Between now and the first week of April, 4-H families throughout Fillmore County will be selling Gold Cards, which are coupon cards to various merchants throughout Fillmore County. There are 31 Fillmore County businesses on the cards including gas
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"Where Fillmore County News Comes First"
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Tuesday, June 18th, 2013
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Selling Wild Mushrooms
Mon, Mar 18th, 2013
Posted in All Agriculture
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By Jerrold Tesmer, Extension Educator for Fillmore/Houston Counties
Soon after I was hired, I was advised, “When someone calls with a question, you might as well find out the answer, because others will have the same question.”
I’ve now had two questions about rules for approval to sell wild mushrooms. So Delbert, this column is to you!
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has specific regulations for individuals who wish to harvest and sell wild mushrooms. There are also specific regulations in the Minnesota Food Code (Minnesota Rules, Chapter 4626) regarding wild mushrooms. The Minnesota Food Code requires that all food sold or served to the public must be obtained from an approved source.
The Minnesota Food Code states that a food establishment may only purchase wild mushrooms from an approved source where each mushroom is individually inspected and found to be safe by a mushroom identification expert. A mushroom identification expert is someone whose knowledge of mushroom species has been “…verified and approved by the regulatory authority through the successful completion of a wild mushroom identification course provided by either an accredited college or university or a mycological society.”
To be an approved (safe) source of wild mushrooms, and to sell wild mushrooms to a food establishment in Minnesota, the mushroom identification expert must: (1) qualify to be licensed by MDA or a delegated agency; and (2) obtain a letter from the college or university where they took a mushroom identification course, certifying that they have successfully completed the course. The letter must be provided to MDA or the local authority that issues a license.
The MDA, Minnesota Department of Health, and the University of Minnesota Extension have a one-page a fact sheet, “Harvesting and selling Wild Mushrooms in Minnesota” which provides additional guidance.
It is found at http://www.mda.state.mn.us/food, under Food Safety, and then Produce Safety. Or to learn more about becoming an MDA approved source, or to inquire an MDA license, call MDA Dairy and Foods Inspection Division at (651) 201-6027.
Soon after I was hired, I was advised, “When someone calls with a question, you might as well find out the answer, because others will have the same question.”
I’ve now had two questions about rules for approval to sell wild mushrooms. So Delbert, this column is to you!
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has specific regulations for individuals who wish to harvest and sell wild mushrooms. There are also specific regulations in the Minnesota Food Code (Minnesota Rules, Chapter 4626) regarding wild mushrooms. The Minnesota Food Code requires that all food sold or served to the public must be obtained from an approved source.
The Minnesota Food Code states that a food establishment may only purchase wild mushrooms from an approved source where each mushroom is individually inspected and found to be safe by a mushroom identification expert. A mushroom identification expert is someone whose knowledge of mushroom species has been “…verified and approved by the regulatory authority through the successful completion of a wild mushroom identification course provided by either an accredited college or university or a mycological society.”
To be an approved (safe) source of wild mushrooms, and to sell wild mushrooms to a food establishment in Minnesota, the mushroom identification expert must: (1) qualify to be licensed by MDA or a delegated agency; and (2) obtain a letter from the college or university where they took a mushroom identification course, certifying that they have successfully completed the course. The letter must be provided to MDA or the local authority that issues a license.
The MDA, Minnesota Department of Health, and the University of Minnesota Extension have a one-page a fact sheet, “Harvesting and selling Wild Mushrooms in Minnesota” which provides additional guidance.
It is found at http://www.mda.state.mn.us/food, under Food Safety, and then Produce Safety. Or to learn more about becoming an MDA approved source, or to inquire an MDA license, call MDA Dairy and Foods Inspection Division at (651) 201-6027.
Fillmore County 4-H kicks off 2nd Annual Gold Card Fundraiser
Mon, Mar 18th, 2013
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Summer conservation apprentice opportunity
Mon, Mar 18th, 2013
Posted in All Agriculture
Posted in All Agriculture
A summer apprenticeship position for a young adult, age 18-25, is available at the Fillmore Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) through Conservation Corps Minnesota. The SWCD has been chosen as one of several placement sites throughout the s
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Katelyn Ristau 2013 Minnesota Simmental Queen
Fri, Mar 1st, 2013
Posted in Preston Agriculture
Posted in Preston Agriculture
The Minnesota Simmental Association is excited to present Katelyn Ristau, daughter of Doug and Deb Ristau of Preston as the 2013 Minnesota Simmental Queen. She was crowned at the 40th annual MN Simmental Banquet held on February 22 in Rochester, Min
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Forages for “U” Workshop
Fri, Mar 1st, 2013
Posted in All Agriculture
Posted in All Agriculture
The Forages For “U” Workshop will be offered March 21 in Rushford at the Lynndyn Bridge Restaurant. It will feature Dr. Dan Undersander, Extension Forage Specialist, University of Wisconsin. At the workshop key forage production and management i
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Winter Rye Field Day March 16 in SE Minnesota
Thu, Feb 28th, 2013
Posted in Harmony Agriculture
Posted in Harmony Agriculture
HARMONY, Minn. -- What to do with winter rye as the planting season approaches is the topic of a short field day Saturday, March 16, from 10:30 a.m. to noon, at the hog farm of Travis Willford southeast of Harmony. The event is free, though an RSVP
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Save that date!
Fri, Feb 22nd, 2013
Posted in All Agriculture
Posted in All Agriculture
Jerrold Tesmer, Extension Educator for Fillmore/Houston Counties
In Extension we often talk about the meeting season being January and February. This year there are a number of exciting education events that will be continue the meeting season on i
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Local Resident Meets With Secretary Vilsack, Governor Dayton and other Minnesota Farmers Union Members
Fri, Feb 22nd, 2013
Posted in All Agriculture
Posted in All Agriculture
ST. PAUL, MN - Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) member and local resident Eunie Biel of Harmony, MN, was invited to attend a meeting with Tom Vilsack, secretary, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), and Governor Mark Dayton. This meeting wa
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USDA Announces 45th General Sign-Up for the Conservation Reserve Program
Wed, Feb 20th, 2013
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Posted in All Agriculture
MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 16, 2013-Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced at the National Pheasant Fest and Quail Classic that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will conduct a four-week general sign-up for the Conservation Reserve Program
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