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Growing food and agriculture businesses

Connecting entrepreneurs to resources with Sheletta Brundidge of ShelettaMakesADifference.org and the Minnesota Department of Agriculture!

Thinking about starting your own packaged food business?
Are you a Cottage Food producer interested in taking your business to the next level?
Do you currently run a packaged food company and want to know how to scale up?

You are invited to join Sheletta Brundidge of ShelettaMakesADifference.org and the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) for an introduction to food business support and resources available through the MDA. Meet MDA staff, learn about grants and marketing support for your emerging or existing food, beverage, or pet food company, or agricultural/farm business.

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Growing food and agriculture businesses

Date

February 02, 2026

Time

11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Location

Online

Presented by

Minnesota Department of Agriculture MN Pavilion

Cost

no-cost

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