the Waseca County Free Fair, and in areas housing demonstrations. ",,,2012-04-17,2012-11-20,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Loren,Christenson,"Waseca County Fair",,,,,507-835-8958,info@wasecacountyfair.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Waseca,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/lighting-enhancement,"Pat Coleman: Acquisitions Librarian at the Minnesota Historical Society.Sue Ellingsen: Former middle school band director at Blue Earth Area Public School. 2006 Blue Earth Area Teacher of the Year.Jamey Flannery: Project Manager at Flannery Construction. Has full range of general contracting experience, from new construction to remodeling to improving historical structures.Dan Grunhovd: Former president of the Minnesota Federation of County Fairs.Ron Oleheiser: District 8 Representative of the Minnesota State Fair.",,,2
21651,"Lincoln County Fair Illuminating Arts Project",2013,13800,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (2) $700,000 each year for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-County Fairs. The commissioner shall award grants for the development or enhancement of county fair facilities or other projects or programs that provide access to the arts, arts education, or agricultural, historical, and cultural heritage programs, including but not limited to agricultural education centers, arts buildings, and performance stages.",,,,,,,,"Gary Rosenboom, Frank Jorgensen, Curt Madsen, Don Evers, Jerry Delaney, Ila Possail, Jon Skorczewski, Steve Citterman, Kevin Swanson, Steve Kraus, Reid Jorgensen, Arvid Otkin, Kelly Krog",,"Lincoln County Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To improve the lighting and accessibility in the two fine arts buildings and create an interactive arts area.",,,2013-04-01,2013-08-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Curtis,Madsen,"Lincoln County Fair",,,,,(507)247-5675,cdmadsen@live.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Lincoln,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/lincoln-county-fair-illuminating-arts-project,"Pat Coleman: Acquisitions Librarian at the Minnesota Historical Society. Sue Ellingsen: Former middle school band director at Blue Earth Area Public School. 2006 Blue Earth Area Teacher of the Year. Jamey Flannery: Project Manager at Flannery Construction. Has full range of general contracting experience, from new construction to remodeling to improving historical structures. Dan Grunhovd: Former president of the Minnesota Federation of County Fairs. Ron Oleheiser: District 8 Representative of the Minnesota State Fair.",,,2
21661,"Lincoln County Agricultural Society Interactive and Small Stage Programming and Enhancement",2013,7783,"laws of MN, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 10 ","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage",,,,,,,,"Gary Rosenboom, Frank Jorgensen, Curt Madsen, Don Evers, Jerry Delaney, Ila Possail, Jon Skorczewski, Steve Citterman, Kevin Swanson, Steve Kraus, Reid Jorgensen, Arvid Otkin, Kelly Krog",,"Lincoln County Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To enhance fairgoers experience of arts performances by adding a backstage curtain to the stage. Funds will also be used to feature arts demonstrations by the Milan Village Arts School, and the Iron Will dogsled exhibit. ",,,2013-06-01,2013-10-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,"Curtis ",Madsen,"Lincoln County Agricultural Society",,,,,(507)247-5675,cdmadsen@live.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Lincoln,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/lincoln-county-agricultural-society-interactive-and-small-stage-programming-and-enhancement,,,,
10024601,"Livestock Environmental Quality Assurance Program (LEQA)",2010,300000,"M.L. 2009, Chapter 172, Article 2, Sec. 2","M.L. 2009: (d) $695,000 the first year and $1,570,000 the second year are for research, pilot projects, and technical assistancerelated to ways agricultural practices contribute to restoring impaired waters and assist with the development ofTMDL plans. Of this amount, $150,000 each year is for grants to livestock environmental quality assuranceprogram to develop resource management plans, provide resource management analysis and assistance, providean implementation plan, and provide for annual reporting on water quality assessments and reasonable assuranceof the water quality effects for the purpose of TMDL plans, including an assurance walk-through for farms enrolledin the program. By December 15, 2010, the commissioner of agriculture shall submit a report to the chairs andranking minority members of the legislative committees and divisions with jurisdiction over agriculture andenvironment policy and finance on the activities of the livestock environmental quality assurance program. Thereport shall include: (1) the number of farms enrolled; (2) an analysis of the estimated water quality improvementsto enrolled farms; and (3) an analysis of the ability to provide reasonable assurance of the water quality effects. "," Number of livestock producers involved in the LEQA program Number of acres assessed in the LEQA program Number of environmentally sensitive acres assessed in the LEQA program Number of resource concerns identified during LEQA assessments Minnesota state agencies are working together to establish and report outcome-based performance measures that monitor the progress and effectiveness of Clean Water Fund activities. This inter-agency group completed a report in February 2012, Clean Water Fund Performance Report. At the heart of the report is a suite of quantifiable performance measures. A performance measurement is the regular collection and reporting of data to track work produced and results achieved. Regarding the LEQA program, MDA is reporting on performance measure FM4:Total dollars awarded in grants and contracts to non-state agency partners. . ",,,,,,,"Tim Gieseke is the founder and president of Ag Resource Strategies, LLC. Tim can becontacted by visiting their website at http://www.agresourcestrategies.com/contact.php.",,"Ag Resource Strategies, LLC","For-Profit Business/Entity","LEQA is a Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) program to help livestock producers address, using a non-regulatory approach, the unique water quality issues on their farms. The MDA has contracted with Ag Resource Strategies, LLC, to recruit farmers to enroll in the LEQA program. The company trains technicians to assess different areas of each farms, such as the farmstead, livestock facilities, fields and wooded areas. The technicians then develop an environmental assessment and identify financial assistance for these projects. This voluntary program helps livestock farms and ranchers achieve their environmental goals. For more information about the program, visit: Agricultural Resource Strategies' LEQA web page ","Trained LEQA technicians will assess: Farm Waterbody management Community image Wildlife habitat Farmstead Fuel and chemical storage Water and well Waste Disposal Feedlot & Livestock Water run-on and run-off Animal cleanliness Feed and silage storage Manure storage and handling MinnFarm feedlot assessment Fields and Pastures Cropping system Manure and fertility Soil and water Buffered set-backs Forests and Wooded Areas Wildlife benefits ","Beginning in February 2010, 105 livestock producers voluntarily registered for the LEQA II program assessment. The 105 farms contained 47,529 acres, 55,215 animal units, and 506 environmentally sensitive areas. These assessments led to the identification of 728 resource concerns and approximately $2 million of federal and state conservation program applications. Conservation activities were applied toward 474 (65%) of those 728 concerns and included petroleum and pesticide management issues, wellhead management, manure storage and management, stream buffer strips and soil quality improvements. Eight of the 105 farms reached the ""Clean Water Legacy"" goal with an additional 86 producers receiving assistance toward the certification goal. The whole farm assessments costs averaged $4.20/acre or about $2000 per farm. Certification Assistance funds ($84,000) were used to assist the producers in reaching the water quality goals. ",2009-07-01,2021-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Curt,Zimmerman,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 201-6456",Curt.Zimmerman@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Demonstration/Pilot Project, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/livestock-environmental-quality-assurance-program-leqa,,,,
21310," Local Cultural Programming",2013,7783,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage",,,,,,,,"Doyle Sperr, Doug Rudell, Randy Larson, Michelle Sperr, Chad Bruns, Kyle Weets, Tony Volker, Ryan Kellen, Claude Sperr, Molly Bertram, Joyce Jones, Brittany Shervey, Kerby Weets, Kyle Volker, Jeremiah Thompson, Bryan Crandall, David Larson",,"Grant County Agricultural Association","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To provide events that highlight local culture and history. The Grant County Fair will feature the Iron Will dog sledding exhibit, host a performance by a local band, have a wool spinning demonstration, and display a seed sack exhibit. ",,,2013-07-15,2013-07-23,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Randy,Larson,"Grant County Agricultural Association",,,,,320-677-2770,rudellag@runstone.net,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Grant,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/local-cultural-programming,,,,
21694,"St. Louis County Fair Cultural Arts Programming",2013,7783,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 10 ","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage",,,,,,,,"Brian Toivola, Ray Erspamer, Liz Voelkner, Joe Jance, Jule Erjavec, Karen Lakedon, Marvin Pearson, Jeff Holmes, Keith Stalboerger, Joe Sopp, Rachel Chapman, Don Haenke, Curtis Larson, Bettie Valley",,"St. Louis County Fair","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To offer new arts and cultural heritage programming at the St. Louis County Fair. Programming will include performances by Irish Dancers, a Native American pow-wow, children's theater, vaudeville, and music featuring a barbershop quartet, gospel, and Americana songs.",,,2013-07-25,2013-07-28,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,"Betty ",Valley,"St. Louis County Fair",,,,,(218)263-4256,stlofair@uslink.net,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,"St. Louis",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/st-louis-county-fair-cultural-arts-programming,,,,
14356,"Lumberjack Demonstrations and Show",2012,7368,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage;","Track attendance at demonstrations.Talk with children and their parents about their experience at the kids camp.Track age range and reactions of attendees.","Each demonstration had 200-300 people in attendance.The children were excited to meet the lumberjacks and learn lumberjack skills.The parents were appreciative of the unique learning opportunity afforded their children.The age range of attendees ranged from children in strollers to senior citizens in wheelchairs. Their reactions were very positive and people were engaged in the presentations.",,,,7368,,"Bettie Valley Brian Toivola Ray Erspamer Lorraine Jance Joe Jance Jule Erjavec Karen Lakedon Marvin Pearson Jeff Holmes Keith Stalboerger Joe Sopp Rachel Chapman Don Haenke Curtis Larson",,"St Louis County Fair","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To present a three day lumberjack show that will showcase the lumberjack skills of today and yesterday. ",,,2011-11-29,2012-07-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,"Bettie ",Valley,"St Louis County Fair",,,,,218-263-4256,stlofair@uslink.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,"St. Louis",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/lumberjack-demonstrations-and-show,,,,
21652,"Lyon County Fair Arts Programming and Fabric Covered Building",2013,16300,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (2) $700,000 each year for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-County Fairs. The commissioner shall award grants for the development or enhancement of county fair facilities or other projects or programs that provide access to the arts, arts education, or agricultural, historical, and cultural heritage programs, including but not limited to agricultural education centers, arts buildings, and performance stages.",,,,,,,,"Paul Verly, Wally Wichmann, Danielle Johnson, Deloris Richards, Dan Johnson, Kelly Hansen, Nicole Schierer, Shawn Jeremiason, Owen Prellwitz, Justin Schultz, Lori Schultz, Dick Richards, Betty Zinnel, Kari Whicmann",,"Lyon County Fair","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To enhance access to artistic, cultural and educational programming by building a shelter for shows and demonstrations. Programming will include cultural music, presentation on the Sioux Uprising, the Tracy Tornado, and a Lyon County Centennial Farm recognition program.",,,2013-05-01,2013-07-15,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,"Wally ",Wichmann,"Lyon County Agricultural Society",,,,,(507)476-2351,Ly_co_ag_society@yahoo.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Lyon,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/lyon-county-fair-arts-programming-and-fabric-covered-building,"Pat Coleman: Acquisitions Librarian at the Minnesota Historical Society. Sue Ellingsen: Former middle school band director at Blue Earth Area Public School. 2006 Blue Earth Area Teacher of the Year. Jamey Flannery: Project Manager at Flannery Construction. Has full range of general contracting experience, from new construction to remodeling to improving historical structures. Dan Grunhovd: Former president of the Minnesota Federation of County Fairs. Ron Oleheiser: District 8 Representative of the Minnesota State Fair.",,,2
21662,"Lyon County Fair Minnesota Heritage Programming",2013,7783,"laws of MN, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 10 ","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage.",,,,,,,,"Paul Verly, Wally Wichmann, Danielle Johnson, Deloris Richards, Dan Johnson, Kelly Hansen, Nicole Schierer, Shawn Jeremiason, Owen Prellwitz, Justin Schultz, Lori Schultz, Dick Richards, Betty Zinnel, Kari Whicmann",,"Lyon County Fair ","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To offer a Minnesota history experience through exhibitions by the Timberworks Lumberjacks. Fairgoers will have an opportunity to learn more about logging history in Minnesota and watch demonstrations of crosscutting, log rolling, chopping, tree climbing, etc. ",,,2013-07-31,2013-08-03,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Dan,Johnson,"Lyon County Fair",,,,,(507)476-2351,Ly_co_ag_society@yahoo.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Lyon,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/lyon-county-fair-minnesota-heritage-programming,,,,
14189,"Made in Minnesota Displays",2012,7368,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage;","Survey open class and 4-H exhibors and visitors.Survey visitors to the butterfly exhibit.","100% favorable responses to display improvements and butterfly exhibit.",,207,"Cannon Valley Fair",7368,,"Jim Hernke Vicki Erickson Jim Pagel Mike Daniels Kathy Neil Nancy Hovel Jon Baird Ray Rapp Dwain Otte Tom Weber Chicky Otte Dave Hernke Mary Lundell Kyle Rapp Dale Gibson Bill Erickson Jim Anderson Phyllis Althoff Royce Anderson Julia Scholl Mark Lundell John Althoff Jack Weber Mary Lorentz Dick Daniels Dick Dalton",,"Cannon Valley Fair","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To better showcase the talent of local artists by enhancing the display areas of the open class and 4-H buildings. Will also create a ""Minnesota Made"" butterflies exhibit. ",,,2012-01-01,2012-06-15,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Phyllis,Althoff,"Cannon Valley Fair",,,,,507-263-3548,cannonvalleyfair@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Goodhue,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/made-minnesota-displays,,,,
21663,"Marshall County Fair Cultural Performance",2013,7783,"laws of MN, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 10 ","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage.",,,,,,,,"David Gunderson, Linda Johnson, Cindy Anderson, Mike St. Germain, Jim Myrfied, Bob Kliner, LeRoy Vonaske, Bill Craig, Bobbi Mischel, Sandra Solvik, Jim Potucek",,"Marshall County Fair ","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To bring a new cultural performance to the Marshall County Fair. Programming included a performance by Williams and Ree, a duo that singes traditional Americana and Native American songs and recounts early local folklore. ",,,2013-02-11,2012-08-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,"David ",Gunderson,"Marshall County Fair",,,,,(218)745-4445,mcfair@wiktel.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Marshall,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/marshall-county-fair-cultural-performance,,,,
16365,"Marshall County Fair Arts And Cultural Heritage Grant",2012,7368,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage;",,,,,,,,"David Gunderson Linda Johnson Cindy Anderson Mike St Germain Jim Myrfield Bob Kliner LeRoy Vonasek Bill Craig Bobbi Mischel Sandra Solvik Jim Potucek Aaron Rivard Judy Yutrzenka Tom Yutrzenka Karen Michalski Mason Sundby Wendy Blzejewski Randy Olson Jason Boman Jason Rominski Cheryl Peters Scott Peters",,"Marshall County Agricultural Association","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To add and enhance arts programming at the Marshall County Fair. Funds will be used to host a master puppeteer and a bluegrass band, and to improve the performance area by enhancing the lighting, adding electrical outlets and wiring. ",,,2012-04-02,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,David,Gunderson,"Marshall County Agricultural Association",,,,,218-745-4445,mcfair@wiktel.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Marshall,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/marshall-county-fair-arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant,,,,
21664,"Martin County Fair Vocal Trash Performance",2013,7783,"laws of MN, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 10 ","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage",,,,,,,,"Edwin Murphy, Steve Pomerenke, Jared Pomerenke, Lisa Wedel, Robbin Celander, Randy Deling, James Kain, Curt Luetgers, Ron Morris, Calvin Saxton, Robert Stromberg, Dan Thate, Mike Tonne, Delmer Whitaker, Tom Zehnder",,"Martin County Fair","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To provide an environmentally educational performance to fairgoers. The Martin County Fair will welcome the band “Vocal Trash” to their stage. Vocal Trash is a band that performs using instruments constructed of recycled materials and plays songs emphasizing the importance of recycling, reusing, and upcycling through song and dance. ",,,2013-01-04,2013-08-04,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Lisa,Wedel,,,,,,507)235-9576,martincountyfair@frontiernet.net,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Martin,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/martin-county-fair-vocal-trash-performance,,,,
16368,"Martin County Fair Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant",2012,7368,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage;",,,,,,,,"Curt Luetgers Ron Morris Robbin Celander Jim Kain Delmar Whitaker Ed Murphy Steve Pomerenke Jared Pomerenke Lisa Wedel Tom Zehnder Dan Thate Mike Tonne Bob Stromberg Calvin Saxton Randy Deling",,"Martin County Fair","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To add and enhance arts programming in Martin County. Funds will be used to hire art instructors to lead hands-on pottery, painting, and weaving workshops. Supplies will be provided for child and adult participants. Funds will also be used to enhance stage lighting. ",,,2012-03-15,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Lisa,Wedel,"Martin County Fair","1300 North Bixby Road",Fairmont,MN,56031,"(507) 235-9576",martincountyfair@frontiernet.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Martin,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/martin-county-fair-arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant,,,,
21855,"McLeod County Fair Arts, Cultural Heritage and Minnesota History Program",2013,7783,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage2, Subdivision 10.",,,,,,,,"Jim Fahley, Jerry Schiemelpfenig, Connie Lambert, Casey Walters, Tina Huebner, Bob Paulson, Rob Shimpa, Keith Tongen, Douglas Tuman, Scott Ziegler",,"McLeod County Agricultural Association","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To bring together a diverse assortment of educational opportunities to one location and provide an easily accessed way for all ages and backgrounds to enhance their knowledge of the arts, culture and heritage. The McLeod County Fair connected with community people from multiple communities and backgrounds by hosting presentations and demonstrations by local artists and experts within the areas of the arts, cultural heritage and Minnesota history. The fair offered educational opportunities to community on pioneer trunks, Native American legends and beliefs, surviving the US Dakota conflict of 1862, among others. By holding these demonstrations, the McLeod County Fair hopes to develop precedence and continue to offer demonstrations like these in future years.",,,2013-05-01,2013-09-15,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Casey,Walters,"McLeod County Agricultural Association",,,,,(320)587-2499,manager@mcleodcountyfair.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,McLeod,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mcleod-county-fair-arts-cultural-heritage-and-minnesota-history-program-0,,,,
21653,"McLeod County Fair History Center ",2013,3319,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (2) $700,000 each year for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-County Fairs. The commissioner shall award grants for the development or enhancement of county fair facilities or other projects or programs that provide access to the arts, arts education, or agricultural, historical, and cultural heritage programs, including but not limited to agricultural education centers, arts buildings, and performance stages.",,,,,,,,"Jim Fahley, Jerry Schiemelpfenig, Connie Lambert, Casey Walters, Tina Huebner, Bob Paulson, Rob Shimpa, Keith Tongen, Douglas Tuman, Scott Ziegler",,"McLeod County Agricultural Association","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To procured architectural drawings for a McLeod County Agricultural Association history and education center. ",,,2013-02-04,2014-01-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Casey,Walters,"McLeod Agricultural Association",,,,,(320)587-2499,manager@mcleodcountyfair.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,McLeod,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mcleod-county-fair-history-center,"Pat Coleman: Acquisitions Librarian at the Minnesota Historical Society. Sue Ellingsen: Former middle school band director at Blue Earth Area Public School. 2006 Blue Earth Area Teacher of the Year. Jamey Flannery: Project Manager at Flannery Construction. Has full range of general contracting experience, from new construction to remodeling to improving historical structures. Dan Grunhovd: Former president of the Minnesota Federation of County Fairs. Ron Oleheiser: District 8 Representative of the Minnesota State Fair.",,,2
21665,"McLeod County Fair Arts, Cultural Heritage and Minnesota History Program",2013,7783,"laws of MN, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 10 ","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage",,,,,,,,"These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage",,"McLeod County Fair","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To bring provide new and diverse programming to the McLeod County Fair. Programming will include presentations and demonstrations by local artists and experts on pioneer trunks, Native American legends and beliefs, and the US Dakota conflict of 1862. By holding these demonstrations, the McLeod County Fair hopes to develop precedence and continue to offer demonstrations like these in future years.",,,2013-05-01,2013-09-15,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Casey,Walters,"McLeod County Fair",,,,,(320)587-0086,manager@mcleodcountyfair.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,McLeod,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mcleod-county-fair-arts-cultural-heritage-and-minnesota-history-program,,,,
21856,"Meeker County Agricultural Society Heritage Displays",2013,3400,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (2) $700,000 each year for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-County Fairs. The commissioner shall award grants for the development or enhancement of county fair facilities or other projects or programs that provide access to the arts, arts education, or agricultural, historical, and cultural heritage programs, including but not limited to agricultural education centers, arts buildings, and performance stages.",,,,600,,,350,"Mark Adams, Kim Anderson, Judy Barka, Ray Bartlet, Karen Becker,Krystle Chase, Jennifer Condon, Ed Dougherty, Joan Euerle, Chuch Finch, Brandon Fishcher, Andy Gilbertson, John Gohman, Christine Hokkala-Kuhns, Mary Alice Holm, Kim Jones, Faith Kingman, Doug Kotila, Randy Lipinski, Greg Nelson, Bruce Nickel,Roxanne Olson, Rachael Rausch, Jim Renne, Rina Renne, Brenda Rick, Gail Schiefelbein, Paula Schlaugen, Loree Schultz, Sara Shoutz, Scott Skaggs, Doug Stade, LynVoigt, Carol Warren, Jill Warren",,"Meeker County Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To promote and highlight artistic excellence by displaying artists’ works at the fair. The Meeker County Agricultural Society purchased display cases in which to display fine arts like quilts and embroidery. The fair will be able to increase the number of exhibits it offers and will keep the object safe. ",,,2013-02-04,2013-01-10,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Judy,Barka,"Meeker County Agricultural Society",,,,,(320)593-3247,meekerfairinfo@gmail.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Meeker,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/meeker-county-agricultural-society-heritage-displays-0,,,,
21655,"Meeker County Agricultural Society Shufflin in the Show Ring",2013,3400,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (2) $700,000 each year for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-County Fairs. The commissioner shall award grants for the development or enhancement of county fair facilities or other projects or programs that provide access to the arts, arts education, or agricultural, historical, and cultural heritage programs, including but not limited to agricultural education centers, arts buildings, and performance stages.",,,,,,,,"Mark Adams, Kim Anderson, Judy Barka, Ray Bartlet, Karen Becker, Krystle Chase, Jennifer Condon, Ed Gougherty, Joan Euerle, Chuck Finch, Brandon Fischer, Andy Gilbertson, John Gohman, Christine Hokkala-Kuhns, mary Alice Holm, Kim Jones, Faith Kingman, Doug Kotila, Randy Lipinski, Greg Nelson, Theresa Nelson, Bruce Nickel, Roxanne Olson, Rachael Rausch, Jim Renne, Tina Renne, Brenda Rick, Gail Schiefelbein, Paula Schlaugen, Loree Schultz, Sara Shoutz, Scott Skaggs, Doug Stade, Lyn Voigt, Carol Warren, Jill Warren",,"Meeker County Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To offer several types of historical music and dance lessons to fairgoers. The Meeker County Agricultural Society will host two bands along with a professional dance teacher to teach fairgoers swing, the jitterbug, lindy, waltz, and other types of historical dance. The events follow the 4-H’s motto of “learning by doing.”",,,2013-05-01,2013-08-04,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Judy,Barka,"Meeker County Agricultural Society",,,,,(320)693-3582,jbarker@meekercoop.net,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Meeker,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/meeker-county-agricultural-society-shufflin-show-ring,"Pat Coleman: Acquisitions Librarian at the Minnesota Historical Society. Sue Ellingsen: Former middle school band director at Blue Earth Area Public School. 2006 Blue Earth Area Teacher of the Year. Jamey Flannery: Project Manager at Flannery Construction. Has full range of general contracting experience, from new construction to remodeling to improving historical structures. Dan Grunhovd: Former president of the Minnesota Federation of County Fairs. Ron Oleheiser: District 8 Representative of the Minnesota State Fair.",,,2
21667,"Meeker County Agricultural Society Heritage Displays",2013,7783,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 10 ","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage",,,,,,,,"Mark Adams, Kim Anderson, Judy Barka, Ray Bartlet, Karen Becker, Krystle Chase, Jennifer Condon, Ed Gougherty, Joan Euerle, Chuck Finch, Brandon Fischer, Andy Gilbertson, John Gohman, Christine Hokkala-Kuhns, mary Alice Holm, Kim Jones, Faith Kingman, Doug Kotila, Randy Lipinski, Greg Nelson, Theresa Nelson, Bruce Nickel, Roxanne Olson, Rachael Rausch, Jim Renne, Tina Renne, Brenda Rick, Gail Schiefelbein, Paula Schlaugen, Loree Schultz, Sara Shoutz, Scott Skaggs, Doug Stade, Lyn Voigt, Carol Warren, Jill Warren",,"Meeker County Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To promote and highlight artistic excellence by displaying local artists’ works at the fair. The Meeker County Agricultural Society will purchase display cases in which to showcase fine arts. This will allow the fair to increase the number of exhibits by not only offering additional space, but by encouraging artists to display valuable pieces by providing secure cases for exhibitions. ",,,2013-05-01,2013-08-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Judy,Barka,"Meeker County Agricultural Society",,,,,(320)593-3247,meekerfairinfo@gmail.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Meeker,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/meeker-county-agricultural-society-heritage-displays,,,,
21668,"Mille Lacs County Fair Programming",2013,7783,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 10 ","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage",,,,,,,,"Terry Ash, Pat Braun, Jack Edmonds, Frank Hartmann, Tana Haugen-Brown, Bob Hoefert, Gerald Schroeder, Tim Wilhel, Marty Grimm, Michele McPherson, Florence Dehn",,"Mille Lacs County Fair ","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To feature programs linking the history of agriculture and the role of livestock. ",,,2013-04-01,2013-10-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,"Michele ",McPherson,,,,,,(763)389-3138,millelacscf@sherbtel.net,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,"Mille Lacs",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mille-lacs-county-fair-programming,,,,
9773,"Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program",2025,3500000,"Minnesota Session Laws - 2023, Regular Session, CHAPTER 40—Article 2, Section 3","M.L. 2023: (f) $3,500,000 the first year and $3,500,000 the second year are to implement the Minnesota agricultural water quality certification program statewide. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2028. ","The following measures are tracked for the Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Conservation Program. The values reported are cumulative over the life of the program. Number of certified farms Number of certified acres Number of NEW best management practices Number of partners engaged in promotion and delivery of MAWQCP Funds Leveraged  ",,,,,,,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture and Multiple local partners","Local/Regional Government, State Government","The Minnesota Ag Water Quality Certification Program (MAWQCP) is a voluntary opportunity for farmers and agricultural landowners to take the lead on implementing conservation practices that protect water quality. Those who implement and maintain approved conservation practices will be certified and in turn obtain regulatory certainty for a period of ten years. This program will help address concerns about changing regulatory requirements from multiple state and federal agencies. Certainty is a commitment provided by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA), the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR), and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). For more details about  the program, please visit the Ag Water Quality Certification Program webpage on the MDA's website. ","The Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program began certifying farms in pilot watershed areas in June of 2014, and began certifying farms statewide in July 2015. As of February 3, 2025, there are 1,583 certified farms that represent 1,103,811 current acres. An additional 2,968 new conservation practices are being adopted as a result of this program. Over the lifetime of the program 1,115,572 acres have been certified.   ","The Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program (MAWQCP) is a first of its kind, voluntary program that supports the implementation of conservation practices on a field-by-field, whole farm basis. Through its innovative and nationally recognized process of identifying and mitigating agricultural risks to water quality, the MAWQCP delivers on-farm conservation that helps protect and restore Minnesota’s lakes, rivers, streams, and groundwater. The MAWQCP is a national demonstration project that is operated as a federal-state partnership between the State of Minnesota, the United States Department of Agriculture, and Minnesota’s 88 soil and water conservation districts (SWCDs). The certification program has also partnered with industry leaders including Land O’ Lakes Inc., Hormel Foods, and Central Farm Service to promote the program and enroll additional acreage. Farmers and landowners who treat all risks to water quality on their operation are certified and are deemed to be in compliance with any new water quality laws or rules for 10 years. Certification gives farmers and the public greater certainty about regulatory standards and assures the public that Minnesota’s farmers are doing their part to protect water quality. ",2012-01-17,2028-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Brad,"Jordahl Redlin","Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street North","St. Paul",Minnesota,55155,"(651) 201- 6489",Brad.JordahlRedlin@state.mn.us,"Demonstration/Pilot Project, Education/Outreach/Engagement","Minnesota Department of Agriculture","MWQCP Logo",Statewide,,"Big Fork River, Blue Earth River, Bois de Sioux River, Buffalo River, Cannon River, Chippewa River, Clearwater River, Cloquet River, Cottonwood River, Crow Wing River, Des Moines River - Headwaters, Kettle River, Lac qui Parle River, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur River, Leech Lake River, Long Prairie River, Lower Big Sioux River, Lower Minnesota River , Lower St. Croix River, Mississippi River - Headwaters, Mississippi River - Lake Pepin, Mississippi River - Twin Cities, Mustinka River, Otter Tail River, Pomme de Terre River, Red Lake River, Redeye River, Redwood River, Rock River, Root River, Roseau River, Rum River, Sauk River, Snake River, South Fork Crow River, St. Louis River, Statewide, Thief River, Two Rivers, Upper St. Croix River, Watonwan River, Zumbro River",https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-agricultural-water-quality-certification-program,"The members of the 2024-2026 MAWQCP Advisory Committee are: Anne Schwagerl, Minnesota Farmers Union, MAWQCP Certified Producer Ariel Kagan, Minnesota Farmers Union Bryan Biegler, Minnesota Corn Growers Association, MAWQCP Certified Producer Dennis Fuchs, Stearns County SWCD Eric Sannerud, MAWQCP Certified Producer Joe Smentek, Minnesota Soybean Growers Association John Beaton, Fairhaven Farm, MAWQCP Certified Producer Leif Fixen, The Nature Conservancy Lori Cox, Roots Return Heritage Farm, MAWQCP Certified Producer Lucas Sjostrom, Minnesota Milk Producers Association, MAWQCP Certified Producer Nathan Collins, Minnesota Farm Bureau, MAWQCP Certified Producer Spencer Herbert, Land O'Lakes Truterra Steve Peterson, retired - General Mills, HASP co-chair, MAWQCP Certified Producer Tom Raymond, Hormel Foods Trent Wimmer, Syngenta Whitney Place, University of Minnesota Extension ",,,
9773,"Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program",2024,3500000,"Minnesota Session Laws - 2023, Regular Session, CHAPTER 40—Article 2, Section 3","M.L. 2023: (f) $3,500,000 the first year and $3,500,000 the second year are to implement the Minnesota agricultural water quality certification program statewide. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2028. ","The following measures are tracked for the Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Conservation Program. The values reported are cumulative over the life of the program. Number of certified farms Number of certified acres Number of NEW best management practices Number of partners engaged in promotion and delivery of MAWQCP Funds Leveraged  ","The following measures are cumulative over the life of the program. As of June 30, 2024: 1,511 certified farms 1,036,362 current certified acres 2,929 NEW best management practices $92,985,493 has been leveraged ",,3985089,,3179150,237749,,6.43,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture and Multiple local partners","Local/Regional Government, State Government","The Minnesota Ag Water Quality Certification Program (MAWQCP) is a voluntary opportunity for farmers and agricultural landowners to take the lead on implementing conservation practices that protect water quality. Those who implement and maintain approved conservation practices will be certified and in turn obtain regulatory certainty for a period of ten years. This program will help address concerns about changing regulatory requirements from multiple state and federal agencies. Certainty is a commitment provided by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA), the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR), and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). For more details about  the program, please visit the Ag Water Quality Certification Program webpage on the MDA's website. ","The Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program began certifying farms in pilot watershed areas in June of 2014, and began certifying farms statewide in July 2015. As of February 3, 2025, there are 1,583 certified farms that represent 1,103,811 current acres. An additional 2,968 new conservation practices are being adopted as a result of this program. Over the lifetime of the program 1,115,572 acres have been certified.   ","The Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program (MAWQCP) is a first of its kind, voluntary program that supports the implementation of conservation practices on a field-by-field, whole farm basis. Through its innovative and nationally recognized process of identifying and mitigating agricultural risks to water quality, the MAWQCP delivers on-farm conservation that helps protect and restore Minnesota’s lakes, rivers, streams, and groundwater. The MAWQCP is a national demonstration project that is operated as a federal-state partnership between the State of Minnesota, the United States Department of Agriculture, and Minnesota’s 88 soil and water conservation districts (SWCDs). The certification program has also partnered with industry leaders including Land O’ Lakes Inc., Hormel Foods, and Central Farm Service to promote the program and enroll additional acreage. Farmers and landowners who treat all risks to water quality on their operation are certified and are deemed to be in compliance with any new water quality laws or rules for 10 years. Certification gives farmers and the public greater certainty about regulatory standards and assures the public that Minnesota’s farmers are doing their part to protect water quality. ",2012-01-17,2028-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Brad,"Jordahl Redlin","Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street North","St. Paul",Minnesota,55155,"(651) 201- 6489",Brad.JordahlRedlin@state.mn.us,"Demonstration/Pilot Project, Education/Outreach/Engagement","Minnesota Department of Agriculture","MWQCP Logo",Statewide,,"Big Fork River, Blue Earth River, Bois de Sioux River, Buffalo River, Cannon River, Chippewa River, Clearwater River, Cloquet River, Cottonwood River, Crow Wing River, Des Moines River - Headwaters, Kettle River, Lac qui Parle River, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur River, Leech Lake River, Long Prairie River, Lower Big Sioux River, Lower Minnesota River , Lower St. Croix River, Mississippi River - Headwaters, Mississippi River - Lake Pepin, Mississippi River - Twin Cities, Mustinka River, Otter Tail River, Pomme de Terre River, Red Lake River, Redeye River, Redwood River, Rock River, Root River, Roseau River, Rum River, Sauk River, Snake River, South Fork Crow River, St. Louis River, Statewide, Thief River, Two Rivers, Upper St. Croix River, Watonwan River, Zumbro River",https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-agricultural-water-quality-certification-program,"The members of the 2024-2026 MAWQCP Advisory Committee are: Anne Schwagerl, Minnesota Farmers Union, MAWQCP Certified Producer Ariel Kagan, Minnesota Farmers Union Bryan Biegler, Minnesota Corn Growers Association, MAWQCP Certified Producer Dennis Fuchs, Stearns County SWCD Eric Sannerud, MAWQCP Certified Producer Joe Smentek, Minnesota Soybean Growers Association John Beaton, Fairhaven Farm, MAWQCP Certified Producer Leif Fixen, The Nature Conservancy Lori Cox, Roots Return Heritage Farm, MAWQCP Certified Producer Lucas Sjostrom, Minnesota Milk Producers Association, MAWQCP Certified Producer Nathan Collins, Minnesota Farm Bureau, MAWQCP Certified Producer Spencer Herbert, Land O'Lakes Truterra Steve Peterson, retired - General Mills, HASP co-chair, MAWQCP Certified Producer Tom Raymond, Hormel Foods Trent Wimmer, Syngenta Whitney Place, University of Minnesota Extension ",,,
9773,"Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program",2023,3000000,"Minnesota Session Laws - 2021, 1st Special Session, CHAPTER 1—Article 2, Section 3","(f) $3,000,000 the first year and $3,000,000 the second year are to implement the Minnesota agricultural water quality certification program statewide. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2026. ","The following measures are tracked for the Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Conservation Program. The values reported are cumulative over the life of the program. Number of certified farms Number of certified acres Number of NEW best management practices Number of partners engaged in promotion and delivery of MAWQCP Funds Leveraged  ","As of June 30, 2023: 1,374 certified farms 938,851 certified acres 2,239 NEW best management practices 41 partners engaged in promotion and delivery of MAWQCP $22,100,041 have been leveraged  ",,3652458,,2784558,245618,,5.7,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture and Multiple local partners","Local/Regional Government, State Government","The Minnesota Ag Water Quality Certification Program (MAWQCP) is a voluntary opportunity for farmers and agricultural landowners to take the lead on implementing conservation practices that protect water quality. Those who implement and maintain approved conservation practices will be certified and in turn obtain regulatory certainty for a period of ten years. This program will help address concerns about changing regulatory requirements from multiple state and federal agencies. Certainty is a commitment provided by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA), the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR), and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). For more details about  the program, please visit the Ag Water Quality Certification Program webpage on the MDA's website. ","The Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program began certifying farms in pilot watershed areas in June of 2014, and began certifying farms statewide in July 2015. As of February 3, 2025, there are 1,583 certified farms that represent 1,103,811 current acres. An additional 2,968 new conservation practices are being adopted as a result of this program. Over the lifetime of the program 1,115,572 acres have been certified.   ","The Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program (MAWQCP) is a first of its kind, voluntary program that supports the implementation of conservation practices on a field-by-field, whole farm basis. Through its innovative and nationally recognized process of identifying and mitigating agricultural risks to water quality, the MAWQCP delivers on-farm conservation that helps protect and restore Minnesota’s lakes, rivers, streams, and groundwater. The MAWQCP is a national demonstration project that is operated as a federal-state partnership between the State of Minnesota, the United States Department of Agriculture, and Minnesota’s 88 soil and water conservation districts (SWCDs). The certification program has also partnered with industry leaders including Land O’ Lakes Inc., Hormel Foods, and Central Farm Service to promote the program and enroll additional acreage. Farmers and landowners who treat all risks to water quality on their operation are certified and are deemed to be in compliance with any new water quality laws or rules for 10 years. Certification gives farmers and the public greater certainty about regulatory standards and assures the public that Minnesota’s farmers are doing their part to protect water quality. ",2012-01-17,2028-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Brad,"Jordahl Redlin","Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street North","St. Paul",Minnesota,55155,"(651) 201- 6489",Brad.JordahlRedlin@state.mn.us,"Demonstration/Pilot Project, Education/Outreach/Engagement","Minnesota Department of Agriculture","MWQCP Logo",Statewide,,"Big Fork River, Blue Earth River, Bois de Sioux River, Buffalo River, Cannon River, Chippewa River, Clearwater River, Cloquet River, Cottonwood River, Crow Wing River, Des Moines River - Headwaters, Kettle River, Lac qui Parle River, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur River, Leech Lake River, Long Prairie River, Lower Big Sioux River, Lower Minnesota River , Lower St. Croix River, Mississippi River - Headwaters, Mississippi River - Lake Pepin, Mississippi River - Twin Cities, Mustinka River, Otter Tail River, Pomme de Terre River, Red Lake River, Redeye River, Redwood River, Rock River, Root River, Roseau River, Rum River, Sauk River, Snake River, South Fork Crow River, St. Louis River, Statewide, Thief River, Two Rivers, Upper St. Croix River, Watonwan River, Zumbro River",https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-agricultural-water-quality-certification-program,"The members of the 2024-2026 MAWQCP Advisory Committee are: Anne Schwagerl, Minnesota Farmers Union, MAWQCP Certified Producer Ariel Kagan, Minnesota Farmers Union Bryan Biegler, Minnesota Corn Growers Association, MAWQCP Certified Producer Dennis Fuchs, Stearns County SWCD Eric Sannerud, MAWQCP Certified Producer Joe Smentek, Minnesota Soybean Growers Association John Beaton, Fairhaven Farm, MAWQCP Certified Producer Leif Fixen, The Nature Conservancy Lori Cox, Roots Return Heritage Farm, MAWQCP Certified Producer Lucas Sjostrom, Minnesota Milk Producers Association, MAWQCP Certified Producer Nathan Collins, Minnesota Farm Bureau, MAWQCP Certified Producer Spencer Herbert, Land O'Lakes Truterra Steve Peterson, retired - General Mills, HASP co-chair, MAWQCP Certified Producer Tom Raymond, Hormel Foods Trent Wimmer, Syngenta Whitney Place, University of Minnesota Extension ",,,
9773,"Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program",2022,3000000,"Minnesota Session Laws - 2021, 1st Special Session, CHAPTER 1—Article 2, Section 3","(f) $3,000,000 the first year and $3,000,000 the second year are to implement the Minnesota agricultural water quality certification program statewide. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2026. ","The following measures are tracked for the Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Conservation Program. The values reported are cumulative over the life of the program. Number of certified farms Number of certified acres Number of NEW best management practices Number of partners engaged in promotion and delivery of MAWQCP Funds Leveraged  ","As of June 20, 2022: 1,240 certified farms 892,578 certified acres 2,478 NEW best management practices 38 partners engaged in promotion and delivery of MAWQCP $18,466,583 have been leveraged  ",,2804342,,2589035,218389,,5.7,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture and Multiple local partners","Local/Regional Government, State Government","The Minnesota Ag Water Quality Certification Program (MAWQCP) is a voluntary opportunity for farmers and agricultural landowners to take the lead on implementing conservation practices that protect water quality. Those who implement and maintain approved conservation practices will be certified and in turn obtain regulatory certainty for a period of ten years. This program will help address concerns about changing regulatory requirements from multiple state and federal agencies. Certainty is a commitment provided by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA), the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR), and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). For more details about  the program, please visit the Ag Water Quality Certification Program webpage on the MDA's website. ","The Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program began certifying farms in pilot watershed areas in June of 2014, and began certifying farms statewide in July 2015. As of February 3, 2025, there are 1,583 certified farms that represent 1,103,811 current acres. An additional 2,968 new conservation practices are being adopted as a result of this program. Over the lifetime of the program 1,115,572 acres have been certified.   ","The Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program (MAWQCP) is a first of its kind, voluntary program that supports the implementation of conservation practices on a field-by-field, whole farm basis. Through its innovative and nationally recognized process of identifying and mitigating agricultural risks to water quality, the MAWQCP delivers on-farm conservation that helps protect and restore Minnesota’s lakes, rivers, streams, and groundwater. The MAWQCP is a national demonstration project that is operated as a federal-state partnership between the State of Minnesota, the United States Department of Agriculture, and Minnesota’s 88 soil and water conservation districts (SWCDs). The certification program has also partnered with industry leaders including Land O’ Lakes Inc., Hormel Foods, and Central Farm Service to promote the program and enroll additional acreage. Farmers and landowners who treat all risks to water quality on their operation are certified and are deemed to be in compliance with any new water quality laws or rules for 10 years. Certification gives farmers and the public greater certainty about regulatory standards and assures the public that Minnesota’s farmers are doing their part to protect water quality. ",2012-01-17,2028-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Brad,"Jordahl Redlin","Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street North","St. Paul",Minnesota,55155,"(651) 201- 6489",Brad.JordahlRedlin@state.mn.us,"Demonstration/Pilot Project, Education/Outreach/Engagement","Minnesota Department of Agriculture","MWQCP Logo",Statewide,,"Big Fork River, Blue Earth River, Bois de Sioux River, Buffalo River, Cannon River, Chippewa River, Clearwater River, Cloquet River, Cottonwood River, Crow Wing River, Des Moines River - Headwaters, Kettle River, Lac qui Parle River, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur River, Leech Lake River, Long Prairie River, Lower Big Sioux River, Lower Minnesota River , Lower St. Croix River, Mississippi River - Headwaters, Mississippi River - Lake Pepin, Mississippi River - Twin Cities, Mustinka River, Otter Tail River, Pomme de Terre River, Red Lake River, Redeye River, Redwood River, Rock River, Root River, Roseau River, Rum River, Sauk River, Snake River, South Fork Crow River, St. Louis River, Statewide, Thief River, Two Rivers, Upper St. Croix River, Watonwan River, Zumbro River",https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-agricultural-water-quality-certification-program,"The members of the 2024-2026 MAWQCP Advisory Committee are: Anne Schwagerl, Minnesota Farmers Union, MAWQCP Certified Producer Ariel Kagan, Minnesota Farmers Union Bryan Biegler, Minnesota Corn Growers Association, MAWQCP Certified Producer Dennis Fuchs, Stearns County SWCD Eric Sannerud, MAWQCP Certified Producer Joe Smentek, Minnesota Soybean Growers Association John Beaton, Fairhaven Farm, MAWQCP Certified Producer Leif Fixen, The Nature Conservancy Lori Cox, Roots Return Heritage Farm, MAWQCP Certified Producer Lucas Sjostrom, Minnesota Milk Producers Association, MAWQCP Certified Producer Nathan Collins, Minnesota Farm Bureau, MAWQCP Certified Producer Spencer Herbert, Land O'Lakes Truterra Steve Peterson, retired - General Mills, HASP co-chair, MAWQCP Certified Producer Tom Raymond, Hormel Foods Trent Wimmer, Syngenta Whitney Place, University of Minnesota Extension ",,,
9773,"Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program",2021,3000000,"Minnesota Session Laws - 2019, 1st Special Session, CHAPTER 2--S.F. No. 3, Article 2","M.L. 2019: f) $3,000,000 the first year and $3,000,000 the second year are to implement the Minnesota agricultural water quality certification program statewide. Funds appropriated in this paragraph are available until June 30, 2024. ","The following measures are tracked for the Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Conservation Program. The values reported are cumulative over the life of the program. Number of certified farms Number of certified acres Number of NEW best management practices Number of partners engaged in promotion and delivery of MAWQCP Funds Leveraged  ","See the most recent fiscal year for current measures. ",,2322917,,2527276,270880,,5.7,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture and Multiple local partners","Local/Regional Government, State Government","The Minnesota Ag Water Quality Certification Program (MAWQCP) is a voluntary opportunity for farmers and agricultural landowners to take the lead on implementing conservation practices that protect water quality. Those who implement and maintain approved conservation practices will be certified and in turn obtain regulatory certainty for a period of ten years. This program will help address concerns about changing regulatory requirements from multiple state and federal agencies. Certainty is a commitment provided by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA), the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR), and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). For more details about  the program, please visit the Ag Water Quality Certification Program webpage on the MDA's website. ","The Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program began certifying farms in pilot watershed areas in June of 2014, and began certifying farms statewide in July 2015. As of February 3, 2025, there are 1,583 certified farms that represent 1,103,811 current acres. An additional 2,968 new conservation practices are being adopted as a result of this program. Over the lifetime of the program 1,115,572 acres have been certified.   ","The Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program (MAWQCP) is a first of its kind, voluntary program that supports the implementation of conservation practices on a field-by-field, whole farm basis. Through its innovative and nationally recognized process of identifying and mitigating agricultural risks to water quality, the MAWQCP delivers on-farm conservation that helps protect and restore Minnesota’s lakes, rivers, streams, and groundwater. The MAWQCP is a national demonstration project that is operated as a federal-state partnership between the State of Minnesota, the United States Department of Agriculture, and Minnesota’s 88 soil and water conservation districts (SWCDs). The certification program has also partnered with industry leaders including Land O’ Lakes Inc., Hormel Foods, and Central Farm Service to promote the program and enroll additional acreage. Farmers and landowners who treat all risks to water quality on their operation are certified and are deemed to be in compliance with any new water quality laws or rules for 10 years. Certification gives farmers and the public greater certainty about regulatory standards and assures the public that Minnesota’s farmers are doing their part to protect water quality. ",2012-01-17,2028-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Brad,"Jordahl Redlin","Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street North","St. Paul",Minnesota,55155,"(651) 201- 6489",Brad.JordahlRedlin@state.mn.us,"Demonstration/Pilot Project, Education/Outreach/Engagement","Minnesota Department of Agriculture","MWQCP Logo",Statewide,,"Big Fork River, Blue Earth River, Bois de Sioux River, Buffalo River, Cannon River, Chippewa River, Clearwater River, Cloquet River, Cottonwood River, Crow Wing River, Des Moines River - Headwaters, Kettle River, Lac qui Parle River, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur River, Leech Lake River, Long Prairie River, Lower Big Sioux River, Lower Minnesota River , Lower St. Croix River, Mississippi River - Headwaters, Mississippi River - Lake Pepin, Mississippi River - Twin Cities, Mustinka River, Otter Tail River, Pomme de Terre River, Red Lake River, Redeye River, Redwood River, Rock River, Root River, Roseau River, Rum River, Sauk River, Snake River, South Fork Crow River, St. Louis River, Statewide, Thief River, Two Rivers, Upper St. Croix River, Watonwan River, Zumbro River",https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-agricultural-water-quality-certification-program,"The members of the 2024-2026 MAWQCP Advisory Committee are: Anne Schwagerl, Minnesota Farmers Union, MAWQCP Certified Producer Ariel Kagan, Minnesota Farmers Union Bryan Biegler, Minnesota Corn Growers Association, MAWQCP Certified Producer Dennis Fuchs, Stearns County SWCD Eric Sannerud, MAWQCP Certified Producer Joe Smentek, Minnesota Soybean Growers Association John Beaton, Fairhaven Farm, MAWQCP Certified Producer Leif Fixen, The Nature Conservancy Lori Cox, Roots Return Heritage Farm, MAWQCP Certified Producer Lucas Sjostrom, Minnesota Milk Producers Association, MAWQCP Certified Producer Nathan Collins, Minnesota Farm Bureau, MAWQCP Certified Producer Spencer Herbert, Land O'Lakes Truterra Steve Peterson, retired - General Mills, HASP co-chair, MAWQCP Certified Producer Tom Raymond, Hormel Foods Trent Wimmer, Syngenta Whitney Place, University of Minnesota Extension ",,,
9773,"Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program",2020,3000000,"Minnesota Session Laws - 2019, 1st Special Session, CHAPTER 2--S.F. No. 3, Article 2","M.L. 2019: f) $3,000,000 the first year and $3,000,000 the second year are to implement the Minnesota agricultural water quality certification program statewide. Funds appropriated in this paragraph are available until June 30, 2024. ","The following measures are tracked for the Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Conservation Program. The values reported are cumulative over the life of the program. Number of certified farms Number of certified acres Number of NEW best management practices Number of partners engaged in promotion and delivery of MAWQCP Funds Leveraged  ","As of December 7, 2020: 977 certified farms 685,767 certified acres 1,998 NEW Best Management Practices 30 partners engaged in promotion and delivery of MAWQCP $13,319,324 have been leveraged ",,2173217,,2388875,223105,,5.7,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture and Multiple local partners","Local/Regional Government, State Government","The Minnesota Ag Water Quality Certification Program (MAWQCP) is a voluntary opportunity for farmers and agricultural landowners to take the lead on implementing conservation practices that protect water quality. Those who implement and maintain approved conservation practices will be certified and in turn obtain regulatory certainty for a period of ten years. This program will help address concerns about changing regulatory requirements from multiple state and federal agencies. Certainty is a commitment provided by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA), the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR), and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). For more details about  the program, please visit the Ag Water Quality Certification Program webpage on the MDA's website. ","The Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program began certifying farms in pilot watershed areas in June of 2014, and began certifying farms statewide in July 2015. As of February 3, 2025, there are 1,583 certified farms that represent 1,103,811 current acres. An additional 2,968 new conservation practices are being adopted as a result of this program. Over the lifetime of the program 1,115,572 acres have been certified.   ","The Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program (MAWQCP) is a first of its kind, voluntary program that supports the implementation of conservation practices on a field-by-field, whole farm basis. Through its innovative and nationally recognized process of identifying and mitigating agricultural risks to water quality, the MAWQCP delivers on-farm conservation that helps protect and restore Minnesota’s lakes, rivers, streams, and groundwater. The MAWQCP is a national demonstration project that is operated as a federal-state partnership between the State of Minnesota, the United States Department of Agriculture, and Minnesota’s 88 soil and water conservation districts (SWCDs). The certification program has also partnered with industry leaders including Land O’ Lakes Inc., Hormel Foods, and Central Farm Service to promote the program and enroll additional acreage. Farmers and landowners who treat all risks to water quality on their operation are certified and are deemed to be in compliance with any new water quality laws or rules for 10 years. Certification gives farmers and the public greater certainty about regulatory standards and assures the public that Minnesota’s farmers are doing their part to protect water quality. ",2012-01-17,2028-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Brad,"Jordahl Redlin","Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street North","St. Paul",Minnesota,55155,"(651) 201- 6489",Brad.JordahlRedlin@state.mn.us,"Demonstration/Pilot Project, Education/Outreach/Engagement","Minnesota Department of Agriculture","MWQCP Logo",Statewide,,"Big Fork River, Blue Earth River, Bois de Sioux River, Buffalo River, Cannon River, Chippewa River, Clearwater River, Cloquet River, Cottonwood River, Crow Wing River, Des Moines River - Headwaters, Kettle River, Lac qui Parle River, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur River, Leech Lake River, Long Prairie River, Lower Big Sioux River, Lower Minnesota River , Lower St. Croix River, Mississippi River - Headwaters, Mississippi River - Lake Pepin, Mississippi River - Twin Cities, Mustinka River, Otter Tail River, Pomme de Terre River, Red Lake River, Redeye River, Redwood River, Rock River, Root River, Roseau River, Rum River, Sauk River, Snake River, South Fork Crow River, St. Louis River, Statewide, Thief River, Two Rivers, Upper St. Croix River, Watonwan River, Zumbro River",https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-agricultural-water-quality-certification-program,"The members of the 2024-2026 MAWQCP Advisory Committee are: Anne Schwagerl, Minnesota Farmers Union, MAWQCP Certified Producer Ariel Kagan, Minnesota Farmers Union Bryan Biegler, Minnesota Corn Growers Association, MAWQCP Certified Producer Dennis Fuchs, Stearns County SWCD Eric Sannerud, MAWQCP Certified Producer Joe Smentek, Minnesota Soybean Growers Association John Beaton, Fairhaven Farm, MAWQCP Certified Producer Leif Fixen, The Nature Conservancy Lori Cox, Roots Return Heritage Farm, MAWQCP Certified Producer Lucas Sjostrom, Minnesota Milk Producers Association, MAWQCP Certified Producer Nathan Collins, Minnesota Farm Bureau, MAWQCP Certified Producer Spencer Herbert, Land O'Lakes Truterra Steve Peterson, retired - General Mills, HASP co-chair, MAWQCP Certified Producer Tom Raymond, Hormel Foods Trent Wimmer, Syngenta Whitney Place, University of Minnesota Extension ",,,
