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MN SF2497
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/10/2014
Primary Sponsor
Lyle Koenen
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AI Summary
- Appropriates $1,500,000 from the general fund in fiscal year 2015 to the commissioner of agriculture for a grant to Second Harvest Heartland
- Grant funds six Feeding America food banks serving Minnesota to compensate agricultural producers and processors for harvesting and packaging surplus fruits, vegetables, and other commodities that would otherwise go unharvested or discarded
- Requires surplus commodities to be sourced from Minnesota producers and processors and distributed statewide to food shelves and other eligible charitable organizations
- Allows Second Harvest Heartland to use up to 11 percent of the grant for administrative expenses
- Designates the appropriation as a base appropriation and requires Second Harvest Heartland to report to the commissioner as required and on prescribed forms
Legislative Description
Farm-to-Foodshelf program establishment and appropriation
Last Action
Referred to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development
3/10/2014
Committee Referrals
Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development3/10/2014
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