Food System and Economic Resilience

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Ensuring the safety, profitability, and competitiveness of the Minnesota food supply.

The success of Minnesota agriculture, food and natural resource industries depends on a safe, innovative supply chain and resilient local communities and economies. AGREETT experts bridge the gap between the field and the consumer by advancing food-processing innovations, ensuring on-farm food safety, and providing the business management tools essential for multi-generational farm transitions. By equipping producers and local leaders with strategies to manage financial risk and adapt to a changing climate, this work safeguards the long-term viability of Minnesota’s farms, forests and rural communities.

Recent News

Workshops allow growers to explore innovative storage options

May 18, 2026

AGREETT Extension educator Annalisa Hultberg partnered with Whole Farm Strategies to host a hands-on workshop to walk farmers through how to build a produce cooler themselves. Walk-in produce coolers are beneficial for maintaining produce quality and safety as well as for farmers' profits, but the upfront cost of a new, traditional cooler are often cost prohibitive. 

Meet the AGREETT food system and economic resilience experts