9773,"Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program",2019,3000000,"M.L. 2017, Chapter 91, Article 2, Section 3","M.L. 2017: (g) $2,000,000 the first year and $3,000,000 the second year are to implement the Minnesota agricultural water quality certification program statewide. Funds appropriated in this paragraph are available until June 30, 2021. ","The following measures are tracked for the Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Conservation Program. The values reported are cumulative over the life of the program. Number of certified farms Number of certified acres Number of NEW best management practices Percent of program funds passed through to local government units. Funds Leveraged  ","For up to date information please see the most recent fiscal year. ",,2235826,,2200855,188333,,5.4,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture and Multiple local partners","Local/Regional Government, State Government","The Minnesota Ag Water Quality Certification Program (MAWQCP) is a voluntary opportunity for farmers and agricultural landowners to take the lead on implementing conservation practices that protect water quality. Those who implement and maintain approved conservation practices will be certified and in turn obtain regulatory certainty for a period of ten years. This program will help address concerns about changing regulatory requirements from multiple state and federal agencies. Certainty is a commitment provided by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA), the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR), and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). For more details about  the program, please visit the Ag Water Quality Certification Program webpage on the MDA's website. ","The Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program began certifying farms in pilot watershed areas in June of 2014, and began certifying farms statewide in July 2015. As of February 3, 2025, there are 1,583 certified farms that represent 1,103,811 current acres. An additional 2,968 new conservation practices are being adopted as a result of this program. Over the lifetime of the program 1,115,572 acres have been certified.   ","The Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program (MAWQCP) is a first of its kind, voluntary program that supports the implementation of conservation practices on a field-by-field, whole farm basis. Through its innovative and nationally recognized process of identifying and mitigating agricultural risks to water quality, the MAWQCP delivers on-farm conservation that helps protect and restore Minnesota’s lakes, rivers, streams, and groundwater. The MAWQCP is a national demonstration project that is operated as a federal-state partnership between the State of Minnesota, the United States Department of Agriculture, and Minnesota’s 88 soil and water conservation districts (SWCDs). The certification program has also partnered with industry leaders including Land O’ Lakes Inc., Hormel Foods, and Central Farm Service to promote the program and enroll additional acreage. Farmers and landowners who treat all risks to water quality on their operation are certified and are deemed to be in compliance with any new water quality laws or rules for 10 years. Certification gives farmers and the public greater certainty about regulatory standards and assures the public that Minnesota’s farmers are doing their part to protect water quality. ",2012-01-17,2028-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Brad,"Jordahl Redlin","Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street North","St. Paul",Minnesota,55155,"(651) 201- 6489",Brad.JordahlRedlin@state.mn.us,"Demonstration/Pilot Project, Education/Outreach/Engagement","Minnesota Department of Agriculture","MWQCP Logo",Statewide,,"Big Fork River, Blue Earth River, Bois de Sioux River, Buffalo River, Cannon River, Chippewa River, Clearwater River, Cloquet River, Cottonwood River, Crow Wing River, Des Moines River - Headwaters, Kettle River, Lac qui Parle River, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur River, Leech Lake River, Long Prairie River, Lower Big Sioux River, Lower Minnesota River , Lower St. Croix River, Mississippi River - Headwaters, Mississippi River - Lake Pepin, Mississippi River - Twin Cities, Mustinka River, Otter Tail River, Pomme de Terre River, Red Lake River, Redeye River, Redwood River, Rock River, Root River, Roseau River, Rum River, Sauk River, Snake River, South Fork Crow River, St. Louis River, Statewide, Thief River, Two Rivers, Upper St. Croix River, Watonwan River, Zumbro River",https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-agricultural-water-quality-certification-program,"The members of the 2024-2026 MAWQCP Advisory Committee are: Anne Schwagerl, Minnesota Farmers Union, MAWQCP Certified Producer Ariel Kagan, Minnesota Farmers Union Bryan Biegler, Minnesota Corn Growers Association, MAWQCP Certified Producer Dennis Fuchs, Stearns County SWCD Eric Sannerud, MAWQCP Certified Producer Joe Smentek, Minnesota Soybean Growers Association John Beaton, Fairhaven Farm, MAWQCP Certified Producer Leif Fixen, The Nature Conservancy Lori Cox, Roots Return Heritage Farm, MAWQCP Certified Producer Lucas Sjostrom, Minnesota Milk Producers Association, MAWQCP Certified Producer Nathan Collins, Minnesota Farm Bureau, MAWQCP Certified Producer Spencer Herbert, Land O'Lakes Truterra Steve Peterson, retired - General Mills, HASP co-chair, MAWQCP Certified Producer Tom Raymond, Hormel Foods Trent Wimmer, Syngenta Whitney Place, University of Minnesota Extension ",,,
9773,"Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program",2018,2000000,"M.L. 2017, Chapter 91, Article 2, Section 3","M.L. 2017: (g) $2,000,000 the first year and $3,000,000 the second year are to implement the Minnesota agricultural water quality certification program statewide. Funds appropriated in this paragraph are available until June 30, 2021 ","The following measures are tracked for the Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Conservation Program. The values reported are cumulative over the life of the program. Number of certified farms Number of certified acres Number of NEW best management practices Percent of program funds passed through to local government units. Funds Leveraged  ","At the end of December 2018: Over 690 certified farms More than 449,000 certified acres 1328 NEW Best Management Practices, saving 127 million pounds of soil per year and reducing nitrogen and phosphorus losses. 55-65% of program funds are passed through to local government units and participating farmers: The program is leveraging over $9 million in federal funding to enhance programs in Minnesota ",,2075640,,2217983,221531,,5.4,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture and Multiple local partners","Local/Regional Government, State Government","The Minnesota Ag Water Quality Certification Program (MAWQCP) is a voluntary opportunity for farmers and agricultural landowners to take the lead on implementing conservation practices that protect water quality. Those who implement and maintain approved conservation practices will be certified and in turn obtain regulatory certainty for a period of ten years. This program will help address concerns about changing regulatory requirements from multiple state and federal agencies. Certainty is a commitment provided by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA), the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR), and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). For more details about  the program, please visit the Ag Water Quality Certification Program webpage on the MDA's website. ","The Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program began certifying farms in pilot watershed areas in June of 2014, and began certifying farms statewide in July 2015. As of February 3, 2025, there are 1,583 certified farms that represent 1,103,811 current acres. An additional 2,968 new conservation practices are being adopted as a result of this program. Over the lifetime of the program 1,115,572 acres have been certified.   ","The Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program (MAWQCP) is a first of its kind, voluntary program that supports the implementation of conservation practices on a field-by-field, whole farm basis. Through its innovative and nationally recognized process of identifying and mitigating agricultural risks to water quality, the MAWQCP delivers on-farm conservation that helps protect and restore Minnesota’s lakes, rivers, streams, and groundwater. The MAWQCP is a national demonstration project that is operated as a federal-state partnership between the State of Minnesota, the United States Department of Agriculture, and Minnesota’s 88 soil and water conservation districts (SWCDs). The certification program has also partnered with industry leaders including Land O’ Lakes Inc., Hormel Foods, and Central Farm Service to promote the program and enroll additional acreage. Farmers and landowners who treat all risks to water quality on their operation are certified and are deemed to be in compliance with any new water quality laws or rules for 10 years. Certification gives farmers and the public greater certainty about regulatory standards and assures the public that Minnesota’s farmers are doing their part to protect water quality. ",2012-01-17,2028-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Brad,"Jordahl Redlin","Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street North","St. Paul",Minnesota,55155,"(651) 201- 6489",Brad.JordahlRedlin@state.mn.us,"Demonstration/Pilot Project, Education/Outreach/Engagement","Minnesota Department of Agriculture","MWQCP Logo",Statewide,,"Big Fork River, Blue Earth River, Bois de Sioux River, Buffalo River, Cannon River, Chippewa River, Clearwater River, Cloquet River, Cottonwood River, Crow Wing River, Des Moines River - Headwaters, Kettle River, Lac qui Parle River, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur River, Leech Lake River, Long Prairie River, Lower Big Sioux River, Lower Minnesota River , Lower St. Croix River, Mississippi River - Headwaters, Mississippi River - Lake Pepin, Mississippi River - Twin Cities, Mustinka River, Otter Tail River, Pomme de Terre River, Red Lake River, Redeye River, Redwood River, Rock River, Root River, Roseau River, Rum River, Sauk River, Snake River, South Fork Crow River, St. Louis River, Statewide, Thief River, Two Rivers, Upper St. Croix River, Watonwan River, Zumbro River",https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-agricultural-water-quality-certification-program,"The members of the 2024-2026 MAWQCP Advisory Committee are: Anne Schwagerl, Minnesota Farmers Union, MAWQCP Certified Producer Ariel Kagan, Minnesota Farmers Union Bryan Biegler, Minnesota Corn Growers Association, MAWQCP Certified Producer Dennis Fuchs, Stearns County SWCD Eric Sannerud, MAWQCP Certified Producer Joe Smentek, Minnesota Soybean Growers Association John Beaton, Fairhaven Farm, MAWQCP Certified Producer Leif Fixen, The Nature Conservancy Lori Cox, Roots Return Heritage Farm, MAWQCP Certified Producer Lucas Sjostrom, Minnesota Milk Producers Association, MAWQCP Certified Producer Nathan Collins, Minnesota Farm Bureau, MAWQCP Certified Producer Spencer Herbert, Land O'Lakes Truterra Steve Peterson, retired - General Mills, HASP co-chair, MAWQCP Certified Producer Tom Raymond, Hormel Foods Trent Wimmer, Syngenta Whitney Place, University of Minnesota Extension ",,,
9773,"Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program",2017,2500000,"M.L. 2015, 1st Special Session, Chapter 2, Article 2, Section 3S F2527 REVISOR CKM S2527-2 2nd Engrossment (05/22/2016) Starting on line 66.29 ","M.L. 2015: (g) $2,500,000 the first year is and $2,500,000 the second year are to implement the Minnesota agricultural water quality certification program statewide. The commissioner of agriculture shall consult with the United States Department of Agriculture to determine whether other state spending would qualify as a match for the agricultural water quality certification program funds available from the federal government. By January 1, 2016, the commissioner shall submit a report on funding recommendations to the Clean Water Council and the chairs and ranking minority members of the house of representatives and senate committees and divisions with jurisdiction over agriculture, the  environment and natural resources, and the clean water fund. Funds appropriated in this paragraph are available until June 30, 2019. ","The following measures are tracked for the Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Conservation Program. The values reported are cumulative over the life of the program. Number of certified farms Number of certified acres Number of NEW best management practices Percent of program funds passed through to local government units. Funds Leveraged  ","For up to date information please see the most recent fiscal year. ",,1982130,,2060920,195404,,5.8,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture and Multiple local partners","Local/Regional Government, State Government","The Minnesota Ag Water Quality Certification Program (MAWQCP) is a voluntary opportunity for farmers and agricultural landowners to take the lead on implementing conservation practices that protect water quality. Those who implement and maintain approved conservation practices will be certified and in turn obtain regulatory certainty for a period of ten years. This program will help address concerns about changing regulatory requirements from multiple state and federal agencies. Certainty is a commitment provided by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA), the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR), and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). For more details about  the program, please visit the Ag Water Quality Certification Program webpage on the MDA's website. ","The Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program began certifying farms in pilot watershed areas in June of 2014, and began certifying farms statewide in July 2015. As of February 3, 2025, there are 1,583 certified farms that represent 1,103,811 current acres. An additional 2,968 new conservation practices are being adopted as a result of this program. Over the lifetime of the program 1,115,572 acres have been certified.   ","The Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program (MAWQCP) is a first of its kind, voluntary program that supports the implementation of conservation practices on a field-by-field, whole farm basis. Through its innovative and nationally recognized process of identifying and mitigating agricultural risks to water quality, the MAWQCP delivers on-farm conservation that helps protect and restore Minnesota’s lakes, rivers, streams, and groundwater. The MAWQCP is a national demonstration project that is operated as a federal-state partnership between the State of Minnesota, the United States Department of Agriculture, and Minnesota’s 88 soil and water conservation districts (SWCDs). The certification program has also partnered with industry leaders including Land O’ Lakes Inc., Hormel Foods, and Central Farm Service to promote the program and enroll additional acreage. Farmers and landowners who treat all risks to water quality on their operation are certified and are deemed to be in compliance with any new water quality laws or rules for 10 years. Certification gives farmers and the public greater certainty about regulatory standards and assures the public that Minnesota’s farmers are doing their part to protect water quality. ",2012-01-17,2028-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Brad,"Jordahl Redlin","Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street North","St. Paul",Minnesota,55155,"(651) 201- 6489",Brad.JordahlRedlin@state.mn.us,"Demonstration/Pilot Project, Education/Outreach/Engagement","Minnesota Department of Agriculture","MWQCP Logo",Statewide,,"Big Fork River, Blue Earth River, Bois de Sioux River, Buffalo River, Cannon River, Chippewa River, Clearwater River, Cloquet River, Cottonwood River, Crow Wing River, Des Moines River - Headwaters, Kettle River, Lac qui Parle River, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur River, Leech Lake River, Long Prairie River, Lower Big Sioux River, Lower Minnesota River , Lower St. Croix River, Mississippi River - Headwaters, Mississippi River - Lake Pepin, Mississippi River - Twin Cities, Mustinka River, Otter Tail River, Pomme de Terre River, Red Lake River, Redeye River, Redwood River, Rock River, Root River, Roseau River, Rum River, Sauk River, Snake River, South Fork Crow River, St. Louis River, Statewide, Thief River, Two Rivers, Upper St. Croix River, Watonwan River, Zumbro River",https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-agricultural-water-quality-certification-program,"The members of the 2024-2026 MAWQCP Advisory Committee are: Anne Schwagerl, Minnesota Farmers Union, MAWQCP Certified Producer Ariel Kagan, Minnesota Farmers Union Bryan Biegler, Minnesota Corn Growers Association, MAWQCP Certified Producer Dennis Fuchs, Stearns County SWCD Eric Sannerud, MAWQCP Certified Producer Joe Smentek, Minnesota Soybean Growers Association John Beaton, Fairhaven Farm, MAWQCP Certified Producer Leif Fixen, The Nature Conservancy Lori Cox, Roots Return Heritage Farm, MAWQCP Certified Producer Lucas Sjostrom, Minnesota Milk Producers Association, MAWQCP Certified Producer Nathan Collins, Minnesota Farm Bureau, MAWQCP Certified Producer Spencer Herbert, Land O'Lakes Truterra Steve Peterson, retired - General Mills, HASP co-chair, MAWQCP Certified Producer Tom Raymond, Hormel Foods Trent Wimmer, Syngenta Whitney Place, University of Minnesota Extension ",,,
9773,"Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program",2016,2500000,"M.L. 2015, 1st Special Session, Chapter 2, Article 2, Section 3","M.L. 2015: (g) $2,500,000 the first year is to implement the Minnesota agricultural water quality certification program statewide. The commissioner of agriculture shall consult with the United States Department of Agriculture to determine whether other state spending would qualify as a match for the agricultural water quality certification program funds available from the federal government. By January 1, 2016, the commissioner shall submit a report on funding recommendations to the Clean Water Council and the chairs and ranking minority members of the house of representatives and senate committees and divisions with jurisdiction over agriculture, the environment and natural resources, and the clean water fund. Funds appropriated in this paragraph are available until June 30, 2016, and the commissioner may request additional funding for this program for fiscal year 2017. ","The following measures are tracked for the Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Conservation Program. The values reported are cumulative over the life of the program. Number of certified farms Number of certified acres Number of NEW best management practices Percent of program funds passed through to local government units. Funds Leveraged  ","• 327 certified farms • 188,153 certified acres • 555 NEW Best Management Practices 65% of program funds are passed through to local government units: -The program is leveraging over $9 million in federal funding to enhance programs in Minnesota. -The program is supporting 8 non-MDA positions. ",,1800000,,1803394,222364,,5.8,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture and Multiple local partners","Local/Regional Government, State Government","The Minnesota Ag Water Quality Certification Program (MAWQCP) is a voluntary opportunity for farmers and agricultural landowners to take the lead on implementing conservation practices that protect water quality. Those who implement and maintain approved conservation practices will be certified and in turn obtain regulatory certainty for a period of ten years. This program will help address concerns about changing regulatory requirements from multiple state and federal agencies. Certainty is a commitment provided by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA), the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR), and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). For more details about  the program, please visit the Ag Water Quality Certification Program webpage on the MDA's website. ","The Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program began certifying farms in pilot watershed areas in June of 2014, and began certifying farms statewide in July 2015. As of February 3, 2025, there are 1,583 certified farms that represent 1,103,811 current acres. An additional 2,968 new conservation practices are being adopted as a result of this program. Over the lifetime of the program 1,115,572 acres have been certified.   ","The Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program (MAWQCP) is a first of its kind, voluntary program that supports the implementation of conservation practices on a field-by-field, whole farm basis. Through its innovative and nationally recognized process of identifying and mitigating agricultural risks to water quality, the MAWQCP delivers on-farm conservation that helps protect and restore Minnesota’s lakes, rivers, streams, and groundwater. The MAWQCP is a national demonstration project that is operated as a federal-state partnership between the State of Minnesota, the United States Department of Agriculture, and Minnesota’s 88 soil and water conservation districts (SWCDs). The certification program has also partnered with industry leaders including Land O’ Lakes Inc., Hormel Foods, and Central Farm Service to promote the program and enroll additional acreage. Farmers and landowners who treat all risks to water quality on their operation are certified and are deemed to be in compliance with any new water quality laws or rules for 10 years. Certification gives farmers and the public greater certainty about regulatory standards and assures the public that Minnesota’s farmers are doing their part to protect water quality. ",2012-01-17,2028-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Brad,"Jordahl Redlin","Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street North","St. Paul",Minnesota,55155,"(651) 201- 6489",Brad.JordahlRedlin@state.mn.us,"Demonstration/Pilot Project, Education/Outreach/Engagement","Minnesota Department of Agriculture","MWQCP Logo",Statewide,,"Big Fork River, Blue Earth River, Bois de Sioux River, Buffalo River, Cannon River, Chippewa River, Clearwater River, Cloquet River, Cottonwood River, Crow Wing River, Des Moines River - Headwaters, Kettle River, Lac qui Parle River, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur River, Leech Lake River, Long Prairie River, Lower Big Sioux River, Lower Minnesota River , Lower St. Croix River, Mississippi River - Headwaters, Mississippi River - Lake Pepin, Mississippi River - Twin Cities, Mustinka River, Otter Tail River, Pomme de Terre River, Red Lake River, Redeye River, Redwood River, Rock River, Root River, Roseau River, Rum River, Sauk River, Snake River, South Fork Crow River, St. Louis River, Statewide, Thief River, Two Rivers, Upper St. Croix River, Watonwan River, Zumbro River",https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-agricultural-water-quality-certification-program,"The members of the 2024-2026 MAWQCP Advisory Committee are: Anne Schwagerl, Minnesota Farmers Union, MAWQCP Certified Producer Ariel Kagan, Minnesota Farmers Union Bryan Biegler, Minnesota Corn Growers Association, MAWQCP Certified Producer Dennis Fuchs, Stearns County SWCD Eric Sannerud, MAWQCP Certified Producer Joe Smentek, Minnesota Soybean Growers Association John Beaton, Fairhaven Farm, MAWQCP Certified Producer Leif Fixen, The Nature Conservancy Lori Cox, Roots Return Heritage Farm, MAWQCP Certified Producer Lucas Sjostrom, Minnesota Milk Producers Association, MAWQCP Certified Producer Nathan Collins, Minnesota Farm Bureau, MAWQCP Certified Producer Spencer Herbert, Land O'Lakes Truterra Steve Peterson, retired - General Mills, HASP co-chair, MAWQCP Certified Producer Tom Raymond, Hormel Foods Trent Wimmer, Syngenta Whitney Place, University of Minnesota Extension ",,,
9773,"Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program",2015,1500000,"M.L. 2013: Chapter 137, Article 2, Section 3","M.L. 2013: (g) $1,500,000 the first year and $1,500,000 the second year are to implement a Minnesota agricultural water quality certification program. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2018. ","Measurable outcomes are reported in fiscal year 2014 ","Measurable outcomes are reported in fiscal year 2014 ",,1501256,"$9M NRCS Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP)$100,000 McKnight Foundation$3M dedicated EQIP funding pool ",710340,180563,,3.75,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture and Multiple local partners","Local/Regional Government, State Government","The Minnesota Ag Water Quality Certification Program (MAWQCP) is a voluntary opportunity for farmers and agricultural landowners to take the lead on implementing conservation practices that protect water quality. Those who implement and maintain approved conservation practices will be certified and in turn obtain regulatory certainty for a period of ten years. This program will help address concerns about changing regulatory requirements from multiple state and federal agencies. Certainty is a commitment provided by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA), the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR), and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). For more details about  the program, please visit the Ag Water Quality Certification Program webpage on the MDA's website. ","The Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program began certifying farms in pilot watershed areas in June of 2014, and began certifying farms statewide in July 2015. As of February 3, 2025, there are 1,583 certified farms that represent 1,103,811 current acres. An additional 2,968 new conservation practices are being adopted as a result of this program. Over the lifetime of the program 1,115,572 acres have been certified.   ","The Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program (MAWQCP) is a first of its kind, voluntary program that supports the implementation of conservation practices on a field-by-field, whole farm basis. Through its innovative and nationally recognized process of identifying and mitigating agricultural risks to water quality, the MAWQCP delivers on-farm conservation that helps protect and restore Minnesota’s lakes, rivers, streams, and groundwater. The MAWQCP is a national demonstration project that is operated as a federal-state partnership between the State of Minnesota, the United States Department of Agriculture, and Minnesota’s 88 soil and water conservation districts (SWCDs). The certification program has also partnered with industry leaders including Land O’ Lakes Inc., Hormel Foods, and Central Farm Service to promote the program and enroll additional acreage. Farmers and landowners who treat all risks to water quality on their operation are certified and are deemed to be in compliance with any new water quality laws or rules for 10 years. Certification gives farmers and the public greater certainty about regulatory standards and assures the public that Minnesota’s farmers are doing their part to protect water quality. ",2012-01-17,2028-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Brad,"Jordahl Redlin","Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street North","St. Paul",Minnesota,55155,"(651) 201- 6489",Brad.JordahlRedlin@state.mn.us,"Demonstration/Pilot Project, Education/Outreach/Engagement","Minnesota Department of Agriculture","MWQCP Logo",Statewide,,"Big Fork River, Blue Earth River, Bois de Sioux River, Buffalo River, Cannon River, Chippewa River, Clearwater River, Cloquet River, Cottonwood River, Crow Wing River, Des Moines River - Headwaters, Kettle River, Lac qui Parle River, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur River, Leech Lake River, Long Prairie River, Lower Big Sioux River, Lower Minnesota River , Lower St. Croix River, Mississippi River - Headwaters, Mississippi River - Lake Pepin, Mississippi River - Twin Cities, Mustinka River, Otter Tail River, Pomme de Terre River, Red Lake River, Redeye River, Redwood River, Rock River, Root River, Roseau River, Rum River, Sauk River, Snake River, South Fork Crow River, St. Louis River, Statewide, Thief River, Two Rivers, Upper St. Croix River, Watonwan River, Zumbro River",https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-agricultural-water-quality-certification-program,"The members of the 2024-2026 MAWQCP Advisory Committee are: Anne Schwagerl, Minnesota Farmers Union, MAWQCP Certified Producer Ariel Kagan, Minnesota Farmers Union Bryan Biegler, Minnesota Corn Growers Association, MAWQCP Certified Producer Dennis Fuchs, Stearns County SWCD Eric Sannerud, MAWQCP Certified Producer Joe Smentek, Minnesota Soybean Growers Association John Beaton, Fairhaven Farm, MAWQCP Certified Producer Leif Fixen, The Nature Conservancy Lori Cox, Roots Return Heritage Farm, MAWQCP Certified Producer Lucas Sjostrom, Minnesota Milk Producers Association, MAWQCP Certified Producer Nathan Collins, Minnesota Farm Bureau, MAWQCP Certified Producer Spencer Herbert, Land O'Lakes Truterra Steve Peterson, retired - General Mills, HASP co-chair, MAWQCP Certified Producer Tom Raymond, Hormel Foods Trent Wimmer, Syngenta Whitney Place, University of Minnesota Extension ",,,
9773,"Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program",2014,1500000,"M.L. 2013: Chapter 137, Article 2, Section 3","M.L. 2013: (g) $1,500,000 the first year and $1,500,000 the second year are to implement a Minnesota agricultural water quality certification program. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2018. ","Measureable outcomes were proposed in fiscal year 2012 and have remained consistent. ","• Number of contacts with farmers, crop advisors and other stakeholders at field days, presentations and other education events (Over 120 meetings, events, fields days, and presentations at conferences and tradeshows)• Number of farmers participating in the MAWQCP in each pilot area within the term of the pilot program (31 certified farms, 12,861 acres)• Number of conservation practices implemented (84)• Number of partners involved in local pilots’ activities (15)Buffalo-Red River Watershed District, Wilkin County SWCD, West Otter Tail County SWCD, Whitewater River Watershed Project, Wabasha County SWCD, Winona County SWCD, Olmsted County SWCD, Rural Advantage, Martin County SWCD, Jackson County SWCD, Cottonwood County SWCD, Watonwan County SWCD, Faribault County SWCD, Greater Blue Earth River Basin Alliance, Stearn County SWCD• Amount of money leveraged by the MAWQCP ($12.1 million) ",,1501256,,276712,49598,,"3.75 ","Minnesota Department of Agriculture and Multiple local partners","Local/Regional Government, State Government","The Minnesota Ag Water Quality Certification Program (MAWQCP) is a voluntary opportunity for farmers and agricultural landowners to take the lead on implementing conservation practices that protect water quality. Those who implement and maintain approved conservation practices will be certified and in turn obtain regulatory certainty for a period of ten years. This program will help address concerns about changing regulatory requirements from multiple state and federal agencies. Certainty is a commitment provided by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA), the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR), and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). For more details about  the program, please visit the Ag Water Quality Certification Program webpage on the MDA's website. ","The Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program began certifying farms in pilot watershed areas in June of 2014, and began certifying farms statewide in July 2015. As of February 3, 2025, there are 1,583 certified farms that represent 1,103,811 current acres. An additional 2,968 new conservation practices are being adopted as a result of this program. Over the lifetime of the program 1,115,572 acres have been certified.   ","The Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program (MAWQCP) is a first of its kind, voluntary program that supports the implementation of conservation practices on a field-by-field, whole farm basis. Through its innovative and nationally recognized process of identifying and mitigating agricultural risks to water quality, the MAWQCP delivers on-farm conservation that helps protect and restore Minnesota’s lakes, rivers, streams, and groundwater. The MAWQCP is a national demonstration project that is operated as a federal-state partnership between the State of Minnesota, the United States Department of Agriculture, and Minnesota’s 88 soil and water conservation districts (SWCDs). The certification program has also partnered with industry leaders including Land O’ Lakes Inc., Hormel Foods, and Central Farm Service to promote the program and enroll additional acreage. Farmers and landowners who treat all risks to water quality on their operation are certified and are deemed to be in compliance with any new water quality laws or rules for 10 years. Certification gives farmers and the public greater certainty about regulatory standards and assures the public that Minnesota’s farmers are doing their part to protect water quality. ",2012-01-17,2028-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Brad,"Jordahl Redlin","Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street North","St. Paul",Minnesota,55155,"(651) 201- 6489",Brad.JordahlRedlin@state.mn.us,"Demonstration/Pilot Project, Education/Outreach/Engagement","Minnesota Department of Agriculture","MWQCP Logo",Statewide,,"Big Fork River, Blue Earth River, Bois de Sioux River, Buffalo River, Cannon River, Chippewa River, Clearwater River, Cloquet River, Cottonwood River, Crow Wing River, Des Moines River - Headwaters, Kettle River, Lac qui Parle River, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur River, Leech Lake River, Long Prairie River, Lower Big Sioux River, Lower Minnesota River , Lower St. Croix River, Mississippi River - Headwaters, Mississippi River - Lake Pepin, Mississippi River - Twin Cities, Mustinka River, Otter Tail River, Pomme de Terre River, Red Lake River, Redeye River, Redwood River, Rock River, Root River, Roseau River, Rum River, Sauk River, Snake River, South Fork Crow River, St. Louis River, Statewide, Thief River, Two Rivers, Upper St. Croix River, Watonwan River, Zumbro River",https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-agricultural-water-quality-certification-program,"The members of the 2024-2026 MAWQCP Advisory Committee are: Anne Schwagerl, Minnesota Farmers Union, MAWQCP Certified Producer Ariel Kagan, Minnesota Farmers Union Bryan Biegler, Minnesota Corn Growers Association, MAWQCP Certified Producer Dennis Fuchs, Stearns County SWCD Eric Sannerud, MAWQCP Certified Producer Joe Smentek, Minnesota Soybean Growers Association John Beaton, Fairhaven Farm, MAWQCP Certified Producer Leif Fixen, The Nature Conservancy Lori Cox, Roots Return Heritage Farm, MAWQCP Certified Producer Lucas Sjostrom, Minnesota Milk Producers Association, MAWQCP Certified Producer Nathan Collins, Minnesota Farm Bureau, MAWQCP Certified Producer Spencer Herbert, Land O'Lakes Truterra Steve Peterson, retired - General Mills, HASP co-chair, MAWQCP Certified Producer Tom Raymond, Hormel Foods Trent Wimmer, Syngenta Whitney Place, University of Minnesota Extension ",,,
9773,"Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program",2013,132830,"M.L. 2011, Chapter 6, Article 2, Sec. 3","M.L. 2011: (d) $775,000 the first year and $775,000 the second year are for research, pilot projects, and technical assistance on proper implementation of best management practices and more precise information on nonpoint contributions to impaired waters. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2016. ","Measureable outcomes were proposed in fiscal year 2012 and have remained consistent. ","These measures are reported as a cumulative over the years of the program. For up to date information please see the most recent fiscal year. ",,50000,,,132830,,0.85,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture and Multiple local partners","Local/Regional Government, State Government","The Minnesota Ag Water Quality Certification Program (MAWQCP) is a voluntary opportunity for farmers and agricultural landowners to take the lead on implementing conservation practices that protect water quality. Those who implement and maintain approved conservation practices will be certified and in turn obtain regulatory certainty for a period of ten years. This program will help address concerns about changing regulatory requirements from multiple state and federal agencies. Certainty is a commitment provided by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA), the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR), and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). For more details about  the program, please visit the Ag Water Quality Certification Program webpage on the MDA's website. ","The Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program began certifying farms in pilot watershed areas in June of 2014, and began certifying farms statewide in July 2015. As of February 3, 2025, there are 1,583 certified farms that represent 1,103,811 current acres. An additional 2,968 new conservation practices are being adopted as a result of this program. Over the lifetime of the program 1,115,572 acres have been certified.   ","The Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program (MAWQCP) is a first of its kind, voluntary program that supports the implementation of conservation practices on a field-by-field, whole farm basis. Through its innovative and nationally recognized process of identifying and mitigating agricultural risks to water quality, the MAWQCP delivers on-farm conservation that helps protect and restore Minnesota’s lakes, rivers, streams, and groundwater. The MAWQCP is a national demonstration project that is operated as a federal-state partnership between the State of Minnesota, the United States Department of Agriculture, and Minnesota’s 88 soil and water conservation districts (SWCDs). The certification program has also partnered with industry leaders including Land O’ Lakes Inc., Hormel Foods, and Central Farm Service to promote the program and enroll additional acreage. Farmers and landowners who treat all risks to water quality on their operation are certified and are deemed to be in compliance with any new water quality laws or rules for 10 years. Certification gives farmers and the public greater certainty about regulatory standards and assures the public that Minnesota’s farmers are doing their part to protect water quality. ",2012-01-17,2028-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Brad,"Jordahl Redlin","Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street North","St. Paul",Minnesota,55155,"(651) 201- 6489",Brad.JordahlRedlin@state.mn.us,"Demonstration/Pilot Project, Education/Outreach/Engagement","Minnesota Department of Agriculture","MWQCP Logo",Statewide,,"Big Fork River, Blue Earth River, Bois de Sioux River, Buffalo River, Cannon River, Chippewa River, Clearwater River, Cloquet River, Cottonwood River, Crow Wing River, Des Moines River - Headwaters, Kettle River, Lac qui Parle River, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur River, Leech Lake River, Long Prairie River, Lower Big Sioux River, Lower Minnesota River , Lower St. Croix River, Mississippi River - Headwaters, Mississippi River - Lake Pepin, Mississippi River - Twin Cities, Mustinka River, Otter Tail River, Pomme de Terre River, Red Lake River, Redeye River, Redwood River, Rock River, Root River, Roseau River, Rum River, Sauk River, Snake River, South Fork Crow River, St. Louis River, Statewide, Thief River, Two Rivers, Upper St. Croix River, Watonwan River, Zumbro River",https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-agricultural-water-quality-certification-program,"The members of the 2024-2026 MAWQCP Advisory Committee are: Anne Schwagerl, Minnesota Farmers Union, MAWQCP Certified Producer Ariel Kagan, Minnesota Farmers Union Bryan Biegler, Minnesota Corn Growers Association, MAWQCP Certified Producer Dennis Fuchs, Stearns County SWCD Eric Sannerud, MAWQCP Certified Producer Joe Smentek, Minnesota Soybean Growers Association John Beaton, Fairhaven Farm, MAWQCP Certified Producer Leif Fixen, The Nature Conservancy Lori Cox, Roots Return Heritage Farm, MAWQCP Certified Producer Lucas Sjostrom, Minnesota Milk Producers Association, MAWQCP Certified Producer Nathan Collins, Minnesota Farm Bureau, MAWQCP Certified Producer Spencer Herbert, Land O'Lakes Truterra Steve Peterson, retired - General Mills, HASP co-chair, MAWQCP Certified Producer Tom Raymond, Hormel Foods Trent Wimmer, Syngenta Whitney Place, University of Minnesota Extension ",,,
9773,"Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program",2012,173380,"M.L. 2011, Chapter 6, Article 2, Sec.3","M.L. 2011: (d) $775,000 the first year and $775,000 the second year are for research, pilot projects, and technical assistance on proper implementation of best management practices and more precise information on nonpoint contributions to impaired waters. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2016. ","The MDA is tracking the following information: Number of contacts with farmers, crop advisors and other stakeholders at field days, presentations and other education events Number of farmers participating in the MAWQCP in each pilot area within the term of the pilot program Number of conservation practices implemented Number of partners involved in local pilots’ activities Amount of money leveraged by the MAWQCP Upon two-years of pilot operation: a. Have developed an agricultural operation assessment process that functionally addresses water quality impacts and incorporates a process for revisions as practices, management and technology changes become established and approved.  ","Measurable outcomes are reported in fiscal year 2014. These measures are reported as a cumulative over the years of the program. For up to date information please see the most recent fiscal year. ",,,"Additional federal and state resources for this program will be identified by the advisory committee as well as the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. ",,,,0.2,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture and Multiple local partners","Local/Regional Government, State Government","The Minnesota Ag Water Quality Certification Program (MAWQCP) is a voluntary opportunity for farmers and agricultural landowners to take the lead on implementing conservation practices that protect water quality. Those who implement and maintain approved conservation practices will be certified and in turn obtain regulatory certainty for a period of ten years. This program will help address concerns about changing regulatory requirements from multiple state and federal agencies. Certainty is a commitment provided by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA), the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR), and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). For more details about  the program, please visit the Ag Water Quality Certification Program webpage on the MDA's website. ","The Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program began certifying farms in pilot watershed areas in June of 2014, and began certifying farms statewide in July 2015. As of February 3, 2025, there are 1,583 certified farms that represent 1,103,811 current acres. An additional 2,968 new conservation practices are being adopted as a result of this program. Over the lifetime of the program 1,115,572 acres have been certified.   ","The Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program (MAWQCP) is a first of its kind, voluntary program that supports the implementation of conservation practices on a field-by-field, whole farm basis. Through its innovative and nationally recognized process of identifying and mitigating agricultural risks to water quality, the MAWQCP delivers on-farm conservation that helps protect and restore Minnesota’s lakes, rivers, streams, and groundwater. The MAWQCP is a national demonstration project that is operated as a federal-state partnership between the State of Minnesota, the United States Department of Agriculture, and Minnesota’s 88 soil and water conservation districts (SWCDs). The certification program has also partnered with industry leaders including Land O’ Lakes Inc., Hormel Foods, and Central Farm Service to promote the program and enroll additional acreage. Farmers and landowners who treat all risks to water quality on their operation are certified and are deemed to be in compliance with any new water quality laws or rules for 10 years. Certification gives farmers and the public greater certainty about regulatory standards and assures the public that Minnesota’s farmers are doing their part to protect water quality. ",2012-01-17,2028-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Brad,"Jordahl Redlin","Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street North","St. Paul",Minnesota,55155,"(651) 201- 6489",Brad.JordahlRedlin@state.mn.us,"Demonstration/Pilot Project, Education/Outreach/Engagement","Minnesota Department of Agriculture","MWQCP Logo",Statewide,,"Big Fork River, Blue Earth River, Bois de Sioux River, Buffalo River, Cannon River, Chippewa River, Clearwater River, Cloquet River, Cottonwood River, Crow Wing River, Des Moines River - Headwaters, Kettle River, Lac qui Parle River, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur River, Leech Lake River, Long Prairie River, Lower Big Sioux River, Lower Minnesota River , Lower St. Croix River, Mississippi River - Headwaters, Mississippi River - Lake Pepin, Mississippi River - Twin Cities, Mustinka River, Otter Tail River, Pomme de Terre River, Red Lake River, Redeye River, Redwood River, Rock River, Root River, Roseau River, Rum River, Sauk River, Snake River, South Fork Crow River, St. Louis River, Statewide, Thief River, Two Rivers, Upper St. Croix River, Watonwan River, Zumbro River",https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-agricultural-water-quality-certification-program,"The members of the 2024-2026 MAWQCP Advisory Committee are: Anne Schwagerl, Minnesota Farmers Union, MAWQCP Certified Producer Ariel Kagan, Minnesota Farmers Union Bryan Biegler, Minnesota Corn Growers Association, MAWQCP Certified Producer Dennis Fuchs, Stearns County SWCD Eric Sannerud, MAWQCP Certified Producer Joe Smentek, Minnesota Soybean Growers Association John Beaton, Fairhaven Farm, MAWQCP Certified Producer Leif Fixen, The Nature Conservancy Lori Cox, Roots Return Heritage Farm, MAWQCP Certified Producer Lucas Sjostrom, Minnesota Milk Producers Association, MAWQCP Certified Producer Nathan Collins, Minnesota Farm Bureau, MAWQCP Certified Producer Spencer Herbert, Land O'Lakes Truterra Steve Peterson, retired - General Mills, HASP co-chair, MAWQCP Certified Producer Tom Raymond, Hormel Foods Trent Wimmer, Syngenta Whitney Place, University of Minnesota Extension ",,,
2998,"Minnesota Water Research Digital Library",2025,40000,"Minnesota Session Laws - 2023, Regular Session, CHAPTER 40—Article 2, Section 3","M.L. 2023: (e) $40,000 the first year and $40,000 the second year are for maintenance of the Minnesota Water Research Digital Library. Costs for information technology development or support for the digital library may be paid to the Office of MN.IT Services. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2028. "," Number of publications Number of website visitors Number of search sessions conducted Number of PDF downloads ",,,,,,,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","State Government","Minnesota Water Research Digital Library Water Research Inventory Database The Minnesota Water Research Digital Library (MnWRL) is a user-friendly, searchable inventory of water research relevant to Minnesota. It includes both peer-reviewed articles as well as white papers and reports. The Library provides 'one-stop' access to all types of water research. The Minnesota Water Research Digital Library is now fully functional and available online. Currently it is populated with over 3,100 diverse scientific research articles and project reports. Clean Water funds will be used to continue populating and managing the database in partnership with other state agencies and organizations. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) will provide support and training for partner organizations and conduct intensive outreach to Minnesota's water research communities as well as the general public. What is the status of the project? In 2018, changes were made to the MnWRL website to enhance the user experience with a wide range of search and filter tools. Visitors can browse by categories, find recently added or featured items, and do an advanced search using document descriptors and full document text.  ","This project established a centralized digital library of articles on water research in or relevant to Minnesota. The digital library gives water resource professionals, researchers, funders and the public quick access to a wealth of information that was previously scattered or hard to find. Users are able to search for literature on a wide range of water topics and submit water research reports to be shared with others.   MnWRL increases research accessibility and coordination and ensures full utilization of decades of water research that supports Minnesota’s groundwater and surface water assessment, protection and restoration activities. Organizing information about research projects in a single place will make it easier to find results and coordinate research efforts. ","In 2011, a project advisory committee was formed. This committee provided input on questions regarding the scope of material to be included and the types of searchable attributes in the Digital Library. During 2011, a high-level design was completed, including a data model and more than 100 draft screens (windows) for data entry, public searches, and database reporting and maintenance. In 2012, the data model was refined and the highest priority screens were developed. A preliminary, non-public version of the Water Research Digital Library was tested in the fall. In 2013, the Digital Library was populated with a ""starter-set"" of articles. In the spring of 2014, MnWRL was made available online. An ongoing program of comprehensive, targeted outreach efforts will ensure that water planners, landowners, researchers, and citizens throughout Minnesota know about this resource. While the project to establish the Digital Library concluded in 2014, the MDA and partner organizations will continue to build, maintain and improve it overtime. In 2016, MnWRL staff at MDA developed a partnership agreement template, met with potential state agency and academic partners, and secured a partnership internally with the Pesticide and Fertilizer Management Division for curation and entry of publications and data. In 2014 a Steering Team representing diverse organizations and stakeholders was organized to provide guidance on planning and operations of MnWRL. The Steering Team continues to meet quarterly to discuss work plans, promotion, partnership policies, and scope policies. ",2009-07-01,2028-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Stephen,Roos,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street N.","St. Paul",MN,55155,651-201-6631,stephan.roos@state.mn.us,Inventory,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-water-research-digital-library,,,,
2998,"Minnesota Water Research Digital Library",2024,40000,"Minnesota Session Laws - 2023, Regular Session, CHAPTER 40—Article 2, Section 3","M.L. 2023: (e) $40,000 the first year and $40,000 the second year are for maintenance of the Minnesota Water Research Digital Library. Costs for information technology development or support for the digital library may be paid to the Office of MN.IT Services. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2028. "," Number of publications Number of website visitors Number of search sessions conducted Number of PDF downloads ","The following numbers are cumulative from FY18 through FY24. As of June 30, 2024 the Minnesota Water Research Digital Library has: 3,840 publications (diverse research articles and scientific reports) 32,700 website visitors 5,046 PDF downloads ",,,,48674,6136,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","State Government","Minnesota Water Research Digital Library Water Research Inventory Database The Minnesota Water Research Digital Library (MnWRL) is a user-friendly, searchable inventory of water research relevant to Minnesota. It includes both peer-reviewed articles as well as white papers and reports. The Library provides 'one-stop' access to all types of water research. The Minnesota Water Research Digital Library is now fully functional and available online. Currently it is populated with over 3,100 diverse scientific research articles and project reports. Clean Water funds will be used to continue populating and managing the database in partnership with other state agencies and organizations. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) will provide support and training for partner organizations and conduct intensive outreach to Minnesota's water research communities as well as the general public. What is the status of the project? In 2018, changes were made to the MnWRL website to enhance the user experience with a wide range of search and filter tools. Visitors can browse by categories, find recently added or featured items, and do an advanced search using document descriptors and full document text.  ","This project established a centralized digital library of articles on water research in or relevant to Minnesota. The digital library gives water resource professionals, researchers, funders and the public quick access to a wealth of information that was previously scattered or hard to find. Users are able to search for literature on a wide range of water topics and submit water research reports to be shared with others.   MnWRL increases research accessibility and coordination and ensures full utilization of decades of water research that supports Minnesota’s groundwater and surface water assessment, protection and restoration activities. Organizing information about research projects in a single place will make it easier to find results and coordinate research efforts. ","In 2011, a project advisory committee was formed. This committee provided input on questions regarding the scope of material to be included and the types of searchable attributes in the Digital Library. During 2011, a high-level design was completed, including a data model and more than 100 draft screens (windows) for data entry, public searches, and database reporting and maintenance. In 2012, the data model was refined and the highest priority screens were developed. A preliminary, non-public version of the Water Research Digital Library was tested in the fall. In 2013, the Digital Library was populated with a ""starter-set"" of articles. In the spring of 2014, MnWRL was made available online. An ongoing program of comprehensive, targeted outreach efforts will ensure that water planners, landowners, researchers, and citizens throughout Minnesota know about this resource. While the project to establish the Digital Library concluded in 2014, the MDA and partner organizations will continue to build, maintain and improve it overtime. In 2016, MnWRL staff at MDA developed a partnership agreement template, met with potential state agency and academic partners, and secured a partnership internally with the Pesticide and Fertilizer Management Division for curation and entry of publications and data. In 2014 a Steering Team representing diverse organizations and stakeholders was organized to provide guidance on planning and operations of MnWRL. The Steering Team continues to meet quarterly to discuss work plans, promotion, partnership policies, and scope policies. ",2009-07-01,2028-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Stephen,Roos,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street N.","St. Paul",MN,55155,651-201-6631,stephan.roos@state.mn.us,Inventory,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-water-research-digital-library,,,,
2998,"Minnesota Water Research Digital Library",2023,40000,"Minnesota Session Laws - 2021, 1st Special Session, CHAPTER 1—Article 2, Section 3","(e) $40,000 the first year and $40,000 the second year are for maintenance of the Minnesota Water Research Digital Library. Costs for information technology development for support for the digital library may be paid to the Office of MN.IT Services. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2026. "," Number of publications Number of website visitors Number of search sessions conducted Number of PDF downloads ",,,,,56405,7846,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","State Government","Minnesota Water Research Digital Library Water Research Inventory Database The Minnesota Water Research Digital Library (MnWRL) is a user-friendly, searchable inventory of water research relevant to Minnesota. It includes both peer-reviewed articles as well as white papers and reports. The Library provides 'one-stop' access to all types of water research. The Minnesota Water Research Digital Library is now fully functional and available online. Currently it is populated with over 3,100 diverse scientific research articles and project reports. Clean Water funds will be used to continue populating and managing the database in partnership with other state agencies and organizations. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) will provide support and training for partner organizations and conduct intensive outreach to Minnesota's water research communities as well as the general public. What is the status of the project? In 2018, changes were made to the MnWRL website to enhance the user experience with a wide range of search and filter tools. Visitors can browse by categories, find recently added or featured items, and do an advanced search using document descriptors and full document text.  ","This project established a centralized digital library of articles on water research in or relevant to Minnesota. The digital library gives water resource professionals, researchers, funders and the public quick access to a wealth of information that was previously scattered or hard to find. Users are able to search for literature on a wide range of water topics and submit water research reports to be shared with others.   MnWRL increases research accessibility and coordination and ensures full utilization of decades of water research that supports Minnesota’s groundwater and surface water assessment, protection and restoration activities. Organizing information about research projects in a single place will make it easier to find results and coordinate research efforts. ","In 2011, a project advisory committee was formed. This committee provided input on questions regarding the scope of material to be included and the types of searchable attributes in the Digital Library. During 2011, a high-level design was completed, including a data model and more than 100 draft screens (windows) for data entry, public searches, and database reporting and maintenance. In 2012, the data model was refined and the highest priority screens were developed. A preliminary, non-public version of the Water Research Digital Library was tested in the fall. In 2013, the Digital Library was populated with a ""starter-set"" of articles. In the spring of 2014, MnWRL was made available online. An ongoing program of comprehensive, targeted outreach efforts will ensure that water planners, landowners, researchers, and citizens throughout Minnesota know about this resource. While the project to establish the Digital Library concluded in 2014, the MDA and partner organizations will continue to build, maintain and improve it overtime. In 2016, MnWRL staff at MDA developed a partnership agreement template, met with potential state agency and academic partners, and secured a partnership internally with the Pesticide and Fertilizer Management Division for curation and entry of publications and data. In 2014 a Steering Team representing diverse organizations and stakeholders was organized to provide guidance on planning and operations of MnWRL. The Steering Team continues to meet quarterly to discuss work plans, promotion, partnership policies, and scope policies. ",2009-07-01,2028-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Stephen,Roos,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street N.","St. Paul",MN,55155,651-201-6631,stephan.roos@state.mn.us,Inventory,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-water-research-digital-library,,,,
2998,"Minnesota Water Research Digital Library",2022,40000,"Minnesota Session Laws - 2021, 1st Special Session, CHAPTER 1—Article 2, Section 3","(e) $40,000 the first year and $40,000 the second year are for maintenance of the Minnesota Water Research Digital Library. Costs for information technology development for support for the digital library may be paid to the Office of MN.IT Services. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2026. ",," Number of publications Number of website visitors Number of search sessions conducted Number of PDF downloads ",,,,36129,4448,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","State Government","Minnesota Water Research Digital Library Water Research Inventory Database The Minnesota Water Research Digital Library (MnWRL) is a user-friendly, searchable inventory of water research relevant to Minnesota. It includes both peer-reviewed articles as well as white papers and reports. The Library provides 'one-stop' access to all types of water research. The Minnesota Water Research Digital Library is now fully functional and available online. Currently it is populated with over 3,100 diverse scientific research articles and project reports. Clean Water funds will be used to continue populating and managing the database in partnership with other state agencies and organizations. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) will provide support and training for partner organizations and conduct intensive outreach to Minnesota's water research communities as well as the general public. What is the status of the project? In 2018, changes were made to the MnWRL website to enhance the user experience with a wide range of search and filter tools. Visitors can browse by categories, find recently added or featured items, and do an advanced search using document descriptors and full document text.  ","This project established a centralized digital library of articles on water research in or relevant to Minnesota. The digital library gives water resource professionals, researchers, funders and the public quick access to a wealth of information that was previously scattered or hard to find. Users are able to search for literature on a wide range of water topics and submit water research reports to be shared with others.   MnWRL increases research accessibility and coordination and ensures full utilization of decades of water research that supports Minnesota’s groundwater and surface water assessment, protection and restoration activities. Organizing information about research projects in a single place will make it easier to find results and coordinate research efforts. ","In 2011, a project advisory committee was formed. This committee provided input on questions regarding the scope of material to be included and the types of searchable attributes in the Digital Library. During 2011, a high-level design was completed, including a data model and more than 100 draft screens (windows) for data entry, public searches, and database reporting and maintenance. In 2012, the data model was refined and the highest priority screens were developed. A preliminary, non-public version of the Water Research Digital Library was tested in the fall. In 2013, the Digital Library was populated with a ""starter-set"" of articles. In the spring of 2014, MnWRL was made available online. An ongoing program of comprehensive, targeted outreach efforts will ensure that water planners, landowners, researchers, and citizens throughout Minnesota know about this resource. While the project to establish the Digital Library concluded in 2014, the MDA and partner organizations will continue to build, maintain and improve it overtime. In 2016, MnWRL staff at MDA developed a partnership agreement template, met with potential state agency and academic partners, and secured a partnership internally with the Pesticide and Fertilizer Management Division for curation and entry of publications and data. In 2014 a Steering Team representing diverse organizations and stakeholders was organized to provide guidance on planning and operations of MnWRL. The Steering Team continues to meet quarterly to discuss work plans, promotion, partnership policies, and scope policies. ",2009-07-01,2028-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Stephen,Roos,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street N.","St. Paul",MN,55155,651-201-6631,stephan.roos@state.mn.us,Inventory,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-water-research-digital-library,,,,
2998,"Minnesota Water Research Digital Library",2021,50000,"Minnesota Session Laws - 2019, 1st Special Session, CHAPTER 2--S.F. No. 3, Article 2","(e) $50,000 the first year and $50,000 the second year are for a research inventory database containing water-related research activities. Costs for information technology development or support for this research inventory database may be paid to the Office of MN.IT Services. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2024. "," Number of publications Number of website visitors Number of search sessions conducted Number of PDF downloads ",,,,,34849,4722,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","State Government","Minnesota Water Research Digital Library Water Research Inventory Database The Minnesota Water Research Digital Library (MnWRL) is a user-friendly, searchable inventory of water research relevant to Minnesota. It includes both peer-reviewed articles as well as white papers and reports. The Library provides 'one-stop' access to all types of water research. The Minnesota Water Research Digital Library is now fully functional and available online. Currently it is populated with over 3,100 diverse scientific research articles and project reports. Clean Water funds will be used to continue populating and managing the database in partnership with other state agencies and organizations. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) will provide support and training for partner organizations and conduct intensive outreach to Minnesota's water research communities as well as the general public. What is the status of the project? In 2018, changes were made to the MnWRL website to enhance the user experience with a wide range of search and filter tools. Visitors can browse by categories, find recently added or featured items, and do an advanced search using document descriptors and full document text.  ","This project established a centralized digital library of articles on water research in or relevant to Minnesota. The digital library gives water resource professionals, researchers, funders and the public quick access to a wealth of information that was previously scattered or hard to find. Users are able to search for literature on a wide range of water topics and submit water research reports to be shared with others.   MnWRL increases research accessibility and coordination and ensures full utilization of decades of water research that supports Minnesota’s groundwater and surface water assessment, protection and restoration activities. Organizing information about research projects in a single place will make it easier to find results and coordinate research efforts. ","In 2011, a project advisory committee was formed. This committee provided input on questions regarding the scope of material to be included and the types of searchable attributes in the Digital Library. During 2011, a high-level design was completed, including a data model and more than 100 draft screens (windows) for data entry, public searches, and database reporting and maintenance. In 2012, the data model was refined and the highest priority screens were developed. A preliminary, non-public version of the Water Research Digital Library was tested in the fall. In 2013, the Digital Library was populated with a ""starter-set"" of articles. In the spring of 2014, MnWRL was made available online. An ongoing program of comprehensive, targeted outreach efforts will ensure that water planners, landowners, researchers, and citizens throughout Minnesota know about this resource. While the project to establish the Digital Library concluded in 2014, the MDA and partner organizations will continue to build, maintain and improve it overtime. In 2016, MnWRL staff at MDA developed a partnership agreement template, met with potential state agency and academic partners, and secured a partnership internally with the Pesticide and Fertilizer Management Division for curation and entry of publications and data. In 2014 a Steering Team representing diverse organizations and stakeholders was organized to provide guidance on planning and operations of MnWRL. The Steering Team continues to meet quarterly to discuss work plans, promotion, partnership policies, and scope policies. ",2009-07-01,2028-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Stephen,Roos,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street N.","St. Paul",MN,55155,651-201-6631,stephan.roos@state.mn.us,Inventory,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-water-research-digital-library,,,,
