Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)
History
The department began as the Minnesota State Dairy Commission in 1885 to eliminate the sale of adulterated milk and block the sale of oleomargarine as a substitute for butter. It was staffed by a department head, a single assistant and one clerk who doubled as the food chemist. In 1885 the budget was $6,000 per year.[1]
Commissioners
- Chris Heen (1921-?).[2]
- Byron G. Allen (1955-1961)
- Elton Redalen (1991-1995)
- Gene Hugoson (1995-2011)
- David Frederickson (2011-Present)
- Thom Peterson (2019- Present)
References
- ^ "Minnesota Department of Agriculture". State of Minnesota. Retrieved 2015-07-17.
- ^ "Miss Eliza P. Evans Loses Position". Brainerd Daily Dispatch. United Press. 14 January 1921. Retrieved 2015-07-17 – via Newspapers.com.
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