Government Link

Listed below are links to web sites for various government agencies, trade associations, and other sites of interest to MGA members.

State Govenment Sites

Minnesota State Legislature
http://www.leg.state.mn.us/
Governor Mark Dayton
http://www.mainserver.state.mn.us/governor/
Minnesota State Government
http://www.state.mn.us
MN Dept. of Agriculuture (Food handlers licence)
http://www.mda.state.mn.us
MN Dept. of Health (WIC)
http://www.health.state.mn.us
MN Dept. of Labor and Industry
(Wage, Hour & Labor Laws)
http://www.dli.mn.gov/laborlaw.asp
(Youth Labor Laws)
http://www.youthrules.dol.gov/index.htm

Federal Government Sites

USDA – Food and Nutrition Service
http://www.fns.usda.gov/fncs/

Industry Association Sites

Food Marketing Institute
http://www.fmi.org/
National Grocers Association
http://www.nationalgrocers.org/
National Assoc. of Convenience Stores
http://www.nacsonline.com/Pages/default.aspx
Organic Trade Association
http://www.ota.com
WeCard (tobacco training materials)
http://www.wecard.org

Do you have any questions related to government agencies, inspections, or legislation? If so, feel free to write to MGA at mga@mngrocers.com.