2998,"Minnesota Water Research Digital Library",2020,50000,"Minnesota Session Laws - 2019, 1st Special Session, CHAPTER 2--S.F. No. 3, Article 2","M.L. 2019: (e) $50,000 the first year and $50,000 the second year are for a research inventory database containing water-related research activities. Costs for information technology development or support for this research inventory database may be paid to the Office of MN.IT Services. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2024. "," Number of publications Number of website visitors Number of search sessions conducted: Number of PDF downloads ","The following measures are reported cumulatively, as of 11/12/2020: 3,251 publications are available online 13,918 visitors have visited the site  13,031 searches were conducted 3,871 publications were downloaded ",,,,33132,4970,,0.6,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","State Government","Minnesota Water Research Digital Library Water Research Inventory Database The Minnesota Water Research Digital Library (MnWRL) is a user-friendly, searchable inventory of water research relevant to Minnesota. It includes both peer-reviewed articles as well as white papers and reports. The Library provides 'one-stop' access to all types of water research. The Minnesota Water Research Digital Library is now fully functional and available online. Currently it is populated with over 3,100 diverse scientific research articles and project reports. Clean Water funds will be used to continue populating and managing the database in partnership with other state agencies and organizations. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) will provide support and training for partner organizations and conduct intensive outreach to Minnesota's water research communities as well as the general public. What is the status of the project? In 2018, changes were made to the MnWRL website to enhance the user experience with a wide range of search and filter tools. Visitors can browse by categories, find recently added or featured items, and do an advanced search using document descriptors and full document text.  ","This project established a centralized digital library of articles on water research in or relevant to Minnesota. The digital library gives water resource professionals, researchers, funders and the public quick access to a wealth of information that was previously scattered or hard to find. Users are able to search for literature on a wide range of water topics and submit water research reports to be shared with others.   MnWRL increases research accessibility and coordination and ensures full utilization of decades of water research that supports Minnesota’s groundwater and surface water assessment, protection and restoration activities. Organizing information about research projects in a single place will make it easier to find results and coordinate research efforts. ","In 2011, a project advisory committee was formed. This committee provided input on questions regarding the scope of material to be included and the types of searchable attributes in the Digital Library. During 2011, a high-level design was completed, including a data model and more than 100 draft screens (windows) for data entry, public searches, and database reporting and maintenance. In 2012, the data model was refined and the highest priority screens were developed. A preliminary, non-public version of the Water Research Digital Library was tested in the fall. In 2013, the Digital Library was populated with a ""starter-set"" of articles. In the spring of 2014, MnWRL was made available online. An ongoing program of comprehensive, targeted outreach efforts will ensure that water planners, landowners, researchers, and citizens throughout Minnesota know about this resource. While the project to establish the Digital Library concluded in 2014, the MDA and partner organizations will continue to build, maintain and improve it overtime. In 2016, MnWRL staff at MDA developed a partnership agreement template, met with potential state agency and academic partners, and secured a partnership internally with the Pesticide and Fertilizer Management Division for curation and entry of publications and data. In 2014 a Steering Team representing diverse organizations and stakeholders was organized to provide guidance on planning and operations of MnWRL. The Steering Team continues to meet quarterly to discuss work plans, promotion, partnership policies, and scope policies. ",2009-07-01,2028-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Stephen,Roos,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street N.","St. Paul",MN,55155,651-201-6631,stephan.roos@state.mn.us,Inventory,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-water-research-digital-library,,,,
2998,"Minnesota Water Research Digital Library",2019,50000,"M.L. 2017, Chapter 91, Article 2, Section 3","M.L. 2017: (f) $50,000 the first year and $50,000 the second year are for a research inventory database containing water-related research activities. Costs for information technology development or support for this research inventory database may be paid to the Office of MN.IT Services. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2022 "," Number of publications Number of website visitors Number of search sessions conducted: Number of PDF downloads ","Please see the most recent fiscal year for up to date information. ",,,,38523,3302,,0.6,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","State Government","Minnesota Water Research Digital Library Water Research Inventory Database The Minnesota Water Research Digital Library (MnWRL) is a user-friendly, searchable inventory of water research relevant to Minnesota. It includes both peer-reviewed articles as well as white papers and reports. The Library provides 'one-stop' access to all types of water research. The Minnesota Water Research Digital Library is now fully functional and available online. Currently it is populated with over 3,100 diverse scientific research articles and project reports. Clean Water funds will be used to continue populating and managing the database in partnership with other state agencies and organizations. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) will provide support and training for partner organizations and conduct intensive outreach to Minnesota's water research communities as well as the general public. What is the status of the project? In 2018, changes were made to the MnWRL website to enhance the user experience with a wide range of search and filter tools. Visitors can browse by categories, find recently added or featured items, and do an advanced search using document descriptors and full document text.  ","This project established a centralized digital library of articles on water research in or relevant to Minnesota. The digital library gives water resource professionals, researchers, funders and the public quick access to a wealth of information that was previously scattered or hard to find. Users are able to search for literature on a wide range of water topics and submit water research reports to be shared with others.   MnWRL increases research accessibility and coordination and ensures full utilization of decades of water research that supports Minnesota’s groundwater and surface water assessment, protection and restoration activities. Organizing information about research projects in a single place will make it easier to find results and coordinate research efforts. ","In 2011, a project advisory committee was formed. This committee provided input on questions regarding the scope of material to be included and the types of searchable attributes in the Digital Library. During 2011, a high-level design was completed, including a data model and more than 100 draft screens (windows) for data entry, public searches, and database reporting and maintenance. In 2012, the data model was refined and the highest priority screens were developed. A preliminary, non-public version of the Water Research Digital Library was tested in the fall. In 2013, the Digital Library was populated with a ""starter-set"" of articles. In the spring of 2014, MnWRL was made available online. An ongoing program of comprehensive, targeted outreach efforts will ensure that water planners, landowners, researchers, and citizens throughout Minnesota know about this resource. While the project to establish the Digital Library concluded in 2014, the MDA and partner organizations will continue to build, maintain and improve it overtime. In 2016, MnWRL staff at MDA developed a partnership agreement template, met with potential state agency and academic partners, and secured a partnership internally with the Pesticide and Fertilizer Management Division for curation and entry of publications and data. In 2014 a Steering Team representing diverse organizations and stakeholders was organized to provide guidance on planning and operations of MnWRL. The Steering Team continues to meet quarterly to discuss work plans, promotion, partnership policies, and scope policies. ",2009-07-01,2028-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Stephen,Roos,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street N.","St. Paul",MN,55155,651-201-6631,stephan.roos@state.mn.us,Inventory,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-water-research-digital-library,,,,
2998,"Minnesota Water Research Digital Library",2018,50000,"M.L. 2017, Chapter 91, Article 2, Section 3","M.L. 2017: (f) $50,000 the first year and $50,000 the second year are for a research inventory database containing water-related research activities. Costs for information technology development or support for this research inventory database may be paid to the Office of MN.IT Services. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2022. "," Number of publications Number of website visitors Number of search sessions conducted: Number of PDF downloads ","As of January 3, 2019: 2915 publications available Estimated number of website visitors: Since inception: Total = 10,001 2018:  Total = 1500   Estimated number of search sessions: Since inception: 11,458 2018:  2957 Estimated Number of pdf downloads: Since inception: 3576 2018:  614 ",,,,61488,7420,,0.6,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","State Government","Minnesota Water Research Digital Library Water Research Inventory Database The Minnesota Water Research Digital Library (MnWRL) is a user-friendly, searchable inventory of water research relevant to Minnesota. It includes both peer-reviewed articles as well as white papers and reports. The Library provides 'one-stop' access to all types of water research. The Minnesota Water Research Digital Library is now fully functional and available online. Currently it is populated with over 3,100 diverse scientific research articles and project reports. Clean Water funds will be used to continue populating and managing the database in partnership with other state agencies and organizations. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) will provide support and training for partner organizations and conduct intensive outreach to Minnesota's water research communities as well as the general public. What is the status of the project? In 2018, changes were made to the MnWRL website to enhance the user experience with a wide range of search and filter tools. Visitors can browse by categories, find recently added or featured items, and do an advanced search using document descriptors and full document text.  ","This project established a centralized digital library of articles on water research in or relevant to Minnesota. The digital library gives water resource professionals, researchers, funders and the public quick access to a wealth of information that was previously scattered or hard to find. Users are able to search for literature on a wide range of water topics and submit water research reports to be shared with others.   MnWRL increases research accessibility and coordination and ensures full utilization of decades of water research that supports Minnesota’s groundwater and surface water assessment, protection and restoration activities. Organizing information about research projects in a single place will make it easier to find results and coordinate research efforts. ","In 2011, a project advisory committee was formed. This committee provided input on questions regarding the scope of material to be included and the types of searchable attributes in the Digital Library. During 2011, a high-level design was completed, including a data model and more than 100 draft screens (windows) for data entry, public searches, and database reporting and maintenance. In 2012, the data model was refined and the highest priority screens were developed. A preliminary, non-public version of the Water Research Digital Library was tested in the fall. In 2013, the Digital Library was populated with a ""starter-set"" of articles. In the spring of 2014, MnWRL was made available online. An ongoing program of comprehensive, targeted outreach efforts will ensure that water planners, landowners, researchers, and citizens throughout Minnesota know about this resource. While the project to establish the Digital Library concluded in 2014, the MDA and partner organizations will continue to build, maintain and improve it overtime. In 2016, MnWRL staff at MDA developed a partnership agreement template, met with potential state agency and academic partners, and secured a partnership internally with the Pesticide and Fertilizer Management Division for curation and entry of publications and data. In 2014 a Steering Team representing diverse organizations and stakeholders was organized to provide guidance on planning and operations of MnWRL. The Steering Team continues to meet quarterly to discuss work plans, promotion, partnership policies, and scope policies. ",2009-07-01,2028-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Stephen,Roos,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street N.","St. Paul",MN,55155,651-201-6631,stephan.roos@state.mn.us,Inventory,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-water-research-digital-library,,,,
2998,"Minnesota Water Research Digital Library",2017,50000,"M.L. 2015: 1st Special Session, Chapter 2, Article 2, Section 3","M.L. 2015: (f) $50,000 the first year and $50,000 the second year are for a research inventory database containing water-related research activities. Costs for information technology development or support for this research inventory database may be paid to the Office of MN.IT Services. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2018. "," Number of publications Number of website visitors Number of search sessions conducted: Number of PDF downloads ","Please see the most recent fiscal year for the most up to date information. ",,,,48895,7316,,0.3,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","State Government","Minnesota Water Research Digital Library Water Research Inventory Database The Minnesota Water Research Digital Library (MnWRL) is a user-friendly, searchable inventory of water research relevant to Minnesota. It includes both peer-reviewed articles as well as white papers and reports. The Library provides 'one-stop' access to all types of water research. The Minnesota Water Research Digital Library is now fully functional and available online. Currently it is populated with over 3,100 diverse scientific research articles and project reports. Clean Water funds will be used to continue populating and managing the database in partnership with other state agencies and organizations. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) will provide support and training for partner organizations and conduct intensive outreach to Minnesota's water research communities as well as the general public. What is the status of the project? In 2018, changes were made to the MnWRL website to enhance the user experience with a wide range of search and filter tools. Visitors can browse by categories, find recently added or featured items, and do an advanced search using document descriptors and full document text.  ","This project established a centralized digital library of articles on water research in or relevant to Minnesota. The digital library gives water resource professionals, researchers, funders and the public quick access to a wealth of information that was previously scattered or hard to find. Users are able to search for literature on a wide range of water topics and submit water research reports to be shared with others.   MnWRL increases research accessibility and coordination and ensures full utilization of decades of water research that supports Minnesota’s groundwater and surface water assessment, protection and restoration activities. Organizing information about research projects in a single place will make it easier to find results and coordinate research efforts. ","In 2011, a project advisory committee was formed. This committee provided input on questions regarding the scope of material to be included and the types of searchable attributes in the Digital Library. During 2011, a high-level design was completed, including a data model and more than 100 draft screens (windows) for data entry, public searches, and database reporting and maintenance. In 2012, the data model was refined and the highest priority screens were developed. A preliminary, non-public version of the Water Research Digital Library was tested in the fall. In 2013, the Digital Library was populated with a ""starter-set"" of articles. In the spring of 2014, MnWRL was made available online. An ongoing program of comprehensive, targeted outreach efforts will ensure that water planners, landowners, researchers, and citizens throughout Minnesota know about this resource. While the project to establish the Digital Library concluded in 2014, the MDA and partner organizations will continue to build, maintain and improve it overtime. In 2016, MnWRL staff at MDA developed a partnership agreement template, met with potential state agency and academic partners, and secured a partnership internally with the Pesticide and Fertilizer Management Division for curation and entry of publications and data. In 2014 a Steering Team representing diverse organizations and stakeholders was organized to provide guidance on planning and operations of MnWRL. The Steering Team continues to meet quarterly to discuss work plans, promotion, partnership policies, and scope policies. ",2009-07-01,2028-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Stephen,Roos,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street N.","St. Paul",MN,55155,651-201-6631,stephan.roos@state.mn.us,Inventory,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-water-research-digital-library,,,,
2998,"Minnesota Water Research Digital Library",2016,50000,"M.L. 2015, 1st Special Session, Chapter 2, Article 2, Sec. 3 ","M.L. 2015: (f) $50,000 the first year and $50,000 the second year are for a research inventory database containing water-related research activities. Costs for information technology development or support for this research inventory database may be paid to the Office of MN.IT Services. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2018. "," Number of publications Number of website visitors Number of search sessions conducted: Number of PDF downloads ","For Fiscal Year 2016: Number of publications: 1,393 Number of website visitors New visitors: 2,561 Total visitors: 2,885 Number of search sessions conducted: 2,885 Number of PDF downloads: 535 ",,,,9119,6497,,0.3,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","State Government","Minnesota Water Research Digital Library Water Research Inventory Database The Minnesota Water Research Digital Library (MnWRL) is a user-friendly, searchable inventory of water research relevant to Minnesota. It includes both peer-reviewed articles as well as white papers and reports. The Library provides 'one-stop' access to all types of water research. The Minnesota Water Research Digital Library is now fully functional and available online. Currently it is populated with over 3,100 diverse scientific research articles and project reports. Clean Water funds will be used to continue populating and managing the database in partnership with other state agencies and organizations. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) will provide support and training for partner organizations and conduct intensive outreach to Minnesota's water research communities as well as the general public. What is the status of the project? In 2018, changes were made to the MnWRL website to enhance the user experience with a wide range of search and filter tools. Visitors can browse by categories, find recently added or featured items, and do an advanced search using document descriptors and full document text.  ","This project established a centralized digital library of articles on water research in or relevant to Minnesota. The digital library gives water resource professionals, researchers, funders and the public quick access to a wealth of information that was previously scattered or hard to find. Users are able to search for literature on a wide range of water topics and submit water research reports to be shared with others.   MnWRL increases research accessibility and coordination and ensures full utilization of decades of water research that supports Minnesota’s groundwater and surface water assessment, protection and restoration activities. Organizing information about research projects in a single place will make it easier to find results and coordinate research efforts. ","In 2011, a project advisory committee was formed. This committee provided input on questions regarding the scope of material to be included and the types of searchable attributes in the Digital Library. During 2011, a high-level design was completed, including a data model and more than 100 draft screens (windows) for data entry, public searches, and database reporting and maintenance. In 2012, the data model was refined and the highest priority screens were developed. A preliminary, non-public version of the Water Research Digital Library was tested in the fall. In 2013, the Digital Library was populated with a ""starter-set"" of articles. In the spring of 2014, MnWRL was made available online. An ongoing program of comprehensive, targeted outreach efforts will ensure that water planners, landowners, researchers, and citizens throughout Minnesota know about this resource. While the project to establish the Digital Library concluded in 2014, the MDA and partner organizations will continue to build, maintain and improve it overtime. In 2016, MnWRL staff at MDA developed a partnership agreement template, met with potential state agency and academic partners, and secured a partnership internally with the Pesticide and Fertilizer Management Division for curation and entry of publications and data. In 2014 a Steering Team representing diverse organizations and stakeholders was organized to provide guidance on planning and operations of MnWRL. The Steering Team continues to meet quarterly to discuss work plans, promotion, partnership policies, and scope policies. ",2009-07-01,2028-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Stephen,Roos,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street N.","St. Paul",MN,55155,651-201-6631,stephan.roos@state.mn.us,Inventory,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-water-research-digital-library,,,,
2998,"Minnesota Water Research Digital Library",2015,150000,"M.L. 2013: Chapter 137, Article 2, Section 3","M.L. 2013: (f) $100,000 the first year and $150,000 the second year are for a research inventory database containing water-related research activities. Any information technology development or support or costs necessary for this research inventory database will be incorporated into the agency's service level agreement with and paid to the Office of Enterprise Technology. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2018. "," Number of publications Number of website visitors Number of search sessions conducted: Number of PDF downloads ","For Fiscal Year 2015: Number of publications: 1,376 Number of website visitors New visitors: 2,590 Total visitors: 3,419 Number of search sessions conducted: 3,423 Number of PDF downloads: 639 ",,,,66584,35474,"Groups represented by the Steering Team (September 2014- Current): • Buffalo-Red Watershed District Board • Freshwater Society • Metropolitan Council • Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources • Minnesota Corn Growers • Minnesota Department of Agriculture • Minnesota Department of Health • Minnesota Department of Natural Resources • Minnesota Pollution Control Agency • Minnesota State University Water Resource Center • Mississippi Watershed Management Organization • Pelican River Watershed District • U.S. Geological Survey - Minnesota Water Science Center • University of Minnesota Libraries • University of Minnesota Water Resources Center • Washington County Conservation District * this is a voluntary steering committee, not a board",1,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","State Government","Minnesota Water Research Digital Library Water Research Inventory Database The Minnesota Water Research Digital Library (MnWRL) is a user-friendly, searchable inventory of water research relevant to Minnesota. It includes both peer-reviewed articles as well as white papers and reports. The Library provides 'one-stop' access to all types of water research. The Minnesota Water Research Digital Library is now fully functional and available online. Currently it is populated with over 3,100 diverse scientific research articles and project reports. Clean Water funds will be used to continue populating and managing the database in partnership with other state agencies and organizations. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) will provide support and training for partner organizations and conduct intensive outreach to Minnesota's water research communities as well as the general public. What is the status of the project? In 2018, changes were made to the MnWRL website to enhance the user experience with a wide range of search and filter tools. Visitors can browse by categories, find recently added or featured items, and do an advanced search using document descriptors and full document text.  ","This project established a centralized digital library of articles on water research in or relevant to Minnesota. The digital library gives water resource professionals, researchers, funders and the public quick access to a wealth of information that was previously scattered or hard to find. Users are able to search for literature on a wide range of water topics and submit water research reports to be shared with others.   MnWRL increases research accessibility and coordination and ensures full utilization of decades of water research that supports Minnesota’s groundwater and surface water assessment, protection and restoration activities. Organizing information about research projects in a single place will make it easier to find results and coordinate research efforts. ","In 2011, a project advisory committee was formed. This committee provided input on questions regarding the scope of material to be included and the types of searchable attributes in the Digital Library. During 2011, a high-level design was completed, including a data model and more than 100 draft screens (windows) for data entry, public searches, and database reporting and maintenance. In 2012, the data model was refined and the highest priority screens were developed. A preliminary, non-public version of the Water Research Digital Library was tested in the fall. In 2013, the Digital Library was populated with a ""starter-set"" of articles. In the spring of 2014, MnWRL was made available online. An ongoing program of comprehensive, targeted outreach efforts will ensure that water planners, landowners, researchers, and citizens throughout Minnesota know about this resource. While the project to establish the Digital Library concluded in 2014, the MDA and partner organizations will continue to build, maintain and improve it overtime. In 2016, MnWRL staff at MDA developed a partnership agreement template, met with potential state agency and academic partners, and secured a partnership internally with the Pesticide and Fertilizer Management Division for curation and entry of publications and data. In 2014 a Steering Team representing diverse organizations and stakeholders was organized to provide guidance on planning and operations of MnWRL. The Steering Team continues to meet quarterly to discuss work plans, promotion, partnership policies, and scope policies. ",2009-07-01,2028-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Stephen,Roos,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street N.","St. Paul",MN,55155,651-201-6631,stephan.roos@state.mn.us,Inventory,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-water-research-digital-library,,,,
2998,"Minnesota Water Research Digital Library",2014,100000,"M.L. 2013: Chapter 137, Article 2, Section 3","M.L. 2013: (f) $100,000 the first year and $150,000 the second year are for a research inventory database containing water-related research activities. Any information technology development or support or costs necessary for this research inventory database will be incorporated into the agency's service level agreement with and paid to the Office of Enterprise Technology. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2018. "," Number of publications Number of website visitors Number of search sessions conducted: Number of PDF downloads ","In FY14, MDA staff completed development and performance testing of the MnWRL website and populated the website with diverse water research publciations. The website went live with over 1,000 articles searchable by the public. MDA staff also established a diverse Steering Team to help guide MnWRL’s long-term growth and maintenance. Number of publications (1,361) Estimated number of website visitors (2,257) Estimated number of search sessions conducted (1,219) Estimated number of new webiste visitors (679) Number of article downloads (396) ",,,,114514,16309,"Groups represented by the Advisory Committee (May 2011- December 2013): • EOR Inc. • Houston Engineering • Keiser & Associates LLC • Metropolitan Council • Minnesota Agricultural Water Resources Center • Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources • Minnesota Corn Growers • Minnesota Department of Agriculture • Minnesota Department of Health • Minnesota Department of Natural Resources • Minnesota Pollution Control Agency • Minnesota State University Water Resource Center • Mississippi Watershed Management Organization • Ramsey Washington Metro Watershed District • U.S. Geological Survey - Minnesota Water Science Center • University of Minnesota Department of Applied Economics • University of Minnesota Department of Soil Water & Climate • University of Minnesota Libraries • University of Minnesota Water Resources Center • USDA Agricultural Research Service • Washington County Conservation District * this is a voluntary advisory committee, not a board",1,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","State Government","Minnesota Water Research Digital Library Water Research Inventory Database The Minnesota Water Research Digital Library (MnWRL) is a user-friendly, searchable inventory of water research relevant to Minnesota. It includes both peer-reviewed articles as well as white papers and reports. The Library provides 'one-stop' access to all types of water research. The Minnesota Water Research Digital Library is now fully functional and available online. Currently it is populated with over 3,100 diverse scientific research articles and project reports. Clean Water funds will be used to continue populating and managing the database in partnership with other state agencies and organizations. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) will provide support and training for partner organizations and conduct intensive outreach to Minnesota's water research communities as well as the general public. What is the status of the project? In 2018, changes were made to the MnWRL website to enhance the user experience with a wide range of search and filter tools. Visitors can browse by categories, find recently added or featured items, and do an advanced search using document descriptors and full document text.  ","This project established a centralized digital library of articles on water research in or relevant to Minnesota. The digital library gives water resource professionals, researchers, funders and the public quick access to a wealth of information that was previously scattered or hard to find. Users are able to search for literature on a wide range of water topics and submit water research reports to be shared with others.   MnWRL increases research accessibility and coordination and ensures full utilization of decades of water research that supports Minnesota’s groundwater and surface water assessment, protection and restoration activities. Organizing information about research projects in a single place will make it easier to find results and coordinate research efforts. ","In 2011, a project advisory committee was formed. This committee provided input on questions regarding the scope of material to be included and the types of searchable attributes in the Digital Library. During 2011, a high-level design was completed, including a data model and more than 100 draft screens (windows) for data entry, public searches, and database reporting and maintenance. In 2012, the data model was refined and the highest priority screens were developed. A preliminary, non-public version of the Water Research Digital Library was tested in the fall. In 2013, the Digital Library was populated with a ""starter-set"" of articles. In the spring of 2014, MnWRL was made available online. An ongoing program of comprehensive, targeted outreach efforts will ensure that water planners, landowners, researchers, and citizens throughout Minnesota know about this resource. While the project to establish the Digital Library concluded in 2014, the MDA and partner organizations will continue to build, maintain and improve it overtime. In 2016, MnWRL staff at MDA developed a partnership agreement template, met with potential state agency and academic partners, and secured a partnership internally with the Pesticide and Fertilizer Management Division for curation and entry of publications and data. In 2014 a Steering Team representing diverse organizations and stakeholders was organized to provide guidance on planning and operations of MnWRL. The Steering Team continues to meet quarterly to discuss work plans, promotion, partnership policies, and scope policies. ",2009-07-01,2028-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Stephen,Roos,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street N.","St. Paul",MN,55155,651-201-6631,stephan.roos@state.mn.us,Inventory,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-water-research-digital-library,,,,
2998,"Minnesota Water Research Digital Library",2013,175000,"M.L. 2011, Chapter 6, Article 2, Sec.3","M.L. 2011: (f) $175,000 the first year and $175,000 the second year are for a research inventory database containing water-related research activities. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2016. "," Number of publications Number of website visitors Number of search sessions conducted: Number of PDF downloads ","Please see the most recent fiscal year for the most up to date information. ",,,,,2700,"See Fiscal Year 2014","1 ","Minnesota Department of Agriculture","State Government","Minnesota Water Research Digital Library Water Research Inventory Database The Minnesota Water Research Digital Library (MnWRL) is a user-friendly, searchable inventory of water research relevant to Minnesota. It includes both peer-reviewed articles as well as white papers and reports. The Library provides 'one-stop' access to all types of water research. The Minnesota Water Research Digital Library is now fully functional and available online. Currently it is populated with over 3,100 diverse scientific research articles and project reports. Clean Water funds will be used to continue populating and managing the database in partnership with other state agencies and organizations. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) will provide support and training for partner organizations and conduct intensive outreach to Minnesota's water research communities as well as the general public. What is the status of the project? In 2018, changes were made to the MnWRL website to enhance the user experience with a wide range of search and filter tools. Visitors can browse by categories, find recently added or featured items, and do an advanced search using document descriptors and full document text.  ","This project established a centralized digital library of articles on water research in or relevant to Minnesota. The digital library gives water resource professionals, researchers, funders and the public quick access to a wealth of information that was previously scattered or hard to find. Users are able to search for literature on a wide range of water topics and submit water research reports to be shared with others.   MnWRL increases research accessibility and coordination and ensures full utilization of decades of water research that supports Minnesota’s groundwater and surface water assessment, protection and restoration activities. Organizing information about research projects in a single place will make it easier to find results and coordinate research efforts. ","In 2011, a project advisory committee was formed. This committee provided input on questions regarding the scope of material to be included and the types of searchable attributes in the Digital Library. During 2011, a high-level design was completed, including a data model and more than 100 draft screens (windows) for data entry, public searches, and database reporting and maintenance. In 2012, the data model was refined and the highest priority screens were developed. A preliminary, non-public version of the Water Research Digital Library was tested in the fall. In 2013, the Digital Library was populated with a ""starter-set"" of articles. In the spring of 2014, MnWRL was made available online. An ongoing program of comprehensive, targeted outreach efforts will ensure that water planners, landowners, researchers, and citizens throughout Minnesota know about this resource. While the project to establish the Digital Library concluded in 2014, the MDA and partner organizations will continue to build, maintain and improve it overtime. In 2016, MnWRL staff at MDA developed a partnership agreement template, met with potential state agency and academic partners, and secured a partnership internally with the Pesticide and Fertilizer Management Division for curation and entry of publications and data. In 2014 a Steering Team representing diverse organizations and stakeholders was organized to provide guidance on planning and operations of MnWRL. The Steering Team continues to meet quarterly to discuss work plans, promotion, partnership policies, and scope policies. ",2009-07-01,2028-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Stephen,Roos,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street N.","St. Paul",MN,55155,651-201-6631,stephan.roos@state.mn.us,Inventory,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-water-research-digital-library,,,,
2998,"Minnesota Water Research Digital Library",2012,175000,"M.L. 2011, Chapter 6, Article 2, Sec.3","M.L. 2011: (f) $175,000 the first year and $175,000 the second year are for a research inventory database containing water-related research activities. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2016. "," Number of publications Number of website visitors Number of search sessions conducted: Number of PDF downloads ","Please see the most recent fiscal year for up to date information. ",,,,,810,"See Fiscal Year 2014",0.3,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","State Government","Minnesota Water Research Digital Library Water Research Inventory Database The Minnesota Water Research Digital Library (MnWRL) is a user-friendly, searchable inventory of water research relevant to Minnesota. It includes both peer-reviewed articles as well as white papers and reports. The Library provides 'one-stop' access to all types of water research. The Minnesota Water Research Digital Library is now fully functional and available online. Currently it is populated with over 3,100 diverse scientific research articles and project reports. Clean Water funds will be used to continue populating and managing the database in partnership with other state agencies and organizations. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) will provide support and training for partner organizations and conduct intensive outreach to Minnesota's water research communities as well as the general public. What is the status of the project? In 2018, changes were made to the MnWRL website to enhance the user experience with a wide range of search and filter tools. Visitors can browse by categories, find recently added or featured items, and do an advanced search using document descriptors and full document text.  ","This project established a centralized digital library of articles on water research in or relevant to Minnesota. The digital library gives water resource professionals, researchers, funders and the public quick access to a wealth of information that was previously scattered or hard to find. Users are able to search for literature on a wide range of water topics and submit water research reports to be shared with others.   MnWRL increases research accessibility and coordination and ensures full utilization of decades of water research that supports Minnesota’s groundwater and surface water assessment, protection and restoration activities. Organizing information about research projects in a single place will make it easier to find results and coordinate research efforts. ","In 2011, a project advisory committee was formed. This committee provided input on questions regarding the scope of material to be included and the types of searchable attributes in the Digital Library. During 2011, a high-level design was completed, including a data model and more than 100 draft screens (windows) for data entry, public searches, and database reporting and maintenance. In 2012, the data model was refined and the highest priority screens were developed. A preliminary, non-public version of the Water Research Digital Library was tested in the fall. In 2013, the Digital Library was populated with a ""starter-set"" of articles. In the spring of 2014, MnWRL was made available online. An ongoing program of comprehensive, targeted outreach efforts will ensure that water planners, landowners, researchers, and citizens throughout Minnesota know about this resource. While the project to establish the Digital Library concluded in 2014, the MDA and partner organizations will continue to build, maintain and improve it overtime. In 2016, MnWRL staff at MDA developed a partnership agreement template, met with potential state agency and academic partners, and secured a partnership internally with the Pesticide and Fertilizer Management Division for curation and entry of publications and data. In 2014 a Steering Team representing diverse organizations and stakeholders was organized to provide guidance on planning and operations of MnWRL. The Steering Team continues to meet quarterly to discuss work plans, promotion, partnership policies, and scope policies. ",2009-07-01,2028-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Stephen,Roos,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street N.","St. Paul",MN,55155,651-201-6631,stephan.roos@state.mn.us,Inventory,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-water-research-digital-library,,,,
2998,"Minnesota Water Research Digital Library",2010,85000,"M.L. 2009, Chapter 172, Article 2, Sec. 2 ","M.L. 2009: (d) $695,000 the first year and $1,570,000 the second year are for research, pilot projects, and technical assistance related to ways agricultural practices contribute to restoring impaired waters and assist with the development of TMDL plans. "," Number of publications Number of website visitors Number of search sessions conducted: Number of PDF downloads ","Please see the most recent fiscal year for up to date information. ",,,,,,"See Fiscal Year 2014",,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","State Government","Minnesota Water Research Digital Library Water Research Inventory Database The Minnesota Water Research Digital Library (MnWRL) is a user-friendly, searchable inventory of water research relevant to Minnesota. It includes both peer-reviewed articles as well as white papers and reports. The Library provides 'one-stop' access to all types of water research. The Minnesota Water Research Digital Library is now fully functional and available online. Currently it is populated with over 3,100 diverse scientific research articles and project reports. Clean Water funds will be used to continue populating and managing the database in partnership with other state agencies and organizations. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) will provide support and training for partner organizations and conduct intensive outreach to Minnesota's water research communities as well as the general public. What is the status of the project? In 2018, changes were made to the MnWRL website to enhance the user experience with a wide range of search and filter tools. Visitors can browse by categories, find recently added or featured items, and do an advanced search using document descriptors and full document text.  ","This project established a centralized digital library of articles on water research in or relevant to Minnesota. The digital library gives water resource professionals, researchers, funders and the public quick access to a wealth of information that was previously scattered or hard to find. Users are able to search for literature on a wide range of water topics and submit water research reports to be shared with others.   MnWRL increases research accessibility and coordination and ensures full utilization of decades of water research that supports Minnesota’s groundwater and surface water assessment, protection and restoration activities. Organizing information about research projects in a single place will make it easier to find results and coordinate research efforts. ","In 2011, a project advisory committee was formed. This committee provided input on questions regarding the scope of material to be included and the types of searchable attributes in the Digital Library. During 2011, a high-level design was completed, including a data model and more than 100 draft screens (windows) for data entry, public searches, and database reporting and maintenance. In 2012, the data model was refined and the highest priority screens were developed. A preliminary, non-public version of the Water Research Digital Library was tested in the fall. In 2013, the Digital Library was populated with a ""starter-set"" of articles. In the spring of 2014, MnWRL was made available online. An ongoing program of comprehensive, targeted outreach efforts will ensure that water planners, landowners, researchers, and citizens throughout Minnesota know about this resource. While the project to establish the Digital Library concluded in 2014, the MDA and partner organizations will continue to build, maintain and improve it overtime. In 2016, MnWRL staff at MDA developed a partnership agreement template, met with potential state agency and academic partners, and secured a partnership internally with the Pesticide and Fertilizer Management Division for curation and entry of publications and data. In 2014 a Steering Team representing diverse organizations and stakeholders was organized to provide guidance on planning and operations of MnWRL. The Steering Team continues to meet quarterly to discuss work plans, promotion, partnership policies, and scope policies. ",2009-07-01,2028-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Stephen,Roos,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street N.","St. Paul",MN,55155,651-201-6631,stephan.roos@state.mn.us,Inventory,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-water-research-digital-library,,,,
14211,"Mobile Stage Purchase",2012,7368,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage;","Track audience numbers.","At least five different cultures were represented on the stage with at least 950 attending the events.",,5096,"Clearwater County Agricultural Society",7368,,"Alton Walker Al Paulson Cheryl Grover Ted Olson Scott Fawver Alroy Lewis Dee Strandlien Mary Ann Erickson Kraig Rontaine Mark Tittera Sue Van Mill Betty Johnson Cindy Benson Kelly Christensen Amy Kent Mark Larson Duane Hayes Dean Newland Al Rasmussen Curt Nyegaard Hillary Rodensteiner",,"Clearwater County Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To increase arts and cultural heritage events occurring at the fair by providing a portable stage as a new performance space.",,,2012-05-01,2012-07-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Allen,Paulson,"Clearwater County Agricultural Society",,,,,218-694-2780,allen.paulson@co.clearwater.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Clearwater,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mobile-stage-purchase,,,,
21669,"Morrison County Fair Children’s Day Programming",2013,7783,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 10 ","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage",,,,,,,,"Connie Bursey, Gigi Dambowy, Tom Hoeft, Dar Geiss, Levi Muhlenkamp, Dian Peterson, Clint Kathrein, Julie Ross, Paul Orth, Cody Kathrein, Joyell belllinger, Greg Colombe, LH Gunderson, Lon Johnson, Jan Wozniak",,"Morrison County Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To offer a Children’s Day with arts and education programming for young fairgoers. The Morrison County Fair provided a show from the Homeward Bound Theatre Company including “Franny Farmer,” who provides healthy eating information and “Paul Bunyon,” who discusses the lumbering heritage of the central part of Minnesota. ",,,2013-08-09,2013-08-09,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Norma,Hudson,"Morrison County Fair",,,,,(320)632-1040,manager@morrisoncountyfair.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Morrison,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/morrison-county-fair-children-s-day-programming,,,,
10003489,"Mountain Pine Beetle Invasive Threat to Minnesota's Pines",2015,75000,"M.L. 2014, Chp. 226, Sec. 2, Subd. 04e2","$175,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota and $75,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of agriculture to survey for the presence and characterize the potential risk of the invasive mountain pine beetle to Minnesota's pine forests to inform early detection and rapid response. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2017, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,75000,,,1.26,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","State Government","Native to the western United States and Canada, mountain pine beetle is considered the most devastating forest insect in North America. Trees usually die as a result of infestation and an unprecedented outbreak in the west is currently decimating pine forests there. While mountain pine beetle is not presently believed to reside in Minnesota, there are risks posed by an expanding species range resulting from warming climate and the potential for accidental introduction via lumber imports from infested areas. It is estimated that Minnesota currently has about 200 million trees that would be susceptible to mountain pine beetle if it should become established here and loss of those trees would threaten wildlife habitat, water quality protection, and recreation. Researchers at the University of Minnesota and the Minnesota Department of Agriculture are using this appropriation to survey state locations for the presence of mountain pine beetle and to characterize the risk posed by the insect to Minnesota pine species. If detected early enough isolated populations of mountain pine beetle may be possible to control and a better understanding of how Minnesota’s particular pine species might react to the insect would guide future management response strategies.",,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2014/work_plans/2014_04e2.pdf,2014-07-01,2017-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Mark,Abrahamson,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert St N","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(651) 201-6505",mark.abrahamson@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Carlton, Cass, Chisago, Clearwater, Cook, Crow Wing, Fillmore, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Kanabec, Kittson, Koochiching, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Marshall, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pine, Polk, Ramsey, Roseau, Sherburne, St. Louis, Stearns, Todd, Wabasha, Wadena, Washington, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mountain-pine-beetle-invasive-threat-minnesotas-pines-2,,,,
21671,"Mower County Fair Preservation and Improvement of Creative Arts Display Building",2013,7783,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 10 ","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage",,,,,,,,"Neal Anderson, Peter Marx, Jerry Risius, Bruce Stundahl, Larry Rasch, John Mueller, Justin Bickler, Kevin Finley, Gary Ulland, Doug Jax",,"Mower County Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To enhance exhibits of local artists' work by improving lighting in Mower County Fair's Creative Arts Building. Additional natural light and new spotlights will help artists highlight their work. ",,,2013-05-06,2013-05-10,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,John,Mueller,"Mower County Fair",,,,,(507)433-3376,John.mueller@mowercountyfair.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Mower,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mower-county-fair-preservation-and-improvement-creative-arts-display-building,,,,
16678,"Mural Project",2012,10250,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (2) $700,000 each year for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-County Fairs. The commissioner shall award grants for the development or enhancement of county fair facilities or other projects or programs that provide access to the arts, arts education, or agricultural, historical, and cultural heritage programs, including but not limited to agricultural education centers, arts buildings, and performance stages.",,,,,,,,"Brian Halverson Bruce Bang Pam Aakre Don Nasstrom Don Abarr Heidi Ackerson Lloyd Alm Jerry Arneson Randy Barta Sherrie Berg Gary Bergan Duane Brendemuhl Mike Butenhoff Jay Rehder",,"Clay County Fair","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To create a mural that embodies the activities and spirit of the Clay County Fair. The mural will be painted on the back side of the grandstand, which is one of the first things a fair visitor sees. ",,,2012-04-26,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,"Pam ",Aakre,"Clay County Fair","102 6th St SE",Barnesville,MN,56514,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Clay,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mural-project,"Pat Coleman: Acquisitions Librarian at the Minnesota Historical Society.Sue Ellingsen: Former middle school Band Director at Blue Earth Area Public School.  2006 Blue Earth Area Teacher of the Year. Jamey Flannery: Project Manager at Flannery Construction.  Has full range of general contracting experience, from new construction to remodeling to improving historical structures.Dan Grunhovd: Past president of the Minnesota Federation of County Fairs.Ron Oleheiser: District 8 Representative of the Minnesota State Fair.",,,2
21672,"Murray County Fair Arts and Cultural Heritage Programming",2013,7783,,"These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage",,,,,,,,"Stan Larson, Dave Herrig, Glen Kluis, Ron Robbins, Gerald Magnus, David Thiner, James Jens, John Giese, Bob Moline, Dennis Opdahl, Bob Osseffort, Ron Holinka, Jan Kluis, Scott Kleve, Mike Vorthrems",,"Murray County Agricultural Society",,"To feature new acts at the fair that showcase the cultural diversity in Murray County.",,,2013-02-01,2013-10-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Stan,Larson,"Murray County Fair",,,,,(507)836-6303,sblarson@frontiernet.net,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Murray,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/murray-county-fair-arts-and-cultural-heritage-programming,,,,
16681,"Native American Cultural and Historical Center",2012,39809,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (2) $700,000 each year for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-County Fairs. The commissioner shall award grants for the development or enhancement of county fair facilities or other projects or programs that provide access to the arts, arts education, or agricultural, historical, and cultural heritage programs, including but not limited to agricultural education centers, arts buildings, and performance stages.","Track number of visitors.","Approximately 3,500 fair attendees visited the Native American Cultural and Historical Center throughout the four days of the fair.The Runestone Museum of Alexandria experienced unprecedented interest in their museum.Speakers were impressed with the building and the collection of artifacts.",,43078,"Douglas County Agricultural Association",43078,,"Harry Davis Andy Siira Earl Anderson Duane Samuelson Dale Buchholz Mike Maudal John Strommer Don Larsen George Dyrstad Kathy Franson Richard Krogh Ken Olson Jerry Peper",,"Douglas County Agricultural Association","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To construct a log building that will house Dakota and Ojibway artifacts during the Douglas County Fair. The building will be open to the public at no charge and it will be staffed and operated with the support of the Runestone Museum and the Douglas County Historical Society. Speakers will talk about Native American history, share their own family artifacts, provide instrumental and vocal performances, and be available to converse with visitors as they view the collection. ",,,2012-04-26,2012-09-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,"Dale ",Buchholz,"Douglas County Agricultural Association","300 Fairgrounds Road",Alexandria,MN,56308,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Douglas,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/native-american-cultural-and-historical-center,"Pat Coleman: Acquisitions Librarian at the Minnesota Historical Society. Sue Ellingsen: Former middle school band director at Blue Earth Area Public School. 2006 Blue Earth Area Teacher of the Year. Jamey Flannery: Project Manager at Flannery Construction. Has full range of general contracting experience, from new construction to remodeling to improving historical structures. Dan Grunhovd: Former president of the Minnesota Federation of County Fairs. Ron Oleheiser: District 8 Representative of the Minnesota State Fair.",,,2
21674,"Nicollet County Fair History Preservation Project",2013,7783,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 10 ","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage",,,,,,,,"Bill McCabe, Rich Pehreson, Ann Volk, Bruce Ellefson, Joni Anderson, Windy Block, Jim Golgart, Jill Gorman, Larry Hewitt, Tom Johnson, Jeff Keeley, Bill McCabe, Don McCabe, Steve Miller, Harlan Olson, Carrie Passon, Wayne Passon, Pat Pehreson, Rich Pehrson, Jeff Volk, Robert Volk, Katie Johnson",,"Nicollet County Agricultural Society, Inc.","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To provide a visual display depicting the history of the Nicollet County Fair's volunteers, fairgrounds, projects, and community. The Nicollet County Fair will erect a booth next to the Historical Society with information about the 140 years of the fair. Exhibit materials will include a slideshow of photographs and written documents. ",,,2013-05-01,2014-05-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Joni,Anderson,"Nicollet County Fair",,,,,(507)246-5342,nicolletcountyfair@gmail.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Nicollet,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/nicollet-county-fair-history-preservation-project,,,,
21675,"Nobles County Fair Fine Arts Building Update",2013,7783,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 10 ","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage",,,,,,,,"Harold Wietzema, James Kramer, Scott Rose, Lynn Darling, Ron McCarvel, Chad Cummings, Tom Bullerman, Randy Bullerman, Karla Talsma",,"Nobles County Fair Association","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To improve fairgoers ability to view artwork created by local residents. Updated lighting in the Fine Arts Building will help showcase the arts and cultural heritage displays exhibited at the Nobles County Fair. ",,,2013-06-01,2013-07-15,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Karla,Talsma,"Nobles County Fair",,,,,(507)376-4136,secretary@noblescountyfair.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Nobles,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/nobles-county-fair-fine-arts-building-update,,,,
21676,"Norman County Fair Youth Interactive Art Day and Senior Americana Day",2013,7783,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 10 ","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage",,,,,,,,"Gerrie Aasland, Dean Hanson, Greg Peterson, Nikie Ambushi, Dave Jenson, Steve Petry, Jim Birkemeyer, Pete Kappes, Dennis Riepe, Rachel Brandt, Tom Melin, Mike Roquet, Perry Ellingson, Don Merkens, Mike Sorenson, Wayne Gwin, Danette Gwin, Jay Merkens, Craig Steen, Jessie Olson, David Steen, Glen Visser",,"Norman County Fair","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To offer arts and educational opportunities for youth and seniors of Norman County. The Norman County Fair will offer several interactive arts and educational workshops including tie dying, a singing and dancing event called “Penny and Pals,” and a glass blowing demonstration. The fair will also feature a folk band and a draft horse exhibition.",,,2013-06-20,2013-06-22,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Don,Merkins,"Norman County Fair",,,,,(218)784-4984,Dmerkens52@hotmail.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Norman,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/norman-county-fair-youth-interactive-art-day-and-senior-americana-day,,,,
18430,"Norwegian Day at Pennington County Fair",2012,50000,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (2) $700,000 each year for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-County Fairs. The commissioner shall award grants for the development or enhancement of county fair facilities or other projects or programs that provide access to the arts, arts education, or agricultural, historical, and cultural heritage programs, including but not limited to agricultural education centers, arts buildings, and performance stages.","Track audience numbers.Track which counties fair visitors live.   ",,,,,50000,,"Beattie Mickelson Wayne Harder Tom Koppenhaver Floyd Erickson Arlene Erickson Connie Mike Sorteberg Laverne Hamre Tom Scholin Leroy Jensen Linnae Enge Curt Howe Deb Howe Rick Hruby Ray Safranski Marlys Hruby Bernie Huot",,"Pennington County Fair Association","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To complete step one of a three year program titled Norwegian Day at Pennington County Fair. With the purchase of a stage and sound system, the fair will be able to host performances, workshops and a fashion show.",,,2012-04-17,2012-11-06,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Curt,Howe,"Pennington County Fair Association","524 N. Barzen","Thief River Falls",MN,56701,218-683-5132,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Pennington,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/norwegian-day-pennington-county-fair,"Pat Coleman: Acquisitions Librarian at the Minnesota Historical Society.Sue Ellingsen: Former middle school band director at Blue Earth Area Public School. 2006 Blue Earth Area Teacher of the Year.Jamey Flannery: Project Manager at Flannery Construction. Has full range of general contracting experience, from new construction to remodeling to improving historical structures.Dan Grunhovd: Former president of the Minnesota Federation of County Fairs.Ron Oleheiser: District 8 Representative of the Minnesota State Fair.",,,2
