Minnesota Department of Agriculture
The mission of the state's leading agriculture agency, is to work toward a diverse agricultural industry that is profitable as well as environmentally sound; to protect public health and safety with regard to food and agricultural products; and to ensure orderly commerce in agricultural food products.

Three general areas of responsibility:
* Protecting the state's food supply,
* Protecting the state's natural resources,
* Cultivating the state's agricultural economy

Contact Information
* Address: 625 Robert Street North; St. Paul, MN 55155
* Phone: 1-800-967-2474
* Web Site: www.mda.state.mn.us

Minnesota Institute for Sustainable Agriculture (MISA)
The purpose of MISA is to bring together the diverse interests of the agricultural community with interests from across the University community is a cooperative effort to develop and promote sustainable agriculture in Minnesota and beyond.

Contact Information
* Address: 411 Borlaug Hall; 1991 Buford Circle; St. Paul, MN 55108
* Phone: 1-800-907-6472
* Email: misamail@umn.edu
* Web Site: www.misa.umn.edu

University of Minnesota Extension Service
This organization is committed to delivering high-quality, relevant educational programs and information to Minnesota citizens and communities.

* Community Development and Vitality; enhancing Minnesota's economic, social, civic, and technological capacity through research, education outreach from the University of Minnesota

* Land, Food and Environment; using the research, education, and outreach of the University of Minnesota to promote sustainable use of agriculture and natural resources to meet the needs of today and future generations

* Youth Development and Family Living: shaping a sustainable future with the vitality of youth; the strengths of families; the wisdom of seniors; and the research, education, and outreach of the University of Minnesota

Contact Information
* Address: 240 Coffey Hall; 1420 Eckles Hall; St Paul, MN 55108
* Phone: 612-624-1222
* Email: mnext@umn.edu
* Web Site: www.extension.umn.edu

Land Stewardship Project (LSP)
A private, nonprofit organization founded in 1982 to foster an ethic of stewardship for farmland, to promote sustainable agriculture and to develop sustainable communities. LSP is a grassroots membership organization made up of farmers, as well as rural and urban residents working together to:

* Creating a New Regional Food System - by linking farmers and consumers
* Promoting Sustainable Farming Practices - through education, research and demonstration
* Creating a New Vision of Agriculture - by organizing communities for positive change

Contact Information
* Address: Twin Cities Office; 2200 4th Street; White Bear Lake, MN 55110
* Phone: 651-653-0618
* Web Site: www.landstewardshipproject.org

Minnesota Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association (MFVGA)
A nonprofit organization committed to supporting Minnesota's fruit and vegetable growers and related agri-businesses, MFVGA seeks to encourage and improve fruit and vegetable production and marketing through sponsorship of a variety of education opportunities, sponsorship of vegetable and small fruit research, and cooperative efforts with state and federal institutions.

Contact Information
* Address: 15125 W. Vermillian Cir. NE; Ham Lake, MN 55304
* Phone: 763-434-0400
* Email: info@mfvga.org
* Web Site: www.mfvga.org