Plant protection experts Mark Abrahamson and Tony Cortilet introduce the important work of the Plant Protection Division within the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. The division’s work is essential and effects all Minnesotans in numerous ways, this includes large picture work that protects our environment from invasive pests, down to the safety of the food we eat. Learn more about plant protection and its importance to you. 

Smarty Plants is a podcast of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. Visit www.mda.state.mn.us/plants-insects/smarty-plants for more episodes. Look for a new episode of Smarty Plants every month.