10012117,"Noxious Weed Detection and Eradication",2020,1000000,"M.L. 2019, First Special Session, Chp. 4, Art. 2, Sec. 2, Subd. 06c","$1,000,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of agriculture to continue to monitor, detect, and eradicate noxious weeds, including Palmer Amaranth, primarily in conservation plantings and to develop and implement methods to prevent infestation and protect prairies, other natural areas, and agricultural crops. Of this amount, $650,000 is for grants to local communities to help combat infestations.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","State Government",n/a,,"Work Plan",2019-07-01,2022-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Mark,Abrahamson,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert St N","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(651) 201-6505",mark.abrahamson@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/noxious-weed-detection-and-eradication,,,,
13231,"Old Church Restoration",2012,7368,"2011 Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage",,,,5000,"Anoka County Agricultural Society",,,"Ray Hyovalti Mike Ahlers Mitch Coop Dorna Helgeson Scott Newberger Marlyn Sjaarda Bernie Vevea Bob Fossum Keith Hyovalti Jim Sweet Rich Nordlund Travis Thoreson Jeff Boyd Eric Sjaarda Norman Mossberg Jim Cote",,"Anoka County Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To provide needed repairs to a historical building, the Old Church, on the Anoka County fairgrounds. Over 100 years old, the Old Church is also home to the Anoka County Arts Alliance during the week of the fair. The mission of the Anoka County Arts Alliance is to identify, provide support for, and promote the activities of the Anoka County arts community.",,,2012-01-01,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Mike,Ahlers,"Anoka County Agricultural Society","PO Box 278",Anoka,MN,55303,763-427-4070,anokafair@aol.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Anoka,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/old-church-restoration,,,,
18209,"Old Settlers' Log Cabin",2012,18577,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (2) $700,000 each year for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-County Fairs. The commissioner shall award grants for the development or enhancement of county fair facilities or other projects or programs that provide access to the arts, arts education, or agricultural, historical, and cultural heritage programs, including but not limited to agricultural education centers, arts buildings, and performance stages.","Survey Cabin visitors.","90% of survyed visitors would visit the Old Settlers' Cabin in the future to see other historical displays.62% of visitors were not aware of the history fo the Old Settlers' Cabin before their visit.One survey question asked: If you have limited mobility and/or vision, were you able to access and see the display?22% of respondents said they had limited mobility/vision and could access the display.  1% said they could not.  77% stated they did not have limited mobility and/or vision.",,2586,,20903,250,"Tom Gustafson Darrell Fostervold Brent Akerson Cheryl Johnson Sue Ahrenholz Dale Anderson Dennis Baker Donald Bents Rollie Boll Gwen Krebsbach Chad Lien Marvin Olson Marvin Sandvig Dan Schneider Bob Schueler Kule Sietsema Amanda Lungren Ron Swenson Katie Thompson Mike Witt ",,"Kandiyohi County Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To repair the 1926 Old Settlers' Cabin to make it suitable for historical displays and programming. No historical displays or programming have been housed at the Cabin since the early 1950s. The fair board, along with the Kandiyohi County Historical Society, will use the repaired and enhanced space to display pictures and relics of the county's early history. Funds will be used to repair the foundation and seal logs. Track lighting and secure display cases will highlight exhibits. ",,,2012-04-18,2012-10-16,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Cheryl,Johnson,"Kandiyohi County Fair","907 7th St NW",Wilmar,MN,56201,320-235-0886,kandifair@hotmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Kandiyohi,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/old-settlers-log-cabin,"Pat Coleman: Acquisitions Librarian at the Minnesota Historical Society.Sue Ellingsen: Former middle school band director at Blue Earth Area Public School. 2006 Blue Earth Area Teacher of the Year.Jamey Flannery: Project Manager at Flannery Construction. Has full range of general contracting experience, from new construction to remodeling to improving historical structures.Dan Grunhovd: Former president of the Minnesota Federation of County Fairs.Ron Oleheiser: District 8 Representative of the Minnesota State Fair.",,,2
21678,"Olmsted County Fair CCC exhibit and Blacksmith Shop Demonstration",2013,7783,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 10 ","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage",,,,,,,,"Terry Leary, Rick Wussow, Maxine Fieck, Richard Pagel, Terri DeKok, Lonnie Hebl, Lenny Laures, Judy Plank, Dr. Larry Predmore, Sue Pries, Fred Regal",,"Olmsted County Fair Board","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To provide educational opportunities for fair visitors to learn about the history of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) and the Works Progress Administration (WPA) in southern Minnesota. Between 1933 and 1939, the Olmsted County Fairgrounds was home to the regional headquarters of the CCC company 1774-V. The fair will create two exhibits documenting the living conditions of CCC and WPA workers, and the long-term impact of both programs. Blacksmith demonstrations will also take place at the fairgrounds to allow a glimpse of an essential trade during the Depression era that also supported this camp’s operations. ",,,2013-04-01,2013-07-28,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Terry," Leary","Olmstead County Fair",,,,,(507)282-9862,info@olmstedcountyfair.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Olmsted,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/olmsted-county-fair-ccc-exhibit-and-blacksmith-shop-demonstration,,,,
14428,"Open Air Performance and Education Arena",2012,7368,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage;",,,,,,,,"Terri Foster Danny Wiese Ravina Glover Becky Savey Teri McAllister Chris Hanneken Jeff Stranne Amy Stahnke Bob Kangas Barb Fredrick Butch Oferdal Rhonda Adkins Doug Taylor Patrick Foster Dustin Wiese Susan Wiese Wanda Carlson Chris Thomas Gary Carlson",,"Cass County Agricultural Association","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To build an open air performance and education arena on the fairgrounds. ",,,2011-12-27,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Terri,Foster,"Cass County Agricultural Association","207 E. Second St. S.",Pillager,MN,56473,218-746-3348,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Cass,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/open-air-performance-and-education-arena,,,,
18439,"Outdoor Heritage Center Enhancements",2012,12000,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (2) $700,000 each year for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-County Fairs. The commissioner shall award grants for the development or enhancement of county fair facilities or other projects or programs that provide access to the arts, arts education, or agricultural, historical, and cultural heritage programs, including but not limited to agricultural education centers, arts buildings, and performance stages.","Record comments from audience.","Many positive comments, but will work on ventillation and cooling issues in the future.",,776,"Yellow Medicine County Fair",12776,,"Miranda Evenson Mark Westfield Lois Fenske Julie Saltee Menno Fokken Marvin Patten Dale Schoberg Cory Stoks Mark Giese Rob Hauger Clara Groenhoff Brad Van Binsbergen Patti Haas Louis Sherlin Amelia Ryan Keith Helgeson ",,"Yellow Medicine County Fair","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To enhance Yellow Medicine County Fair's capacity to host arts and cultural heritage events in their Outdoor Heritage Center by purchasing bleacher seating, a stage, and improving the floor to make the area more handicap accessible. ",,,2012-04-20,2012-08-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Miranda,Evenson,"Yellow Medicine County Fair",,,,,507-223-7155,ymcfair@hotmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,"Yellow Medicine",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/outdoor-heritage-center-enhancements,"Pat Coleman: Acquisitions Librarian at the Minnesota Historical Society.Sue Ellingsen: Former middle school band director at Blue Earth Area Public School. 2006 Blue Earth Area Teacher of the Year.Jamey Flannery: Project Manager at Flannery Construction. Has full range of general contracting experience, from new construction to remodeling to improving historical structures.Dan Grunhovd: Former president of the Minnesota Federation of County Fairs.Ron Oleheiser: District 8 Representative of the Minnesota State Fair.",,,2
14279,"Outdoor Heritage Center",2012,7368,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage;","Survey guests.Track audience numbers at each event.",,,1095,"Yellow Medicine County Fair",7368,,"Miranda Evenson Mark Westfield Lois Fenske Julie Saltee Menno Fokken Marvin Patten Robert Hauger Dale Schoberg Brad VanBinsbergen Corey Stoks Mark Giese Clara Groenhoff",,"Yellow Medicine County Fair","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To increase access to arts and cultural heritage programming at the Yellow Medicine County Fair by building an Outdoor Heritage Center. The new center will provide a space for demonstrations, presentations, and interactive activities. ",,,2012-01-25,2012-07-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Miranda,Evenson,,,,,,507-223-7155,inquiries@ymcfair.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,"Yellow Medicine",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/outdoor-heritage-center,,,,
16475,"Outdoor Exhibition and Performance Area",2012,7368,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage",,,,,,,,"Alan Aaneson Greg Uithoven Lyle Nelson Isaac DeBoer Spencer Sells Burdette Braun Roland Crawford Ron Fick Bryce Niessink Lowell Jauert Clair Crawford William Miller Ida Reverts Robert Zinnell ",,"Rock County Free Fair","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To increase access to arts and cultural heritage programming at the Rock County Fair by building an Outdoor Exhibition and Performance Area. The new center will provide a space for demonstrations, presentations, musical performances, and interactive activities in a high traffic area that also accommodates large crowds. ",,,2012-03-15,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Isaac,DeBoer,"Rock County Free Fair","P.O. 956 ",Luverne,MN,56156,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Rock,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/outdoor-exhibition-and-performance-area,,,,
10013296,"Palmer Amaranth Detection and Eradication Continuation",2019,431000,"M.L. 2018, Chp. 214, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 06b","$431,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of agriculture to continue to monitor, ground survey, and control Palmer amaranth primarily in conservation plantings and to develop and implement aerial-survey methods to prevent infestation and protect prairies, other natural areas, and agricultural crops.","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,,,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","State Government","Find and control Palmer amaranth in conservation plantings to prevent severe economic damage and protect prairies.",,"Work Plan",2018-07-01,2021-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Monika,Chandler,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert St N","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 201-6537",monika.chandler@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/palmer-amaranth-detection-and-eradication-continuation,,,,
14269,"Park Stage Enhancements and Chainsaw Artist",2012,7368,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage;","Track number of attendees at each performance at the stage. ","On average, 60 people attended the events at the park shelter and stage.",,2932,"Perham Agricultural Society",7368,,"Pete Zavadil Diane Sazama Rita Riestenberg Todd Steeke William Rose Eugene Jahnke Edwin Keil Ken Rosen Curt Osterfeld Monique Rossow Jason Bachmann Kristine Moltzan Gary White Eric Spender Karen Gorentz",,"Perham Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To enhance arts access in East Otter Tail County by updating the park stage. Additionally, to feature chainsaw carving demonstrations throughout the fair week.",,,2012-01-11,2012-08-15,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Diane,Sazama,"Perham Agricultural Society",,,,,218-346-2750,wooleyacres@arvig.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,"Otter Tail",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/park-stage-enhancements-and-chainsaw-artist,,,,
14412,"Pavilion Stage Enhancement",2012,7368,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage;","Survey audience.","The stage and pavilion enhancements were a success, and provided an indoor, weather proof space for performances.  The fair and community were able to host a variety of activities in the building.  Some activities attracted around 350 attendees.",,255,"Grant County Agricultural Society",7368,,"Doyle Sperr Randy Larson Paul Mackenzie Doug Rudell Michelle Corey-Sperr",,"Grant County Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To increase access to the arts and performances by enhancing the pavilion stage area at the Grant County Fair and making it handicap accessible.",,,2012-12-22,2012-07-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Paul,Mackenzie,,,,,,320-677-2284,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Grant,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/pavilion-stage-enhancement,,,,
21658,"Pennington County Fair Accessibility Project",2013,6174,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (2) $700,000 each year for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-County Fairs. The commissioner shall award grants for the development or enhancement of county fair facilities or other projects or programs that provide access to the arts, arts education, or agricultural, historical, and cultural heritage programs, including but not limited to agricultural education centers, arts buildings, and performance stages.",,,,,,,,"Curt Howe, Mike Sorteberg, Floyd Erickson, Linnae Enge, Ray Safranski, Laverne Hamre",,"Pennington County Fair Association","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To purchase five loop-fabric floor exhibit display panels to showcase Scandinavian art and launch the second year of the fair’s Norwegian Day. ",,,2013-02-01,2013-07-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Curt,Howe,"Pennington County Fair Association",,,,,(218)6861-2092,dhowe@mncable.net,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Pennington,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/pennington-county-fair-accessibility-project,"Pat Coleman: Acquisitions Librarian at the Minnesota Historical Society. Sue Ellingsen: Former middle school band director at Blue Earth Area Public School. 2006 Blue Earth Area Teacher of the Year. Jamey Flannery: Project Manager at Flannery Construction. Has full range of general contracting experience, from new construction to remodeling to improving historical structures. Dan Grunhovd: Former president of the Minnesota Federation of County Fairs. Ron Oleheiser: District 8 Representative of the Minnesota State Fair.",,,2
21680,"Pennington County Fair History of Archery seminars",2013,7783,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 10 ","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage",,,,,,,,"Curt Howe, Mike Sorteberg, Floyd Erickson, Linnae Enge, Ray Safranski, Laverne Hamre",,"Pennington County Fair Association, Inc.","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To offer an exhibit and educational seminars on the history of archery. The seminars will cover the history of archery from when Minnesota was first settled, to use of technology in modern archery. ",,,2012-01-21,2013-07-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,"Ray ",Safranski,"Pennington County Fair",,,,,(218)416-2043,rbscpa@mncable.net,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Pennington,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/pennington-county-fair-history-archery-seminars,,,,
14429,"Performances at the Kittson County Fair",2012,6298,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage;","Track attendance numbers and collect comments from audience.","There were at least 500 attendees at each event. Sound system was used for a variety of performances, and there were numerous positive comments about the number of local performers at the fair.",,,,6298,,"Mike Wollin Barb Peterson Dave Stewart Jeremy Folland Vernon Bahr Ed Lehrke Judy Blomquist Scott Billings Jenny Schmiedeberg Carey Mortenson Dan Vagle Lowell Younggren",,"Kittson County Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To bring arts and cultural heritage programming to the Kittson County Fair, and purchase a sound system to enhance the new programs. A lumberjack show will highlight the history of logging in Minnesota, and a bluegrass band will expose fair attendees to a genre of music inspired by the music of Appalachia. ",,,2012-05-16,2012-10-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jeremy,Folland,"Kittson County Agricultural Society",,,,,218-843-3411,chair@kittsoncountyfair.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Kittson,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/performances-kittson-county-fair,,,,
19371,"Performance Stage and Programming",2013,7783,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage",,,,,,,,"Greg Dornink, Dennis DeVries, Kathy Tesmer, Jennifer Pickett, Colin Winslow, Doug Lind, Aaren Mathison, Bob Kappers, Karl Houker, Kyle Chiglo, Mike Fenske, Phyllis Althoff ",,"Cannon Valley Fair","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To construct a stage and bring in artists and entertainment. Artists will demonstrate woodworking, yarn spinning, and photography. A local bluegrass band will be featured for the first time at the fair. ",,,2013-04-13,2013-10-11,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Phyllis,Althoff,"Cannon Valley Fair",,,,,507-263-3548,cannonvalleyfair@gmail.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Goodhue,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/performance-stage-and-programming,,,,
14358,Performances,2012,7368,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage;",,,,,,,,"Bruce Wellendorf Travis Fitzner Donald Wellendorf Ryan Pansch Reed Stein Mike Clark Gary Sigler",,"Big Stone County Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To enhance the education, preservation and promotion of MN history and cultural heritage through performers, musicians and actors at the Big Stone County Fair. The fair will host a bluegrass band, a vaudeville style comedy troupe, and lumberjack shows.",,,2012-07-03,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,"Bruce ",Wellendorf,"Big Stone Agricultural Society",,,,,320-273-2200,bwellen@fedtel.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,"Big Stone",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/performances,,,,
13702,"Performing Artists at Benton County Fair ",2012,7368,"2011 Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage","To provide demonstrations to the fairgoers to show the artistry, craftsmanship and skill of the chainsaw artist.  Keep track of the number of people that attend each demonstration and receive feedback from attendees.","Comment sheets were passed around during the chainsaw carving demonstrations. While many in the audience had seen carvings, they had not seen an artist actually carve them. Many asked to have artist back next year. Comment sheets were passed around during the bluegrass performances. Comments were positive. Many people liked the change in music and would like the bands back next year.",,,,7368,,"Joe Scapanski Lewie Stark Loren Prom Laura Falconer",,"Benton County Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To introduce a variety of bluegrass musical styles throughout the Benton County Fair week and hire a chainsaw artist to provide demonstrations. ",,,2011-12-01,2012-08-05,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Laura,Falconer,"Benton County Agricultural Society","PO Box 118","Sauk Rapids",MN,56379,320-253-5649,bentonfair@aol.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Benton,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/performing-artists-benton-county-fair,,,,
1207,"Pesticide Monitoring Program- Increased Capability and Capacity",2025,350000,"Minnesota Session Laws - 2023, Regular Session, CHAPTER 40—Article 2, Section 3","M.L. 2023: (a) $350,000 the first year and $350,000 the second year are to increase monitoring for pesticides and pesticide degradates in surface water and groundwater and to use data collected to assess pesticide use practices. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2028. "," Total pesticide monitoring sample events Number of pesticide samples collected Total number of pesticide analytes Total number of detected pesticide analytes in groundwater Total number of detected pesticide analytes in surface water Total pesticide analyses completed Total number of pesticide detections Most frequently detected pesticide analyte in groundwater Most frequently detected pesticide analyte in surface water Active pesticide surface waterbody impairments ",,,,,,,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","State Government","The purpose of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture's monitoring activities is to determine the presence and concentration of pesticides in Minnesota's groundwater and surface water. Monitoring information is used to characterize and assess the extent of pesticide impacts to Minnesota's water resources. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has been monitoring the state's water resources continuously for more than 25 years. With over two decades of monitoring data, the MDA operates one of the few programs with sufficient long-term data to evaluate changes in water quality over time. Clean Water funding has allowed the MDA to increase the number of detectable pesticides, increase the sensitivity of detection of certain pesticides and increase the overall number of samples that can be analyzed on an annual basis. As a result, Minnesota’s pesticide water monitoring program is one of the most comprehensive programs in the country and is regarded as a national leader. The MDA increased the number of detectable pesticides from 44 in 2009 to 185 in 2022. Pesticides on the new method are now being quantified at a parts-per-trillion (ppt) level, which is a shift from the previous parts-per-billion (ppb) level. Approximately 1600 pesticide samples were submitted for analysis during 2010, an increase of 600 samples compared to 2009. This increase of 600 samples should be maintained, but may be lower if dry weather conditions persist. To learn more about our monitoring program, please visit MDA's Clean Water Fund website or the MDA's pesticide monitoring website. ","In 2011, the MDA laboratory purchased equipment for a liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) analytical methods. This switch to new methods has greatly expanded the MDA's monitoring capability. Whereas in 2009, MDA routinely analyzed for approximately 44 chemicals requiring three different analytical procedures. Clean Water Funds have supported an increase in the number of detectable pesticides from 44 in 2009 to 185 in 2022. The most significant advancement of the new methods is the ability to quantify concentrations for many of these chemicals at much lower levels. ","In general, the MDA looks for pesticides that are widely used and / or pose the greatest risk to groundwater or surface water. The MDA follows a pesticide selection process which prioritizes the specific compounds to be tested. Common compounds include pesticides applied in agricultural settings and those applied to lawns and gardens.The program is designed specifically to evaluate pesticides, however, analysis of nutrients and sediment is also considered. Annual water quality monitoring reports are available in the Minnesota Water Research Digital Library. Links to the most recent reports are listed below. 2022 Water Quality Monitoring Report (PDF) 2021 Water Quality Monitoring Report (PDF) 2020 Water Quality Monitoring Report (PDF) ",2010-01-01,2028-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,"Bill ",VanRyswyk,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","422 Belgrade Avenue","North Mankato",MN,56003,"(507) 344-3203",Bill.Vanryswyk@state.mn.us,Monitoring,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/pesticide-monitoring-program-increased-capability-and-capacity,,,,
1207,"Pesticide Monitoring Program- Increased Capability and Capacity",2024,350000,"Minnesota Session Laws - 2023, Regular Session, CHAPTER 40—Article 2, Section 3","M.L. 2023: (a) $350,000 the first year and $350,000 the second year are to increase monitoring for pesticides and pesticide degradates in surface water and groundwater and to use data collected to assess pesticide use practices. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2028. "," Total pesticide monitoring sample events Number of pesticide samples collected Total number of pesticide analytes Total number of detected pesticide analytes in groundwater Total number of detected pesticide analytes in surface water Total pesticide analyses completed Total number of pesticide detections Most frequently detected pesticide analyte in groundwater Most frequently detected pesticide analyte in surface water Active pesticide surface waterbody impairments ","The results for FY24 are currently under review and analysis. The final report will be available in June 2025. ",,,,318465,46459,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","State Government","The purpose of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture's monitoring activities is to determine the presence and concentration of pesticides in Minnesota's groundwater and surface water. Monitoring information is used to characterize and assess the extent of pesticide impacts to Minnesota's water resources. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has been monitoring the state's water resources continuously for more than 25 years. With over two decades of monitoring data, the MDA operates one of the few programs with sufficient long-term data to evaluate changes in water quality over time. Clean Water funding has allowed the MDA to increase the number of detectable pesticides, increase the sensitivity of detection of certain pesticides and increase the overall number of samples that can be analyzed on an annual basis. As a result, Minnesota’s pesticide water monitoring program is one of the most comprehensive programs in the country and is regarded as a national leader. The MDA increased the number of detectable pesticides from 44 in 2009 to 185 in 2022. Pesticides on the new method are now being quantified at a parts-per-trillion (ppt) level, which is a shift from the previous parts-per-billion (ppb) level. Approximately 1600 pesticide samples were submitted for analysis during 2010, an increase of 600 samples compared to 2009. This increase of 600 samples should be maintained, but may be lower if dry weather conditions persist. To learn more about our monitoring program, please visit MDA's Clean Water Fund website or the MDA's pesticide monitoring website. ","In 2011, the MDA laboratory purchased equipment for a liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) analytical methods. This switch to new methods has greatly expanded the MDA's monitoring capability. Whereas in 2009, MDA routinely analyzed for approximately 44 chemicals requiring three different analytical procedures. Clean Water Funds have supported an increase in the number of detectable pesticides from 44 in 2009 to 185 in 2022. The most significant advancement of the new methods is the ability to quantify concentrations for many of these chemicals at much lower levels. ","In general, the MDA looks for pesticides that are widely used and / or pose the greatest risk to groundwater or surface water. The MDA follows a pesticide selection process which prioritizes the specific compounds to be tested. Common compounds include pesticides applied in agricultural settings and those applied to lawns and gardens.The program is designed specifically to evaluate pesticides, however, analysis of nutrients and sediment is also considered. Annual water quality monitoring reports are available in the Minnesota Water Research Digital Library. Links to the most recent reports are listed below. 2022 Water Quality Monitoring Report (PDF) 2021 Water Quality Monitoring Report (PDF) 2020 Water Quality Monitoring Report (PDF) ",2010-01-01,2028-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,"Bill ",VanRyswyk,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","422 Belgrade Avenue","North Mankato",MN,56003,"(507) 344-3203",Bill.Vanryswyk@state.mn.us,Monitoring,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/pesticide-monitoring-program-increased-capability-and-capacity,,,,
1207,"Pesticide Monitoring Program- Increased Capability and Capacity",2023,350000,"Minnesota Session Laws - 2021, 1st Special Session, CHAPTER 1—Article 2, Section 3","M.L. 2021: (a) $350,000 the first year and $350,000 the second year are to increase monitoring for pesticides and pesticide degradates in surface water and groundwater and to use data collected to assess pesticide use practices. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2025. "," Total pesticide monitoring sample events Number of pesticide samples collected Total number of pesticide analytes Total number of detected pesticide analytes in groundwater Total number of detected pesticide analytes in surface water Total pesticide analyses completed Total number of pesticide detections Most frequently detected pesticide analyte in groundwater Most frequently detected pesticide analyte in surface water Active pesticide surface waterbody impairments "," Total pesticide monitoring sample events - 820 Number of pesticide samples collected - 1,580 Total number of pesticide analytes - 186 Total number of detected pesticide analytes in groundwater - 49 Total number of detected pesticide analytes in surface water - 70 Total pesticide analyses completed - 122,239 Total number of pesticide detections - 5,897 Most frequently detected pesticide analyte in groundwater - Metolachlor ESA (84) Most frequently detected pesticide analyte in surface water - Hydroxyatrazine (94) Active pesticide surface waterbody impairments - Acetochlor (1), and Chlorpyrifos (10) ",,,,296745,45473,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","State Government","The purpose of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture's monitoring activities is to determine the presence and concentration of pesticides in Minnesota's groundwater and surface water. Monitoring information is used to characterize and assess the extent of pesticide impacts to Minnesota's water resources. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has been monitoring the state's water resources continuously for more than 25 years. With over two decades of monitoring data, the MDA operates one of the few programs with sufficient long-term data to evaluate changes in water quality over time. Clean Water funding has allowed the MDA to increase the number of detectable pesticides, increase the sensitivity of detection of certain pesticides and increase the overall number of samples that can be analyzed on an annual basis. As a result, Minnesota’s pesticide water monitoring program is one of the most comprehensive programs in the country and is regarded as a national leader. The MDA increased the number of detectable pesticides from 44 in 2009 to 185 in 2022. Pesticides on the new method are now being quantified at a parts-per-trillion (ppt) level, which is a shift from the previous parts-per-billion (ppb) level. Approximately 1600 pesticide samples were submitted for analysis during 2010, an increase of 600 samples compared to 2009. This increase of 600 samples should be maintained, but may be lower if dry weather conditions persist. To learn more about our monitoring program, please visit MDA's Clean Water Fund website or the MDA's pesticide monitoring website. ","In 2011, the MDA laboratory purchased equipment for a liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) analytical methods. This switch to new methods has greatly expanded the MDA's monitoring capability. Whereas in 2009, MDA routinely analyzed for approximately 44 chemicals requiring three different analytical procedures. Clean Water Funds have supported an increase in the number of detectable pesticides from 44 in 2009 to 185 in 2022. The most significant advancement of the new methods is the ability to quantify concentrations for many of these chemicals at much lower levels. ","In general, the MDA looks for pesticides that are widely used and / or pose the greatest risk to groundwater or surface water. The MDA follows a pesticide selection process which prioritizes the specific compounds to be tested. Common compounds include pesticides applied in agricultural settings and those applied to lawns and gardens.The program is designed specifically to evaluate pesticides, however, analysis of nutrients and sediment is also considered. Annual water quality monitoring reports are available in the Minnesota Water Research Digital Library. Links to the most recent reports are listed below. 2022 Water Quality Monitoring Report (PDF) 2021 Water Quality Monitoring Report (PDF) 2020 Water Quality Monitoring Report (PDF) ",2010-01-01,2028-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,"Bill ",VanRyswyk,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","422 Belgrade Avenue","North Mankato",MN,56003,"(507) 344-3203",Bill.Vanryswyk@state.mn.us,Monitoring,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/pesticide-monitoring-program-increased-capability-and-capacity,,,,
1207,"Pesticide Monitoring Program- Increased Capability and Capacity",2022,350000,"Minnesota Session Laws - 2021, 1st Special Session, CHAPTER 1—Article 2, Section 3","M.L. 2021: (a) $350,000 the first year and $350,000 the second year are to increase monitoring for pesticides and pesticide degradates in surface water and groundwater and to use data collected to assess pesticide use practices. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2025. "," Total pesticide monitoring sample events Number of pesticide samples collected Total number of pesticide analytes Total number of detected pesticide analytes in groundwater Total number of detected pesticide analytes in surface water Total pesticide analyses completed Total number of pesticide detections Most frequently detected pesticide analyte in groundwater Most frequently detected pesticide analyte in surface water Active pesticide surface waterbody impairments "," Total pesticide monitoring sample events - 851 Number of pesticide samples collected - 1,623 Total number of pesticide analytes - 185 Total number of detected pesticide analytes in groundwater - 49 Total number of detected pesticide analytes in surface water - 77 Total pesticide analyses completed - 122,293 Total number of pesticide detections - 6,828 Most frequently detected pesticide analyte in groundwater - Metolachlor (84) Most frequently detected pesticide analyte in surface water - Hydroxyatrazine (93) Active pesticide surface waterbody impairments - Acetochlor (1) and Chlorpyrifos (13) ",,,,298907,44221,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","State Government","The purpose of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture's monitoring activities is to determine the presence and concentration of pesticides in Minnesota's groundwater and surface water. Monitoring information is used to characterize and assess the extent of pesticide impacts to Minnesota's water resources. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has been monitoring the state's water resources continuously for more than 25 years. With over two decades of monitoring data, the MDA operates one of the few programs with sufficient long-term data to evaluate changes in water quality over time. Clean Water funding has allowed the MDA to increase the number of detectable pesticides, increase the sensitivity of detection of certain pesticides and increase the overall number of samples that can be analyzed on an annual basis. As a result, Minnesota’s pesticide water monitoring program is one of the most comprehensive programs in the country and is regarded as a national leader. The MDA increased the number of detectable pesticides from 44 in 2009 to 185 in 2022. Pesticides on the new method are now being quantified at a parts-per-trillion (ppt) level, which is a shift from the previous parts-per-billion (ppb) level. Approximately 1600 pesticide samples were submitted for analysis during 2010, an increase of 600 samples compared to 2009. This increase of 600 samples should be maintained, but may be lower if dry weather conditions persist. To learn more about our monitoring program, please visit MDA's Clean Water Fund website or the MDA's pesticide monitoring website. ","In 2011, the MDA laboratory purchased equipment for a liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) analytical methods. This switch to new methods has greatly expanded the MDA's monitoring capability. Whereas in 2009, MDA routinely analyzed for approximately 44 chemicals requiring three different analytical procedures. Clean Water Funds have supported an increase in the number of detectable pesticides from 44 in 2009 to 185 in 2022. The most significant advancement of the new methods is the ability to quantify concentrations for many of these chemicals at much lower levels. ","In general, the MDA looks for pesticides that are widely used and / or pose the greatest risk to groundwater or surface water. The MDA follows a pesticide selection process which prioritizes the specific compounds to be tested. Common compounds include pesticides applied in agricultural settings and those applied to lawns and gardens.The program is designed specifically to evaluate pesticides, however, analysis of nutrients and sediment is also considered. Annual water quality monitoring reports are available in the Minnesota Water Research Digital Library. Links to the most recent reports are listed below. 2022 Water Quality Monitoring Report (PDF) 2021 Water Quality Monitoring Report (PDF) 2020 Water Quality Monitoring Report (PDF) ",2010-01-01,2028-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,"Bill ",VanRyswyk,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","422 Belgrade Avenue","North Mankato",MN,56003,"(507) 344-3203",Bill.Vanryswyk@state.mn.us,Monitoring,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/pesticide-monitoring-program-increased-capability-and-capacity,,,,
1207,"Pesticide Monitoring Program- Increased Capability and Capacity",2021,350000,"Minnesota Session Laws - 2019, 1st Special Session, CHAPTER 2--S.F. No. 3, Article 2","M.L. 2019: a) $350,000 the first year and $350,000 the second year are to increase monitoring for pesticides and pesticide degradates in surface water and groundwater and to use data collected to assess pesticide use practices. "," Total pesticide monitoring sample events Number of pesticide samples collected Total number of pesticide analytes Total number of detected pesticide analytes in groundwater Total number of detected pesticide analytes in surface water Total pesticide analyses completed Total number of pesticide detections Most frequently detected pesticide analyte in groundwater Most frequently detected pesticide analyte in surface water Active pesticide surface waterbody impairments "," Total pesticide monitoring sample events  - 714 Number of pesticide samples collected  -  1,379 Total number of pesticide analytes  -  181 Total number of detected pesticide analytes in groundwater  -  42 Total number of detected pesticide analytes in surface water  -  73 Total pesticide analyses completed  -  100,465 Total number of pesticide detections  -  4,365 Most frequently detected pesticide analyte in groundwater  - Metolachlor ESA Most frequently detected pesticide analyte in surface water  -  Hydoxyatrazine Active pesticide surface waterbody impairments  - Acetochlor (1), Chlorpyrifos (13)   ",,,,301456,48553,,2.29,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","State Government","The purpose of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture's monitoring activities is to determine the presence and concentration of pesticides in Minnesota's groundwater and surface water. Monitoring information is used to characterize and assess the extent of pesticide impacts to Minnesota's water resources. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has been monitoring the state's water resources continuously for more than 25 years. With over two decades of monitoring data, the MDA operates one of the few programs with sufficient long-term data to evaluate changes in water quality over time. Clean Water funding has allowed the MDA to increase the number of detectable pesticides, increase the sensitivity of detection of certain pesticides and increase the overall number of samples that can be analyzed on an annual basis. As a result, Minnesota’s pesticide water monitoring program is one of the most comprehensive programs in the country and is regarded as a national leader. The MDA increased the number of detectable pesticides from 44 in 2009 to 185 in 2022. Pesticides on the new method are now being quantified at a parts-per-trillion (ppt) level, which is a shift from the previous parts-per-billion (ppb) level. Approximately 1600 pesticide samples were submitted for analysis during 2010, an increase of 600 samples compared to 2009. This increase of 600 samples should be maintained, but may be lower if dry weather conditions persist. To learn more about our monitoring program, please visit MDA's Clean Water Fund website or the MDA's pesticide monitoring website. ","In 2011, the MDA laboratory purchased equipment for a liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) analytical methods. This switch to new methods has greatly expanded the MDA's monitoring capability. Whereas in 2009, MDA routinely analyzed for approximately 44 chemicals requiring three different analytical procedures. Clean Water Funds have supported an increase in the number of detectable pesticides from 44 in 2009 to 185 in 2022. The most significant advancement of the new methods is the ability to quantify concentrations for many of these chemicals at much lower levels. ","In general, the MDA looks for pesticides that are widely used and / or pose the greatest risk to groundwater or surface water. The MDA follows a pesticide selection process which prioritizes the specific compounds to be tested. Common compounds include pesticides applied in agricultural settings and those applied to lawns and gardens.The program is designed specifically to evaluate pesticides, however, analysis of nutrients and sediment is also considered. Annual water quality monitoring reports are available in the Minnesota Water Research Digital Library. Links to the most recent reports are listed below. 2022 Water Quality Monitoring Report (PDF) 2021 Water Quality Monitoring Report (PDF) 2020 Water Quality Monitoring Report (PDF) ",2010-01-01,2028-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,"Bill ",VanRyswyk,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","422 Belgrade Avenue","North Mankato",MN,56003,"(507) 344-3203",Bill.Vanryswyk@state.mn.us,Monitoring,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/pesticide-monitoring-program-increased-capability-and-capacity,,,,
1207,"Pesticide Monitoring Program- Increased Capability and Capacity",2020,350000,"Minnesota Session Laws - 2019, 1st Special Session, CHAPTER 2--S.F. No. 3, Article 2","M.L. 2019: a) $350,000 the first year and $350,000 the second year are to increase monitoring for pesticides and pesticide degradates in surface water and groundwater and to use data collected to assess pesticide use practices. "," Total pesticide monitoring sample events Number of pesticide samples collected Total number of pesticide analytes Total number of detected pesticide analytes in groundwater Total number of detected pesticide analytes in surface water Total pesticide analyses completed Total number of pesticide detections Most frequently detected pesticide analyte in groundwater Most frequently detected pesticide analyte in surface water Active pesticide surface waterbody impairments "," Total pesticide monitoring sample events - 838 Number of pesticide samples collected - 1,586 Total number of pesticide analytes - 178 Total number of detected pesticide analytes in groundwater - 45 Total number of detected pesticide analytes in surface water - 73 Total pesticide analyses completed - 121,384 Total number of pesticide detections - 7,274 Most frequently detected pesticide analyte in groundwater - Metolachlor ESA (87) Most frequently detected pesticide analyte in surface water - Hydroxyatrazine (95) Active pesticide surface waterbody impairments - Acetochlor (1) and Chlorpyrifos (13) ",,,,306828,46024,,2.41,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","State Government","The purpose of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture's monitoring activities is to determine the presence and concentration of pesticides in Minnesota's groundwater and surface water. Monitoring information is used to characterize and assess the extent of pesticide impacts to Minnesota's water resources. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has been monitoring the state's water resources continuously for more than 25 years. With over two decades of monitoring data, the MDA operates one of the few programs with sufficient long-term data to evaluate changes in water quality over time. Clean Water funding has allowed the MDA to increase the number of detectable pesticides, increase the sensitivity of detection of certain pesticides and increase the overall number of samples that can be analyzed on an annual basis. As a result, Minnesota’s pesticide water monitoring program is one of the most comprehensive programs in the country and is regarded as a national leader. The MDA increased the number of detectable pesticides from 44 in 2009 to 185 in 2022. Pesticides on the new method are now being quantified at a parts-per-trillion (ppt) level, which is a shift from the previous parts-per-billion (ppb) level. Approximately 1600 pesticide samples were submitted for analysis during 2010, an increase of 600 samples compared to 2009. This increase of 600 samples should be maintained, but may be lower if dry weather conditions persist. To learn more about our monitoring program, please visit MDA's Clean Water Fund website or the MDA's pesticide monitoring website. ","In 2011, the MDA laboratory purchased equipment for a liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) analytical methods. This switch to new methods has greatly expanded the MDA's monitoring capability. Whereas in 2009, MDA routinely analyzed for approximately 44 chemicals requiring three different analytical procedures. Clean Water Funds have supported an increase in the number of detectable pesticides from 44 in 2009 to 185 in 2022. The most significant advancement of the new methods is the ability to quantify concentrations for many of these chemicals at much lower levels. ","In general, the MDA looks for pesticides that are widely used and / or pose the greatest risk to groundwater or surface water. The MDA follows a pesticide selection process which prioritizes the specific compounds to be tested. Common compounds include pesticides applied in agricultural settings and those applied to lawns and gardens.The program is designed specifically to evaluate pesticides, however, analysis of nutrients and sediment is also considered. Annual water quality monitoring reports are available in the Minnesota Water Research Digital Library. Links to the most recent reports are listed below. 2022 Water Quality Monitoring Report (PDF) 2021 Water Quality Monitoring Report (PDF) 2020 Water Quality Monitoring Report (PDF) ",2010-01-01,2028-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,"Bill ",VanRyswyk,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","422 Belgrade Avenue","North Mankato",MN,56003,"(507) 344-3203",Bill.Vanryswyk@state.mn.us,Monitoring,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/pesticide-monitoring-program-increased-capability-and-capacity,,,,
1207,"Pesticide Monitoring Program- Increased Capability and Capacity",2019,350000,"M.L. 2017, Chapter 91, Article 2, Section 3","M. L. 2017: (a) $350,000 the first year and $350,000 the second year are to increase monitoring for pesticides and pesticide degradates in surface water and groundwater and to use data collected to assess pesticide use practices. "," Total pesticide monitoring sample events Number of pesticide samples collected Total number of pesticide analytes Total number of detected pesticide analytes in groundwater Total number of detected pesticide analytes in surface water Total pesticide analyses completed Total number of pesticide detections Most frequently detected pesticide analyte in groundwater Most frequently detected pesticide analyte in surface water Active pesticide surface waterbody impairments "," Total pesticide monitoring sample events - 972 Number of pesticide samples collected - 1,909 Total number of pesticide analytes - 166 Total number of detected pesticide analytes in groundwater - 47 Total number of detected pesticide analytes in surface water - 69 Total pesticide analyses completed - 119,963 Total number of pesticide detections - 7,605 Most frequently detected pesticide analyte in groundwater - Metolachlor ESA (82) Most frequently detected pesticide analyte in surface water - Hydroxyatrazine (97) Active pesticide surface waterbody impairments - Acetochlor (1) and Chrlopyrifos (13) ",,,,315168,39428,,2.54,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","State Government","The purpose of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture's monitoring activities is to determine the presence and concentration of pesticides in Minnesota's groundwater and surface water. Monitoring information is used to characterize and assess the extent of pesticide impacts to Minnesota's water resources. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has been monitoring the state's water resources continuously for more than 25 years. With over two decades of monitoring data, the MDA operates one of the few programs with sufficient long-term data to evaluate changes in water quality over time. Clean Water funding has allowed the MDA to increase the number of detectable pesticides, increase the sensitivity of detection of certain pesticides and increase the overall number of samples that can be analyzed on an annual basis. As a result, Minnesota’s pesticide water monitoring program is one of the most comprehensive programs in the country and is regarded as a national leader. The MDA increased the number of detectable pesticides from 44 in 2009 to 185 in 2022. Pesticides on the new method are now being quantified at a parts-per-trillion (ppt) level, which is a shift from the previous parts-per-billion (ppb) level. Approximately 1600 pesticide samples were submitted for analysis during 2010, an increase of 600 samples compared to 2009. This increase of 600 samples should be maintained, but may be lower if dry weather conditions persist. To learn more about our monitoring program, please visit MDA's Clean Water Fund website or the MDA's pesticide monitoring website. ","In 2011, the MDA laboratory purchased equipment for a liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) analytical methods. This switch to new methods has greatly expanded the MDA's monitoring capability. Whereas in 2009, MDA routinely analyzed for approximately 44 chemicals requiring three different analytical procedures. Clean Water Funds have supported an increase in the number of detectable pesticides from 44 in 2009 to 185 in 2022. The most significant advancement of the new methods is the ability to quantify concentrations for many of these chemicals at much lower levels. ","In general, the MDA looks for pesticides that are widely used and / or pose the greatest risk to groundwater or surface water. The MDA follows a pesticide selection process which prioritizes the specific compounds to be tested. Common compounds include pesticides applied in agricultural settings and those applied to lawns and gardens.The program is designed specifically to evaluate pesticides, however, analysis of nutrients and sediment is also considered. Annual water quality monitoring reports are available in the Minnesota Water Research Digital Library. Links to the most recent reports are listed below. 2022 Water Quality Monitoring Report (PDF) 2021 Water Quality Monitoring Report (PDF) 2020 Water Quality Monitoring Report (PDF) ",2010-01-01,2028-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,"Bill ",VanRyswyk,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","422 Belgrade Avenue","North Mankato",MN,56003,"(507) 344-3203",Bill.Vanryswyk@state.mn.us,Monitoring,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/pesticide-monitoring-program-increased-capability-and-capacity,,,,
1207,"Pesticide Monitoring Program- Increased Capability and Capacity",2018,350000,"M.L. 2017, Chapter 91, Article 2, Section 3","M.L. 2017: (a) $350,000 the first year and $350,000 the second year are to increase monitoring for pesticides and pesticide degradates in surface water and groundwater and to use data collected to assess pesticide use practices. "," Total pesticide monitoring sample events Number of pesticide samples collected Total number of pesticide analytes Total number of detected pesticide analytes in groundwater Total number of detected pesticide analytes in surface water Total pesticide analyses completed Total number of pesticide detections Most frequently detected pesticide analyte in groundwater Most frequently detected pesticide analyte in surface water Active pesticide surface waterbody impairments "," Total pesticide monitoring sample events - 957 Number of pesticide samples collected - 1,819 Total number of pesticide analytes - 155 Total number of detected pesticide analytes in groundwater - 40 Total number of detected pesticide analytes in surface water - 66 Total pesticide analyses completed - 103,375 Total number of pesticide detections - 6,188 Most frequently detected pesticide analyte in groundwater - Metolachlor ESA (81) Most frequently detected pesticide analyte in surface water - Hydroxyatrazine (93) Active pesticide surface waterbody impairments - Acetochlor (1) and Chlorpyrifos (9) ",,,,336196,47437,,2.25,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","State Government","The purpose of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture's monitoring activities is to determine the presence and concentration of pesticides in Minnesota's groundwater and surface water. Monitoring information is used to characterize and assess the extent of pesticide impacts to Minnesota's water resources. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has been monitoring the state's water resources continuously for more than 25 years. With over two decades of monitoring data, the MDA operates one of the few programs with sufficient long-term data to evaluate changes in water quality over time. Clean Water funding has allowed the MDA to increase the number of detectable pesticides, increase the sensitivity of detection of certain pesticides and increase the overall number of samples that can be analyzed on an annual basis. As a result, Minnesota’s pesticide water monitoring program is one of the most comprehensive programs in the country and is regarded as a national leader. The MDA increased the number of detectable pesticides from 44 in 2009 to 185 in 2022. Pesticides on the new method are now being quantified at a parts-per-trillion (ppt) level, which is a shift from the previous parts-per-billion (ppb) level. Approximately 1600 pesticide samples were submitted for analysis during 2010, an increase of 600 samples compared to 2009. This increase of 600 samples should be maintained, but may be lower if dry weather conditions persist. To learn more about our monitoring program, please visit MDA's Clean Water Fund website or the MDA's pesticide monitoring website. ","In 2011, the MDA laboratory purchased equipment for a liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) analytical methods. This switch to new methods has greatly expanded the MDA's monitoring capability. Whereas in 2009, MDA routinely analyzed for approximately 44 chemicals requiring three different analytical procedures. Clean Water Funds have supported an increase in the number of detectable pesticides from 44 in 2009 to 185 in 2022. The most significant advancement of the new methods is the ability to quantify concentrations for many of these chemicals at much lower levels. ","In general, the MDA looks for pesticides that are widely used and / or pose the greatest risk to groundwater or surface water. The MDA follows a pesticide selection process which prioritizes the specific compounds to be tested. Common compounds include pesticides applied in agricultural settings and those applied to lawns and gardens.The program is designed specifically to evaluate pesticides, however, analysis of nutrients and sediment is also considered. Annual water quality monitoring reports are available in the Minnesota Water Research Digital Library. Links to the most recent reports are listed below. 2022 Water Quality Monitoring Report (PDF) 2021 Water Quality Monitoring Report (PDF) 2020 Water Quality Monitoring Report (PDF) ",2010-01-01,2028-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,"Bill ",VanRyswyk,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","422 Belgrade Avenue","North Mankato",MN,56003,"(507) 344-3203",Bill.Vanryswyk@state.mn.us,Monitoring,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/pesticide-monitoring-program-increased-capability-and-capacity,,,,
1207,"Pesticide Monitoring Program- Increased Capability and Capacity",2017,350000,"M.L. 2015, 1st Special Session, Chapter 2, Article 2, Sec. 3","(a) $350,000 the first year and $350,000 the second year are to increase monitoring for pesticides and pesticide degradates in surface water and groundwater and to use data collected to assess pesticide use practices. "," Number of target analytes considered per year Number of target analytes detected per year Minnesota state agencies are working together to establish and report outcome-based performance measures that monitor the progress and effectiveness of Clean Water Fund activities. This inter-agency group completed a Clean Water Fund Performance Report in February 2012, 2014 and 2016. At the heart of the report is a suite of quantifiable performance measures. MDA's water quality monitoring program is reporting on performance measure EDWOM2: Changes over time in key water quality parameters for lakes, streams and wetlands and EDWOM3: Changes over time in pesticides, nitrate and other key water quality parameters in groundwater. ",,,,,290772,43936,,2.25,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","State Government","The purpose of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture's monitoring activities is to determine the presence and concentration of pesticides in Minnesota's groundwater and surface water. Monitoring information is used to characterize and assess the extent of pesticide impacts to Minnesota's water resources. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has been monitoring the state's water resources continuously for more than 25 years. With over two decades of monitoring data, the MDA operates one of the few programs with sufficient long-term data to evaluate changes in water quality over time. Clean Water funding has allowed the MDA to increase the number of detectable pesticides, increase the sensitivity of detection of certain pesticides and increase the overall number of samples that can be analyzed on an annual basis. As a result, Minnesota’s pesticide water monitoring program is one of the most comprehensive programs in the country and is regarded as a national leader. The MDA increased the number of detectable pesticides from 44 in 2009 to 185 in 2022. Pesticides on the new method are now being quantified at a parts-per-trillion (ppt) level, which is a shift from the previous parts-per-billion (ppb) level. Approximately 1600 pesticide samples were submitted for analysis during 2010, an increase of 600 samples compared to 2009. This increase of 600 samples should be maintained, but may be lower if dry weather conditions persist. To learn more about our monitoring program, please visit MDA's Clean Water Fund website or the MDA's pesticide monitoring website. ","In 2011, the MDA laboratory purchased equipment for a liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) analytical methods. This switch to new methods has greatly expanded the MDA's monitoring capability. Whereas in 2009, MDA routinely analyzed for approximately 44 chemicals requiring three different analytical procedures. Clean Water Funds have supported an increase in the number of detectable pesticides from 44 in 2009 to 185 in 2022. The most significant advancement of the new methods is the ability to quantify concentrations for many of these chemicals at much lower levels. ","In general, the MDA looks for pesticides that are widely used and / or pose the greatest risk to groundwater or surface water. The MDA follows a pesticide selection process which prioritizes the specific compounds to be tested. Common compounds include pesticides applied in agricultural settings and those applied to lawns and gardens.The program is designed specifically to evaluate pesticides, however, analysis of nutrients and sediment is also considered. Annual water quality monitoring reports are available in the Minnesota Water Research Digital Library. Links to the most recent reports are listed below. 2022 Water Quality Monitoring Report (PDF) 2021 Water Quality Monitoring Report (PDF) 2020 Water Quality Monitoring Report (PDF) ",2010-01-01,2028-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,"Bill ",VanRyswyk,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","422 Belgrade Avenue","North Mankato",MN,56003,"(507) 344-3203",Bill.Vanryswyk@state.mn.us,Monitoring,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/pesticide-monitoring-program-increased-capability-and-capacity,,,,
1207,"Pesticide Monitoring Program- Increased Capability and Capacity",2016,350000,"M.L. 2015, 1st Special Session, Chapter 2, Article 2, Sec. 3","(a) $350,000 the first year and $350,000 the second year are to increase monitoring for pesticides and pesticide degradates in surface water and groundwater and to use data collected to assess pesticide use practices. ","• Number of target analytes considered per year • Number of target analytes detected per year Minnesota state agencies are working together to establish and report outcome-based performance measures that monitor the progress and effectiveness of Clean Water Fund activities. This inter-agency group completed a Clean Water Fund Performance Report in February 2012, 2014 and 2016. At the heart of the report is a suite of quantifiable performance measures. MDA's water quality monitoring program is reporting on performance measure EDWOM2: Changes over time in key water quality parameters for lakes, streams and wetlands and EDWOM3: Changes over time in pesticides, nitrate and other key water quality parameters in groundwater. ","• Number of target analytes considered per year (143) • Number of target analytes detected per year (108) Groundwater detections: 39 Surfacewater detections: 69  ",,,"The MDA's Pesticide Monitoring Program is supported by the MDA's Pesticide Regulatory Account, Fertilizer Regulatory Account, General Funds and a federal grant. ",330496,52185,,2.25,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","State Government","The purpose of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture's monitoring activities is to determine the presence and concentration of pesticides in Minnesota's groundwater and surface water. Monitoring information is used to characterize and assess the extent of pesticide impacts to Minnesota's water resources. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has been monitoring the state's water resources continuously for more than 25 years. With over two decades of monitoring data, the MDA operates one of the few programs with sufficient long-term data to evaluate changes in water quality over time. Clean Water funding has allowed the MDA to increase the number of detectable pesticides, increase the sensitivity of detection of certain pesticides and increase the overall number of samples that can be analyzed on an annual basis. As a result, Minnesota’s pesticide water monitoring program is one of the most comprehensive programs in the country and is regarded as a national leader. The MDA increased the number of detectable pesticides from 44 in 2009 to 185 in 2022. Pesticides on the new method are now being quantified at a parts-per-trillion (ppt) level, which is a shift from the previous parts-per-billion (ppb) level. Approximately 1600 pesticide samples were submitted for analysis during 2010, an increase of 600 samples compared to 2009. This increase of 600 samples should be maintained, but may be lower if dry weather conditions persist. To learn more about our monitoring program, please visit MDA's Clean Water Fund website or the MDA's pesticide monitoring website. ","In 2011, the MDA laboratory purchased equipment for a liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) analytical methods. This switch to new methods has greatly expanded the MDA's monitoring capability. Whereas in 2009, MDA routinely analyzed for approximately 44 chemicals requiring three different analytical procedures. Clean Water Funds have supported an increase in the number of detectable pesticides from 44 in 2009 to 185 in 2022. The most significant advancement of the new methods is the ability to quantify concentrations for many of these chemicals at much lower levels. ","In general, the MDA looks for pesticides that are widely used and / or pose the greatest risk to groundwater or surface water. The MDA follows a pesticide selection process which prioritizes the specific compounds to be tested. Common compounds include pesticides applied in agricultural settings and those applied to lawns and gardens.The program is designed specifically to evaluate pesticides, however, analysis of nutrients and sediment is also considered. Annual water quality monitoring reports are available in the Minnesota Water Research Digital Library. Links to the most recent reports are listed below. 2022 Water Quality Monitoring Report (PDF) 2021 Water Quality Monitoring Report (PDF) 2020 Water Quality Monitoring Report (PDF) ",2010-01-01,2028-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,"Bill ",VanRyswyk,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","422 Belgrade Avenue","North Mankato",MN,56003,"(507) 344-3203",Bill.Vanryswyk@state.mn.us,Monitoring,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/pesticide-monitoring-program-increased-capability-and-capacity,,,,
