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HI SB382
Bill
Status
3/10/2015
Primary Sponsor
Russell Ruderman
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AI Summary
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Establishes a grant program for qualified feed developers with maximum grants of $200,000 per developer per year, reimbursing up to 50% of verified cost of goods sold for locally-produced feed.
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Appropriates funds to reimburse qualified producers of milk, pork, eggs, poultry, beef, sheep, lamb, goats, and seafood for their feed costs.
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Requires the department of agriculture to conduct a survey identifying, assessing, and validating locally sourced feed ingredients available for feed development.
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Appropriates funds to the department of education for implementation and operation of the Future Farmers of America program to support youth agriculture careers.
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Permits grant funds to carry forward beyond fiscal year-end, with any unencumbered balance lapsing on June 30, 2017; takes effect July 1, 2030.
Legislative Description
Qualified Feed Developer Grants; Livestock Revitalization Program; Local Feed Source Survey; Local Agriculture; Appropriations ($)
Last Action
Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).
4/15/2016