Your license number and PIN will be sent to you in mid-November by both mail and email. The PIN changes every year, so be sure you are looking at renewal forms/emails from the current year.

• EMAIL: In your email inbox, look for a recent message from mngrown.mda@state.mn.us. License number, PIN, and the renewal site link are highlighted in yellow in these emails.
• MAIL: Both are located on the first page of the renewal forms. Your license number is an 8-digit number in the upper right, above your name and address. The PIN is a 4-digit number in the box below this, just below the Tax ID line.

If all else fails, contact us at mngrown.mda@state.mn.us or 651-201-6140 and we'll be happy to help!

Follow these troubleshooting steps:

1. Do not use Internet Explorer; it isn't compatible with the renewal system. Try another browser like Chrome, Safari, or Firefox.
2. Restart your browser by closing all tabs and windows you had open. This will clear cookies from previous attempts to renew that can cause issues if not cleared. Then open a brand new window and go to the renewal website.
3. Double check your license number and PIN to login. These are sent via email in mid-November from mngrown.mda@state.mn.us and are also on the first page of mailed renewal forms. Your PIN changes each year, so be sure you are using the PIN sent in the most recent communications. The website should now let you back in to renew.
4. Do not use your browser's "back" button at any point in the renewal process. This may cause errors or duplicate charges. Only use the navigation buttons at the bottom of each screen.

Still having troubles? Contact us at mngrown.mda@state.mn.us or 651-201-6140.

1. Review your current listing(s) on the directory. Is your location mapped correctly? Are your website and phone accurate? Do you need to add or remove products? Is your listing description up to date? You can change all of these things when you renew! 

2. Draft your listing description edits before starting the online renewal process. This will avoid session timeouts. Check out our Directory Listing Guidelines and Wholesale Directory Listing Guidelines. Use a tool like Character Counter to ensure you're within the 460-character limit, including spaces and punctuation.

3. Log in to the renewal site using the license number and PIN sent to you in renewal emails and on the page one of the renewal forms. Renewal emails come from mngrown.mda@state.mn.us

4. Review and edit existing listings:

1. Click the "Review/Edit" button alongside your existing listing on page 3 of the online renewal form.
2. Review and update your information! Be sure to carefully review the product list and special categories and certifications check boxes.

5. To add a new listing:

1. Click the button for "Add new Direct-to-Consumer Listing" or "Add new Wholesale Listing" on page 3 of the online renewal form (see screenshot above).
2. Complete the fields to reflect the information you would like included on your public listing. Most fields are optional. Be sure to carefully review and select from the product list and special categories and certification check boxes. These selections will determine which searches your listing appears in.
3. Click "Save" and continue through the renewal process using the buttons at the bottom of each screen to advance.
4. Ensure the fee amount is correct before submitting payment! The logo license is $25 and includes an optional Wholesale Directory listing for no extra charge. Consumer Directory listings cost $40 per listing. Most members pay either $25 or $65 per year. If your amount due doesn't look right, please call us at 651-201-6140 before paying! It is much easier to fix before paying than it is to fix after you have paid.
5. Advance through all screens until you receive a confirmation number. If you haven't seen a confirmation number, your renewal is not complete. Once you have a confirmation number at the top of the screen, your renewal is complete!
6. Liven up your direct-to-consumer listing with photos! Review the Minnesota Grown Photo Policy, then send up to seven photos (including maximum of one logo or image with text) to mngrown.mda@state.mn.us. Be sure to say which image you want to be the featured image at the top of the listing. If you are replacing current photos, please tell us which to remove.

We offer two membership levels. Most members will pay either:

• $25/year - gives you license to use the Minnesota Grown logo to promote your products for the next year, access to FREE marketing materials (price labels, twist ties, etc.), eligibility for marketing cost-shares (up to $1,000 value), and optional listings in the wholesale directory.
• -OR- $65/year - one listing in the Minnesota Grown consumer directory (visited by over 390,000 people last year) costs an additional $40, for a total of $65. This includes all benefits of the $25/year level as well.

For those purchasing more than one consumer directory listing, additional consumer listings cost $40per year each.

There is an additional processing fee for credit/debit card payments. Pay with electronic check to avoid processing fees.

If you are on the final payment screen and seeing a different amount due than you expect, please contact us before submitting your payment. It is easier and faster for both you and us to fix the issue before payment is made.

Yes! You should receive renewal forms in the mail in mid-November. Complete them and return along with a check for your renewal fees to the address on page one of the renewal forms. If you misplaced them, we can also send you a PDF copy of your renewal form for you to print at home.

Don't worry. E-mail mngrown.mda@state.mn.us and describe the change you need made. Typically we can make updates for you within 1-2 business days. Please ensure your listing description is under 460 characters including spaces and punctuation.

If you don't renew by January 15, starting on January 16, you will:

• No longer be legally permitted to use the Minnesota Grown label. Use of the label is protected by state law and requires a current labeling license (a.k.a. membership) from MDA. Misuse of the label is subject to civil penalties including up to $1,000 fine. Consumers have trusted the Minnesota Grown label to identify locally grown products for over 40 years. Renew today to continue benefitting from the Minnesota Grown brand!
• Lose access to free marketing materials, cost-shares for labeling and signage (up to $1,000 value), and other marketing services provided to members. If you have marketing materials left over, you will no longer be legally permitted to use them without an active labeling license.
• Lose exposure to over 350,000 shoppers each year who search the Minnesota Grown directory. Directory listings not renewed by January 15 will be automatically removed on January 16.

Don't let this happen to you! Renew today to continue benefitting from the Minnesota Grown brand and the marketing services that come with it!