1207,"Pesticide Monitoring Program- Increased Capability and Capacity",2015,350000,"M.L. 2013, Chapter 137, Article 2, Sec. 3","(a) $350,000 the first year and $350,000 the second year are to increase monitoring for pesticides and pesticide degradates in surface water and groundwater and to use data collected to assess pesticide use practices. ",,"Number of target analytes considered per year (138) • Number of target analytes detected per year (98) Groundwater detections: 36 Surfacewater detections: 62  ",,,"The MDA's Pesticide Monitoring Program is supported by the MDA's Pesticide Regulatory Account, Fertilizer Regulatory Account, General Funds and a federal grant. ",306047,45417,,"2.25 ","Minnesota Department of Agriculture","State Government","The purpose of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture's monitoring activities is to determine the presence and concentration of pesticides in Minnesota's groundwater and surface water. Monitoring information is used to characterize and assess the extent of pesticide impacts to Minnesota's water resources. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has been monitoring the state's water resources continuously for more than 25 years. With over two decades of monitoring data, the MDA operates one of the few programs with sufficient long-term data to evaluate changes in water quality over time. Clean Water funding has allowed the MDA to increase the number of detectable pesticides, increase the sensitivity of detection of certain pesticides and increase the overall number of samples that can be analyzed on an annual basis. As a result, Minnesota’s pesticide water monitoring program is one of the most comprehensive programs in the country and is regarded as a national leader. The MDA increased the number of detectable pesticides from 44 in 2009 to 185 in 2022. Pesticides on the new method are now being quantified at a parts-per-trillion (ppt) level, which is a shift from the previous parts-per-billion (ppb) level. Approximately 1600 pesticide samples were submitted for analysis during 2010, an increase of 600 samples compared to 2009. This increase of 600 samples should be maintained, but may be lower if dry weather conditions persist. To learn more about our monitoring program, please visit MDA's Clean Water Fund website or the MDA's pesticide monitoring website. ","In 2011, the MDA laboratory purchased equipment for a liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) analytical methods. This switch to new methods has greatly expanded the MDA's monitoring capability. Whereas in 2009, MDA routinely analyzed for approximately 44 chemicals requiring three different analytical procedures. Clean Water Funds have supported an increase in the number of detectable pesticides from 44 in 2009 to 185 in 2022. The most significant advancement of the new methods is the ability to quantify concentrations for many of these chemicals at much lower levels. ","In general, the MDA looks for pesticides that are widely used and / or pose the greatest risk to groundwater or surface water. The MDA follows a pesticide selection process which prioritizes the specific compounds to be tested. Common compounds include pesticides applied in agricultural settings and those applied to lawns and gardens.The program is designed specifically to evaluate pesticides, however, analysis of nutrients and sediment is also considered. Annual water quality monitoring reports are available in the Minnesota Water Research Digital Library. Links to the most recent reports are listed below. 2022 Water Quality Monitoring Report (PDF) 2021 Water Quality Monitoring Report (PDF) 2020 Water Quality Monitoring Report (PDF) ",2010-01-01,2028-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,"Bill ",VanRyswyk,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","422 Belgrade Avenue","North Mankato",MN,56003,"(507) 344-3203",Bill.Vanryswyk@state.mn.us,Monitoring,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/pesticide-monitoring-program-increased-capability-and-capacity,,,,
1207,"Pesticide Monitoring Program- Increased Capability and Capacity",2014,350000,"M.L. 2013, Chapter 137, Article 2, Sec. 3","(a) $350,000 the first year and $350,000 the second year are to increase monitoring for pesticides and pesticide degradates in surface water and groundwater and to use data collected to assess pesticide use practices. ",,"• Number of target analytes considered per year (135) • Number of target analytes detected per year (96) Groundwater detections: 37 Surfacewater detections: 59  ",,,,277096,40927,,"2.25 ","Minnesota Department of Agriculture","State Government","The purpose of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture's monitoring activities is to determine the presence and concentration of pesticides in Minnesota's groundwater and surface water. Monitoring information is used to characterize and assess the extent of pesticide impacts to Minnesota's water resources. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has been monitoring the state's water resources continuously for more than 25 years. With over two decades of monitoring data, the MDA operates one of the few programs with sufficient long-term data to evaluate changes in water quality over time. Clean Water funding has allowed the MDA to increase the number of detectable pesticides, increase the sensitivity of detection of certain pesticides and increase the overall number of samples that can be analyzed on an annual basis. As a result, Minnesota’s pesticide water monitoring program is one of the most comprehensive programs in the country and is regarded as a national leader. The MDA increased the number of detectable pesticides from 44 in 2009 to 185 in 2022. Pesticides on the new method are now being quantified at a parts-per-trillion (ppt) level, which is a shift from the previous parts-per-billion (ppb) level. Approximately 1600 pesticide samples were submitted for analysis during 2010, an increase of 600 samples compared to 2009. This increase of 600 samples should be maintained, but may be lower if dry weather conditions persist. To learn more about our monitoring program, please visit MDA's Clean Water Fund website or the MDA's pesticide monitoring website. ","In 2011, the MDA laboratory purchased equipment for a liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) analytical methods. This switch to new methods has greatly expanded the MDA's monitoring capability. Whereas in 2009, MDA routinely analyzed for approximately 44 chemicals requiring three different analytical procedures. Clean Water Funds have supported an increase in the number of detectable pesticides from 44 in 2009 to 185 in 2022. The most significant advancement of the new methods is the ability to quantify concentrations for many of these chemicals at much lower levels. ","In general, the MDA looks for pesticides that are widely used and / or pose the greatest risk to groundwater or surface water. The MDA follows a pesticide selection process which prioritizes the specific compounds to be tested. Common compounds include pesticides applied in agricultural settings and those applied to lawns and gardens.The program is designed specifically to evaluate pesticides, however, analysis of nutrients and sediment is also considered. Annual water quality monitoring reports are available in the Minnesota Water Research Digital Library. Links to the most recent reports are listed below. 2022 Water Quality Monitoring Report (PDF) 2021 Water Quality Monitoring Report (PDF) 2020 Water Quality Monitoring Report (PDF) ",2010-01-01,2028-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,"Bill ",VanRyswyk,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","422 Belgrade Avenue","North Mankato",MN,56003,"(507) 344-3203",Bill.Vanryswyk@state.mn.us,Monitoring,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/pesticide-monitoring-program-increased-capability-and-capacity,,,,
1207,"Pesticide Monitoring Program- Increased Capability and Capacity",2013,350000,"M.L. 2011, Chapter 6,Article 2, Sec.3","M.L. 2011: (a) $350,000 the first year and $350,000 the second year are to increase monitoring for pesticides and pesticide degradates in surface water and groundwater and to use data collected to assess pesticide use practices. ","• Number of target analytes considered per year • Number of target analytes detected per year Minnesota state agencies are working together to establish and report outcome-based performance measures that monitor the progress and effectiveness of Clean Water Fund activities. This inter-agency group completed a Clean Water Fund Performance Report in February 2012, 2014 and 2016. At the heart of the report is a suite of quantifiable performance measures. MDA's water quality monitoring program is reporting on performance measure EDWOM2: Changes over time in key water quality parameters for lakes, streams and wetlands and EDWOM3:Changes over time in pesticides, nitrate and other key water quality parameters in groundwater. ","• Number of target analytes considered (129) • Number of target analytes detected (57) ",,,,311480,6075,,"2.25 ","Minnesota Department of Agriculture","State Government","The purpose of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture's monitoring activities is to determine the presence and concentration of pesticides in Minnesota's groundwater and surface water. Monitoring information is used to characterize and assess the extent of pesticide impacts to Minnesota's water resources. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has been monitoring the state's water resources continuously for more than 25 years. With over two decades of monitoring data, the MDA operates one of the few programs with sufficient long-term data to evaluate changes in water quality over time. Clean Water funding has allowed the MDA to increase the number of detectable pesticides, increase the sensitivity of detection of certain pesticides and increase the overall number of samples that can be analyzed on an annual basis. As a result, Minnesota’s pesticide water monitoring program is one of the most comprehensive programs in the country and is regarded as a national leader. The MDA increased the number of detectable pesticides from 44 in 2009 to 185 in 2022. Pesticides on the new method are now being quantified at a parts-per-trillion (ppt) level, which is a shift from the previous parts-per-billion (ppb) level. Approximately 1600 pesticide samples were submitted for analysis during 2010, an increase of 600 samples compared to 2009. This increase of 600 samples should be maintained, but may be lower if dry weather conditions persist. To learn more about our monitoring program, please visit MDA's Clean Water Fund website or the MDA's pesticide monitoring website. ","In 2011, the MDA laboratory purchased equipment for a liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) analytical methods. This switch to new methods has greatly expanded the MDA's monitoring capability. Whereas in 2009, MDA routinely analyzed for approximately 44 chemicals requiring three different analytical procedures. Clean Water Funds have supported an increase in the number of detectable pesticides from 44 in 2009 to 185 in 2022. The most significant advancement of the new methods is the ability to quantify concentrations for many of these chemicals at much lower levels. ","In general, the MDA looks for pesticides that are widely used and / or pose the greatest risk to groundwater or surface water. The MDA follows a pesticide selection process which prioritizes the specific compounds to be tested. Common compounds include pesticides applied in agricultural settings and those applied to lawns and gardens.The program is designed specifically to evaluate pesticides, however, analysis of nutrients and sediment is also considered. Annual water quality monitoring reports are available in the Minnesota Water Research Digital Library. Links to the most recent reports are listed below. 2022 Water Quality Monitoring Report (PDF) 2021 Water Quality Monitoring Report (PDF) 2020 Water Quality Monitoring Report (PDF) ",2010-01-01,2028-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,"Bill ",VanRyswyk,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","422 Belgrade Avenue","North Mankato",MN,56003,"(507) 344-3203",Bill.Vanryswyk@state.mn.us,Monitoring,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/pesticide-monitoring-program-increased-capability-and-capacity,,,,
1207,"Pesticide Monitoring Program- Increased Capability and Capacity",2012,350000,"M.L. 2011, Chapter 6,Article 2, Sec.3","M.L. 2011: (a) $350,000 the first year and $350,000 the second year are to increase monitoring for pesticides and pesticide degradates in surface water and groundwater and to use data collected to assess pesticide use practices. "," Number of target analytes considered per year Number of target analytes detected per year   ","• Number of target analytes considered (126) • Number of target analytes detected (61) ",,,,342294,6075,,"2.25 ","Minnesota Department of Agriculture","State Government","The purpose of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture's monitoring activities is to determine the presence and concentration of pesticides in Minnesota's groundwater and surface water. Monitoring information is used to characterize and assess the extent of pesticide impacts to Minnesota's water resources. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has been monitoring the state's water resources continuously for more than 25 years. With over two decades of monitoring data, the MDA operates one of the few programs with sufficient long-term data to evaluate changes in water quality over time. Clean Water funding has allowed the MDA to increase the number of detectable pesticides, increase the sensitivity of detection of certain pesticides and increase the overall number of samples that can be analyzed on an annual basis. As a result, Minnesota’s pesticide water monitoring program is one of the most comprehensive programs in the country and is regarded as a national leader. The MDA increased the number of detectable pesticides from 44 in 2009 to 185 in 2022. Pesticides on the new method are now being quantified at a parts-per-trillion (ppt) level, which is a shift from the previous parts-per-billion (ppb) level. Approximately 1600 pesticide samples were submitted for analysis during 2010, an increase of 600 samples compared to 2009. This increase of 600 samples should be maintained, but may be lower if dry weather conditions persist. To learn more about our monitoring program, please visit MDA's Clean Water Fund website or the MDA's pesticide monitoring website. ","In 2011, the MDA laboratory purchased equipment for a liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) analytical methods. This switch to new methods has greatly expanded the MDA's monitoring capability. Whereas in 2009, MDA routinely analyzed for approximately 44 chemicals requiring three different analytical procedures. Clean Water Funds have supported an increase in the number of detectable pesticides from 44 in 2009 to 185 in 2022. The most significant advancement of the new methods is the ability to quantify concentrations for many of these chemicals at much lower levels. ","In general, the MDA looks for pesticides that are widely used and / or pose the greatest risk to groundwater or surface water. The MDA follows a pesticide selection process which prioritizes the specific compounds to be tested. Common compounds include pesticides applied in agricultural settings and those applied to lawns and gardens.The program is designed specifically to evaluate pesticides, however, analysis of nutrients and sediment is also considered. Annual water quality monitoring reports are available in the Minnesota Water Research Digital Library. Links to the most recent reports are listed below. 2022 Water Quality Monitoring Report (PDF) 2021 Water Quality Monitoring Report (PDF) 2020 Water Quality Monitoring Report (PDF) ",2010-01-01,2028-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,"Bill ",VanRyswyk,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","422 Belgrade Avenue","North Mankato",MN,56003,"(507) 344-3203",Bill.Vanryswyk@state.mn.us,Monitoring,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/pesticide-monitoring-program-increased-capability-and-capacity,,,,
1207,"Pesticide Monitoring Program- Increased Capability and Capacity",2011,350000,"M.L. 2009, Chapter 172, Article 2, Sec. 2 ","M.L. 2009: (b) $325,000 the first year and $350,000 the second year are to increase monitoring for pesticides and pesticide degradates in surface water and groundwater and to use data collected to assess pesticide use practices. ","• Number of target analytes considered per year • Number of target analytes detected per year ","• Number of target analytes considered (114) • Number of target analytes detected (57) ",,,,,6075,,"2.25 ","Minnesota Department of Agriculture","State Government","The purpose of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture's monitoring activities is to determine the presence and concentration of pesticides in Minnesota's groundwater and surface water. Monitoring information is used to characterize and assess the extent of pesticide impacts to Minnesota's water resources. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has been monitoring the state's water resources continuously for more than 25 years. With over two decades of monitoring data, the MDA operates one of the few programs with sufficient long-term data to evaluate changes in water quality over time. Clean Water funding has allowed the MDA to increase the number of detectable pesticides, increase the sensitivity of detection of certain pesticides and increase the overall number of samples that can be analyzed on an annual basis. As a result, Minnesota’s pesticide water monitoring program is one of the most comprehensive programs in the country and is regarded as a national leader. The MDA increased the number of detectable pesticides from 44 in 2009 to 185 in 2022. Pesticides on the new method are now being quantified at a parts-per-trillion (ppt) level, which is a shift from the previous parts-per-billion (ppb) level. Approximately 1600 pesticide samples were submitted for analysis during 2010, an increase of 600 samples compared to 2009. This increase of 600 samples should be maintained, but may be lower if dry weather conditions persist. To learn more about our monitoring program, please visit MDA's Clean Water Fund website or the MDA's pesticide monitoring website. ","In 2011, the MDA laboratory purchased equipment for a liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) analytical methods. This switch to new methods has greatly expanded the MDA's monitoring capability. Whereas in 2009, MDA routinely analyzed for approximately 44 chemicals requiring three different analytical procedures. Clean Water Funds have supported an increase in the number of detectable pesticides from 44 in 2009 to 185 in 2022. The most significant advancement of the new methods is the ability to quantify concentrations for many of these chemicals at much lower levels. ","In general, the MDA looks for pesticides that are widely used and / or pose the greatest risk to groundwater or surface water. The MDA follows a pesticide selection process which prioritizes the specific compounds to be tested. Common compounds include pesticides applied in agricultural settings and those applied to lawns and gardens.The program is designed specifically to evaluate pesticides, however, analysis of nutrients and sediment is also considered. Annual water quality monitoring reports are available in the Minnesota Water Research Digital Library. Links to the most recent reports are listed below. 2022 Water Quality Monitoring Report (PDF) 2021 Water Quality Monitoring Report (PDF) 2020 Water Quality Monitoring Report (PDF) ",2010-01-01,2028-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,"Bill ",VanRyswyk,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","422 Belgrade Avenue","North Mankato",MN,56003,"(507) 344-3203",Bill.Vanryswyk@state.mn.us,Monitoring,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/pesticide-monitoring-program-increased-capability-and-capacity,,,,
1207,"Pesticide Monitoring Program- Increased Capability and Capacity",2010,325000,"M.L. 2009, Chapter 172, Article 2, Sec. 2 ","M.L. 2009: (b) $325,000 the first year and $350,000 the second year are to increase monitoring for pesticides and pesticide degradates in surface water and groundwater and to use data collected to assess pesticide use practices. ","• Number of target analytes considered per year • Number of target analytes detected per year ","• Number of target analytes considered (110) • Number of target analytes detected (56) ",,,,,,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","State Government","The purpose of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture's monitoring activities is to determine the presence and concentration of pesticides in Minnesota's groundwater and surface water. Monitoring information is used to characterize and assess the extent of pesticide impacts to Minnesota's water resources. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has been monitoring the state's water resources continuously for more than 25 years. With over two decades of monitoring data, the MDA operates one of the few programs with sufficient long-term data to evaluate changes in water quality over time. Clean Water funding has allowed the MDA to increase the number of detectable pesticides, increase the sensitivity of detection of certain pesticides and increase the overall number of samples that can be analyzed on an annual basis. As a result, Minnesota’s pesticide water monitoring program is one of the most comprehensive programs in the country and is regarded as a national leader. The MDA increased the number of detectable pesticides from 44 in 2009 to 185 in 2022. Pesticides on the new method are now being quantified at a parts-per-trillion (ppt) level, which is a shift from the previous parts-per-billion (ppb) level. Approximately 1600 pesticide samples were submitted for analysis during 2010, an increase of 600 samples compared to 2009. This increase of 600 samples should be maintained, but may be lower if dry weather conditions persist. To learn more about our monitoring program, please visit MDA's Clean Water Fund website or the MDA's pesticide monitoring website. ","In 2011, the MDA laboratory purchased equipment for a liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) analytical methods. This switch to new methods has greatly expanded the MDA's monitoring capability. Whereas in 2009, MDA routinely analyzed for approximately 44 chemicals requiring three different analytical procedures. Clean Water Funds have supported an increase in the number of detectable pesticides from 44 in 2009 to 185 in 2022. The most significant advancement of the new methods is the ability to quantify concentrations for many of these chemicals at much lower levels. ","In general, the MDA looks for pesticides that are widely used and / or pose the greatest risk to groundwater or surface water. The MDA follows a pesticide selection process which prioritizes the specific compounds to be tested. Common compounds include pesticides applied in agricultural settings and those applied to lawns and gardens.The program is designed specifically to evaluate pesticides, however, analysis of nutrients and sediment is also considered. Annual water quality monitoring reports are available in the Minnesota Water Research Digital Library. Links to the most recent reports are listed below. 2022 Water Quality Monitoring Report (PDF) 2021 Water Quality Monitoring Report (PDF) 2020 Water Quality Monitoring Report (PDF) ",2010-01-01,2028-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,"Bill ",VanRyswyk,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","422 Belgrade Avenue","North Mankato",MN,56003,"(507) 344-3203",Bill.Vanryswyk@state.mn.us,Monitoring,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/pesticide-monitoring-program-increased-capability-and-capacity,,,,
21666,"Pine County Fair Open Class Fine Arts Display",2013,5163,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (2) $700,000 each year for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-County Fairs. The commissioner shall award grants for the development or enhancement of county fair facilities or other projects or programs that provide access to the arts, arts education, or agricultural, historical, and cultural heritage programs, including but not limited to agricultural education centers, arts buildings, and performance stages.",,,,,,,,"Ronnie Berdan, Terry Bombard, Dave Deutschlander, Dick Doenz, David Durheim, Mark Emslander, Lorelei Finley, Steve Hallan, kevin Hinze, Eldon Johnson, Bob Leibel, Mike Ovik, Ed Pangerl, Quent Patzoldt, John Skluzacek, Jim Sward, Brent Thompson, Jeff Wimmer, Ray Wimmer, Scott Wimmer",,"Pine County Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To update the display cases that hold the open class fine arts pieces and needlecraft. ",,,2013-06-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,"Stephen ",Hallan,"Pine County Fair",,,,,(320)629-3408,Shallan52@gmail.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Pine,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/pine-county-fair-open-class-fine-arts-display,"Pat Coleman: Acquisitions Librarian at the Minnesota Historical Society. Sue Ellingsen: Former middle school band director at Blue Earth Area Public School. 2006 Blue Earth Area Teacher of the Year. Jamey Flannery: Project Manager at Flannery Construction. Has full range of general contracting experience, from new construction to remodeling to improving historical structures. Dan Grunhovd: Former president of the Minnesota Federation of County Fairs. Ron Oleheiser: District 8 Representative of the Minnesota State Fair.",,,2
21681,"Pine County Fair Sound System and Sun Screen Project",2013,7783,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 10 ","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage",,,,,,,,"Dick Doenz, Steve Hallan, Kevin Hinze, Terry Bombard, Pete Leibel, Kevin Hinze, Eldon, Johnson, Mark Emslander, David Deutschlander, Jim Sward, Dick Doenz, Brent Thompson, Mike Ovik, Scott, Wimmer, David Durheim, Jeff Wimmer, Ed Pangerl, Ron Berdan, Quent Patzoldt",,"Pine County Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To enhance fairgoers experience of arts programming at the Pine County Fair. A new sound system and sun screen for the arts and culture stage will allow the fair to bring more diverse events and artisans to the fair. These additions will allow the fair to offer several bands that play historic music, a chainsaw artist, and a cattle dog demonstration. ",,,2013-06-01,2013-08-15,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,"Stephen ",Hallan,"Pine County Fair",,,,,(320)629-2465,Shallan52@gmail.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Pine,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/pine-county-fair-sound-system-and-sun-screen-project,,,,
14257,"Pioneer Power Display Project and Children's Center",2012,7168,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage;","Track the number of visitors entering the vintage tractor display area.Track the number of children participating in events.","No data.An estimated 365 children participated in events.",,,,7168,,"Harry Davis Andy Siira Earl Anderson Duane Samuelson Dale Buccholz Mike Maudal John Strommer Don Larsen George Dyrstad Kathy Franson Richard Krogh Ken Olson Jerry Peper",,"Douglas County Agricultural Association","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To restore a 1942 Allis Chalmers tractor, which will be displayed during the fair, and to create a space for and schedule children's events. ",,,2011-12-01,2012-08-20,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Dale,Buchholz,"Douglas County Agricultural Association",,,,,320-762-8235,buchholz@gctel.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Douglas,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/pioneer-power-display-project-and-childrens-center,,,,
21682,"Pipestone County Fair Polka Band Performance",2013,7783,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 10 ","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage",,,,,,,,"Mark Moeller, Scott Crawford, Justin Butman, Wayne Drew, Kevin Paulsen, Merle Zeinstra, Jeremy Smidt, Richard Gergen, Tami Nelson, Bill Van Hoeckem Lanve Oye, Mik DeGroot, Brad Hiniker",,"Pipestone County Fair","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To promote and expand interest in the heritage of polka music and dance at the Pipestone County Fair. A polka performance will allow fairgoers to see first-hand the history of a genre music and dance that has been in existence since the 19th century.",,,2013-01-01,2013-09-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Mark,Moeller,"Pipestone County Fair",,,,,507)825-5979,"pipestone.co.fair@gmail.com ",,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Pipestone,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/pipestone-county-fair-polka-band-performance,,,,
16463,"Pipestone Rock Carving and Native American Dance Demonstrations",2012,7368,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage;",,,,,,,,"Mark Moeller Scott Crawford Justin Butman Wayne Drew Kevin Paulsen Merle Zeinstra Jeremy Smidt Richard Gergen Tami Nelson Bill Van Hoecke Lance Oye Craig Bucher Mike DeGroot Brad Hiniker ",,"Pipestone County Fair","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To increase awareness of and promote local Native American history. Over two days, events will include: peacepipe carving demonstration by the members of The Keepers of the Sacred Tradition of Pipemakers, an interactive display that allows the public to carve pipestone, Native American dance demonstrations by six members of The Keepers of the Sacred Tradition of Pipemakers and Pipestone Indian Shrine, and a Native American dance costume display.",,,2012-03-12,2012-12-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Mark,Moeller,"Pipestone County Fair","Intersection of Hwy 75 and Hwy 30",Pipestone,MN,56164,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Pipestone,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/pipestone-rock-carving-and-native-american-dance-demonstrations,,,,
21670,"Polk County Fair Industrial Building Rehabilitation",2013,37741,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (2) $700,000 each year for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-County Fairs. The commissioner shall award grants for the development or enhancement of county fair facilities or other projects or programs that provide access to the arts, arts education, or agricultural, historical, and cultural heritage programs, including but not limited to agricultural education centers, arts buildings, and performance stages.",,,,,,,,"Dan Grunhovd, Jerry Erickson, Michael Moore, Dan Skanson, Brian Nephew, John Thomforde, Tim Olson, Dale Erickson, Steve Taylor, Michelle Cote, David Johnstad, Paul Reese, Jackie Erickson, Brian Lindberg, Donna Rae Carlson, Robert Norland, Alan Olson, Dr. Erik Kanten",,"Polk County Fair Association","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To rehabilitate the Industrial Building. ",,,2013-05-01,2013-07-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Michael,Moore,"Polk County Fair",,,,,(218)945-6708,mdmoore@gvtel.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Polk,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/polk-county-fair-industrial-building-rehabilitation,"Pat Coleman: Acquisitions Librarian at the Minnesota Historical Society. Sue Ellingsen: Former middle school band director at Blue Earth Area Public School. 2006 Blue Earth Area Teacher of the Year. Jamey Flannery: Project Manager at Flannery Construction. Has full range of general contracting experience, from new construction to remodeling to improving historical structures. Dan Grunhovd: Former president of the Minnesota Federation of County Fairs. Ron Oleheiser: District 8 Representative of the Minnesota State Fair.",,"Emily Murphy, MDA",1
21683,"Polk County Fair Performance and Access Project",2013,7783,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 10 ","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage",,,,,,,,"Dan Grunhovd, Jerry Erickson, Michael Moore, Dan Skanson, Brian Nephew, John Thomforde, Tim Olson, Dale Erickson, Steve Taylor, Michelle Cote, David Johnstad, Paul Reese, Jackie Erickson, Brian Lindberg, Donna Rae Carlson, Robert Norland, Alan Olson, Dr. Erik Kanten",,"Polk County Fair Association","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To enhance arts and cultural heritage programming at the Polk County Fair by improving fairgoers ability to hear performances. The fair will purchase a sound system that will be used for performances and demonstrations on Paul Bunyan, dogsledding, and polka. ",,,2013-03-01,2013-07-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,"Michael ",Moore,"Polk County Fair",,,,,(218)945-6708,mdmoore@gvtel.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Polk,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/polk-county-fair-performance-and-access-project,,,,
14271,"Polk County Fair Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant",2012,7368,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage;","Track number of attendees.Interview some members of the audience.","The Irish dancers performed two shows and approximately 250 people attended each.  Seating area was occupied and well over 50 were standing at each show.  Many viewers suggested bringing the dancers back next year.The new display cases were popular and considered a good use of funds.",,373,"Polk County Fair",7368,,"Dan Grunhovd Jerry Erickson Michael Moore Dan Skanson Brian Nephew John Thomforde Tim Olson Dale Erickson Steve Taylor Michelle Cote David Johnstad Paul Reese Jackie Erickson Brian Lindberg Donna Rae Carlson Robert Norland Alan Olson Erik Kanten",,"Polk County Fair Association","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To add and enhance arts and cultural heritage programming by hosting an Irish Dance company and constructing new display cases and wall hangings to better view the Open Class exhibits.",,,2012-04-06,2012-07-16,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Michael,Moore,"Polk County Fair",,,,,218-945-6708,mdmoore@gvtel.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Polk,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/polk-county-fair-arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant,,,,
21673,"Pope County Fair Open Class and Senior Citizens’ Building",2013,50000,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (2) $700,000 each year for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-County Fairs. The commissioner shall award grants for the development or enhancement of county fair facilities or other projects or programs that provide access to the arts, arts education, or agricultural, historical, and cultural heritage programs, including but not limited to agricultural education centers, arts buildings, and performance stages.",,,,,,,,"Paul Koubsky, Mark Tolifson, Jennifer Olson, Melissa Schultz, Mark Blom, Matt Bouwman, Karen Brosh, Scott Formo, Andrew Gaffaney, Peder Gerde, Courtney Kalina, Jocelyn Leavitt",,"Pope County Agicultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To provide a year round venue for arts and cultural and heritage events that will also provide handicapped accessible restroom facilities with a breastfeeding and diaper change area. ",,,2013-08-05,2014-07-15,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Jennifer,Olson,"Pope County Fair",,,,,(320)491-5663,popecofair@gmail.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Pope,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/pope-county-fair-open-class-and-senior-citizens-building,"Pat Coleman: Acquisitions Librarian at the Minnesota Historical Society. Sue Ellingsen: Former middle school band director at Blue Earth Area Public School. 2006 Blue Earth Area Teacher of the Year. Jamey Flannery: Project Manager at Flannery Construction. Has full range of general contracting experience, from new construction to remodeling to improving historical structures. Dan Grunhovd: Former president of the Minnesota Federation of County Fairs. Ron Oleheiser: District 8 Representative of the Minnesota State Fair.",,,2
21684,"Pope County Fair History Programming",2013,7783,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 10 ","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage",,,,,,,,"Paul Koubsky, Mark Tolifson, Jennifer Olson, Melissa Schultz, Mark Blom, Matt Bouwman, Karen Brosh, Scott Formo, Andrew Gaffaney, Peder Gerde, Courtney Kalina, Jocelyn Leavitt",,"Pope County Agicultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To offer demonstrations, hands-on activities, dance, music and spoken word performances on the history of the Armed Services and Native American culture.",,,2013-02-18,2013-08-13,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Proposed,,,"Jennifer ",Olson,"Polk County Fair",,,,,(320)491-5663,popecofair@gmail.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Pope,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/pope-county-fair-history-programming,,,,
14427,"Portable Stage",2012,7368,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage;",,,,,,,,"Marge Snyder Wayne Bollum Arlyn Lamb Kristine Smith Gannon O'Meara Henry Fox Jenna Haler Dennis Hendren Mark Henry John King Mark Malecha Don Storlie Joe Walsh Chris Wright",,"Dakota County Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To purchase a portable stage to increase Dakota County Fair's capacity to host arts and cultural heritage programming.",,,2012-03-23,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Kristine,Smith,"Dakota County Agricultural Society",,,,,651-463-8818,fair@dakotacountyfair.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Dakota,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/portable-stage,,,,
18437,"Portable Oral History Booth",2012,12000,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (2) $700,000 each year for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-County Fairs. The commissioner shall award grants for the development or enhancement of county fair facilities or other projects or programs that provide access to the arts, arts education, or agricultural, historical, and cultural heritage programs, including but not limited to agricultural education centers, arts buildings, and performance stages.",,,,,,,,"Kevin Bailey Lori Pint Ed Bowler Mike Kellen Terry Fahey Rob Edberg Dave Minar Les Quatmann Jim Luce Dick Ames Jim Glisczinski Lloyd Friske Megan Ryan Ralph Malz Terry Stade Mary Siwek-Kramasz ",,"Scott County Fair","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To partner with the Scott County Historical Society to co-design a mobile recording booth big enough to house high-quality recording equipment, a table and seating for 2-4 people, and create a Best Practices manual on collecting oral histories. The booth would include a ramp and wide door and table for ADA accessibility. Scott County Fair will pilot the first round of interviews during the fair, and support the Historical Society to implement plans to manage the collection of stories, train volunteers to staff the booth, and conduct transcription. Long term plan is to have the portable oral history available for use across the state. ",,,2012-05-10,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Jim,Luce,"Scott County Fair",,,,,952-492-2436,scf@scottcountyfair.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Scott,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/portable-oral-history-booth,"Pat Coleman: Acquisitions Librarian at the Minnesota Historical Society.Sue Ellingsen: Former middle school band director at Blue Earth Area Public School. 2006 Blue Earth Area Teacher of the Year.Jamey Flannery: Project Manager at Flannery Construction. Has full range of general contracting experience, from new construction to remodeling to improving historical structures.Dan Grunhovd: Former president of the Minnesota Federation of County Fairs.Ron Oleheiser: District 8 Representative of the Minnesota State Fair.",,,2
18433,"Preserve one room schoolhouse",2012,41291,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (2) $700,000 each year for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-County Fairs. The commissioner shall award grants for the development or enhancement of county fair facilities or other projects or programs that provide access to the arts, arts education, or agricultural, historical, and cultural heritage programs, including but not limited to agricultural education centers, arts buildings, and performance stages.",,,,,,,,"Jim Sandren Mike Johr Keith Lundberg Kirby Josephson Jeff Sandgren John Sandgren Jeff Potter Dillon Kuehn George Schottenbauer Diane Ahrens Jim Penske Jeff Tauer Chuck Davis ",,"Redwood County Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To preserve the 1915 one room schoolhouse on the Redwood County fairgrounds by repairing windows, doors, stucco exterior, and replacement of the cupola on the roof.",,,2012-10-04,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Jim,Sandgren,"Redwood County Agricultural Society","201 N. Dekalb St.","Redwood Falls",MN,56283,507-627-2801,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Redwood,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/preserve-one-room-schoolhouse,"Pat Coleman: Acquisitions Librarian at the Minnesota Historical Society.Sue Ellingsen: Former middle school band director at Blue Earth Area Public School. 2006 Blue Earth Area Teacher of the Year.Jamey Flannery: Project Manager at Flannery Construction. Has full range of general contracting experience, from new construction to remodeling to improving historical structures.Dan Grunhovd: Former president of the Minnesota Federation of County Fairs.Ron Oleheiser: District 8 Representative of the Minnesota State Fair.",,,2
14258,"Preserving and Celebrating Minnesota's Agricultural History",2012,7368,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage;","Distribute surveys during fair. Create powerpoint diary to document the beginning and final placement of sculpture.Survey of individuals involved with planning the fair regarding the quality of program and experiences.","Complete survey results can be requested from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. Comments were largely positive of the experiences and several requests to continue and expand offered programming.Powerpoint diary was completed.Over 50 attended the Women in Agriculture presentation.Fourteen story nook participants were available for conversations with fair attendees during the Women in Agriculture program. Three performing artists participated in the program.",,910,"Faribault County Fair and Agricultural Society",7368,,"Daryl Murray Gene Stallkamp Robin Stenzel Milton Steele Leroy Larson Marlin Krupp 'Carl Carlson Lorraine Haugland Marlin Prange Joe Salisbury Sara Gack Randi Jacobson Yvonne Cory",,"Faribault County Fair and Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To create a permanent, outdoor historical art sculpture, and honor the legacy of female contributors to agriculture in a new venue, ""Women in Agriculture Day."" ",,,2012-03-01,2012-09-15,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Yvonne,Cory,"Faribault County Fair and Agricultural Society",,,,,507-526-2984,yvonnec.cory@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Faribault,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/preserving-and-celebrating-minnesotas-agricultural-history,,,,
16459,"Preservation of Nicollet County Fair History",2012,7368,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage;",,,,,,,,"Bill McCabe Rich Pehrson Ann Volk Bruce Ellefson Windy Block Jeff Keeley Pat Pehrson Jim Golgart Carrie Passon Jeff Volk Harlan Olson Larry Hewitt Don McCabe",,"Nicollet County Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To produce display panels of the history of Nicollet County Fair. This project includes partnerships with the Nicollet County Historical Society, the 4-H extension staff, the fair board, and community members. ",,,2012-05-08,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Joni,Anderson,"Nicollet County Agricultural Society","400 W. Union St.","St. Peter",MN,56082,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Nicollet,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/preservation-nicollet-county-fair-history,,,,
18427,"Programming Enhancement",2012,10500,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (2) $700,000 each year for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-County Fairs. The commissioner shall award grants for the development or enhancement of county fair facilities or other projects or programs that provide access to the arts, arts education, or agricultural, historical, and cultural heritage programs, including but not limited to agricultural education centers, arts buildings, and performance stages.","Track audience numbers are various events.",,,,,10500,,"Edgar Oerichbauer Matt Gouin Destry Hell Laura Larson Pat Borden Mike Fairchild Stephanie Promersberger Teddy Pearson Kevin Boorman Sue Cold",,"Northern MN District Fair Association","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To bring a variety of new arts and cultural heritage programming to the Northern Minnesota District Fair. Fair will collaborate with Ice Box Radio Theater, Native American speakers, host a bag pipe band and a local country band. ",,,2012-04-17,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Sue,Cole,"Northern Minnesota District Fair Association","901 Main Street","Little Fork",MN,56653,218-278-6617,susieq56653@yahoo.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Koochiching,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/programming-enhancement,"Pat Coleman: Acquisitions Librarian at the Minnesota Historical Society.Sue Ellingsen: Former middle school band director at Blue Earth Area Public School. 2006 Blue Earth Area Teacher of the Year.Jamey Flannery: Project Manager at Flannery Construction. Has full range of general contracting experience, from new construction to remodeling to improving historical structures.Dan Grunhovd: Former president of the Minnesota Federation of County Fairs.Ron Oleheiser: District 8 Representative of the Minnesota State Fair.",,,2
21677,"Ramsey County Fair ",2013,50000,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (2) $700,000 each year for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-County Fairs. The commissioner shall award grants for the development or enhancement of county fair facilities or other projects or programs that provide access to the arts, arts education, or agricultural, historical, and cultural heritage programs, including but not limited to agricultural education centers, arts buildings, and performance stages.",,,,,,,,"Ron Erickson, Sharon Stillings, Bill Bruhn, Joe Fox, Gary Unger, Catherine Dahir, Harry Schmidt, Mike Lund, Al Pearson, Kathy Travis, Todd Levig, Jodie Grabarski, Ralph Nardini, Robert Reistad, Kat Christopherson",,"Ramsey County Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To improve access to the historic 1918 barn on the fairgrounds by adding ventilation and cooling. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the barn once served as the county poor farm. Today, it's home to various 4-H and youth programming. ",,,2013-07-10,2014-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Joe,Fox,"Ramsey County Fair",,,,,(651)770-2626,foxxx012@tc.umn.edu,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/ramsey-county-fair,"Pat Coleman: Acquisitions Librarian at the Minnesota Historical Society. Sue Ellingsen: Former middle school band director at Blue Earth Area Public School. 2006 Blue Earth Area Teacher of the Year. Jamey Flannery: Project Manager at Flannery Construction. Has full range of general contracting experience, from new construction to remodeling to improving historical structures. Dan Grunhovd: Former president of the Minnesota Federation of County Fairs. Ron Oleheiser: District 8 Representative of the Minnesota State Fair.",,,2
21685,"Ramsey County Fair 100th Anniversary History Preservation and Lost Arts Demonstrations",2013,7783,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 10 ","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage",,,,,,,,"Ron Erickson, Sharon Stillings, Bill Bruhn, Joe Fox, Gary Unger, Catherine Dahir, Harry Schmidt, Mike Lund, Al Pearson, Kathy Travis, Todd Levig, Jodie Grabarski, Ralph Nardini, Robert Reistad, Kat Christopherson",,"Ramsey County Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Ramsey County Fair by providing new history programming. The fair will feature demonstrations of ""lost arts"" such as canning, quilting, and woodwork, in addition to creating a video featuring fair history and a written narrative. ",,,2013-07-10,2013-07-14,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,"Jodie ",Brabarski,"Ramsey County Fair",,,,,(651)770-2626,foxxx012@tc.umn.edu,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/ramsey-county-fair-100th-anniversary-history-preservation-and-lost-arts-demonstrations,,,,
21726,"Red Lake County Fair “In Touch With Our Past” Project",2013,11450,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (2) $700,000 each year for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-County Fairs. The commissioner shall award grants for the development or enhancement of county fair facilities or other projects or programs that provide access to the arts, arts education, or agricultural, historical, and cultural heritage programs, including but not limited to agricultural education centers, arts buildings, and performance stages.",,,,,,,,"Lowell Hamrum, Mike Dessellier, Leah Larson, Jarrod Larson, Myrtle Hamrum, Margaret Hamrum, Angel Bergeson, Skip Bergeson, Sandra Tougas, Katlin Larson, John Lerohl, Pat Asselin, Shirley Breiger, Wanda Wright, James Wright, Chuck Simpson, Lisa Sorenson, Jessie Hamrum, Alex Hamrum, Kent Bergeson, Patti Bergeson",,"Red Lake County Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To offer demonstrations and classes of cultural heritage. The Red Lake County Fair will offer demonstrations and workshops by local artists in quilt making, basket weaving, logging, baking, bluegrass, gospel, Native American dance, and country music.",,,2013-06-29,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Leah,Larson,"Red Lake County Fair",,,,,(218)829-2259,ricfair@yahoo.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,"Red Lake",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/red-lake-county-fair-touch-our-past-project,"Sue Ellingsen: Former middle school Band Director at Blue Earth Area Public School. 2006 Blue Earth Area Teacher of the Year. Ron Oleheiser: District 8 Representative of the Minnesota State Fair. Dan Grunhovd: Past president of the Minnesota Federation of County Fairs. Pat Coleman: Acquisitions Librarian at the Minnesota Historical Society. Jamey Flannery: Project Manager at Flannery Construction. Has full range of general contracting experience, from new construction to remodeling to improving historical structures.",,,2
21686,"Red Lake County Fair Traveling Access",2013,7783,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 10 ","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage.",,,,,,,,"Lowell Hamrum, Mike Dessellier, Leah Larson, Jarrod Larson, Myrtle Hamrum, Margaret Hamrum, Angel Bergeson, Skip Bergeson, Sandra Tougas, Kaitlin Larson, John Lerohl, Pat Asselin, Shirley Breiger, Wanda Wright, James Wright, Chuck Simpson, Lisa Sorenson, Jessie Hamrum, Alex Hamrum, Kent Bergeson, Patti Bergeson",,"Red Lake County Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To build a mobile stage with lighting and sound to use for musical events or plays. The traveling stage will be used to increase access to arts and cultural heritage programming at the fair and around the county. ",,,2013-04-01,2013-07-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,"Leah ",Larson,"Red Lake County Fair",,,,,(218)268-4747,rlcf@yahoo.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,"Red Lake",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/red-lake-county-fair-traveling-access,,,,
21687,"Redwood County Fair Stage Enhancement and Contracted Writer",2013,7783,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 10 ","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage.",,,,,,,,"Mike Mohr, Jeff Potter, Kirby Josephson, Keith Lundberg, Jim Sandberg, Jim Sandgren, Dillon, Kuehn, Jeff Sandgren, John Sandgren, Chuck Davis, Andy Ourada, John Welu, Jeff Tauer, Nancy Frank, DeAnna Le Gare",,"Redwood County Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To increase Redwood County Fair's capacity to feature diverse arts and cultural heritage performances by expanding a current stage. The stage enhancement will allow room for multiple artists to perform at once, and will offer the audience a better sight-line for performances. Funds will also be used to hire a writer to publish pieces in local newspapers, the fair website, and facebook, to inform the public of the competitive and historical nature of the open class exhibits at the fair. ",,,2013-04-01,2013-06-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,"Jim ",Sandgren,"Redwood County Fair",,,,,(507)430-1951,redwoodcountyfair@gmail.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Redwood,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/redwood-county-fair-stage-enhancement-and-contracted-writer,,,,
16484,"Reminiscing Yesteryear",2012,7368,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage",,,,,,,,"John Brogan Tom Campbell Bruce Christie Jean Engler Dan Ihrke Sara Laqua Dean Sanders Richard Schaber Donna Speltz Joe Speltz Phil Thesing Cindy Timm Dal Tinderholt",,"Winona County Agricultural Association","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To provide a variety of programming at the Winona County Fair that preserves and promotes Minnesota's history and cultural heritage. Art demonstrations will feature painting, watercolor, drawing, oils, spinning, weaving, and quilting. Visitors will be able to view antique tractors and learn about their history and restoration process. Children can watch a marionette show and learn about ventriloquism. The fair will feature a bluegrass band and a dog sledding display. ",,,2012-02-22,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Donna,Speltz,"Winona County Agricultural Association","506 West 6th St. ","St Charles",MN,55972,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Winona,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/reminiscing-yesteryear,,,,
14167,"Renovation of 1861 One Room School House",2012,7368,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage;","To preserve the one room school house built in 1861.","All structural repairs were made.The fair received comments from the schoolhouse visitors about memories of teaching in one room schools, students who attened one room schools, and stories from families who lived near schools where teachers received room and board during the school year. All comments were assembled in a journal that will be displayed each year at the fair.The fair also received comments on the reenactment programs held by the Blue Earth County Historical Society.",,,,7368,,"Jerry Kramer Karen Malchow Liz Madsen Travis Stenberg Sheryl Dobie Nicole Doyen Chad Davis Jerry O'Meara Ron Bergemann LeAnn Schwarz Mathew Little Jay Kietzer Kelly Marks April Embacher ",,"Blue Earth County Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To preserve the 1861 school house by reinforcing the foundation, repairing the roof to preserve the artifacts inside the school, and restoring the interior walls and ceilings. During the fair, the Blue Earth County Historical Society will dress in period costumes to entertain and educate fairgoers, and allow visitors to interact with school desks, maps, slate chalkboards, and school books from the era the school was in operation.",,,2011-12-01,2012-06-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Karen,Malchow,"Blue Earth County Agricultural Society",,,,,507-674-3043,info@blueearthcountyfair.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,"Blue Earth",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/renovation-1861-one-room-school-house,,,,
21727,"Renville County Fair Arts Programming",2013,7783,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 10",,,,,,,,,,,"Renville County Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To offer new arts demonstrations at the Renville County Fair. Programming will include a performance by an educational vocal band, and demonstrations by an artist specializing in Chinese calligraphy. ",,,2013-07-01,2013-08-12,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,,,,,,,,,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Renville,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/renville-county-fair-arts-programming,,,,
21688,"Renville County Fair Arts and Culture Programming",2013,10380,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 10 ","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (2) $700,000 each year for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-County Fairs. The commissioner shall award grants for the development or enhancement of county fair facilities or other projects or programs that provide access to the arts, arts education, or agricultural, historical, and cultural heritage programs, including but not limited to agricultural education centers, arts buildings, and performance stages.",,,,,,,,"Spenser Sells, Lee Sells, Steve Hansen, Isaac DeBoer, Al Aanenson, Burdette Braun, Rollie Crawford, Clair Crawford, Ron Fick, Jim Hatting, Lowell Jauert, Bill Miller, Bryce Niessink, Cory Schoeneman, Leon Siebenahler, Greg Uithoven, Bob Zinnel",,"Renville CountyAgricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To bring new arts and cultural heritage programming to the Renville County Fair. Programming included a performance by the Red Tree Singers, a Native American group, and Kid Power, an interactive kids’ program. Funds were also used to commission a local artist to paint a mural depicting local agriculture and history.",,,2013-04-25,2013-07-09,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,"Isaac ",DeBoer,"Renville County Agricultural Society",,,,,(320)365-3242,lauramelberg@frontiernet.net,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Renville,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/renville-county-fair-arts-and-culture-programming-0,"Sue Ellingsen: Former middle school Band Director at Blue Earth Area Public School. 2006 Blue Earth Area Teacher of the Year. Ron Oleheiser: District 8 Representative of the Minnesota State Fair. Dan Grunhovd: Past president of the Minnesota Federation of County Fairs. Pat Coleman: Acquisitions Librarian at the Minnesota Historical Society. Jamey Flannery: Project Manager at Flannery Construction. Has full range of general contracting experience, from new construction to remodeling to improving historical structures.",,,2
21729,"Rice County Fair New Arts and Heritage Open Class Building",2013,50000,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (2) $700,000 each year for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-County Fairs. The commissioner shall award grants for the development or enhancement of county fair facilities or other projects or programs that provide access to the arts, arts education, or agricultural, historical, and cultural heritage programs, including but not limited to agricultural education centers, arts buildings, and performance stages.",,,,,,,,"Tom Hallet, Marcia Simon, Dennis Sammon, DuWayne Hohrman, Ron Parker, Diane Hohrman, John Dvorak, Dick Johnson, Kathy Cap, Charlene Wtzel, Wallace Wtzel, Bridget Pieper, Joe Kaderlick, Dennis Blackmer, Paul Cross, Kevin Wunderlich, Jake Gillen, Tim Hoover, PJ Duchene",,"Rice County Ag Society, Inc.","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To construct the Arts and Cultural Celebration Center at the Rice County fairgrounds. This heated, year round and handicap accessible building with ADA bathrooms and presentation stage will be home to arts presentations by regional individuals and performances by county arts and theater organizations. ",,,2013-07-25,2013-05-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Jim,Hermel,"Rice County Fair",,,,,(507)332-2470,jameshermel@yahoo.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Rice,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/rice-county-fair-new-arts-and-heritage-open-class-building,"Pat Coleman: Acquisitions Librarian at the Minnesota Historical Society. Sue Ellingsen: Former middle school band director at Blue Earth Area Public School. 2006 Blue Earth Area Teacher of the Year. Jamey Flannery: Project Manager at Flannery Construction. Has full range of general contracting experience, from new construction to remodeling to improving historical structures. Dan Grunhovd: Former president of the Minnesota Federation of County Fairs. Ron Oleheiser: District 8 Representative of the Minnesota State Fair.",,,2
21689,"Rice County Agricultural Society Meschke Military Museum",2013,7783,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 10 ","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage",,,,,,,,"Tom Hallet, Tim Hoover, Kathey Cap, Marcia Simon, Dennis Sammon, Ron Parke, Paul Cross, John Dvorak, Joe Kaderlik, Jake Gillen, PJ Ducehne, DuWayne Hohman, Diane Hohrman, Dick Johnson, Bridget Pieper, Wally Wetzel, Char Wetzel",,"Rice County Ag Society, Inc.","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To build several large World War II displays in order to educate youth on military history. ",,,2013-07-17,2013-07-23,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,"Jim ",Hermel,"Rice County Fair",,,,,(507)332-2470,jameshermel@yahoo.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Rice,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/rice-county-agricultural-society-meschke-military-museum,,,,
14274,"Rice County Fair Heritage Grant",2012,7368,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage;",,,,,,7368,,"John Dvorak Marcia Simon DuWayne Hohrman Dennis Sammon Jim Hermel ",,"Rice County Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To engage children in various activities by providing marionette shows to teach the history of marionettes, and a spelling bee.",,,2012-03-15,2012-07-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,"Jim ",Hermel,,,,,,507-332-2470,jameshermel@yahoo.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Rice,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/rice-county-fair-heritage-grant,,,,
21730,"Rock County Free Fair Floral Hall Arts, History and Cultural Initiative",2013,27000,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (2) $700,000 each year for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-County Fairs. The commissioner shall award grants for the development or enhancement of county fair facilities or other projects or programs that provide access to the arts, arts education, or agricultural, historical, and cultural heritage programs, including but not limited to agricultural education centers, arts buildings, and performance stages.",,,,7200,,,,"Spenser Sells, Lee Sells, Steve Hansen, Isaac DeBor, Al Aanenson, Burdette Braun, Rollie Crawford, Clair Crawford, Ron Fick, Jim Hatting, Lowell Jauert, Bill Miller, Bryce Niessink, Cory Schoenemann, Leon Siebenahler, Greg Uithoven, Bob Zinnel",,"Rock County Free Fair","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To restore Rock County Fair's Floral Hall. Built in 1911 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Rock County Fair will restore its interior. Funding will not only preserve this historic building, but also create an enhanced space to showcase regional artwork. ",,,2013-05-06,2013-06-28,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Lee,Sells,"Rock County Free Fair",,,,,(507)220-1725,Lee.sells1@gmail.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Rock,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/rock-county-free-fair-floral-hall-arts-history-and-cultural-initiative,"Sue Ellingsen: Former middle school Band Director at Blue Earth Area Public School. 2006 Blue Earth Area Teacher of the Year. Ron Oleheiser: District 8 Representative of the Minnesota State Fair. Dan Grunhovd: Past president of the Minnesota Federation of County Fairs. Pat Coleman: Acquisitions Librarian at the Minnesota Historical Society. Jamey Flannery: Project Manager at Flannery Construction. Has full range of general contracting experience, from new construction to remodeling to improving historical structures.",,,2
