"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"
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
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,,,,
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,,,,
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,,,,
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,,,,
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,,,,
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,,,,
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,,,,
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,,,,
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,,,,
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,,,,
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,,,,
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,,,,
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,,,,
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,,,,
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,,,,
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,,,,
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,,,,
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,,,,
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,,,,
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,,,,
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,,,,
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
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
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,,,,
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,,,,
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,,,,
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,,,,