21823,"Rock County Free Fair Arts and Cultural Heritage Project ",2013,7783,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 10",,,,,,,,,"Spenser Sells, Lee Sells, Steve Hansen, Isaac DeBor, Al Aanenson, Burdette Braun, Rollie Crawford, Clair Crawford, Ron Fick, Jim Hatting, Lowell Jauert, Bill Miller, Bryce Niessink, Cory Schoenemann, Leon Siebenahler, Greg Uithoven, Bob Zinnel",,"Rock County Free Fair","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To provide an outdoor performance and demonstration space in the highest traffic area of the fairgrounds, which is located between the 4-H Exhibit, Open Class Exhibit, and the Rock County Historical Society Exhibits buildings. The fair plans to hold Dutch Oven cooking demonstrations, Buffalo Days celebrations, and dance performances in this area. ",,,2013-04-25,2013-07-29,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Isaac,DeBoer,"Rock County Free Fair",,,,,507-220-1725,ikedeboer@iw.net,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Rock,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/rock-county-free-fair-arts-and-cultural-heritage-project,,,,
21690,"Roseau County Fair Bleachers and Cultural Heritage Building Sound System Project",2013,7783,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 10 ","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage",,,,,,,,"John Gaukerud, Dale Billberg, Warren Ulvin, Buddy Erickson, Lucinda Wiskow, Robby Christianson, Myles Hogenson, Doug Magnusson, Pam Iverson, Loralee Marvin, Pat Novacek, Denny Dvergsten, Steven Haugen, Julie Eaton, Bill Cain",,"Roseau County Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To increase diversity of demonstrations in Roseau County Fair’s Cultural Heritage Building by adding a portable sound system and bleachers. ",,,2013-01-15,2013-07-15,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Buddy,Erickson,"Roseau County Fair",,,,,(218)463-3387,selvin@wikitel.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Roseau,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/roseau-county-fair-bleachers-and-cultural-heritage-building-sound-system-project,,,,
18434,"Roseau County Fair Arts and Cultural Heritage Project",2012,19750,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (2) $700,000 each year for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-County Fairs. The commissioner shall award grants for the development or enhancement of county fair facilities or other projects or programs that provide access to the arts, arts education, or agricultural, historical, and cultural heritage programs, including but not limited to agricultural education centers, arts buildings, and performance stages.","Track number of visitors throughout each day.","Display area was staffed by the Historical Society at all times during the fair.  An average of 1,000 people visited the exhibit, each day.",,,,19750,,"John Gaukerud Dale Billberg Warren Ulvin Buddy Erickson Robby Christianson Oren Swart Myles Hogeson Doug Magnusson Pam Iverson Loralee Marvin Pat Novacek Denny Dvergsten Steve Haugen Julie Eaton Bill Cain",,"Roseau County Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To create an area dedicated to arts, cultural heritage, and MN history exhibits at the Roseau County Fair. The display will rotate annually; for 2012, the Roseau County Historical Society will display pictures and video of the 2002 flood in Roseau County, and displays of old washing machines and saws used by the logging industry. ",,,2012-04-20,2012-11-29,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Buddy,Erickson,"Roseau County Agricultural Society","500 4th Ave NW",Roseau,MN,56751,218-463-3387,selvin@wiktel.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Roseau,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/roseau-county-fair-arts-and-cultural-heritage-project,"Pat Coleman: Acquisitions Librarian at the Minnesota Historical Society.Sue Ellingsen: Former middle school band director at Blue Earth Area Public School. 2006 Blue Earth Area Teacher of the Year.Jamey Flannery: Project Manager at Flannery Construction. Has full range of general contracting experience, from new construction to remodeling to improving historical structures.Dan Grunhovd: Former president of the Minnesota Federation of County Fairs.Ron Oleheiser: District 8 Representative of the Minnesota State Fair.",,,2
16483,"Scandinavian Heritage Classes and Demonstrations",2012,7368,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage",,,,,,,,"Chuck Wilts Jon Panzer Elaine Mitteness Kevin Wilkening Luverne Flower Scott Smith Ronald Rudnick Jackie Schmidt Tim Bakken Daren Lehne Laurie Henneberg Eric Turnquist Dan Schliep John Holtz Jane Saulsbury",,"Swift County Fair Association","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Swift County Fair will partner with the Milan Village Arts School to promote Scandinavian arts during the fair. All classes and demonstrations will be free to the public. Instructors will feature antler carving, silver work, tole painting, woodworking, and textile dyeing. ",,,2012-04-13,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Elaine,Mitteness,"Swift County Fair Association","500 Reuss Ave. ",Appleton,MN,56208,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Swift,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/scandinavian-heritage-classes-and-demonstrations,,,,
21731,"Scott County Agricultural Society’s Phase One of the New Scott County Fair Arts and Cultural Performance Square: Sound and Lights!",2013,11998,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (2) $700,000 each year for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-County Fairs. The commissioner shall award grants for the development or enhancement of county fair facilities or other projects or programs that provide access to the arts, arts education, or agricultural, historical, and cultural heritage programs, including but not limited to agricultural education centers, arts buildings, and performance stages.",,,,,,9000,3000,"Dennis Schoenbauer, Kevin Bailey, Megan Ryan, Lori Pint, Mike Kelen, Dick Ames, Rob Edberg, Terry Fahey, Les Quatmann, Lloyd Friske, Ken Glisczinski, Joe Menke, Pete Shutrop, Mary Siwek Kramasz, Terry Stade",,"Scott County Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To begin the process of significantly enhancing access to the free arts and cultural programming at the Scott County Fair. A new sound and lights system for the stage will improve the audience experience during arts and cultural shows, and performer and audience feedback will help guide the fair as they design a new stage area for future years. ",,,2013-01-05,2013-07-24,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Brad,Woodward,"Scott County Agricultural Society",,,,,(952)492-2436,scf@scottcountyfair.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Scott,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/scott-county-agricultural-society-s-phase-one-new-scott-county-fair-arts-and-cultural-perfo,"Pat Coleman: Acquisitions Librarian at the Minnesota Historical Society. Sue Ellingsen: Former middle school band director at Blue Earth Area Public School. 2006 Blue Earth Area Teacher of the Year. Jamey Flannery: Project Manager at Flannery Construction. Has full range of general contracting experience, from new construction to remodeling to improving historical structures. Dan Grunhovd: Former president of the Minnesota Federation of County Fairs. Ron Oleheiser: District 8 Representative of the Minnesota State Fair.",,,2
21691,"Scott County Agricultural Society’s Oral History Program",2013,7783,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 10 ","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage",,,,,,,,"Dennis Schoenbauer, Kevin Bailey, Megan Ryan, Lori Pint, Mike Kelen, Dick Ames, Rob Edberg, Terry Fahey, Les Quatmann, Lloyd Friske, Ken Glisczinski, Joe Menke, Pete Shutrop, Mary Siwek Kramasz, Terry Stade",,"Scott County Agricultural Society’","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To complete the state’s only mobile oral history recording studio. The Scott County Agricultural Society will completed the road-worthy customized trailer to make it a sound-proof, climate-controlled recording studio. ",,,2013-03-18,2013-08-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Brad,Woodward,"Scoot County Agricultural Society",,,,,(952)492-2436,scf@scottcountyfair.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Scott,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/scott-county-agricultural-society-s-oral-history-program,,,,
14353,"Senior Leadership Day and Upgrade of Horticulture Building",2012,7368,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage;","Track the number of fine arts entries.Track the number of visitors to the fine arts building.Track audience numbers for the Senior Leadership Recognition Day.","Unexpected level of interest from the community. The fine arts area was filled to capacity and the quilt entries doubled.  A record number of visitors viewed the fine arts exhibits, and the project's results exceeded the fair's expectations.150 seniors and families attended the Senior Leadership Recognition Day program, the best turnout in recent history.",,3982,"Sibley County Agricultural Association",7368,,"Jeff Schuetz James Flannery Greg Wickenhauser Barb Bening Bruce Froelich James Mueller Ken Rand Jeff Schuetz Matt Otto Mike Scharping Matt Schjarpe Dennis Van Moolehem Dave Battcher Scott Bergs Joy Cohrs Lester Draeger Dan Eibs Keith Herd Bob Nielsen Deb Perschau Daryl Peterson Wayne Schneider Marvin Schuft Deric Sievert Richard (Bear) Trocke Terry Tuchtenhagen ",,"Sibley County Agricultural Association","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To recognize outstanding senior citizens in Sibley County. Attendees can listen to a polka band and watch the awards ceremony. Funds will also be used to upgrade stage lighting and install a sound system to enhance the programming. Additionally, funds will enhance the fine arts exhibits in the Horticulture Building. Upgraded lighting and new display cases will improve the visibility of photography, quilt and needlework entries.",,,2011-11-28,2012-08-15,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Dennis,"Van Moolehem","Sibley County Agricultural Association",,,,,507-964-5698,dvan1@frontiernet.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Sibley,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/senior-leadership-day-and-upgrade-horticulture-building,,,,
21692,"Sherburne County Fair 125th Anniversary Mural",2013,7783,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 10 ","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage",,,,,,,,"Chris DeMars, Rod Eggink, Katrina Iten, Doug LaFontaine, Marv Ziner, Zackery Zeroth, Sue Johnson, Andrew Lewis, Nick Paine, Chad Tirevoid, Irene Kostreba, Lori Sowers, Dan Johnson, Velvet Longtin, John Riebel Sr., Carole Iten, Terry Sowers, Roger Kostreba, Roxanne Bennington, Vicki Simcoe",,"Sherburne County Fair","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To create a history mural at the Sherburne County Fair. The fair will collected photographs, dating back to the early day of the fair, to then be added to a mural by a commissioned artist. ",,,2013-02-01,2013-07-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Proposed,,,"Irene ",Kostreba,"Sherburne County Fair",,,,,(763)441-3610,sherburnecountyfairmn@gmail.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Sherburne,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/sherburne-county-fair-125th-anniversary-mural,,,,
18436,"Sherburne County Fair Arts Enhancement Project",2012,11400,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (2) $700,000 each year for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-County Fairs. The commissioner shall award grants for the development or enhancement of county fair facilities or other projects or programs that provide access to the arts, arts education, or agricultural, historical, and cultural heritage programs, including but not limited to agricultural education centers, arts buildings, and performance stages.",,,,,,,,"Lori Sowers Roger Kostreba Carole Iten Velvet Longtin Roxane Bennington Irene Kostreba Andy Lewis John Riebel Chad Tirevold Chris DeMars Tina Iten Terry Sowers Dan Johnson Roger Kostreba Zack Zeroth Rod Eggink Velvet Longtin Carole Iten Sue Johnson Doug LaFontaine Nick Paine Marv Ziner Vicki Simcoe Pam Schendel",,"Sherburne County Fair","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To improve fair visitor access to performing arts at the Sherburne County Fair by installing stage lighting, making the seating area handicap accessible, and building a dressing and changing room for performers. ",,,2012-04-18,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Irene,Kostreba,"Sherburne County Fair",,,,,763-441-3610,sherburnecountyfairmn@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Sherburne,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/sherburne-county-fair-arts-enhancement-project,"Pat Coleman: Acquisitions Librarian at the Minnesota Historical Society.Sue Ellingsen: Former middle school band director at Blue Earth Area Public School. 2006 Blue Earth Area Teacher of the Year.Jamey Flannery: Project Manager at Flannery Construction. Has full range of general contracting experience, from new construction to remodeling to improving historical structures.Dan Grunhovd: Former president of the Minnesota Federation of County Fairs.Ron Oleheiser: District 8 Representative of the Minnesota State Fair.",,,2
21732,"Sibley County Fair Arts and Heritage Center",2012,50000,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (2) $700,000 each year for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-County Fairs. The commissioner shall award grants for the development or enhancement of county fair facilities or other projects or programs that provide access to the arts, arts education, or agricultural, historical, and cultural heritage programs, including but not limited to agricultural education centers, arts buildings, and performance stages.",,,,,,,8000,"Bruce Froehlich, James Flanner, Greg Wickenhauser, Keith Herd, James Mueller, Jeff Schuetz, Matt Otto, Mike Scharping, Matt Scharpe, Dennis Van Moorlehem",,"Sibley County Agricultural Association","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To construct an Arts and Heritage Center on the fair grounds. The Sibley County Fair will erect an Arts and Heritage Center with a 40 foot stage and two dressing rooms. The building will primarily serve as an educational arts and culture center for the fair. The fair will present acts on the stage from six to eight hours per day during the fair.",,,2012-04-01,2012-11-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Dennis,"Van Moorlehem","Sibley County Fair",,,,,(507)964-5698,commercial@sibleycountyfair.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Sibley,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/sibley-county-fair-arts-and-heritage-center,"Pat Coleman: Acquisitions Librarian at the Minnesota Historical Society. Sue Ellingsen: Former middle school band director at Blue Earth Area Public School. 2006 Blue Earth Area Teacher of the Year. Jamey Flannery: Project Manager at Flannery Construction. Has full range of general contracting experience, from new construction to remodeling to improving historical structures. Dan Grunhovd: Former president of the Minnesota Federation of County Fairs. Ron Oleheiser: District 8 Representative of the Minnesota State Fair.",,,2
21693,"Sibley County Fair Historic Judging Stand Rehabilitation",2013,7783,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 10 ","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage",,,,,,,,"Bruce Froehlich, James Flanner, Greg Wickenhauser, Keith Herd, James Mueller, Jeff Schuetz, Matt Otto, Mike Scharping, Matt Scharpe, Dennis Van Moorlehem",,"Sibley County Agricultural Association","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To rehabilitate the original horse racing judges’ stand. The stand is the last relic of the 143 year old fair grounds and dates back to the late 1800’s. The stand is comprised of a first story entry and refreshment area, and an upper section for judging the races. It’s 360 degree observation of the track was made possible by its hexagon shape and large doors that could be lifted when needed on each side. This is the first stage of the multi-year restoration of this prized building and is an important part of the plan to initiate a daily educational program at the fair.",,,2013-04-01,2013-11-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,"Dennis ","Van Moorlehem","Sibley County Fair",,,,,(507)964-5698,commercial@sibleycountyfair.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Sibley,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/sibley-county-fair-historic-judging-stand-rehabilitation,,,,
18444,"Sound Enhancement",2012,12000,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (2) $700,000 each year for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-County Fairs. The commissioner shall award grants for the development or enhancement of county fair facilities or other projects or programs that provide access to the arts, arts education, or agricultural, historical, and cultural heritage programs, including but not limited to agricultural education centers, arts buildings, and performance stages.","Survey audience. ","90% of visitors could hear the sound well, and did not notice noise from passing vhicles, outside vendors, and pedestrian traffic.",,,,12000,,"Dan Dolan Steve Anderson Linda Anderson Dorie Ostertag Elizabeth Dietsche Eileen Tank Phyllis Wirth Jim Anderson Linda Anderson Shari Morgan Byron Anderson",,"Washington County Fair","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To upgrade the capacity of Washington County Fair to host a variety of performing artists at the fair by upgrading the sound system. To purchase mixing console, power amplifier, microphones, dual CD player adaptable to inputs from USB, memory sticks, MP3, therefore allowing the fair to invite performers using digital sound devices. ",,,2012-05-03,2012-10-09,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Elizabeth,Dietsche,,,,,,651-257-4470,washingtoncofair@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Washington,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/sound-enhancement,"Pat Coleman: Acquisitions Librarian at the Minnesota Historical Society.Sue Ellingsen: Former middle school band director at Blue Earth Area Public School. 2006 Blue Earth Area Teacher of the Year.Jamey Flannery: Project Manager at Flannery Construction. Has full range of general contracting experience, from new construction to remodeling to improving historical structures.Dan Grunhovd: Former president of the Minnesota Federation of County Fairs.Ron Oleheiser: District 8 Representative of the Minnesota State Fair.",,,2
21696,"South St. Louis County Fair Heritage Programming",2013,7783,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 10 ","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage",,,,,,,,"Frank Siiro, Kent Lunda, Mary Korich, Gus Omundson, Butch Lund, Mike Donnahue, Dale Hallfrisch, Bonnie Siiro",,"South St. Louis County Fair","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To provide new arts programming at the South St Louis County Fair. Programming will include a Bluegrass band, barbershop quartets, and children’s music. ",,,2013-07-10,2013-07-14,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,"Mary ",Korich,"South St. Louis County Fair",,,,,(218)348-1453,mjayne19@hotmail.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,"St. Louis",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/south-st-louis-county-fair-heritage-programming,,,,
21733,"Southwest St. Louis County Fair Four Rivers Legacy Project ",2013,24960,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (2) $700,000 each year for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-County Fairs. The commissioner shall award grants for the development or enhancement of county fair facilities or other projects or programs that provide access to the arts, arts education, or agricultural, historical, and cultural heritage programs, including but not limited to agricultural education centers, arts buildings, and performance stages.",,,,20976,"The City of Floodwood, Roger Hill, Floodwood Gas and Electric, Schminiski Family, David Rohde",,,"Rob Benson, Susan Coccie, Cheryl Bailey, Roger Hill, David Rohde, Carrie Johnson, Bernice Johnson, Patricia Seredinski, Norma Schminski",,"Southwest St. Louis County Fair","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To increase access to historical and cultural presentations in southwest St Louis county by building an amphitheater on the banks of the Floodwood River. Because the community of Floodwood has not previously had a grandstand area, the stage will be an excellent venue to promote the arts, cultural history, and the ethnic mix of people who settled in the area. ",,,2013-05-01,2014-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Rob,Benson,"Southwest St. Louis County Fair",,,,,(218)476-2716,sslcfa@yahoo.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,"St. Louis",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/southwest-st-louis-county-fair-four-rivers-legacy-project,"Pat Coleman: Acquisitions Librarian at the Minnesota Historical Society. Sue Ellingsen: Former middle school band director at Blue Earth Area Public School. 2006 Blue Earth Area Teacher of the Year. Jamey Flannery: Project Manager at Flannery Construction. Has full range of general contracting experience, from new construction to remodeling to improving historical structures. Dan Grunhovd: Former president of the Minnesota Federation of County Fairs. Ron Oleheiser: District 8 Representative of the Minnesota State Fair.",,,2
21697,"Southwest St. Louis County Fair (Floodwood) Four Rivers Project",2013,7783,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 10 ","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage",,,,,,,,"Rob Benson, Susan Coccie, Cheryl Bailey, Roger Hill",,"Southwest St. Louis County Fair","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To bring a variety of historical programming to the Southwest St Louis County Fair. Programming will include a reenactment of voyager encampment life featuring fur traders, blacksmiths, and other encampment entrepreneurs. The fair will also host a dogsledding demonstration.",,,2013-04-15,2013-08-21,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Rob,Benson,"Southwest St. Louis County Fair",,,,,(218)472-2716,rjbenson1941@gmail.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,"St. Louis",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/southwest-st-louis-county-fair-floodwood-four-rivers-project,,,,
18438,"Southwest St Louis County Floodwood Four Rivers Legacy Project",2012,17500,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (2) $700,000 each year for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-County Fairs. The commissioner shall award grants for the development or enhancement of county fair facilities or other projects or programs that provide access to the arts, arts education, or agricultural, historical, and cultural heritage programs, including but not limited to agricultural education centers, arts buildings, and performance stages.",,,,,,,,"Rob Benson Pat Seredinski Betty Goebel Cheryl Bailey Sharon Zelazney Dave Rhode Roger Hill Susan Coccie Norma Schminski",,"Southwest St Louis County Fair","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To increase arts and cultural heritage programming at the Southwest St Louis County Fair. Professional artist Brian Jarvi, the first to win both the Minnesota Duck and Pheasant contest in consecutive years, will be an artist in residency during the fair. Reenactments of fur trading, fur trapping, and camp life will also be available to visitors. The Fond Du Lac reservation will provide demonstrations on basket weaving, canoe building, traditional wild rice processing, Native American dance, and have a master gardener display native foods and talk about foods we eat today that were first cultivated by Native Americans. Funds will also be used to purchase a portable sound system for these events, install track lighting for exhibits, and restore a hand hewn log building, which will be used as an encampment. ",,,2012-04-26,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Rob,Benson,"Southwest St Louis County Fair",,,,,218-476-2641,sslcfa@yahoo.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,"St. Louis",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/southwest-st-louis-county-floodwood-four-rivers-legacy-project,"Pat Coleman: Acquisitions Librarian at the Minnesota Historical Society.Sue Ellingsen: Former middle school band director at Blue Earth Area Public School. 2006 Blue Earth Area Teacher of the Year.Jamey Flannery: Project Manager at Flannery Construction. Has full range of general contracting experience, from new construction to remodeling to improving historical structures.Dan Grunhovd: Former president of the Minnesota Federation of County Fairs.Ron Oleheiser: District 8 Representative of the Minnesota State Fair.",,,2
14194,"Stage PA System",2012,7368,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage;","Survey audience after performances and demonstrations.","Polled audience as to what was liked and disliked about programs featured at the stage.Received suggestion to provide hands on workshops that allowed audience participation.",,2219,"Carlton County Agricultural and Industrial Association",7368,,"Steve Loucks Paul Sample Jr Shelley Hartman Jason Koen Kari Siltanen roger Gustafson Laddie Litfin Allysha Sample",,"Carlton County Agricultural and Industrial Association","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To purchase a portable sound system to be used at stage. System will be used for arts and education demonstrations and for performances. ",,,2012-06-15,2012-08-15,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Allysha,Sample,"Carlton County Agricultural and Industrial Association",,,,,218-389-6737,info@carltoncountyfair.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Carlton,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/stage-pa-system,,,,
18440,"Stage Enhancement",2012,11800,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (2) $700,000 each year for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-County Fairs. The commissioner shall award grants for the development or enhancement of county fair facilities or other projects or programs that provide access to the arts, arts education, or agricultural, historical, and cultural heritage programs, including but not limited to agricultural education centers, arts buildings, and performance stages.","Track number of performers using the stage.Track audience numbers.","Over 50 performers used the stage.Over 700 people attended performances.",,,,11800,,"Greg Bakeberg Dennis Beise Troy Beise Nancy Betzler Ron Denn Richard Fadden Gary Fieldseth Brent Heinz Geoff Mead Carol Hayner Kent Mutterer Sheila Mazer Jerry Quaal John Quirk Bernice Schermer Gloria Triebwasser Stan Vander Kooi Ward Westphal Jeff Wheeler",,"Wright County Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To increase Wright County Fair's capacity to host more performing arts programming by improving stage sound and lighting. With the enhancements, the fair will be able to provide the public with more diverse programming beyond traditional commercial musical performers, and schedule more programming by allowing evening performances. ",,,2012-04-17,2012-10-26,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Ward,Westphal,"Wright County Agricultural Society",,,,,320-543-2111,admin@wrightcountyfair.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Wright,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/stage-enhancement,"Pat Coleman: Acquisitions Librarian at the Minnesota Historical Society.Sue Ellingsen: Former middle school band director at Blue Earth Area Public School. 2006 Blue Earth Area Teacher of the Year.Jamey Flannery: Project Manager at Flannery Construction. Has full range of general contracting experience, from new construction to remodeling to improving historical structures.Dan Grunhovd: Former president of the Minnesota Federation of County Fairs.Ron Oleheiser: District 8 Representative of the Minnesota State Fair.",,,2
9516,"Statewide Groundwater and Drinking Water Protection",2025,3000000,"Minnesota Session Laws - 2023, Regular Session, CHAPTER 40—Article 2, Section 3","M.L. 2023: (b) $3,000,000 the first year and $3,000,000 the second year are for monitoring and evaluating trends in the concentration of nitrate in groundwater; promoting, developing, and evaluating regional and crop-specific nutrient best management practices, cover crops, and other vegetative cover; assessing adoption of best management practices and other recommended practices; education and technical support from University of Minnesota Extension; grants to support agricultural demonstration and implementation activities, including research activities at the Rosholt Research Farm; and other actions to protect groundwater from degradation from nitrate. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2028. "," Number of local government units in partnership on nitrate monitoring and reduction activities Percentage of funds passed through to local government units and research partners Number of Drinking Water Supply Management Areas that participate in mitigation activities through the Groundwater Protection Rule Education and outreach programs to help promote Nitrogen Fertilizer best management practices to farmers and crop advisers Number of applied research and on-farm projects ",,,,,,,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","State Government","Nitrate-nitrogen (nitrate) is one of the contaminants of greatest concern for groundwater in Minnesota. This funding is being used for activities that help identify the severity and magnitude of nitrate contamination and implement practices at the local level to reduce nitrate in groundwater. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is working with many local partners and passing funding through to local government units (counties, cities, soil and water conservation districts) to address this concern. The MDA works with local partners to assess groundwater in agricultural areas and works directly with local farmers and agri-business to improve water quality in areas where groundwater quality is adversely impacted. The MDA also works with University researchers to develop, promote and provide education on Nitrogen Fertilizer Best Management Practices (BMPs). Funding will be used for a variety of projects related to groundwater and drinking water protection, including: Responding to areas with elevated nitrate in groundwater Private well monitoring networks (regional assessments) and accelerated private well nitrate testing in sensitive townships Demonstration sites validating nitrogen recommendations (timing, rate, source) and water quality impacts under irrigated agriculture Irrigation and nitrogen management workshops Installation of regional weather stations to help farmers implement irrigation management Nutrient management surveys to evaluate on-farm adoption of BMPs   ","The MDA works on a statewide effort to better understand nitrogen fertilizer use and to promote proper nitrogen management. This page includes examples of these efforts. ","The following activities and programs are included under Statewide Groundwater and Drinking Water Protection. Township Testing Program Central Sands Private Well Network Southeast Minnesota Volunteer Nitrate Monitoring Network Ag Weather & Irrigation Management Resources, (Minnesota Ag Weather Network) Water Quality and Irrigation Research at Rosholt Farm ",2009-07-01,2028-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Larry,Gunderson,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street North","St. Paul",MN,55155,"651-201- 6168",Larry.Gunderson@state.mn.us,"Demonstration/Pilot Project, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/statewide-groundwater-and-drinking-water-protection,,,,
9516,"Statewide Groundwater and Drinking Water Protection",2024,3000000,"Minnesota Session Laws - 2023, Regular Session, CHAPTER 40—Article 2, Section 3","M.L. 2023: (b) $3,000,000 the first year and $3,000,000 the second year are for monitoring and evaluating trends in the concentration of nitrate in groundwater; promoting, developing, and evaluating regional and crop-specific nutrient best management practices, cover crops, and other vegetative cover; assessing adoption of best management practices and other recommended practices; education and technical support from University of Minnesota Extension; grants to support agricultural demonstration and implementation activities, including research activities at the Rosholt Research Farm; and other actions to protect groundwater from degradation from nitrate. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2028. "," Number of local government units in partnership on nitrate monitoring and reduction activities Percentage of funds passed through to local government units and research partners Number of Drinking Water Supply Management Areas that participate in mitigation activities through the Groundwater Protection Rule Education and outreach programs to help promote Nitrogen Fertilizer best management practices to farmers and crop advisers Number of applied research and on-farm projects ",,,,,1954307,268461,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","State Government","Nitrate-nitrogen (nitrate) is one of the contaminants of greatest concern for groundwater in Minnesota. This funding is being used for activities that help identify the severity and magnitude of nitrate contamination and implement practices at the local level to reduce nitrate in groundwater. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is working with many local partners and passing funding through to local government units (counties, cities, soil and water conservation districts) to address this concern. The MDA works with local partners to assess groundwater in agricultural areas and works directly with local farmers and agri-business to improve water quality in areas where groundwater quality is adversely impacted. The MDA also works with University researchers to develop, promote and provide education on Nitrogen Fertilizer Best Management Practices (BMPs). Funding will be used for a variety of projects related to groundwater and drinking water protection, including: Responding to areas with elevated nitrate in groundwater Private well monitoring networks (regional assessments) and accelerated private well nitrate testing in sensitive townships Demonstration sites validating nitrogen recommendations (timing, rate, source) and water quality impacts under irrigated agriculture Irrigation and nitrogen management workshops Installation of regional weather stations to help farmers implement irrigation management Nutrient management surveys to evaluate on-farm adoption of BMPs   ","The MDA works on a statewide effort to better understand nitrogen fertilizer use and to promote proper nitrogen management. This page includes examples of these efforts. ","The following activities and programs are included under Statewide Groundwater and Drinking Water Protection. Township Testing Program Central Sands Private Well Network Southeast Minnesota Volunteer Nitrate Monitoring Network Ag Weather & Irrigation Management Resources, (Minnesota Ag Weather Network) Water Quality and Irrigation Research at Rosholt Farm ",2009-07-01,2028-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Larry,Gunderson,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street North","St. Paul",MN,55155,"651-201- 6168",Larry.Gunderson@state.mn.us,"Demonstration/Pilot Project, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/statewide-groundwater-and-drinking-water-protection,,,,
9516,"Statewide Groundwater and Drinking Water Protection",2023,2585000,"Minnesota Session Laws - 2021, 1st Special Session, CHAPTER 1—Article 2, Section 3","(b) $2,585,000 the first year and $2,585,000 the second year are for monitoring and evaluating trends in the concentration of nitrate in groundwater in areas vulnerable to groundwater degradation; promoting, developing, and evaluating regional and crop-specific nutrient best management practices; assessing adoption of best management practices; education and technical support from University of Minnesota Extension; grants to support agricultural demonstration and implementation activities, including research activities at the Rosholt Research Farm; and other actions to protect groundwater from degradation from nitrate. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2026. "," Number of local government units in partnership on nitrate monitoring and reduction activities Percentage of funds passed through to local government units and research partners Number of Drinking Water Supply Management Areas that participate in mitigation activities through the Groundwater Protection Rule Education and outreach programs to help promote Nitrogen Fertilizer best management practices to farmers and crop advisers Number of applied research and on-farm projects ",,,,,2138119,275555,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","State Government","Nitrate-nitrogen (nitrate) is one of the contaminants of greatest concern for groundwater in Minnesota. This funding is being used for activities that help identify the severity and magnitude of nitrate contamination and implement practices at the local level to reduce nitrate in groundwater. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is working with many local partners and passing funding through to local government units (counties, cities, soil and water conservation districts) to address this concern. The MDA works with local partners to assess groundwater in agricultural areas and works directly with local farmers and agri-business to improve water quality in areas where groundwater quality is adversely impacted. The MDA also works with University researchers to develop, promote and provide education on Nitrogen Fertilizer Best Management Practices (BMPs). Funding will be used for a variety of projects related to groundwater and drinking water protection, including: Responding to areas with elevated nitrate in groundwater Private well monitoring networks (regional assessments) and accelerated private well nitrate testing in sensitive townships Demonstration sites validating nitrogen recommendations (timing, rate, source) and water quality impacts under irrigated agriculture Irrigation and nitrogen management workshops Installation of regional weather stations to help farmers implement irrigation management Nutrient management surveys to evaluate on-farm adoption of BMPs   ","The MDA works on a statewide effort to better understand nitrogen fertilizer use and to promote proper nitrogen management. This page includes examples of these efforts. ","The following activities and programs are included under Statewide Groundwater and Drinking Water Protection. Township Testing Program Central Sands Private Well Network Southeast Minnesota Volunteer Nitrate Monitoring Network Ag Weather & Irrigation Management Resources, (Minnesota Ag Weather Network) Water Quality and Irrigation Research at Rosholt Farm ",2009-07-01,2028-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Larry,Gunderson,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street North","St. Paul",MN,55155,"651-201- 6168",Larry.Gunderson@state.mn.us,"Demonstration/Pilot Project, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/statewide-groundwater-and-drinking-water-protection,,,,
9516,"Statewide Groundwater and Drinking Water Protection",2022,2585000,"Minnesota Session Laws - 2021, 1st Special Session, CHAPTER 1—Article 2, Section 3","(b) $2,585,000 the first year and $2,585,000 the second year are for monitoring and evaluating trends in the concentration of nitrate in groundwater in areas vulnerable to groundwater degradation; promoting, developing, and evaluating regional and crop-specific nutrient best management practices; assessing adoption of best management practices; education and technical support from University of Minnesota Extension; grants to support agricultural demonstration and implementation activities, including research activities at the Rosholt Research Farm; and other actions to protect groundwater from degradation from nitrate. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2026. "," Number of local government units in partnership on nitrate monitoring and reduction activities Percentage of funds passed through to local government units and research partners Number of Drinking Water Supply Management Areas that participate in mitigation activities through the Groundwater Protection Rule Education and outreach programs to help promote Nitrogen Fertilizer best management practices to farmers and crop advisers Number of applied research and on-farm projects ","The Nitrogen Fertilizer Management Plan was revised and updated in 2015 and the Groundwater Protection Rule went into effect in June 2019. The NFMP and GPR are being implemented to address nitrate from fertilizer in groundwater. Partnerships are established in vulnerable areas in support of groundwater protection: 36 local government units on nitrate monitoring and reduction activities 21 projects (SE Volunteer Network, Central Sands Volunteer Network, 18 Level 2 DWSMAs, RCPP) On average 39% of funds are passed through to local government units and research partners 13 on-farm nitrogen fertilizer BMP evaluation/demonstration sites On average about 98 NMI on-farm plots each year (92 standard plots, 6 advanced N-rate trials) engaging on average 98 famers and 27 crop advisers Regional and Township Testing: Approximately 32,880 private well owners have participated in either a one-time (snapshot) or long-term nitrate testing.                 ~ 650-900 of those private wells are tested annually through the Central Sands Private Well Network and Southeast Volunteer Nitrate Monitoring Network. 32,217 private wells in vulnerable townships have been tested through MDA’s Township Testing Program (2013-2019) Work completed in 344 vulnerable townships within 50 counties Overall, 9.1% (2,925) of the 32,217 wells tested in vulnerable areas exceeded the drinking water standard for nitrate 143 townships with ≥ 10% of wells over 10 mg/L nitrate (41%) 68 townships with 5-9 % of wells over 10 mg/L nitrate (20%) 133 townships with <5% of wells over 10 mg/L nitrate (39%)   Groundwater Protection Rule: The MDA has completed a review of the monitoring data received from the Minnesota Department of Health in 2021 and 2022 and determined the following: 8 DWSMAs are designated as Level 1 with nitrate levels at or above 5.4 mg/L but less than 8 mg/L  21 DWSMAs are designated as Level 2 with nitrate levels at or above 8 mg/L  10 DWSMAs need more information before a level determination can be made In 2020, 61 on-farm demonstrations were located within 1 mile of the boundary of or within the Fall Nitrogen Fertilizer Restriction area or Level 2 DWSMAs.  (This includes all NMI trials, RRFSP, Discovery Farms MN, Red River Valley Drainage Water Management, Rosholt, and SE MN BMP programs.)   Nitrogen Fertilizer BMPs are revised based on research: U of M nitrogen fertilizer rate studies at two regional locations led to the development of new nitrogen rate guidelines for irrigated corn (""Fertilizing Corn Grown on Irrigated Sandy Soils”) 12 applied research projects evaluate(d) BMPs (6 on-going) Rosholt Farm: 2 ongoing, 1 completed Clean Water Research:  2 ongoing, 5 completed Other research (funded by N in Groundwater): 2 ongoing   Education and outreach programs help promote Nitrogen Fertilizer BMPs to farmers and crop advisers: Nutrient management Funding two UM-Extension Educators – Agricultural Water Quality Protection positions Four state-wide conferences reaching over 1,200 attendees (virtual in 2021, both in-person and virtual in 2022) and impacting over 11,675,000 acres (Nitrogen & Nutrient Management) Continuing education credits offered to Certified Crop Advisers Minnesota Irrigators Program: Intensive three-day training program for irrigators and SWCD technical staff on applying nutrient and water BMPs for irrigated crop production.   Weather data and Irrigation management 14 weather stations - Central Minnesota Ag Weather Network (weather info available online in real-time). Stations are now included in the North Dakota Ag Weather Network with greater outreach to irrigators. 17 websites and 2 mobile apps utilize the data from the weather stations 10 counties use weather data as part of an online irrigation scheduling tool in Central Minnesota 17 weather information requests were received from 10 different researchers and technical staff from state agencies and U of M ",,,,2177280,273502,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","State Government","Nitrate-nitrogen (nitrate) is one of the contaminants of greatest concern for groundwater in Minnesota. This funding is being used for activities that help identify the severity and magnitude of nitrate contamination and implement practices at the local level to reduce nitrate in groundwater. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is working with many local partners and passing funding through to local government units (counties, cities, soil and water conservation districts) to address this concern. The MDA works with local partners to assess groundwater in agricultural areas and works directly with local farmers and agri-business to improve water quality in areas where groundwater quality is adversely impacted. The MDA also works with University researchers to develop, promote and provide education on Nitrogen Fertilizer Best Management Practices (BMPs). Funding will be used for a variety of projects related to groundwater and drinking water protection, including: Responding to areas with elevated nitrate in groundwater Private well monitoring networks (regional assessments) and accelerated private well nitrate testing in sensitive townships Demonstration sites validating nitrogen recommendations (timing, rate, source) and water quality impacts under irrigated agriculture Irrigation and nitrogen management workshops Installation of regional weather stations to help farmers implement irrigation management Nutrient management surveys to evaluate on-farm adoption of BMPs   ","The MDA works on a statewide effort to better understand nitrogen fertilizer use and to promote proper nitrogen management. This page includes examples of these efforts. ","The following activities and programs are included under Statewide Groundwater and Drinking Water Protection. Township Testing Program Central Sands Private Well Network Southeast Minnesota Volunteer Nitrate Monitoring Network Ag Weather & Irrigation Management Resources, (Minnesota Ag Weather Network) Water Quality and Irrigation Research at Rosholt Farm ",2009-07-01,2028-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Larry,Gunderson,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street North","St. Paul",MN,55155,"651-201- 6168",Larry.Gunderson@state.mn.us,"Demonstration/Pilot Project, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/statewide-groundwater-and-drinking-water-protection,,,,
9516,"Statewide Groundwater and Drinking Water Protection",2021,2585000,"M.L. 2019, 1st Special Session, Chapter 2--S.F. No. 3, Article 2","M.L. 2019: (b) $2,585,000 the first year and $2,585,000 the second year are for monitoring and evaluating trends in the concentration of nitrate in groundwater in areas vulnerable to groundwater degradation; promoting, developing, and evaluating regional and crop-specific nutrient best management practices; assessing best management practice adoption; education and technical support from University of Minnesota Extension; grants to support agricultural demonstration and implementation activities, including research activities at the Rosholt Research Farm; and other actions to protect groundwater from degradation from nitrate. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2024. ",,"The Nitrogen Fertilizer Management Plan was revised and updated in 2015 and the Groundwater Protection Rule went into effect in June 2019. The NFMP and GPR are being implemented to address nitrate from fertilizer in groundwater. Partnerships are established in vulnerable areas in support of groundwater protection 36 local government units on nitrate monitoring and reduction activities 21 projects (SE Volunteer Network, Central Sands Volunteer Network, 18 Level 2 DWSMAs, Precision Irrigation Cost-Share) On average 39% of funds are passed through to local government units and research partners 15 on-farm nitrogen fertilizer BMP evaluation sites Regional and Township Testing: Approximately 32,880 private well owners have participated in either a one-time (snapshot) or long-term nitrate testing.                ~ 650-900 of those private wells are tested annually through the Central Sands Private Well Network and Southeast Volunteer Nitrate Monitoring Network. 32,217 wells private wells in vulnerable townships have been tested through MDA’s Township Testing Program (2013-2019) Work completed in 344 vulnerable townships within 50 counties Overall, 9.1% (2,925) of the 32,217 wells tested in vulnerable areas exceeded the drinking water standard for nitrate 143 townships with ≥ 10% of wells over 10 mg/L nitrate (41%) 68 townships with 5-9 % of wells over 10 mg/L nitrate (20%) 133 townships with <5% of wells over 10 mg/L nitrate (39%) Groundwater Protection Rule: The MDA has completed a review of the monitoring data received from the Minnesota Department of Health in 2021 and 2022 and determined the following: 8 DWSMAs are designated as Level 1 with nitrate levels at or above 5.4 mg/L but less than 8 mg/L  21 DWSMAs are designated as Level 2 with nitrate levels at or above 8 mg/L  10 DWSMAs need more information before a level determination can be made   Nitrogen Fertilizer BMPs are revised based on research: U of M nitrogen fertilizer rate studies at two regional locations led to the development of new nitrogen rate guidelines for irrigated corn (""Fertilizing Corn Grown on Irrigated Sandy Soils”) Twelve applied research and on-farm projects evaluation Best Management Practices (BMPs) (6 on-going) Rosholt Farm Evaluating Crop Yield and Water Quality Impacts of Nitrogen Management, Cover Crops and Living Mulches in Irrigated Corn and Soybean (PI Fernandez) (on-going) Optimizing Nitrogen and Water Management under Irrigation and Quantifying Water Quality and Crop Yield Impacts (PI Sharma) (on-going) Evaluation and performance of different irrigation scheduling methods and their impact on corn production and nitrate leaching in central sands region of Minnesota (PI Sharma) (completed)   Clean Water Research Cover crop effectiveness in a series of farm BMPs, 2012-2019 (PI Lenhart) (completed) The Cover Crops, Water, and Nitrogen Nexus: How do they impact corn and soybean production and the environment? (PI Garcia y Garcia) (completed) The Minnesota Cover Crop Guide (PI Cates) (completed) Adjusting corn nitrogen rates using a preplant nitrate test to reduce potential for N loss in South-Central and Southeastern Minnesota (PI Kaiser) (waiting for final report) Improved Design, Performance, and Implementation of Saturated Buffers (PI Sands) (completed, in review) Development of the nitrogen BMP effectiveness tool for groundwater protection in Minnesota under varying soil types and climatic conditions (PI Mulla & Lazarus) (on-going) Recommendations for residual soil nitrogen testing and N rate adjustment (PI Fernandez) (on-going) USGS Age Dating USGS Predictive N Model On-Farm Demonstrations (15) Nutrient Management Initiative – Advanced Plots (MDA/Kaiser) Southeast Minnesota Nitrogen BMP Program (MDA/Jeff Vetsch)               Education and outreach programs help promote Nitrogen Fertilizer BMPs to farmers and crop advisers: Nutrient management Funding two UM-Extension Educators – Agricultural Water Quality Protection positions Four state-wide conferences reaching over 1,200 attendees (virtual in 2021, both in-person and virtual in 2022) and impacting over 11,675,000 acres (Nitrogen & Nutrient Management) Continuing education credits offered to Certified Crop Advisers Minnesota Irrigators Program: Intensive three-day training program for irrigators and SWCD technical staff on applying nutrient and water BMPs for irrigated crop production. Weather data and Irrigation management 14 weather stations - Central Minnesota Ag Weather Network (weather info available online in real-time). Stations are now included in the North Dakota Ag Weather Network with greater outreach to irrigators. 17 websites and 2 mobile apps utilize the data from the weather stations 10 counties use weather data as part of an online irrigation scheduling tool in Central Minnesota 17 weather information requests were received from 10 different researchers and technical staff from state agencies and U of M ",,,,1994814,274918,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","State Government","Nitrate-nitrogen (nitrate) is one of the contaminants of greatest concern for groundwater in Minnesota. This funding is being used for activities that help identify the severity and magnitude of nitrate contamination and implement practices at the local level to reduce nitrate in groundwater. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is working with many local partners and passing funding through to local government units (counties, cities, soil and water conservation districts) to address this concern. The MDA works with local partners to assess groundwater in agricultural areas and works directly with local farmers and agri-business to improve water quality in areas where groundwater quality is adversely impacted. The MDA also works with University researchers to develop, promote and provide education on Nitrogen Fertilizer Best Management Practices (BMPs). Funding will be used for a variety of projects related to groundwater and drinking water protection, including: Responding to areas with elevated nitrate in groundwater Private well monitoring networks (regional assessments) and accelerated private well nitrate testing in sensitive townships Demonstration sites validating nitrogen recommendations (timing, rate, source) and water quality impacts under irrigated agriculture Irrigation and nitrogen management workshops Installation of regional weather stations to help farmers implement irrigation management Nutrient management surveys to evaluate on-farm adoption of BMPs   ","The MDA works on a statewide effort to better understand nitrogen fertilizer use and to promote proper nitrogen management. This page includes examples of these efforts. ","The following activities and programs are included under Statewide Groundwater and Drinking Water Protection. Township Testing Program Central Sands Private Well Network Southeast Minnesota Volunteer Nitrate Monitoring Network Ag Weather & Irrigation Management Resources, (Minnesota Ag Weather Network) Water Quality and Irrigation Research at Rosholt Farm ",2009-07-01,2028-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Larry,Gunderson,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street North","St. Paul",MN,55155,"651-201- 6168",Larry.Gunderson@state.mn.us,"Demonstration/Pilot Project, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/statewide-groundwater-and-drinking-water-protection,,,,
9516,"Statewide Groundwater and Drinking Water Protection",2020,2585000,"M.L. 2019, 1st Special Session, Chapter 2--S.F. No. 3, Article 2","M.L. 2019: (b) $2,585,000 the first year and $2,585,000 the second year are for monitoring and evaluating trends in the concentration of nitrate in groundwater in areas vulnerable to groundwater degradation; promoting, developing, and evaluating regional and crop-specific nutrient best management practices; assessing best management practice adoption; education and technical support from University of Minnesota Extension; grants to support agricultural demonstration and implementation activities, including research activities at the Rosholt Research Farm; and other actions to protect groundwater from degradation from nitrate. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2024. "," Number of local government units in partnership on nitrate monitoring and reduction activities Percentage of funds passed through to local government units and research partners Number of Drinking Water Supply Management Areas that participate in mitigation activities through the Groundwater Protection Rule Education and outreach programs to help promote Nitrogen Fertilizer best management practices to farmers and crop advisers Number of applied research and on-farm projects ","Partnerships 26 local government units partner with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture on nitrate monitoring and reduction activities 50% of Clean Water Funds are passed through to local government units and research partners Groundwater Protection Rule Drinking Water Supply Management Areas (DWSMAs) that participate in mitigation activities  6 DWSMAs are designated as Level 1 with nitrate levels at or above 5.4 mg/L but less than 8 mg/L 17 DWSMAs are designated as Level 2 with nitrate levels at or above 8 mg/L Best Management Practices (BMPs) Four state-wide conferences promoted Nitrogen Fertilizer BMPs to over 575 farmers and crop advisers, impacting 6,200,000 acres 9 applied research and on-farm projects are evaluating BMPs ",,,,1831883,211874,,11,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","State Government","Nitrate-nitrogen (nitrate) is one of the contaminants of greatest concern for groundwater in Minnesota. This funding is being used for activities that help identify the severity and magnitude of nitrate contamination and implement practices at the local level to reduce nitrate in groundwater. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is working with many local partners and passing funding through to local government units (counties, cities, soil and water conservation districts) to address this concern. The MDA works with local partners to assess groundwater in agricultural areas and works directly with local farmers and agri-business to improve water quality in areas where groundwater quality is adversely impacted. The MDA also works with University researchers to develop, promote and provide education on Nitrogen Fertilizer Best Management Practices (BMPs). Funding will be used for a variety of projects related to groundwater and drinking water protection, including: Responding to areas with elevated nitrate in groundwater Private well monitoring networks (regional assessments) and accelerated private well nitrate testing in sensitive townships Demonstration sites validating nitrogen recommendations (timing, rate, source) and water quality impacts under irrigated agriculture Irrigation and nitrogen management workshops Installation of regional weather stations to help farmers implement irrigation management Nutrient management surveys to evaluate on-farm adoption of BMPs   ","The MDA works on a statewide effort to better understand nitrogen fertilizer use and to promote proper nitrogen management. This page includes examples of these efforts. ","The following activities and programs are included under Statewide Groundwater and Drinking Water Protection. Township Testing Program Central Sands Private Well Network Southeast Minnesota Volunteer Nitrate Monitoring Network Ag Weather & Irrigation Management Resources, (Minnesota Ag Weather Network) Water Quality and Irrigation Research at Rosholt Farm ",2009-07-01,2028-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Larry,Gunderson,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street North","St. Paul",MN,55155,"651-201- 6168",Larry.Gunderson@state.mn.us,"Demonstration/Pilot Project, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/statewide-groundwater-and-drinking-water-protection,,,,
9516,"Statewide Groundwater and Drinking Water Protection",2019,2086000,"2017 Legislative Session - CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT ON H. F. No. 707 -Legacy Funding - ","M.L. 2017: (b) $2,085,000 the first year and $2,086,000 the second year are for monitoring and evaluating trends in the concentration of nitrate in groundwater in areas vulnerable to groundwater degradation; promoting, developing, and evaluating regional and crop-specific nutrient best management practices; assessing best management practice adoption; education and technical support from University of Minnesota Extension; grants to support agricultural demonstration and implementation activities; and other actions to protect groundwater from degradation from nitrate. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2022. ","Please refer to the most recent fiscal year. ","Please refer to the most recent fiscal year. ",,,,1980124,193507,,10.4,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","State Government","Nitrate-nitrogen (nitrate) is one of the contaminants of greatest concern for groundwater in Minnesota. This funding is being used for activities that help identify the severity and magnitude of nitrate contamination and implement practices at the local level to reduce nitrate in groundwater. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is working with many local partners and passing funding through to local government units (counties, cities, soil and water conservation districts) to address this concern. The MDA works with local partners to assess groundwater in agricultural areas and works directly with local farmers and agri-business to improve water quality in areas where groundwater quality is adversely impacted. The MDA also works with University researchers to develop, promote and provide education on Nitrogen Fertilizer Best Management Practices (BMPs). Funding will be used for a variety of projects related to groundwater and drinking water protection, including: Responding to areas with elevated nitrate in groundwater Private well monitoring networks (regional assessments) and accelerated private well nitrate testing in sensitive townships Demonstration sites validating nitrogen recommendations (timing, rate, source) and water quality impacts under irrigated agriculture Irrigation and nitrogen management workshops Installation of regional weather stations to help farmers implement irrigation management Nutrient management surveys to evaluate on-farm adoption of BMPs   ","The MDA works on a statewide effort to better understand nitrogen fertilizer use and to promote proper nitrogen management. This page includes examples of these efforts. ","The following activities and programs are included under Statewide Groundwater and Drinking Water Protection. Township Testing Program Central Sands Private Well Network Southeast Minnesota Volunteer Nitrate Monitoring Network Ag Weather & Irrigation Management Resources, (Minnesota Ag Weather Network) Water Quality and Irrigation Research at Rosholt Farm ",2009-07-01,2028-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Larry,Gunderson,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street North","St. Paul",MN,55155,"651-201- 6168",Larry.Gunderson@state.mn.us,"Demonstration/Pilot Project, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/statewide-groundwater-and-drinking-water-protection,,,,
9516,"Statewide Groundwater and Drinking Water Protection",2018,2085000,"Minnesota Session Laws - 2017, Regular Session, Chapter 91, Article 2, Section 3","M.L. 2017: (b) $2,085,000 the first year and $2,086,000 the second year are for monitoring and evaluating trends in the concentration of nitrate in groundwater in areas vulnerable to groundwater degradation; promoting, developing, and evaluating regional and crop-specific nutrient best management practices; assessing best management practice adoption; education and technical support from University of Minnesota Extension; grants to support agricultural demonstration and implementation activities; and other actions to protect groundwater from degradation from nitrate. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2022. ","Please refer to the most recent fiscal year. ","Please refer to the most recent fiscal year. ",,,,2484201,224865,,10.4,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","State Government","Nitrate-nitrogen (nitrate) is one of the contaminants of greatest concern for groundwater in Minnesota. This funding is being used for activities that help identify the severity and magnitude of nitrate contamination and implement practices at the local level to reduce nitrate in groundwater. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is working with many local partners and passing funding through to local government units (counties, cities, soil and water conservation districts) to address this concern. The MDA works with local partners to assess groundwater in agricultural areas and works directly with local farmers and agri-business to improve water quality in areas where groundwater quality is adversely impacted. The MDA also works with University researchers to develop, promote and provide education on Nitrogen Fertilizer Best Management Practices (BMPs). Funding will be used for a variety of projects related to groundwater and drinking water protection, including: Responding to areas with elevated nitrate in groundwater Private well monitoring networks (regional assessments) and accelerated private well nitrate testing in sensitive townships Demonstration sites validating nitrogen recommendations (timing, rate, source) and water quality impacts under irrigated agriculture Irrigation and nitrogen management workshops Installation of regional weather stations to help farmers implement irrigation management Nutrient management surveys to evaluate on-farm adoption of BMPs   ","The MDA works on a statewide effort to better understand nitrogen fertilizer use and to promote proper nitrogen management. This page includes examples of these efforts. ","The following activities and programs are included under Statewide Groundwater and Drinking Water Protection. Township Testing Program Central Sands Private Well Network Southeast Minnesota Volunteer Nitrate Monitoring Network Ag Weather & Irrigation Management Resources, (Minnesota Ag Weather Network) Water Quality and Irrigation Research at Rosholt Farm ",2009-07-01,2028-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Larry,Gunderson,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street North","St. Paul",MN,55155,"651-201- 6168",Larry.Gunderson@state.mn.us,"Demonstration/Pilot Project, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/statewide-groundwater-and-drinking-water-protection,,,,
9516,"Statewide Groundwater and Drinking Water Protection",2017,2585000,"Minnesota Session Laws - 2015, 1st Special Session, Chapter 2, Article 2, Section 3","M.L. 2015: (b) $2,586,000 the first year and $2,585,000 the second year are for monitoring and evaluating trends in the concentration of nitrate in groundwater in areas vulnerable to groundwater degradation; monitoring for pesticides when nitrate is detected; promoting, developing, and evaluating regional and crop-specific nutrient best management practices; assessing best management practice adoption; education and technical support from University of Minnesota Extension; and other actions to protect groundwater from degradation from nitrate. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2018. ","Please refer to the most recent fiscal year. ","Please refer to the most recent fiscal year. ",,,,3349185,216545,,10.75,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","State Government","Nitrate-nitrogen (nitrate) is one of the contaminants of greatest concern for groundwater in Minnesota. This funding is being used for activities that help identify the severity and magnitude of nitrate contamination and implement practices at the local level to reduce nitrate in groundwater. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is working with many local partners and passing funding through to local government units (counties, cities, soil and water conservation districts) to address this concern. The MDA works with local partners to assess groundwater in agricultural areas and works directly with local farmers and agri-business to improve water quality in areas where groundwater quality is adversely impacted. The MDA also works with University researchers to develop, promote and provide education on Nitrogen Fertilizer Best Management Practices (BMPs). Funding will be used for a variety of projects related to groundwater and drinking water protection, including: Responding to areas with elevated nitrate in groundwater Private well monitoring networks (regional assessments) and accelerated private well nitrate testing in sensitive townships Demonstration sites validating nitrogen recommendations (timing, rate, source) and water quality impacts under irrigated agriculture Irrigation and nitrogen management workshops Installation of regional weather stations to help farmers implement irrigation management Nutrient management surveys to evaluate on-farm adoption of BMPs   ","The MDA works on a statewide effort to better understand nitrogen fertilizer use and to promote proper nitrogen management. This page includes examples of these efforts. ","The following activities and programs are included under Statewide Groundwater and Drinking Water Protection. Township Testing Program Central Sands Private Well Network Southeast Minnesota Volunteer Nitrate Monitoring Network Ag Weather & Irrigation Management Resources, (Minnesota Ag Weather Network) Water Quality and Irrigation Research at Rosholt Farm ",2009-07-01,2028-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Larry,Gunderson,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street North","St. Paul",MN,55155,"651-201- 6168",Larry.Gunderson@state.mn.us,"Demonstration/Pilot Project, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/statewide-groundwater-and-drinking-water-protection,,,,
9516,"Statewide Groundwater and Drinking Water Protection",2016,2586000,"M.L. 2015, First Special Session, Chapter 2, Section 3","M.L. 2015: (b) $2,586,000 the first year and $2,585,000 the second year are for monitoring and evaluating trends in the concentration of nitrate in groundwater in areas vulnerable to groundwater degradation; monitoring for pesticides when nitrate is detected; promoting, developing, and evaluating regional and crop-specific nutrient best management practices; assessing best management practice adoption; education and technical support from University of Minnesota Extension; and other actions to protect groundwater from degradation from nitrate. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2018. ","Please refer to the most recent fiscal year. ","Please refer to the most recent fiscal year. ",,,,2797007,230400,,"13.45 (includes 2.6 FTEs working on pesticide sampling in private wells)","Minnesota Department of Agriculture","State Government","Nitrate-nitrogen (nitrate) is one of the contaminants of greatest concern for groundwater in Minnesota. This funding is being used for activities that help identify the severity and magnitude of nitrate contamination and implement practices at the local level to reduce nitrate in groundwater. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is working with many local partners and passing funding through to local government units (counties, cities, soil and water conservation districts) to address this concern. The MDA works with local partners to assess groundwater in agricultural areas and works directly with local farmers and agri-business to improve water quality in areas where groundwater quality is adversely impacted. The MDA also works with University researchers to develop, promote and provide education on Nitrogen Fertilizer Best Management Practices (BMPs). Funding will be used for a variety of projects related to groundwater and drinking water protection, including: Responding to areas with elevated nitrate in groundwater Private well monitoring networks (regional assessments) and accelerated private well nitrate testing in sensitive townships Demonstration sites validating nitrogen recommendations (timing, rate, source) and water quality impacts under irrigated agriculture Irrigation and nitrogen management workshops Installation of regional weather stations to help farmers implement irrigation management Nutrient management surveys to evaluate on-farm adoption of BMPs   ","The MDA works on a statewide effort to better understand nitrogen fertilizer use and to promote proper nitrogen management. This page includes examples of these efforts. ","The following activities and programs are included under Statewide Groundwater and Drinking Water Protection. Township Testing Program Central Sands Private Well Network Southeast Minnesota Volunteer Nitrate Monitoring Network Ag Weather & Irrigation Management Resources, (Minnesota Ag Weather Network) Water Quality and Irrigation Research at Rosholt Farm ",2009-07-01,2028-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Larry,Gunderson,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street North","St. Paul",MN,55155,"651-201- 6168",Larry.Gunderson@state.mn.us,"Demonstration/Pilot Project, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/statewide-groundwater-and-drinking-water-protection,,,,
9516,"Statewide Groundwater and Drinking Water Protection",2015,2500000,"M.L. 2013, Chapter 137, Article 2, Section 3","M.L. 2013:(b) $2,500,000 the first year and $2,500,000 the second year are to increase monitoring and evaluate trends in the concentration of nitrates in groundwater in areas vulnerable to groundwater degradation, including a substantial increase of monitoring of private wells in cooperation with the commissioner of health, monitoring for pesticides when nitrates are detected, and promoting and evaluating regional and crop-specific nutrient best management practices to protect groundwater from degradation. Of this amount, $75,000 may be used for accelerating the update for the commercial manure applicator manual. ","Please refer to the most recent fiscal year. ","Please refer to the most recent fiscal year. ",,,,1773017,153876,,8.2,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","State Government","Nitrate-nitrogen (nitrate) is one of the contaminants of greatest concern for groundwater in Minnesota. This funding is being used for activities that help identify the severity and magnitude of nitrate contamination and implement practices at the local level to reduce nitrate in groundwater. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is working with many local partners and passing funding through to local government units (counties, cities, soil and water conservation districts) to address this concern. The MDA works with local partners to assess groundwater in agricultural areas and works directly with local farmers and agri-business to improve water quality in areas where groundwater quality is adversely impacted. The MDA also works with University researchers to develop, promote and provide education on Nitrogen Fertilizer Best Management Practices (BMPs). Funding will be used for a variety of projects related to groundwater and drinking water protection, including: Responding to areas with elevated nitrate in groundwater Private well monitoring networks (regional assessments) and accelerated private well nitrate testing in sensitive townships Demonstration sites validating nitrogen recommendations (timing, rate, source) and water quality impacts under irrigated agriculture Irrigation and nitrogen management workshops Installation of regional weather stations to help farmers implement irrigation management Nutrient management surveys to evaluate on-farm adoption of BMPs   ","The MDA works on a statewide effort to better understand nitrogen fertilizer use and to promote proper nitrogen management. This page includes examples of these efforts. ","The following activities and programs are included under Statewide Groundwater and Drinking Water Protection. Township Testing Program Central Sands Private Well Network Southeast Minnesota Volunteer Nitrate Monitoring Network Ag Weather & Irrigation Management Resources, (Minnesota Ag Weather Network) Water Quality and Irrigation Research at Rosholt Farm ",2009-07-01,2028-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Larry,Gunderson,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street North","St. Paul",MN,55155,"651-201- 6168",Larry.Gunderson@state.mn.us,"Demonstration/Pilot Project, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/statewide-groundwater-and-drinking-water-protection,,,,
9516,"Statewide Groundwater and Drinking Water Protection",2014,2500000,"M.L. 2013, Chapter 137, Article 2, Section 3","M.L. 2013:(b) $2,500,000 the first year and $2,500,000 the second year are to increase monitoring and evaluate trends in the concentration of nitrates in groundwater in areas vulnerable to groundwater degradation, including a substantial increase of monitoring of private wells in cooperation with the commissioner of health, monitoring for pesticides when nitrates are detected, and promoting and evaluating regional and crop-specific nutrient best management practices to protect groundwater from degradation. Of this amount, $75,000 may be used for accelerating the update for the commercial manure applicator manual.   ","Please refer to the most recent fiscal year. ","Please refer to the most recent fiscal year. ",,,,734113,66278,,8.2,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","State Government","Nitrate-nitrogen (nitrate) is one of the contaminants of greatest concern for groundwater in Minnesota. This funding is being used for activities that help identify the severity and magnitude of nitrate contamination and implement practices at the local level to reduce nitrate in groundwater. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is working with many local partners and passing funding through to local government units (counties, cities, soil and water conservation districts) to address this concern. The MDA works with local partners to assess groundwater in agricultural areas and works directly with local farmers and agri-business to improve water quality in areas where groundwater quality is adversely impacted. The MDA also works with University researchers to develop, promote and provide education on Nitrogen Fertilizer Best Management Practices (BMPs). Funding will be used for a variety of projects related to groundwater and drinking water protection, including: Responding to areas with elevated nitrate in groundwater Private well monitoring networks (regional assessments) and accelerated private well nitrate testing in sensitive townships Demonstration sites validating nitrogen recommendations (timing, rate, source) and water quality impacts under irrigated agriculture Irrigation and nitrogen management workshops Installation of regional weather stations to help farmers implement irrigation management Nutrient management surveys to evaluate on-farm adoption of BMPs   ","The MDA works on a statewide effort to better understand nitrogen fertilizer use and to promote proper nitrogen management. This page includes examples of these efforts. ","The following activities and programs are included under Statewide Groundwater and Drinking Water Protection. Township Testing Program Central Sands Private Well Network Southeast Minnesota Volunteer Nitrate Monitoring Network Ag Weather & Irrigation Management Resources, (Minnesota Ag Weather Network) Water Quality and Irrigation Research at Rosholt Farm ",2009-07-01,2028-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Larry,Gunderson,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street North","St. Paul",MN,55155,"651-201- 6168",Larry.Gunderson@state.mn.us,"Demonstration/Pilot Project, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/statewide-groundwater-and-drinking-water-protection,,,,
9516,"Statewide Groundwater and Drinking Water Protection",2013,850000,"M.L. 2011, Chapter 6, Article 2, Sec.3","M.L.2011: (b) $850, 000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are to increase monitoring and evaluate trends in the concentration of nitrate in groundwater in high-risk areas and regionally and to promote and evaluate regional and crop-specific nutrient best management practices. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2016. ","Please refer to the most recent fiscal year. ","Please refer to the most recent fiscal year. ",,,,586942,12000,,4,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","State Government","Nitrate-nitrogen (nitrate) is one of the contaminants of greatest concern for groundwater in Minnesota. This funding is being used for activities that help identify the severity and magnitude of nitrate contamination and implement practices at the local level to reduce nitrate in groundwater. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is working with many local partners and passing funding through to local government units (counties, cities, soil and water conservation districts) to address this concern. The MDA works with local partners to assess groundwater in agricultural areas and works directly with local farmers and agri-business to improve water quality in areas where groundwater quality is adversely impacted. The MDA also works with University researchers to develop, promote and provide education on Nitrogen Fertilizer Best Management Practices (BMPs). Funding will be used for a variety of projects related to groundwater and drinking water protection, including: Responding to areas with elevated nitrate in groundwater Private well monitoring networks (regional assessments) and accelerated private well nitrate testing in sensitive townships Demonstration sites validating nitrogen recommendations (timing, rate, source) and water quality impacts under irrigated agriculture Irrigation and nitrogen management workshops Installation of regional weather stations to help farmers implement irrigation management Nutrient management surveys to evaluate on-farm adoption of BMPs   ","The MDA works on a statewide effort to better understand nitrogen fertilizer use and to promote proper nitrogen management. This page includes examples of these efforts. ","The following activities and programs are included under Statewide Groundwater and Drinking Water Protection. Township Testing Program Central Sands Private Well Network Southeast Minnesota Volunteer Nitrate Monitoring Network Ag Weather & Irrigation Management Resources, (Minnesota Ag Weather Network) Water Quality and Irrigation Research at Rosholt Farm ",2009-07-01,2028-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Larry,Gunderson,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street North","St. Paul",MN,55155,"651-201- 6168",Larry.Gunderson@state.mn.us,"Demonstration/Pilot Project, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/statewide-groundwater-and-drinking-water-protection,,,,
9516,"Statewide Groundwater and Drinking Water Protection",2012,850000,"M.L. 2011, Chapter 6, Article 2, Sec. 3","M.L.2011: (b) $850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are to increase monitoring and evaluate trends in the concentration of nitrate in groundwater in high-risk areas and regionally and to promote and evaluate regional and crop-specific nutrient best management practices. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2016. ","Please refer to individual project pages. See ""related projects"". ","Please refer to individual project pages. See ""related projects"". ",,,,567100,12000,,4,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","State Government","Nitrate-nitrogen (nitrate) is one of the contaminants of greatest concern for groundwater in Minnesota. This funding is being used for activities that help identify the severity and magnitude of nitrate contamination and implement practices at the local level to reduce nitrate in groundwater. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is working with many local partners and passing funding through to local government units (counties, cities, soil and water conservation districts) to address this concern. The MDA works with local partners to assess groundwater in agricultural areas and works directly with local farmers and agri-business to improve water quality in areas where groundwater quality is adversely impacted. The MDA also works with University researchers to develop, promote and provide education on Nitrogen Fertilizer Best Management Practices (BMPs). Funding will be used for a variety of projects related to groundwater and drinking water protection, including: Responding to areas with elevated nitrate in groundwater Private well monitoring networks (regional assessments) and accelerated private well nitrate testing in sensitive townships Demonstration sites validating nitrogen recommendations (timing, rate, source) and water quality impacts under irrigated agriculture Irrigation and nitrogen management workshops Installation of regional weather stations to help farmers implement irrigation management Nutrient management surveys to evaluate on-farm adoption of BMPs   ","The MDA works on a statewide effort to better understand nitrogen fertilizer use and to promote proper nitrogen management. This page includes examples of these efforts. ","The following activities and programs are included under Statewide Groundwater and Drinking Water Protection. Township Testing Program Central Sands Private Well Network Southeast Minnesota Volunteer Nitrate Monitoring Network Ag Weather & Irrigation Management Resources, (Minnesota Ag Weather Network) Water Quality and Irrigation Research at Rosholt Farm ",2009-07-01,2028-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Larry,Gunderson,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street North","St. Paul",MN,55155,"651-201- 6168",Larry.Gunderson@state.mn.us,"Demonstration/Pilot Project, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/statewide-groundwater-and-drinking-water-protection,,,,
9516,"Statewide Groundwater and Drinking Water Protection",2010,375000,"M.L. 2009, Chapter 172, Article 2, Sec. 2 ","M.L. 2009: (c) $375,000 the first year and $750,000 the second year are to increase groundwater and drinking water protection from agricultural chemicals, primarily nutrients. M.L.2011: (b) $850, 000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are to increase monitoring and evaluate trends in the concentration of nitrate in groundwater in high-risk areas and regionally and to promote and evaluate regional and crop-specific nutrient best management practices. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2016. ","Please refer to the most recent fiscal year. ","Please refer to the most recent fiscal year. ",,,,488043,10540,,"0.2 FTE (2010), 3.2 FTEs (2011)","Minnesota Department of Agriculture","State Government","Nitrate-nitrogen (nitrate) is one of the contaminants of greatest concern for groundwater in Minnesota. This funding is being used for activities that help identify the severity and magnitude of nitrate contamination and implement practices at the local level to reduce nitrate in groundwater. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is working with many local partners and passing funding through to local government units (counties, cities, soil and water conservation districts) to address this concern. The MDA works with local partners to assess groundwater in agricultural areas and works directly with local farmers and agri-business to improve water quality in areas where groundwater quality is adversely impacted. The MDA also works with University researchers to develop, promote and provide education on Nitrogen Fertilizer Best Management Practices (BMPs). Funding will be used for a variety of projects related to groundwater and drinking water protection, including: Responding to areas with elevated nitrate in groundwater Private well monitoring networks (regional assessments) and accelerated private well nitrate testing in sensitive townships Demonstration sites validating nitrogen recommendations (timing, rate, source) and water quality impacts under irrigated agriculture Irrigation and nitrogen management workshops Installation of regional weather stations to help farmers implement irrigation management Nutrient management surveys to evaluate on-farm adoption of BMPs   ","The MDA works on a statewide effort to better understand nitrogen fertilizer use and to promote proper nitrogen management. This page includes examples of these efforts. ","The following activities and programs are included under Statewide Groundwater and Drinking Water Protection. Township Testing Program Central Sands Private Well Network Southeast Minnesota Volunteer Nitrate Monitoring Network Ag Weather & Irrigation Management Resources, (Minnesota Ag Weather Network) Water Quality and Irrigation Research at Rosholt Farm ",2009-07-01,2028-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Larry,Gunderson,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street North","St. Paul",MN,55155,"651-201- 6168",Larry.Gunderson@state.mn.us,"Demonstration/Pilot Project, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/statewide-groundwater-and-drinking-water-protection,,,,
9523,"Statewide Technical Assistance",2025,1500000,"Minnesota Session Laws - 2023, Regular Session, CHAPTER 40—Article 2, Section 3","M.L. 2023: (d) $1,500,000 the first year and $1,500,000 the second year are for technical assistance; research, demonstration, and promotion projects on properly implementing best management practices and vegetative cover; and more-precise information on nonpoint contributions to impaired waters and for grants to support on-farm demonstration of agricultural practices. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2028. "," Number of edge-of-field water quality monitoring stations installed and operational Number of research or science groups that request and use data generated at research and demonstration sites (either to validate models, reference in TMDL studies or promote the adoption of conservation practices) Number of field days, presentation and other educational events hosted each year and the number of contacts with farmers, crop advisors and co-op dealers Number of local and regional partnerships in support of protecting and restoring surface water in Minnesota ",,,,,,,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","State Government","The MDA's technical assistance helps ensure that current and accurate scientific information is made available and used to address water quality concerns in agricultural areas of Minnesota. This funding has been used to evaluate the effectiveness of conservation practices, share information from research and demonstration sites and enhance outreach and education to the agricultural community and local government partners. The MDA technical assistance staff support the Impaired Waters Process in Minnesota. Staff attend meetings and provide input for Watershed Protection and Restoration Strategies (WRAPS) and other planning documents. The MDA provides advice about the implementation of best management practices and supports on-farm evaluations. The MDA is also represented on multiple interagency teams to ensure consistency and coordination on research and demonstrations across state agencies. Through outreach efforts, the MDA ensures that agricultural issues are represented during scientific discussions that focus on water quality. Evaluating the Effectiveness of Agricultural BMPs: In many areas of the state, the MDA uses on-farm evaluations to help farmers compare different management practices and use the results to update knowledge and inform future management decisions. The MDA uses on-farm, edge-of-field monitoring to assess sediment and nutrient loss at the field scale and to evaluate the effectiveness of conservation practices. The MDA works with many partners including universities, crop consultants, soil and water districts, farmers, and other state agencies. Technology Transfer: The MDA works with many partners to share information about research and emerging technologies. The MDA provides in-field technical assistance, project coordination and technical advice. The MDA convenes technical advisory committees to share information about projects and gather input from subject matter experts. The MDA also meets regularly and provides technical advice to project partners including commodity groups, local SWCDs, non-profits and other state agencies. The MDA works directly with farmers and local government units to disseminate information and to ensure that scientific information gets in the hands of the end user. Outreach and Education: The MDA works with many partners to ensure that Clean Water Fund information is accurate and easily accessible. Brochures, fact sheets, videos, web pages, field days, presentations and meetings are used to deliver information to individuals and organizations. The MDA works with a diverse group of stakeholders including farmers, legislators, state agencies, local governments, academics, non-profits, environmental groups and community based groups. The MDA's communication efforts support local partnerships and foster greater cooperation.   ",,"The following activities and programs are included under Statewide Technical Assistance.  Nutrient Management Initiative Root River Field to Stream Partnership Clay County Drainage Demonstration Site (completed) Discovery Farms Minnesota Red River Valley Drainage Water Management Project Promoting precision conservation to local governments   ",2009-07-01,2028-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Margaret,Wagner,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street North","St. Paul ",Minnesota,55155,"(651) 201-6488",Margaret.Wagner@state.mn.us,"Demonstration/Pilot Project, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/statewide-technical-assistance,,,,
9523,"Statewide Technical Assistance",2024,1500000,"Minnesota Session Laws - 2023, Regular Session, CHAPTER 40—Article 2, Section 3","M.L. 2023: (d) $1,500,000 the first year and $1,500,000 the second year are for technical assistance; research, demonstration, and promotion projects on properly implementing best management practices and vegetative cover; and more-precise information on nonpoint contributions to impaired waters and for grants to support on-farm demonstration of agricultural practices. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2028. "," Number of edge-of-field water quality monitoring stations installed and operational Number of research or science groups that request and use data generated at research and demonstration sites (either to validate models, reference in TMDL studies or promote the adoption of conservation practices) Number of field days, presentation and other educational events hosted each year and the number of contacts with farmers, crop advisors and co-op dealers Number of local and regional partnerships in support of protecting and restoring surface water in Minnesota ",,,,,1355261,198301,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","State Government","The MDA's technical assistance helps ensure that current and accurate scientific information is made available and used to address water quality concerns in agricultural areas of Minnesota. This funding has been used to evaluate the effectiveness of conservation practices, share information from research and demonstration sites and enhance outreach and education to the agricultural community and local government partners. The MDA technical assistance staff support the Impaired Waters Process in Minnesota. Staff attend meetings and provide input for Watershed Protection and Restoration Strategies (WRAPS) and other planning documents. The MDA provides advice about the implementation of best management practices and supports on-farm evaluations. The MDA is also represented on multiple interagency teams to ensure consistency and coordination on research and demonstrations across state agencies. Through outreach efforts, the MDA ensures that agricultural issues are represented during scientific discussions that focus on water quality. Evaluating the Effectiveness of Agricultural BMPs: In many areas of the state, the MDA uses on-farm evaluations to help farmers compare different management practices and use the results to update knowledge and inform future management decisions. The MDA uses on-farm, edge-of-field monitoring to assess sediment and nutrient loss at the field scale and to evaluate the effectiveness of conservation practices. The MDA works with many partners including universities, crop consultants, soil and water districts, farmers, and other state agencies. Technology Transfer: The MDA works with many partners to share information about research and emerging technologies. The MDA provides in-field technical assistance, project coordination and technical advice. The MDA convenes technical advisory committees to share information about projects and gather input from subject matter experts. The MDA also meets regularly and provides technical advice to project partners including commodity groups, local SWCDs, non-profits and other state agencies. The MDA works directly with farmers and local government units to disseminate information and to ensure that scientific information gets in the hands of the end user. Outreach and Education: The MDA works with many partners to ensure that Clean Water Fund information is accurate and easily accessible. Brochures, fact sheets, videos, web pages, field days, presentations and meetings are used to deliver information to individuals and organizations. The MDA works with a diverse group of stakeholders including farmers, legislators, state agencies, local governments, academics, non-profits, environmental groups and community based groups. The MDA's communication efforts support local partnerships and foster greater cooperation.   ",,"The following activities and programs are included under Statewide Technical Assistance.  Nutrient Management Initiative Root River Field to Stream Partnership Clay County Drainage Demonstration Site (completed) Discovery Farms Minnesota Red River Valley Drainage Water Management Project Promoting precision conservation to local governments   ",2009-07-01,2028-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Margaret,Wagner,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street North","St. Paul ",Minnesota,55155,"(651) 201-6488",Margaret.Wagner@state.mn.us,"Demonstration/Pilot Project, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/statewide-technical-assistance,,,,
9523,"Statewide Technical Assistance",2023,1500000,"M.L. 2021, 1st Special Session, Chp. 1, Art. 2, Sec. 3","(d) $1,500,000 the first year and $1,500,000 the second year are for technical assistance, research, and demonstration projects on properly implementing best management practices and more-precise information on nonpoint contributions to impaired waters and for grants to support on-farm demonstration of agricultural practices. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2026. "," Number of edge-of-field water quality monitoring stations installed and operational Number of research or science groups that request and use data generated at research and demonstration sites (either to validate models, reference in TMDL studies or promote the adoption of conservation practices) Number of field days, presentation and other educational events hosted each year and the number of contacts with farmers, crop advisors and co-op dealers Number of local and regional partnerships in support of protecting and restoring surface water in Minnesota ",,,,,1341682,188182,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","State Government","The MDA's technical assistance helps ensure that current and accurate scientific information is made available and used to address water quality concerns in agricultural areas of Minnesota. This funding has been used to evaluate the effectiveness of conservation practices, share information from research and demonstration sites and enhance outreach and education to the agricultural community and local government partners. The MDA technical assistance staff support the Impaired Waters Process in Minnesota. Staff attend meetings and provide input for Watershed Protection and Restoration Strategies (WRAPS) and other planning documents. The MDA provides advice about the implementation of best management practices and supports on-farm evaluations. The MDA is also represented on multiple interagency teams to ensure consistency and coordination on research and demonstrations across state agencies. Through outreach efforts, the MDA ensures that agricultural issues are represented during scientific discussions that focus on water quality. Evaluating the Effectiveness of Agricultural BMPs: In many areas of the state, the MDA uses on-farm evaluations to help farmers compare different management practices and use the results to update knowledge and inform future management decisions. The MDA uses on-farm, edge-of-field monitoring to assess sediment and nutrient loss at the field scale and to evaluate the effectiveness of conservation practices. The MDA works with many partners including universities, crop consultants, soil and water districts, farmers, and other state agencies. Technology Transfer: The MDA works with many partners to share information about research and emerging technologies. The MDA provides in-field technical assistance, project coordination and technical advice. The MDA convenes technical advisory committees to share information about projects and gather input from subject matter experts. The MDA also meets regularly and provides technical advice to project partners including commodity groups, local SWCDs, non-profits and other state agencies. The MDA works directly with farmers and local government units to disseminate information and to ensure that scientific information gets in the hands of the end user. Outreach and Education: The MDA works with many partners to ensure that Clean Water Fund information is accurate and easily accessible. Brochures, fact sheets, videos, web pages, field days, presentations and meetings are used to deliver information to individuals and organizations. The MDA works with a diverse group of stakeholders including farmers, legislators, state agencies, local governments, academics, non-profits, environmental groups and community based groups. The MDA's communication efforts support local partnerships and foster greater cooperation.   ",,"The following activities and programs are included under Statewide Technical Assistance.  Nutrient Management Initiative Root River Field to Stream Partnership Clay County Drainage Demonstration Site (completed) Discovery Farms Minnesota Red River Valley Drainage Water Management Project Promoting precision conservation to local governments   ",2009-07-01,2028-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Margaret,Wagner,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street North","St. Paul ",Minnesota,55155,"(651) 201-6488",Margaret.Wagner@state.mn.us,"Demonstration/Pilot Project, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/statewide-technical-assistance,,,,
9523,"Statewide Technical Assistance",2022,1500000,"M.L. 2021, 1st Special Session, Chp. 1, Art. 2, Sec. 3","M.L. 2021: (d) $1,500,000 the first year and $1,500,000 the second year are for technical assistance, research, and demonstration projects on properly implementing best management practices and more-precise information on nonpoint contributions to impaired waters and for grants to support on-farm demonstration of agricultural practices. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2026. "," Number of edge-of-field water quality monitoring stations installed and operational Number of research or science groups that request and use data generated at research and demonstration sites (either to validate models, reference in TMDL studies or promote the adoption of conservation practices) Number of field days, presentation and other educational events hosted each year and the number of contacts with farmers, crop advisors and co-op dealers Number of local and regional partnerships in support of protecting and restoring surface water in Minnesota ","Technical assistance activities are a primary vehicle to work with the agricultural community to promote best management practices. As of October 2022, the MDA has cumulatively engaged >18,000 ag producers, crop advisors and Local Government Units at >450 education and outreach events. Implemented 677 Nutrient Management Initiative field trials in 2015-2021 Worked with an average of 98 farmers and 27 crop advisers each year on nutrient management trials The MDA maintains 20 active edge-of-field water quality monitoring stations around the state. Edge of Field data has been used for a variety of computer simulation and model calibrations including PTMApp, Adapt-N, SWAT, and the Runoff Risk Advisory Tool. Data are used to support the State’s Watershed Approach and referenced in numerous WRAPs reports. Data from Discovery Farms Minnesota, the Root River Field to Stream Partnership, the Clay County Drainage Site and Red River Valley Drainage Water Management have all been shared with local, state and national partners. Data has been used in peer-reviewed journal articles, large meta-analysis and to engage local farmers and discuss the effectiveness of conservation practices. The Root River Field to Stream Partnership (RRFSP) has helped identify critical areas and worked with farmers to implement conservation practices. This project has helped install and support: Over 105,000 feet of grassed waterways 15 new water and sediment control basins and catchment ponds Rehabilitation of an outdated flood control structure Planting of 370 acres of cover crops Feedlot improvements include an increase in manure storage to reduce manure applications on frozen soil, moving milk house wastewater systems, and abandonment of a feedlot in a high-risk location The highest runoff risk field in one of the study areas (80 acres) was enrolled into the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). An additional 50 acres was enrolled in other areas. Over 50% of the highest priority conservation practices were addressed by the end of 2017, about 70% addressed as of end of 2022. $1.8 million in state and federal conservation funds were distributed across three watersheds over a five-year period (60% on vegetative & structural practices, 40% on feedlot & manure waste improvements) In the glacial till headwaters watershed, 64% of the High Risk Area has been treated (after 2021), prior to 2018 only 8% of the High Risk Area had been treated. The RRFSP has leveraged Clean Water Fund dollars with over $5 million in private, state, and federal dollars to support conservation efforts. If CWF dollars from other agencies is excluded, over $3.5 million has been leveraged.                                                                                                                                                                               The Red River Valley Drainage Water Management Project (RRV DWM) is evaluating drainage water management on operating farms as a practice to mitigate flooding and add water quality and quantity benefits. The project has shown that:  Controlled drainage is a viable option in the lake bottom landscape of the Red River Basin During 2017-2020, controlled drainage reduced nitrate-N losses by 22% and reduced drainage volume by over 13% compared to conventional subsurface drainage During 2018-2020, a saturated buffer had capacity to treat 92% of the drainage water from an 11-acre research field and removed over 76% of the nitrate in the drainage water (including water through the bypass) Since 2015, nearly 3,500 people have been engaged in RRV DWM outreach presentations, and field days/events. (Overall: 49 presentations, 19 field days/events, 4 poster displays, 2 trade journal articles, 3 publications/reports, 2 data requests) The RRV DWM has leveraged Clean Water Fund dollars with over $1 million in private, Local Government Unit and federal dollars to support drainage research and outreach. Project is a partner site for the USDA-funded $5M Transforming Drainage project. ",,,,1106429,158252,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","State Government","The MDA's technical assistance helps ensure that current and accurate scientific information is made available and used to address water quality concerns in agricultural areas of Minnesota. This funding has been used to evaluate the effectiveness of conservation practices, share information from research and demonstration sites and enhance outreach and education to the agricultural community and local government partners. The MDA technical assistance staff support the Impaired Waters Process in Minnesota. Staff attend meetings and provide input for Watershed Protection and Restoration Strategies (WRAPS) and other planning documents. The MDA provides advice about the implementation of best management practices and supports on-farm evaluations. The MDA is also represented on multiple interagency teams to ensure consistency and coordination on research and demonstrations across state agencies. Through outreach efforts, the MDA ensures that agricultural issues are represented during scientific discussions that focus on water quality. Evaluating the Effectiveness of Agricultural BMPs: In many areas of the state, the MDA uses on-farm evaluations to help farmers compare different management practices and use the results to update knowledge and inform future management decisions. The MDA uses on-farm, edge-of-field monitoring to assess sediment and nutrient loss at the field scale and to evaluate the effectiveness of conservation practices. The MDA works with many partners including universities, crop consultants, soil and water districts, farmers, and other state agencies. Technology Transfer: The MDA works with many partners to share information about research and emerging technologies. The MDA provides in-field technical assistance, project coordination and technical advice. The MDA convenes technical advisory committees to share information about projects and gather input from subject matter experts. The MDA also meets regularly and provides technical advice to project partners including commodity groups, local SWCDs, non-profits and other state agencies. The MDA works directly with farmers and local government units to disseminate information and to ensure that scientific information gets in the hands of the end user. Outreach and Education: The MDA works with many partners to ensure that Clean Water Fund information is accurate and easily accessible. Brochures, fact sheets, videos, web pages, field days, presentations and meetings are used to deliver information to individuals and organizations. The MDA works with a diverse group of stakeholders including farmers, legislators, state agencies, local governments, academics, non-profits, environmental groups and community based groups. The MDA's communication efforts support local partnerships and foster greater cooperation.   ",,"The following activities and programs are included under Statewide Technical Assistance.  Nutrient Management Initiative Root River Field to Stream Partnership Clay County Drainage Demonstration Site (completed) Discovery Farms Minnesota Red River Valley Drainage Water Management Project Promoting precision conservation to local governments   ",2009-07-01,2028-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Margaret,Wagner,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street North","St. Paul ",Minnesota,55155,"(651) 201-6488",Margaret.Wagner@state.mn.us,"Demonstration/Pilot Project, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/statewide-technical-assistance,,,,
9523,"Statewide Technical Assistance",2021,1500000,"M.L. 2019, 1st Special Session, Chp. 2--S.F. No. 3, Art. 2","(d) $1,500,000 the first year and $1,500,000 the second year are for technical assistance, research, and demonstration projects on proper implementation of best management practices and more-precise information on nonpoint contributions to impaired waters and for grants to support on-farm demonstration of agricultural practices. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2024. "," Number of edge-of-field water quality monitoring stations installed and operational Number of research or science groups that request and use data generated at research and demonstration sites (either to validate models, reference in TMDL studies or promote the adoption of conservation practices) Number of field days, presentation and other educational events hosted each year and the number of contacts with farmers, crop advisors and co-op dealers Number of local and regional partnerships in support of protecting and restoring surface water in Minnesota ","Please refer to the most recent fiscal year. ",,,,947074,155671,,5.34,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","State Government","The MDA's technical assistance helps ensure that current and accurate scientific information is made available and used to address water quality concerns in agricultural areas of Minnesota. This funding has been used to evaluate the effectiveness of conservation practices, share information from research and demonstration sites and enhance outreach and education to the agricultural community and local government partners. The MDA technical assistance staff support the Impaired Waters Process in Minnesota. Staff attend meetings and provide input for Watershed Protection and Restoration Strategies (WRAPS) and other planning documents. The MDA provides advice about the implementation of best management practices and supports on-farm evaluations. The MDA is also represented on multiple interagency teams to ensure consistency and coordination on research and demonstrations across state agencies. Through outreach efforts, the MDA ensures that agricultural issues are represented during scientific discussions that focus on water quality. Evaluating the Effectiveness of Agricultural BMPs: In many areas of the state, the MDA uses on-farm evaluations to help farmers compare different management practices and use the results to update knowledge and inform future management decisions. The MDA uses on-farm, edge-of-field monitoring to assess sediment and nutrient loss at the field scale and to evaluate the effectiveness of conservation practices. The MDA works with many partners including universities, crop consultants, soil and water districts, farmers, and other state agencies. Technology Transfer: The MDA works with many partners to share information about research and emerging technologies. The MDA provides in-field technical assistance, project coordination and technical advice. The MDA convenes technical advisory committees to share information about projects and gather input from subject matter experts. The MDA also meets regularly and provides technical advice to project partners including commodity groups, local SWCDs, non-profits and other state agencies. The MDA works directly with farmers and local government units to disseminate information and to ensure that scientific information gets in the hands of the end user. Outreach and Education: The MDA works with many partners to ensure that Clean Water Fund information is accurate and easily accessible. Brochures, fact sheets, videos, web pages, field days, presentations and meetings are used to deliver information to individuals and organizations. The MDA works with a diverse group of stakeholders including farmers, legislators, state agencies, local governments, academics, non-profits, environmental groups and community based groups. The MDA's communication efforts support local partnerships and foster greater cooperation.   ",,"The following activities and programs are included under Statewide Technical Assistance.  Nutrient Management Initiative Root River Field to Stream Partnership Clay County Drainage Demonstration Site (completed) Discovery Farms Minnesota Red River Valley Drainage Water Management Project Promoting precision conservation to local governments   ",2009-07-01,2028-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Margaret,Wagner,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street North","St. Paul ",Minnesota,55155,"(651) 201-6488",Margaret.Wagner@state.mn.us,"Demonstration/Pilot Project, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/statewide-technical-assistance,,,,
9523,"Statewide Technical Assistance",2020,1500000,"M.L. 2019, 1st Special Session, Chp. 2--S.F. No. 3, Art. 2","d) $1,500,000 the first year and $1,500,000 the second year are for technical assistance, research, and demonstration projects on proper implementation of best management practices and more-precise information on nonpoint contributions to impaired waters and for grants to support on-farm demonstration of agricultural practices. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2024. "," Number of edge-of-field water quality monitoring stations installed and operational Number of research or science groups that request and use data generated at research and demonstration sites (either to validate models, reference in TMDL studies or promote the adoption of conservation practices) Number of field days, presentation and other educational events hosted each year and the number of contacts with farmers, crop advisors and co-op dealers Number of local and regional partnerships in support of protecting and restoring surface water in Minnesota Total dollars leveraged ","Edge-of-field monitoring 26 active edge-of-field water quality monitoring stations installed and operational in 2020 Overall there have been 71 edge-of-field stations throughout the life of the program, some projects have ended. Data has been used for a variety of computer simulation and model calibrations including PTMApp, Adapt-N, SWAT, and the Runoff Risk Advisory Tool. It has been used in peer-reviewed journal articles and large meta-analysis. Data continues to be shared with local, state, and national partners, and local farmers to discuss the effectiveness of conservation practices, and continues to be used to support the State’s Watershed Approach. The data is referenced in numerous WRAPs reports. Outreach From 2015-2020, about 15,000 ag producers, crop advisers and Local Government Units participated in 327 education and outreach events. Funds leveraged From 2015-2020 about $6.5 million has been leveraged from edge-of-field sites to support conservation efforts For additional measures please refer to individual project pages. See ""related projects"". ","achieved proposed outcomes",,,1127427,159158,,6.9,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","State Government","The MDA's technical assistance helps ensure that current and accurate scientific information is made available and used to address water quality concerns in agricultural areas of Minnesota. This funding has been used to evaluate the effectiveness of conservation practices, share information from research and demonstration sites and enhance outreach and education to the agricultural community and local government partners. The MDA technical assistance staff support the Impaired Waters Process in Minnesota. Staff attend meetings and provide input for Watershed Protection and Restoration Strategies (WRAPS) and other planning documents. The MDA provides advice about the implementation of best management practices and supports on-farm evaluations. The MDA is also represented on multiple interagency teams to ensure consistency and coordination on research and demonstrations across state agencies. Through outreach efforts, the MDA ensures that agricultural issues are represented during scientific discussions that focus on water quality. Evaluating the Effectiveness of Agricultural BMPs: In many areas of the state, the MDA uses on-farm evaluations to help farmers compare different management practices and use the results to update knowledge and inform future management decisions. The MDA uses on-farm, edge-of-field monitoring to assess sediment and nutrient loss at the field scale and to evaluate the effectiveness of conservation practices. The MDA works with many partners including universities, crop consultants, soil and water districts, farmers, and other state agencies. Technology Transfer: The MDA works with many partners to share information about research and emerging technologies. The MDA provides in-field technical assistance, project coordination and technical advice. The MDA convenes technical advisory committees to share information about projects and gather input from subject matter experts. The MDA also meets regularly and provides technical advice to project partners including commodity groups, local SWCDs, non-profits and other state agencies. The MDA works directly with farmers and local government units to disseminate information and to ensure that scientific information gets in the hands of the end user. Outreach and Education: The MDA works with many partners to ensure that Clean Water Fund information is accurate and easily accessible. Brochures, fact sheets, videos, web pages, field days, presentations and meetings are used to deliver information to individuals and organizations. The MDA works with a diverse group of stakeholders including farmers, legislators, state agencies, local governments, academics, non-profits, environmental groups and community based groups. The MDA's communication efforts support local partnerships and foster greater cooperation.   ",,"The following activities and programs are included under Statewide Technical Assistance.  Nutrient Management Initiative Root River Field to Stream Partnership Clay County Drainage Demonstration Site (completed) Discovery Farms Minnesota Red River Valley Drainage Water Management Project Promoting precision conservation to local governments   ",2009-07-01,2028-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Margaret,Wagner,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street North","St. Paul ",Minnesota,55155,"(651) 201-6488",Margaret.Wagner@state.mn.us,"Demonstration/Pilot Project, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/statewide-technical-assistance,,,,
9523,"Statewide Technical Assistance",2019,1125000,"M.L. 2017, Chapter 91, Article 2, Section 3","(d) $1,125,000 the first year and $1,125,000 the second year are for technical assistance, research, and demonstration projects on proper implementation of best management practices and more precise information on nonpoint contributions to impaired waters and for grants to support on-farm demonstration of agricultural practices. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2022. ","Please refer to the most recent fiscal year. ","Please refer to the most recent fiscal year. ",,,,1115022,135259,,7.0,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","State Government","The MDA's technical assistance helps ensure that current and accurate scientific information is made available and used to address water quality concerns in agricultural areas of Minnesota. This funding has been used to evaluate the effectiveness of conservation practices, share information from research and demonstration sites and enhance outreach and education to the agricultural community and local government partners. The MDA technical assistance staff support the Impaired Waters Process in Minnesota. Staff attend meetings and provide input for Watershed Protection and Restoration Strategies (WRAPS) and other planning documents. The MDA provides advice about the implementation of best management practices and supports on-farm evaluations. The MDA is also represented on multiple interagency teams to ensure consistency and coordination on research and demonstrations across state agencies. Through outreach efforts, the MDA ensures that agricultural issues are represented during scientific discussions that focus on water quality. Evaluating the Effectiveness of Agricultural BMPs: In many areas of the state, the MDA uses on-farm evaluations to help farmers compare different management practices and use the results to update knowledge and inform future management decisions. The MDA uses on-farm, edge-of-field monitoring to assess sediment and nutrient loss at the field scale and to evaluate the effectiveness of conservation practices. The MDA works with many partners including universities, crop consultants, soil and water districts, farmers, and other state agencies. Technology Transfer: The MDA works with many partners to share information about research and emerging technologies. The MDA provides in-field technical assistance, project coordination and technical advice. The MDA convenes technical advisory committees to share information about projects and gather input from subject matter experts. The MDA also meets regularly and provides technical advice to project partners including commodity groups, local SWCDs, non-profits and other state agencies. The MDA works directly with farmers and local government units to disseminate information and to ensure that scientific information gets in the hands of the end user. Outreach and Education: The MDA works with many partners to ensure that Clean Water Fund information is accurate and easily accessible. Brochures, fact sheets, videos, web pages, field days, presentations and meetings are used to deliver information to individuals and organizations. The MDA works with a diverse group of stakeholders including farmers, legislators, state agencies, local governments, academics, non-profits, environmental groups and community based groups. The MDA's communication efforts support local partnerships and foster greater cooperation.   ",,"The following activities and programs are included under Statewide Technical Assistance.  Nutrient Management Initiative Root River Field to Stream Partnership Clay County Drainage Demonstration Site (completed) Discovery Farms Minnesota Red River Valley Drainage Water Management Project Promoting precision conservation to local governments   ",2009-07-01,2028-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Margaret,Wagner,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street North","St. Paul ",Minnesota,55155,"(651) 201-6488",Margaret.Wagner@state.mn.us,"Demonstration/Pilot Project, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/statewide-technical-assistance,,,,
9523,"Statewide Technical Assistance",2018,1125000,"M.L. 2017, Chapter 91, Article 2, Section 3","(d) $1,125,000 the first year and $1,125,000 the second year are for technical assistance, research, and demonstration projects on proper implementation of best management practices and more precise information on nonpoint contributions to impaired waters and for grants to support on-farm demonstration of agricultural practices. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2022. ","Please refer to the most recent fiscal year. ","Please refer to the most recent fiscal year. ",,,,1116970,188976,,7.0,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","State Government","The MDA's technical assistance helps ensure that current and accurate scientific information is made available and used to address water quality concerns in agricultural areas of Minnesota. This funding has been used to evaluate the effectiveness of conservation practices, share information from research and demonstration sites and enhance outreach and education to the agricultural community and local government partners. The MDA technical assistance staff support the Impaired Waters Process in Minnesota. Staff attend meetings and provide input for Watershed Protection and Restoration Strategies (WRAPS) and other planning documents. The MDA provides advice about the implementation of best management practices and supports on-farm evaluations. The MDA is also represented on multiple interagency teams to ensure consistency and coordination on research and demonstrations across state agencies. Through outreach efforts, the MDA ensures that agricultural issues are represented during scientific discussions that focus on water quality. Evaluating the Effectiveness of Agricultural BMPs: In many areas of the state, the MDA uses on-farm evaluations to help farmers compare different management practices and use the results to update knowledge and inform future management decisions. The MDA uses on-farm, edge-of-field monitoring to assess sediment and nutrient loss at the field scale and to evaluate the effectiveness of conservation practices. The MDA works with many partners including universities, crop consultants, soil and water districts, farmers, and other state agencies. Technology Transfer: The MDA works with many partners to share information about research and emerging technologies. The MDA provides in-field technical assistance, project coordination and technical advice. The MDA convenes technical advisory committees to share information about projects and gather input from subject matter experts. The MDA also meets regularly and provides technical advice to project partners including commodity groups, local SWCDs, non-profits and other state agencies. The MDA works directly with farmers and local government units to disseminate information and to ensure that scientific information gets in the hands of the end user. Outreach and Education: The MDA works with many partners to ensure that Clean Water Fund information is accurate and easily accessible. Brochures, fact sheets, videos, web pages, field days, presentations and meetings are used to deliver information to individuals and organizations. The MDA works with a diverse group of stakeholders including farmers, legislators, state agencies, local governments, academics, non-profits, environmental groups and community based groups. The MDA's communication efforts support local partnerships and foster greater cooperation.   ",,"The following activities and programs are included under Statewide Technical Assistance.  Nutrient Management Initiative Root River Field to Stream Partnership Clay County Drainage Demonstration Site (completed) Discovery Farms Minnesota Red River Valley Drainage Water Management Project Promoting precision conservation to local governments   ",2009-07-01,2028-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Margaret,Wagner,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street North","St. Paul ",Minnesota,55155,"(651) 201-6488",Margaret.Wagner@state.mn.us,"Demonstration/Pilot Project, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/statewide-technical-assistance,,,,
9523,"Statewide Technical Assistance",2017,1125000,"Minnesota Session Laws - 2015, 1st Special Session, Chapter 2, Article 2, Section 3","(d) $1,125,000 the first year and $1,125,000 the second year are for technical assistance, research, and demonstration projects on proper implementation of best management practices and more precise information on nonpoint contributions to impaired waters. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2020. ","Please refer to the most recent fiscal year. ","Please refer to the most recent fiscal year. ",,,,1261327,151885,,6.8,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","State Government","The MDA's technical assistance helps ensure that current and accurate scientific information is made available and used to address water quality concerns in agricultural areas of Minnesota. This funding has been used to evaluate the effectiveness of conservation practices, share information from research and demonstration sites and enhance outreach and education to the agricultural community and local government partners. The MDA technical assistance staff support the Impaired Waters Process in Minnesota. Staff attend meetings and provide input for Watershed Protection and Restoration Strategies (WRAPS) and other planning documents. The MDA provides advice about the implementation of best management practices and supports on-farm evaluations. The MDA is also represented on multiple interagency teams to ensure consistency and coordination on research and demonstrations across state agencies. Through outreach efforts, the MDA ensures that agricultural issues are represented during scientific discussions that focus on water quality. Evaluating the Effectiveness of Agricultural BMPs: In many areas of the state, the MDA uses on-farm evaluations to help farmers compare different management practices and use the results to update knowledge and inform future management decisions. The MDA uses on-farm, edge-of-field monitoring to assess sediment and nutrient loss at the field scale and to evaluate the effectiveness of conservation practices. The MDA works with many partners including universities, crop consultants, soil and water districts, farmers, and other state agencies. Technology Transfer: The MDA works with many partners to share information about research and emerging technologies. The MDA provides in-field technical assistance, project coordination and technical advice. The MDA convenes technical advisory committees to share information about projects and gather input from subject matter experts. The MDA also meets regularly and provides technical advice to project partners including commodity groups, local SWCDs, non-profits and other state agencies. The MDA works directly with farmers and local government units to disseminate information and to ensure that scientific information gets in the hands of the end user. Outreach and Education: The MDA works with many partners to ensure that Clean Water Fund information is accurate and easily accessible. Brochures, fact sheets, videos, web pages, field days, presentations and meetings are used to deliver information to individuals and organizations. The MDA works with a diverse group of stakeholders including farmers, legislators, state agencies, local governments, academics, non-profits, environmental groups and community based groups. The MDA's communication efforts support local partnerships and foster greater cooperation.   ",,"The following activities and programs are included under Statewide Technical Assistance.  Nutrient Management Initiative Root River Field to Stream Partnership Clay County Drainage Demonstration Site (completed) Discovery Farms Minnesota Red River Valley Drainage Water Management Project Promoting precision conservation to local governments   ",2009-07-01,2028-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Margaret,Wagner,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street North","St. Paul ",Minnesota,55155,"(651) 201-6488",Margaret.Wagner@state.mn.us,"Demonstration/Pilot Project, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/statewide-technical-assistance,,,,
9523,"Statewide Technical Assistance",2016,1125000,"Minnesota Session Laws - 2015, 1st Special Session, Chapter 2, Article 2, Section 3","(d) $1,125,000 the first year and $1,125,000 the second year are for technical assistance, research, and demonstration projects on proper implementation of best management practices and more precise information on nonpoint contributions to impaired waters. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2020. ","Please refer to the most recent fiscal year. ","Please refer to the most recent fiscal year. ",,,,1320290,149902,,6.8,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","State Government","The MDA's technical assistance helps ensure that current and accurate scientific information is made available and used to address water quality concerns in agricultural areas of Minnesota. This funding has been used to evaluate the effectiveness of conservation practices, share information from research and demonstration sites and enhance outreach and education to the agricultural community and local government partners. The MDA technical assistance staff support the Impaired Waters Process in Minnesota. Staff attend meetings and provide input for Watershed Protection and Restoration Strategies (WRAPS) and other planning documents. The MDA provides advice about the implementation of best management practices and supports on-farm evaluations. The MDA is also represented on multiple interagency teams to ensure consistency and coordination on research and demonstrations across state agencies. Through outreach efforts, the MDA ensures that agricultural issues are represented during scientific discussions that focus on water quality. Evaluating the Effectiveness of Agricultural BMPs: In many areas of the state, the MDA uses on-farm evaluations to help farmers compare different management practices and use the results to update knowledge and inform future management decisions. The MDA uses on-farm, edge-of-field monitoring to assess sediment and nutrient loss at the field scale and to evaluate the effectiveness of conservation practices. The MDA works with many partners including universities, crop consultants, soil and water districts, farmers, and other state agencies. Technology Transfer: The MDA works with many partners to share information about research and emerging technologies. The MDA provides in-field technical assistance, project coordination and technical advice. The MDA convenes technical advisory committees to share information about projects and gather input from subject matter experts. The MDA also meets regularly and provides technical advice to project partners including commodity groups, local SWCDs, non-profits and other state agencies. The MDA works directly with farmers and local government units to disseminate information and to ensure that scientific information gets in the hands of the end user. Outreach and Education: The MDA works with many partners to ensure that Clean Water Fund information is accurate and easily accessible. Brochures, fact sheets, videos, web pages, field days, presentations and meetings are used to deliver information to individuals and organizations. The MDA works with a diverse group of stakeholders including farmers, legislators, state agencies, local governments, academics, non-profits, environmental groups and community based groups. The MDA's communication efforts support local partnerships and foster greater cooperation.   ",,"The following activities and programs are included under Statewide Technical Assistance.  Nutrient Management Initiative Root River Field to Stream Partnership Clay County Drainage Demonstration Site (completed) Discovery Farms Minnesota Red River Valley Drainage Water Management Project Promoting precision conservation to local governments   ",2009-07-01,2028-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Margaret,Wagner,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street North","St. Paul ",Minnesota,55155,"(651) 201-6488",Margaret.Wagner@state.mn.us,"Demonstration/Pilot Project, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/statewide-technical-assistance,,,,
9523,"Statewide Technical Assistance",2015,1500000,"M.L. 2013, Chapter 137, Article 2, Sec. 2","(d) $1,500,000 the first year and $1,500,000 the second year are for research, pilot projects, and technical assistance on proper implementation of best management practices and more precise information on nonpoint contributions to impaired waters. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2018. "," Number of edge-of-field water quality monitoring stations installed and operational Number of research or science groups that request and use data generated at research and demonstration sites (either to validate models, reference in TMDL studies or promote the adoption of conservation practices) Number of field days, presentation and other educational events hosted each year and the number of contacts with farmers, crop advisors and co-op dealers Number of local and regional partnerships in support of protecting and restoring surface water in Minnesota   ","The MDA conducts on-farm demonstrations and evaluations to provide accurate data on water quality effects of specific practices and help farmers understand and adopt best management practices (BMPs). On-farm work is conducted at 17 sites using 37 automated monitoring stations. The MDA works closely with 20 local government partners across the state. To date, over 50 field days, tours and educational events have been held to share results with interested farmers, conservation professionals and other stakeholders. The number of data requests for information from edge-of-field monitoring sites continues to increase. For example, the National Weather Service has requested edge-of-field data to validate / calibrate their Runoff Risk Advisory Service. Specifically, they are interested to know if runoff is actually occurring at times when their predictive model suggests the likelihood is high. Other data requests have come from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, the Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program, Water Resources Center (U of M) and others.   ",,,,1049412,132877,,6.85,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","State Government","The MDA's technical assistance helps ensure that current and accurate scientific information is made available and used to address water quality concerns in agricultural areas of Minnesota. This funding has been used to evaluate the effectiveness of conservation practices, share information from research and demonstration sites and enhance outreach and education to the agricultural community and local government partners. The MDA technical assistance staff support the Impaired Waters Process in Minnesota. Staff attend meetings and provide input for Watershed Protection and Restoration Strategies (WRAPS) and other planning documents. The MDA provides advice about the implementation of best management practices and supports on-farm evaluations. The MDA is also represented on multiple interagency teams to ensure consistency and coordination on research and demonstrations across state agencies. Through outreach efforts, the MDA ensures that agricultural issues are represented during scientific discussions that focus on water quality. Evaluating the Effectiveness of Agricultural BMPs: In many areas of the state, the MDA uses on-farm evaluations to help farmers compare different management practices and use the results to update knowledge and inform future management decisions. The MDA uses on-farm, edge-of-field monitoring to assess sediment and nutrient loss at the field scale and to evaluate the effectiveness of conservation practices. The MDA works with many partners including universities, crop consultants, soil and water districts, farmers, and other state agencies. Technology Transfer: The MDA works with many partners to share information about research and emerging technologies. The MDA provides in-field technical assistance, project coordination and technical advice. The MDA convenes technical advisory committees to share information about projects and gather input from subject matter experts. The MDA also meets regularly and provides technical advice to project partners including commodity groups, local SWCDs, non-profits and other state agencies. The MDA works directly with farmers and local government units to disseminate information and to ensure that scientific information gets in the hands of the end user. Outreach and Education: The MDA works with many partners to ensure that Clean Water Fund information is accurate and easily accessible. Brochures, fact sheets, videos, web pages, field days, presentations and meetings are used to deliver information to individuals and organizations. The MDA works with a diverse group of stakeholders including farmers, legislators, state agencies, local governments, academics, non-profits, environmental groups and community based groups. The MDA's communication efforts support local partnerships and foster greater cooperation.   ",,"The following activities and programs are included under Statewide Technical Assistance.  Nutrient Management Initiative Root River Field to Stream Partnership Clay County Drainage Demonstration Site (completed) Discovery Farms Minnesota Red River Valley Drainage Water Management Project Promoting precision conservation to local governments   ",2009-07-01,2028-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Margaret,Wagner,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street North","St. Paul ",Minnesota,55155,"(651) 201-6488",Margaret.Wagner@state.mn.us,"Demonstration/Pilot Project, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/statewide-technical-assistance,,,,
9523,"Statewide Technical Assistance",2014,1500000,"M.L. 2013, Chapter 137, Article 2, Sec. 2","(d) $1,500,000 the first year and $1,500,000 the second year are for research, pilot projects, and technical assistance on proper implementation of best management practices and more precise information on nonpoint contributions to impaired waters. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2018. ","Please refer to the most recent fiscal year. ","Please refer to the most recent fiscal year. ",,,,706285,94509,,8.5,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","State Government","The MDA's technical assistance helps ensure that current and accurate scientific information is made available and used to address water quality concerns in agricultural areas of Minnesota. This funding has been used to evaluate the effectiveness of conservation practices, share information from research and demonstration sites and enhance outreach and education to the agricultural community and local government partners. The MDA technical assistance staff support the Impaired Waters Process in Minnesota. Staff attend meetings and provide input for Watershed Protection and Restoration Strategies (WRAPS) and other planning documents. The MDA provides advice about the implementation of best management practices and supports on-farm evaluations. The MDA is also represented on multiple interagency teams to ensure consistency and coordination on research and demonstrations across state agencies. Through outreach efforts, the MDA ensures that agricultural issues are represented during scientific discussions that focus on water quality. Evaluating the Effectiveness of Agricultural BMPs: In many areas of the state, the MDA uses on-farm evaluations to help farmers compare different management practices and use the results to update knowledge and inform future management decisions. The MDA uses on-farm, edge-of-field monitoring to assess sediment and nutrient loss at the field scale and to evaluate the effectiveness of conservation practices. The MDA works with many partners including universities, crop consultants, soil and water districts, farmers, and other state agencies. Technology Transfer: The MDA works with many partners to share information about research and emerging technologies. The MDA provides in-field technical assistance, project coordination and technical advice. The MDA convenes technical advisory committees to share information about projects and gather input from subject matter experts. The MDA also meets regularly and provides technical advice to project partners including commodity groups, local SWCDs, non-profits and other state agencies. The MDA works directly with farmers and local government units to disseminate information and to ensure that scientific information gets in the hands of the end user. Outreach and Education: The MDA works with many partners to ensure that Clean Water Fund information is accurate and easily accessible. Brochures, fact sheets, videos, web pages, field days, presentations and meetings are used to deliver information to individuals and organizations. The MDA works with a diverse group of stakeholders including farmers, legislators, state agencies, local governments, academics, non-profits, environmental groups and community based groups. The MDA's communication efforts support local partnerships and foster greater cooperation.   ",,"The following activities and programs are included under Statewide Technical Assistance.  Nutrient Management Initiative Root River Field to Stream Partnership Clay County Drainage Demonstration Site (completed) Discovery Farms Minnesota Red River Valley Drainage Water Management Project Promoting precision conservation to local governments   ",2009-07-01,2028-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Margaret,Wagner,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street North","St. Paul ",Minnesota,55155,"(651) 201-6488",Margaret.Wagner@state.mn.us,"Demonstration/Pilot Project, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/statewide-technical-assistance,,,,
9523,"Statewide Technical Assistance",2013,775000,"M.L. 2011, Chapter 6, Article 2, Sec.3","M.L. 2011:(d) $775,000 the first year and $775,000 the second year are for research, pilot projects, and technical assistance on proper implementation of best management practices and more precise information on nonpoint contributions to impaired waters. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2016. ","Please refer to the most recent fiscal year. ","Please refer to the most recent fiscal year. ",,,,272755,12945,,5.85,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","State Government","The MDA's technical assistance helps ensure that current and accurate scientific information is made available and used to address water quality concerns in agricultural areas of Minnesota. This funding has been used to evaluate the effectiveness of conservation practices, share information from research and demonstration sites and enhance outreach and education to the agricultural community and local government partners. The MDA technical assistance staff support the Impaired Waters Process in Minnesota. Staff attend meetings and provide input for Watershed Protection and Restoration Strategies (WRAPS) and other planning documents. The MDA provides advice about the implementation of best management practices and supports on-farm evaluations. The MDA is also represented on multiple interagency teams to ensure consistency and coordination on research and demonstrations across state agencies. Through outreach efforts, the MDA ensures that agricultural issues are represented during scientific discussions that focus on water quality. Evaluating the Effectiveness of Agricultural BMPs: In many areas of the state, the MDA uses on-farm evaluations to help farmers compare different management practices and use the results to update knowledge and inform future management decisions. The MDA uses on-farm, edge-of-field monitoring to assess sediment and nutrient loss at the field scale and to evaluate the effectiveness of conservation practices. The MDA works with many partners including universities, crop consultants, soil and water districts, farmers, and other state agencies. Technology Transfer: The MDA works with many partners to share information about research and emerging technologies. The MDA provides in-field technical assistance, project coordination and technical advice. The MDA convenes technical advisory committees to share information about projects and gather input from subject matter experts. The MDA also meets regularly and provides technical advice to project partners including commodity groups, local SWCDs, non-profits and other state agencies. The MDA works directly with farmers and local government units to disseminate information and to ensure that scientific information gets in the hands of the end user. Outreach and Education: The MDA works with many partners to ensure that Clean Water Fund information is accurate and easily accessible. Brochures, fact sheets, videos, web pages, field days, presentations and meetings are used to deliver information to individuals and organizations. The MDA works with a diverse group of stakeholders including farmers, legislators, state agencies, local governments, academics, non-profits, environmental groups and community based groups. The MDA's communication efforts support local partnerships and foster greater cooperation.   ",,"The following activities and programs are included under Statewide Technical Assistance.  Nutrient Management Initiative Root River Field to Stream Partnership Clay County Drainage Demonstration Site (completed) Discovery Farms Minnesota Red River Valley Drainage Water Management Project Promoting precision conservation to local governments   ",2009-07-01,2028-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Margaret,Wagner,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street North","St. Paul ",Minnesota,55155,"(651) 201-6488",Margaret.Wagner@state.mn.us,"Demonstration/Pilot Project, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/statewide-technical-assistance,,,,
9523,"Statewide Technical Assistance",2012,775000," M.L. 2011, Chapter 6, Article 2, Sec.3","M.L. 2011:(d) $775,000 the first year and $775,000 the second year are for research, pilot projects, and technical assistance on proper implementation of best management practices and more precise information on nonpoint contributions to impaired waters. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2016. ","Please refer to the most recent fiscal year. ","Please refer to the most recent fiscal year. ",,,,268985,10515,,5.2,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","State Government","The MDA's technical assistance helps ensure that current and accurate scientific information is made available and used to address water quality concerns in agricultural areas of Minnesota. This funding has been used to evaluate the effectiveness of conservation practices, share information from research and demonstration sites and enhance outreach and education to the agricultural community and local government partners. The MDA technical assistance staff support the Impaired Waters Process in Minnesota. Staff attend meetings and provide input for Watershed Protection and Restoration Strategies (WRAPS) and other planning documents. The MDA provides advice about the implementation of best management practices and supports on-farm evaluations. The MDA is also represented on multiple interagency teams to ensure consistency and coordination on research and demonstrations across state agencies. Through outreach efforts, the MDA ensures that agricultural issues are represented during scientific discussions that focus on water quality. Evaluating the Effectiveness of Agricultural BMPs: In many areas of the state, the MDA uses on-farm evaluations to help farmers compare different management practices and use the results to update knowledge and inform future management decisions. The MDA uses on-farm, edge-of-field monitoring to assess sediment and nutrient loss at the field scale and to evaluate the effectiveness of conservation practices. The MDA works with many partners including universities, crop consultants, soil and water districts, farmers, and other state agencies. Technology Transfer: The MDA works with many partners to share information about research and emerging technologies. The MDA provides in-field technical assistance, project coordination and technical advice. The MDA convenes technical advisory committees to share information about projects and gather input from subject matter experts. The MDA also meets regularly and provides technical advice to project partners including commodity groups, local SWCDs, non-profits and other state agencies. The MDA works directly with farmers and local government units to disseminate information and to ensure that scientific information gets in the hands of the end user. Outreach and Education: The MDA works with many partners to ensure that Clean Water Fund information is accurate and easily accessible. Brochures, fact sheets, videos, web pages, field days, presentations and meetings are used to deliver information to individuals and organizations. The MDA works with a diverse group of stakeholders including farmers, legislators, state agencies, local governments, academics, non-profits, environmental groups and community based groups. The MDA's communication efforts support local partnerships and foster greater cooperation.   ",,"The following activities and programs are included under Statewide Technical Assistance.  Nutrient Management Initiative Root River Field to Stream Partnership Clay County Drainage Demonstration Site (completed) Discovery Farms Minnesota Red River Valley Drainage Water Management Project Promoting precision conservation to local governments   ",2009-07-01,2028-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Margaret,Wagner,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street North","St. Paul ",Minnesota,55155,"(651) 201-6488",Margaret.Wagner@state.mn.us,"Demonstration/Pilot Project, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/statewide-technical-assistance,,,,
9523,"Statewide Technical Assistance",2010,695000,"M.L. 2009, Chapter 172, Article 2, Sec. 2 ","M.L. 2009: (d) $695,000 the first year and $1,570,000 the second year are for research, pilot projects, and technical assistance related to ways agricultural practices contribute to restoring impaired waters and assist with the development of TMDL plans. ","Please refer to the most recent fiscal year. ","Please refer to the most recent fiscal year. ",,,,706285,94509,,"1 FTE (2010), 3.95 FTE (2011)","Minnesota Department of Agriculture","State Government","The MDA's technical assistance helps ensure that current and accurate scientific information is made available and used to address water quality concerns in agricultural areas of Minnesota. This funding has been used to evaluate the effectiveness of conservation practices, share information from research and demonstration sites and enhance outreach and education to the agricultural community and local government partners. The MDA technical assistance staff support the Impaired Waters Process in Minnesota. Staff attend meetings and provide input for Watershed Protection and Restoration Strategies (WRAPS) and other planning documents. The MDA provides advice about the implementation of best management practices and supports on-farm evaluations. The MDA is also represented on multiple interagency teams to ensure consistency and coordination on research and demonstrations across state agencies. Through outreach efforts, the MDA ensures that agricultural issues are represented during scientific discussions that focus on water quality. Evaluating the Effectiveness of Agricultural BMPs: In many areas of the state, the MDA uses on-farm evaluations to help farmers compare different management practices and use the results to update knowledge and inform future management decisions. The MDA uses on-farm, edge-of-field monitoring to assess sediment and nutrient loss at the field scale and to evaluate the effectiveness of conservation practices. The MDA works with many partners including universities, crop consultants, soil and water districts, farmers, and other state agencies. Technology Transfer: The MDA works with many partners to share information about research and emerging technologies. The MDA provides in-field technical assistance, project coordination and technical advice. The MDA convenes technical advisory committees to share information about projects and gather input from subject matter experts. The MDA also meets regularly and provides technical advice to project partners including commodity groups, local SWCDs, non-profits and other state agencies. The MDA works directly with farmers and local government units to disseminate information and to ensure that scientific information gets in the hands of the end user. Outreach and Education: The MDA works with many partners to ensure that Clean Water Fund information is accurate and easily accessible. Brochures, fact sheets, videos, web pages, field days, presentations and meetings are used to deliver information to individuals and organizations. The MDA works with a diverse group of stakeholders including farmers, legislators, state agencies, local governments, academics, non-profits, environmental groups and community based groups. The MDA's communication efforts support local partnerships and foster greater cooperation.   ",,"The following activities and programs are included under Statewide Technical Assistance.  Nutrient Management Initiative Root River Field to Stream Partnership Clay County Drainage Demonstration Site (completed) Discovery Farms Minnesota Red River Valley Drainage Water Management Project Promoting precision conservation to local governments   ",2009-07-01,2028-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Margaret,Wagner,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert Street North","St. Paul ",Minnesota,55155,"(651) 201-6488",Margaret.Wagner@state.mn.us,"Demonstration/Pilot Project, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/statewide-technical-assistance,,,,
19372,"Steam Engine Exhibit and Fair Entertainment",2013,7783,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage",,,,,,,,"Steve Loucks, Paul Sample Jr., Rodger Gustafson, Shelley Hartman, Jason Koen, Laddie Litfin, Kari Siltanen, Allysha Sample ",,"Carlton County Agricultural and Industrial Association","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To bring new history and arts experiences to the Carlton County Fair. Projects will include building a structure with retractable sides to better display a historical Steam Engine, and hosting the non-profit community theater group, County Seat Theater. ",,,2013-04-13,2013-09-24,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Allysha,Sample,"Carlton County Agricultural and Industrial Association",,,,,218-389-6737,info@carltoncountyfair.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Carlton,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/steam-engine-exhibit-and-fair-entertainment,,,,
21698,"Stearns County Fair Sound System and Educational and Heritage Programming",2013,7783,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 10 ","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage",,,,,,,,"Vern Frericks, Paul Jennissen, Jackie Spodon-Bolz, Jodie Deschene, Evelyn budde, Jerry Spanier, Lois Werbur, Tom Wuertz, Lorie Swedenburg, Quint Swedenburg, Cindy Grotsun, Anita Harris, Pat Loxtercamp, Don Otte, Jennie Schmidke, Victor Schwinghamer",,"Stearns County Fair Association","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To enhance art access by improving the sound system on the fair’s “Heritage Stage.”",,,2013-03-01,2013-08-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,"Jackie ",Spodon-Bolz,"Stearns County Fair",,,,,(320)352-2482,jackiesb@mainstreetcom.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Stearns,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/stearns-county-fair-sound-system-and-educational-and-heritage-programming,,,,
21699,"Steele County Fair History Exhibits and Programs",2013,7783,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 10 ","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage.",,,,,,,,"Tim Arlt, Paul Arnefelt, Bruce Busho, Dan Deml, Mark Ditlevson, Corky Ebeling, Rick Ellingson, Gene Fisher, Mike Hamilton, Tracy Ignaszewski, Sandy Jirele, Jim Linder, Roger Noble, Richard Reinhardt, Brent Svenby, Ron VanNurden",,"Steele County Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To highlight past agricultural practices at the Steele County Fair. The Milk Buds are an eight horse miniature hitch, and will stroll the fairgrounds on a regular schedule to showcase a time when horses and hitches were a key method to moving freight in the country. The fair will also rebuild display cases and tables for their Organic Crops department. All displayed crops are certified organic and will feature the ways crops were grown over 50 years ago.",,,2013-05-01,2013-08-10,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Timothy,Arlt,"Steele County Fair",,,,,(507)451-5305,steelecountyfreefair@scff.org,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Steele,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/steele-county-fair-history-exhibits-and-programs,,,,
21700,"Stevens County Fair Cultural Heritage ",2013,7783,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 10 ","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage",,,,,,,,"Steve Storck, Wayne Lemmerman, Ryan Sleiter, Mary Hill, Dave Lonergan, Kendon Lange, Les Kopel",,"Stevens County Fair Board","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To offer new arts and history programming at the Stevens County Fair. Demonstrations will include soap making, butter churning, and how to make candle and games. ",,,2013-01-01,2013-09-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Steve,Storck,"Stevens County Fair",,,,,(320)760-6168,scfair@yahoo.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Stevens,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/stevens-county-fair-cultural-heritage,,,,
14348,"Strolling Performer and Enhanced Lighting",2012,7368,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage;","Have department superintendents evaluate comments from visitors.Track crowd numbers for strolling performer and record comments from audience.","Many fairgoers commented on how the improved lighting helped them see the art exhibits.Typically 30-70 people gathered to watch the strolling act.",,2806,"Steele County Agricultural Society",7368,,"Tim Alt Paul Arnfelt Bruce Busho Dan Deml Mark Ditlevson Corky Ebeling Rick Ellingson Gene Fisher Bill Hartle Tracy Ignaszewski Jim Linder Roger Noble Richard Reinhardt Elmer Reseland Ron VanNurden Jim Gleason",,"Steele County Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To improve the lighting in the arts area that features textiles, photography, culinary, gardening and hobbies exhibits, and the antique automobiles display area. Funds will also be used to hire a strolling performer during the fair.",,,2012-01-25,2012-08-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Tim,Arlt,,,,,,507-451-5305,scff@ll.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Steele,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/strolling-performer-and-enhanced-lighting,,,,
14431,"Le Sueur County Fair Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant",2012,7368,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage;",,,,,,,,"Donald Bauleke Chad Washa Art Gorgen John Gintner Donald Bauleke Dena Becker Jerry Cooney Don Ehrhardt John Ehrhardt Wayne Fahning John Gintner Art Gorgen Rene Greenwald Charlotte Hanson Ruth Hoefs Pamela Jewison David Jones Jerry Kajer Jeff Kiewatt Ron Pomije Dave Richter Donald Rynda Eugene (Jake) Schwarz Kyle Sommers Nancy Stauff John F. Traxler Arlene Washa Chad Washa",,"Le Sueur County Fair Association","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To host a children's show about life on the farm through songs and stories, and offer a presentation about, and create a display area of, antique horse drawn machinery used by farmers from the Le Sueur County area. ",,,2012-01-25,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Charlotte,Hanson,"Le Sueur County Fair Association",,,,,507-357-6500,lesueurcountyfair@hotmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,"Le Sueur",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/le-sueur-county-fair-arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant,,,,
21660,"Le Sueur County Fair Native American and Early Settlers Exhibits",2013,7783,"laws of MN, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 10 ","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage.",,,,,,,,"Donald Bauleke, Chad Washa, Ruth Hoefs, John Gintner, Marty Baker, JoAnne Blaschko, Donald Bauleke, Dena Becker, Jerry Cooney, Don Ehrhardt, John Ehrhardt, Waybe Fahning, John Gintner, Rene Greenwald, Charlotte Hanson, Ruth Hoefs, Pamela Jewison, David Jones, Jerry Kajer, Ron Pomije, Dave Richter, Donald Rynda, Eugene Schwarz, Kyle Sommers, Nancy Stauff, Jen Tollerud, Chad Washa, Jane Wiese",,"Le Sueur County Fair Association","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To educate fairgoers about the early history of the area. The Le Sueur County Fair will create an exhibit on the Native American and early settlers life in the area. The exhibit will include a large tipi, fire pit, artifacts, tools, hides, and more. Funds will also be used to host demonstrations on native and log cabin construction techniques, and drawing and painting activities for children.",,,2013-01-12,2013-08-18,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,"Arthur ",Gorgen,"Le Sueur County Fair",,,,,(507)357-6500,lesueurcountyfair@hotmail.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,"Le Sueur",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/le-sueur-county-fair-native-american-and-early-settlers-exhibits,,,,
10002288,"Tactical Invasive Plant Management Plan Development",2018,296000,"M.L. 2017, Chp. 96, Sec. 2, Subd. 06e","$296,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of agriculture in cooperation with the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to develop regional priorities and an interagency action plan for invasive plant management to protect and promote habitat and native species. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2020, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","State Government",,,"Final Report",2017-07-01,2020-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Monika,Chandler,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert St N","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 201-6537",monika.chandler@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/tactical-invasive-plant-management-plan-development,,,,
18349,"Technology Upgrade: Streaming the Past into the Present",2012,6000,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (2) $700,000 each year for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-County Fairs. The commissioner shall award grants for the development or enhancement of county fair facilities or other projects or programs that provide access to the arts, arts education, or agricultural, historical, and cultural heritage programs, including but not limited to agricultural education centers, arts buildings, and performance stages.","Collect staff observations and attendee comments.","More traffic in exhbit buildings with tvs installed. Some technical difficulties, but overall success.",,1624,"McLeod County Agricultural Association",7624,,"Jim Fahey Jerry Schimelpfenig Connie Lambert Casey Walters Tina Huebner Bob Paulson Rob Shimpa Keith Tongen Douglas Tuman Scott Ziegler ",,"McLeod County Agricultural Association","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To increase exposure and access to arts and agricultural displays, by mounting television screens in exhibit buildings and public areas. By making fair attendees more aware of what is happening in all corners of the fair ground, McLeod County Fair plans on attracting a demographic that typically passes by the arts and agricultural exhibit buildings. Information to be broadcast includes, but is not limited to, arts demonstrations, musical performances, agricultural facts and figures, and McLeod County Fair history. ",,,2012-04-26,2012-11-29,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Casey,Walters,"McLeod County Agricultural Association","840 Century Avenue Southwest",Hutchinson,MN,55350,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,McLeod,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/technology-upgrade-streaming-past-present,"Pat Coleman: Acquisitions Librarian at the Minnesota Historical Society.Sue Ellingsen: Former middle school band director at Blue Earth Area Public School. 2006 Blue Earth Area Teacher of the Year.Jamey Flannery: Project Manager at Flannery Construction. Has full range of general contracting experience, from new construction to remodeling to improving historical structures.Dan Grunhovd: Former president of the Minnesota Federation of County Fairs.Ron Oleheiser: District 8 Representative of the Minnesota State Fair.",,,2
2235,"Testing Pesticides and Degradates in Public Drinking Water",2009,368000,"M.L. 2008, Chp. 367, Sec. 2, Subd. 04c","$368,000 is from the trust fund to the commissioner of agriculture, in cooperation with the commissioner of health, to purchase equipment and supplies to accelerate the sampling of public water supplies for the presence and concentration of pesticides and their degradates for health risk assessments.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,,,,,"MN Dept. of Agriculture","State Government","Overall Project Outcome and Results Pesticides are known to impact Minnesota's groundwater and there are new pesticides being developed and registered for use every year. To ensure the safe use of new pesticides it is essential to measure the concentration and frequency of their detection in the state's water resources. In addition it is critically important, for proper pesticide management, to be able to analyze water samples for the compounds parent pesticides break down into. It is only through the precise measurement of extremely small quantities of pesticides in the state's water resources that impacts to human and ecological health may be determined. Through this project the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) laboratory acquired the necessary analytical equipment and developed appropriate analytical methods for analyzing water samples for additional new generation pesticides and their degradates in groundwater and drinking water in Minnesota. The new equipment and related methods expanded the spectrum of compounds the MDA is able to detect in water samples, increased precision of water sample analysis, and improved the overall efficiency of water sample analysis at the MDA. Furthermore, the MDA laboratory is now capable of measuring many pesticides to levels of sub parts-per-trillion in a water sample. Measures of such precision will allow the MDA to manage pesticide use to keep concentrations below levels injurious to humans or the environment. Prior to completion of this project the MDA was able to analyze water samples for 36 pesticide parent compounds and 11 breakdown products. The new methods are able to analyze samples for 88 parent pesticides and 22 breakdown products. Before the new methods were developed the lowest measurable value for a specific pesticide was between 50 and 1000 parts-per-trillion while the laboratory is now able to measure pesticide quantities between 0.8 and 50 parts-per-trillion, depending on the specific pesticide being measured. Sample results for monitoring conducted by the MDA during winter and spring periods in 2010 are showing interesting results. A small number of pesticides never before discovered have been detected, albeit at very low concentrations. A clearer image of the occurrence of various pesticide breakdown products is also beginning to emerge and ongoing work should provide insight to the balance between pesticide parent and degradate detections in the state's water resources. These results will also allow the MDA to more precisely determine pesticide impacts to the water resources and aid in understanding the effectiveness of recommended BMPs and other pesticide management practices. To the degree that time and lab resources allow, the equipment purchased and methods developed through this project will also be available for use by any future publicly funded projects at no cost except standard operating expenses. Project Results Use and Dissemination Immediately following successful development of the new methods the MDA laboratory analyzed 100 samples from public drinking water wells across the state. These wells were selected and sampled by the Minnesota Department of Health from the available community wells that are not typically included in the US-EPA Safe Drinking Water Act pesticide monitoring requirements. As of this report results are just becoming available. Results of the testing will be made available by the Department of Health following proper notification of the participating communities. In addition to the one time sampling of the community wells, every sample collected by the MDA monitoring program for both surface water and groundwater will be analyzed with the new methods. The first results from the MDA monitoring program samples will be published in mid 2011 as part of the program's annual water quality monitoring data report. Development of the methods and analysis of samples utilizing the methods will also be reported to the US-EPA as part of the federal reporting requirements enabling the registration of pesticides for use in the state of Minnesota. ",,"Final Report ",2008-07-01,2010-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/testing-pesticides-and-degradates-public-drinking-water,,,,
18445,"The Little Red Schoolhouse",2012,10752,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (2) $700,000 each year for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-County Fairs. The commissioner shall award grants for the development or enhancement of county fair facilities or other projects or programs that provide access to the arts, arts education, or agricultural, historical, and cultural heritage programs, including but not limited to agricultural education centers, arts buildings, and performance stages.",,,,,,,,"John Brogan Tom Campbell Bruce Christie Jean Engler Dan Ihrke Sara Laqua Dean Sanders Richard Schaber Donna Speltz Joe Speltz Phil Thesing Cindy Timm Dal Tinderholt",,"Winona County Agricultural Association","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To preserve the one room schoolhouse on the fairgrounds. The Little Red Schoolhouse will need painting, window repair, and electrical upgrades. The Winona County Historical Society will help organize materials for programming and exhibiting. Funds will also improve lighting in two art exhibit buildings.",,,2012-04-26,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Donna,Speltz,"Winona County Agricultural Association",,,,,507-932-3074,winonacountyfair@juno.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Winona,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/little-red-schoolhouse,"Pat Coleman: Acquisitions Librarian at the Minnesota Historical Society.Sue Ellingsen: Former middle school band director at Blue Earth Area Public School. 2006 Blue Earth Area Teacher of the Year.Jamey Flannery: Project Manager at Flannery Construction. Has full range of general contracting experience, from new construction to remodeling to improving historical structures.Dan Grunhovd: Former president of the Minnesota Federation of County Fairs.Ron Oleheiser: District 8 Representative of the Minnesota State Fair.",,,2
14263,"The Little Red Schoolhouse--Restoration and Accessibility",2012,7368,,"These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage;","Survey participants.","99% of surveyed participants felt that the program helped them or their child get a better understanding of MN's history.  15% of those surveyed had mobilityissues and that the improvements hdlped them better access the building.  21% had not visited the schoolhouse within the last five years.  The project generated interest and attracted visitors who normally would not have visited the schoolhouse.  The project also reached farther than county boarders.  14% of the survey respondents did not live in Kandiyohi County.",,940,"Kandiyohi County Fair",7368,,"Tom Gustafson Darrell Fostervold Brent Akerson Cheryl Johnson Sue Ahrenholz Dale Anderson Dennis Baker Donald Bents Rollie Boll Gwen Krebsbach Chad Lien Marvin Olson Marvin Sandvig Dan Schneider Bob Schueler Kule Sietsema Amanda Lungren Ron Swenson Katie Thompson Mike Witt",,"Kandiyohi County Agricultural Society","Local/Regional Government","The Little Red Schoolhouse has a long history in Kanabec County. Built in 1882 for $350, it served as the first schoolhouse for School District No. 2 before finding a home on the fairgrounds. The Little Red Schoolhouse is home to children's art displays and a variety of activities. Funds will provide a new roof, repair the ceiling, and make the necessary adaptations to make the building handicap accessible. Additionally, period costumes will be purchased and a teacher will be hired for programming.",,,2012-01-01,2012-09-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Cheryl,Johnson,"Kandiyohi County Fair","907 7th St NW",Wilmar,MN,56201,320-235-0886,kandifair@hotmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Kandiyohi,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/little-red-schoolhouse-restoration-and-accessibility,,,,
21702,"Todd County Fair Satellite Museum Building Improvements",2013,7783,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 10 ","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage",,,,,,,,"Delvin Durheim, Jakin Tyrell, Debra Durheim, Debbie Nelson, Gordon Bartels, Barb Becker, Mark Buntjier, Mike Current, Tim Current, Ryan Hollermann, Shawn Hollermann, Bob Kunz, Debbie Nelson, Barb Neumann, Barb Tabatt, Rod Erickson, Gary Kneisl, Bob Kunz, Cheryl Tyrell",,"Todd County Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To increase access to Todd county history by improving ventilation and lighting in the Todd County Historical Society’s Satellite Museum. ",,,2013-03-01,2013-07-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,"Delvin ",Durheim,"Todd County Fair",,,,,(320)732-6015,durheimlvstk@wisper-wireless.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Todd,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/todd-county-fair-satellite-museum-building-improvements,,,,
21703,"Traverse County Agricultural Society Stage Presentation",2013,7783,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 10 ","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage",,,,,,,,,,"Traverse County Fair","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To increase Traverse County Fair's capacity to feature arts and cultural heritage programming by erecting a stage dedicated to arts and entertainment. The stage, complete with lighting, will be home to arts, cultural performances, and educational events during the fair, and will also be used for farmer’s market during the summer. ",,,2013-05-01,2013-07-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Janet,Koch,"Traverse County Fair",,,,,(320)563-4424,jkoch@wheaton.k12.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Traverse,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/traverse-county-agricultural-society-stage-presentation,,,,
14340,"Traverse County Fair Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant",2012,7368,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage;","Collect comments from audiences and those performing in the new space.","Many positive comments. Structure used during the fair and also for Wheaton's 125th celebration.  The Tri-State band and the Golden Chords performed during the Wheaton celebration.",,10839,"Traverse County Agricultural Society",7368,,"Jerome Deal Ronald McCullar Janet Koch Betty Beal Ted Siltman Mark Hormann Ryan Deal Bradley Beal John Bridgen Dale Vatthauer Teri Abraham Shirley Van Buren Paul Heck",,"Traverse County Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To enhance Traverse County Fair's ability to host arts and cultural heritage programming by constructing a performance space.",,,2012-02-03,2012-08-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Janet,Koch,"Traverse County Agricultural Society",,,,,320-563-8419,jkoch@wheaton.k12.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Traverse,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/traverse-county-fair-arts-and-cultural-heritage-grant,,,,
10013280,"Using Perennial Grain Crops in Wellhead Protection Areas to Protect Groundwater",2019,250000,"M.L. 2018, Chp. 214, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 04j","$250,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of agriculture to establish demonstration plots of Kernza, a new intermediate perennial grain crop, to evaluate the potential to profitably reduce nitrate contamination of groundwater in vulnerable wellhead protection regions of Minnesota. Any income generated as part of this appropriation may be used to expand the project.","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,,,,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","State Government","Establish and monitor 120 acres of intermediate wheatgrass (Kernza), a new perennial grain crop, in vulnerable wellhead protection regions of Minnesota to profitability reduce nitrate leaching to drinking water.",,"Work Plan",2018-07-01,2021-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Margaret,Wagner,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture","625 Robert St N","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 201-6014",margaret.wagner@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/using-perennial-grain-crops-wellhead-protection-areas-protect-groundwater,,,,
14270,"Vietnam Vets Program",2012,7368,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage;","Track attendance.","Approximately 475-500 people attended the program; about 125-150 of those participating were Vietnam veterans. ",,1228,"Pennington County Fair Association",7368,,"Curt Howe Mike Sorteberg Floyd Erickson Linnae Enge Ray Safranski Laverne Hamre",,"Pennington County Fair Association","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To provide a program to honor Vietnam Vets from Pennington County. The fair will host a musician to perform at the fair, and with the help of the VFW and local Legion/Auxiliary, hold a program to honor veterans. ",,,2011-12-09,2012-07-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Ray,Safranski,"Pennington County Fair Association",,,,,218-683-5132,rbscpa@mncable.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Pennington,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/vietnam-vets-program,,,,
21734,"Wabasha County Agricultural Fair Gazebo Enhancement",2013,11490,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (2) $700,000 each year for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-County Fairs. The commissioner shall award grants for the development or enhancement of county fair facilities or other projects or programs that provide access to the arts, arts education, or agricultural, historical, and cultural heritage programs, including but not limited to agricultural education centers, arts buildings, and performance stages.",,,,,,,,"Barb Petit, Paul Luhmann, Sue Lamprecht, Staci Secton, Jim Evers, Sandy Gerken, Vince Sexton, Terry Timm, Mindy Tomfohrde, Matt Wadley, Jay Walgrave, Jon Podulske",,"Wabasha County Agricultural Fair Association","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To enhance the spectator experience at the gazebo stage at the Wabasha County Fair. The fair provided a sun roof area for spectators to watch performances out of the sun. ",,,2013-05-01,2013-04-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Barb,Petit,"Wabasha County Agricultural Fair",,,,,(507)251-7149,webmaster@wabashacountyfair.org,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Wabasha,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/wabasha-county-agricultural-fair-gazebo-enhancement,,,,2
21704,"Wabasha County Agricultural Fair Association – A World of Culture, Music, and History",2013,7783,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 10 ","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage",,,,,,,,"Barb Petit, Paul Luhmann, Sue Lamprecht, Staci Secton, Jim Evers, Sandy Gerken, Vince Sexton, Terry Timm, Mindy Tomfohrde, Matt Wadley, Jay Walgrave, Jon Podulske",,"Wabasha County Agricultural Fair Association","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To provide the region free access to numerous arts, cultural, historical, and educational events and activities that were not available in the area. The Wabasha County Agricultural Fair held a children’s event called “Games that Require no Batteries,” and several workshops engaging all ages of fairgoers in local history, bluegrass music, and music of the Elvis era.",,,2013-02-01,2013-08-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Barb,Petit,"Wabasha County Fair",,,,,(507)251-7149,webmaster@wabashacountyfair.org,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Wabasha,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/wabasha-county-agricultural-fair-association-world-culture-music-and-history,,,,
21705,"Wadena County Fair Arts Access and Cultural Heritage Programming",2013,7783,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 10 ","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage",,,,,,,,"Mike Olson, Bryon Lalum, Malinda Dexter, Samantha Olson, Darin Aagard, Dian Vry, Randy Becker, Rod Mursu, Debbie Korvela",,"Wadena County Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To offer new arts access and cultural heritage programming to both children and adults at the Wadena County Fair. Programming will include demonstrations in depression era toy making, finger knitting, bead work, leather work, growing container gardens, and a presentation on hoop dance, a Native American cultural performance.",,,2013-02-11,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,"Betty ",White,"Wadena County Fair",,,,,(218)371-8665,info@wadenacountyfair.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Wadena,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/wadena-county-fair-arts-access-and-cultural-heritage-programming,,,,
16480,"Wadena County Amphitheater",2012,7368,"2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage",,,,,,,,"Mike Olson Darin Aagard Jenn Davis Malinda Dexter Sheldon Monson Barb Butler Samantha Olson Bryon Lalum Matt Piper",,"Wadena County Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To construct an amphitheater on the Wadena County fairgrounds. The amphitheater will be available to the community for cultural and education events sponsored by the Wadena County Agricultural Society, local community groups, schools, etc. ",,,2012-04-17,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Malinda,Dexter,"Wadena County Agricultural Society","400 Ash Ave. NW ",Wadena,MN,56482,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Wadena,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/wadena-county-amphitheater,,,,
21706,"Waseca County Free Fair Cultural and Educational Exhibits and Demonstrations",2013,7783,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 10 ","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage",,,,,,,,"Loren Christenson, Paul Neigebauer, Greg Somemrs, Ivagene Bobylinski, Gary Bobberstein, Joan Ignaszewski, Daren Arndt, Vince Peterson, Mike McDonough, Jennie Johnson, Mike Hargutyh, Paul Neigebauer, Marty Hofmeister, Jason Schmidt, Andrea Hildebrandt, Nathan Kramer, Jeff Johnson, Greg Sommers, Dale Schweer",,"Waseca County","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To offer new arts and cultural heritage programming at the Waseca County Free Fair. Programming will include a performance by a Minnesota band, a German heritage band, and Homeward Bound Theater. ",,,2012-12-20,2012-07-21,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Loren,Christenson,"Waseca County Free Fair ",,,,,(507)461-2362,info@wasecacountyfair.org,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Waseca,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/waseca-county-free-fair-cultural-and-educational-exhibits-and-demonstrations,,,,
21735,"Washington County Agricultural Society Park Pavilion Rehabilitation",2013,16850,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (2) $700,000 each year for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-County Fairs. The commissioner shall award grants for the development or enhancement of county fair facilities or other projects or programs that provide access to the arts, arts education, or agricultural, historical, and cultural heritage programs, including but not limited to agricultural education centers, arts buildings, and performance stages.",,,,,,,,"Byron Anderson, Linda Anderson, Kim Salitros, Dorie Ostertag, Elizabeth Dietsche, Dorie Ostertag, Eileen Tank, Phyllis Wirth, Jim Anderson, Linda Anderson, Shari Morgan",,"Washington County Fair","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,,2013-04-30,2013-11-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Liz,Dietsche,"Washington County Agricultural Society",,,,,(651)436-6009,washingtoncofair@gmail.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Washington,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/washington-county-agricultural-society-park-pavilion-rehabilitation,,,,2
21707,"Washington County Fair Arts and Culture Programming",2013,7783,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 10 ","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage",,,,,,,,"Byron Anderson, Linda Anderson, Kim Salitros, Dorie Ostertag, Elizabeth Dietsche, Dorie Ostertag, Eileen Tank, Phyllis Wirth, Jim Anderson, Linda Anderson, Shari Morgan",,"Washington County Fair","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To increase access to a variety of performance art at the Washington County Fair. Funds will be used to showcase a miming presentations by Theatre of Fools, a Native American dance demonstration by the Little Thunderbirds, and a comedy show by author Michael Perry, who discusses today’s small town fardmand family culture.",,,2013-04-01,2013-11-15,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Liz,Dietsche,"Washington County Fair",,,,,(651)436-6009,washingtoncofair@gmail.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Washington,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/washington-county-fair-arts-and-culture-programming,,,,
21708,"Watonwan County Fair Arts and Cultural Heritage Programs",2013,7783,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 10 ","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage",,,,,,,,"Kevin Christenson, Ellie Kulseth, Jennifer Mathistad, Kelly Schulte, Jennifer Gilbertson, Lori Nusbaum, Becky Cselovski, Anna Curry, Sami Dougherty, Beth Henderson, Andy Hennis, Tracy Hurley, Matt Steffen, Danielle Thate, Jennie Firchau",,"Watonwan County Fair ","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To expand children's arts programming at the Watonwan Count Fair by providing hands-on learning opportunities and demonstrations. The fair will also welcome Latin, Norwegian, Swedish, and German Dancers to the stage, enhance the fair’s creative arts exhibits, host a historic horse pull, and purchase a portable PA system to ensure that all cultural activities can be heard by fairgoers.",,,2013-07-01,2013-08-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Don,Craig,"Watonwan County Fair",,,,,(507)375-5515,Craig037@umn.edu,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Watonwan,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/watonwan-county-fair-arts-and-cultural-heritage-programs,,,,
21786,"Wilkin County Fair Stage Lights and Arts Performance",2013,,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (2) $700,000 each year for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-County Fairs. The commissioner shall award grants for the development or enhancement of county fair facilities or other projects or programs that provide access to the arts, arts education, or agricultural, historical, and cultural heritage programs, including but not limited to agricultural education centers, arts buildings, and performance stages.",,,,,,,,"Merril Miranowski, Darral Nordick, Dilan Drewlow, Pat Freese, Rhondo Weinkauf, Robin Jirak, Nancy Grotluschen",,"Wilkin County Fair","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,,2013-05-01,2013-07-20,,Completed,,,Darral,Nordick,"Wilkin County Fair",,,,,(701)640-6644,Redriverpork@rtelnet.net,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Wilkin,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/wilkin-county-fair-stage-lights-and-arts-performance,,,,
21788,"Wilkin County Fair Arts and 4-H Access ",2013,,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 10",,,,,,,,,"Merril Miranowski, Darral Nordick, Dilan Drewlow, Pat Freese, Rhondo Weinkauf, Robin Jirak, Nancy Grotluschen",,"Wilkin County Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,,2013-05-01,2013-07-20,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Darrel,Nordick,"Wilkin County Fair",,,,,(701)640-6644,Redriverpork@rtelnet.net,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Wilkin,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/wilkin-county-fair-arts-and-4-h-access,,,,2
21638,"Wilkin County Fair Stage Lighting Enhancement and Arts and Culture Programming",2013,7783,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage",,,,,,,,"Merril Miranowski, Darral Nordick, Dilan Drewlow, Pat Freese, Rhondo Weinkauf, Robin Jirak, Nancy Grotluschen, Stephanie Miranowski, Mark Beyer, Bob Westfall, Cliff Barth, Mary Ann Conrad, Carmen Paquin, Ruth Poppel, Tim Jirak, Michelle Klosterman, Kris Meindl, Joyce Manning, Karinda Rolondo, Heather Budke, Teri Tschakert, Christie Ericksen, Carol Balk, Malea Marple, Linda Klindt, Max Roberts, B.C. Conzemius",,"Wilkin County Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To upgrade the fair’s stage lighting and provide arts and cultural performances and demonstrations. The Wilkin County Fair will enhance their lighting system on the Free Stage. The fair’s plan is to make the stage a major part of the fair and offers dance, polka, jazz, bluegrass, folk swing choir performances, along with educational demonstrations, such as spinning llama wool. ",,,2013-05-01,2013-08-20,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,"Darral ",Nordick,"Wilkin County Fair",,,,,(701)640-6644,redriverpork@rtelnet.net,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Wilkin,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/wilkin-county-fair-stage-lighting-enhancement-and-arts-and-culture-programming,,,,
21637,"Wright County Fair Performing Arts and Agricultural History Enhancement",2013,7783,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage",,,,,,,,"Greg Bakeberg, Dennis Beise, Troy Beise, Nancy Betzler, Ron Denn, Richard Fadden, Gary E. Fieldseth, Brent Heinz, George Mead, Carol Hayner, Kent Mutterer, Sheila Mazer, Jerry Quaal, John Quirk, Bernice Schermer, Ray Schmidt, Gloria Triebwasser, Stan Vander Kooi, Ward Westphal, Jeff Wheeler",,"Wright County Agricultural Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To offer the opportunity for fairgoers to experience and participate in a variety of cultural performances and historical presentations. Wright County has a diverse population and a rich history in agriculture and culture, but is moving toward a more suburban based population. The fair is focusing on providing experiences which will expose fairgoers to diverse historical and cultural experiences. The fair will contract with various performing arts groups who will provide performances and educational sessions to inform fairgoers on how to play musical instruments, cultural dances, and gain an appreciation for music and dance. Fairgoers will also an appreciation for the impact that agriculture, in general, and women farmers, in particular, played in the history of Wright County. ",,,2013-06-01,2013-08-05,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Ward,Westphal,,,,,,(320)543-2111,admin@wrightcountyfair.org,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,Wright,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/wright-county-fair-performing-arts-and-agricultural-history-enhancement,,,,
21634,"Yellow Medicine County Fair Display Cases and Artists Project",2013,7783,"Laws of MN, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 10","These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (1) $700,000 each year distributed in equal amounts to each of the state's county fairs to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage",,,,,,,,"Dale Schoberg, Rob Hauger, Cory Stoks, Mark Giese, Patricia Haas, Brandon Carlson, Wade Kuchta, Brad VansBinsbergen, Menno Fokken",,"Yellow Medicine County Fair","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To offer a new exhibit in the fair’s conservation building on 4-H and paint a mural related to the new exhibit. The Yellow Medicine County Fair has purchased display cases for their new 4-H exhibit. The exhibit consists of 4-H items from the past and present and the mural provides a history of county fairs. ",,,2013-04-01,2013-07-18,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Miranda,Evenson,"Yellow Medicine County Fair",,,,,(507)223-7155,inquiries@ymcfair.com,,"Minnesota Department of Agriculture",,"Yellow Medicine",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/yellow-medicine-county-fair-display-cases-and-artists-project,,,,