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MN HF2818

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/10/2016

Primary Sponsor

Karen Clark

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature 2015-2016

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $3,000,000 from the general fund in fiscal year 2017 to the commissioner of agriculture for a grant to East Phillips Indoor Urban Farm
  • Grant funds conversion of an existing facility into an indoor urban farm providing space and support for local urban farmers of varying sizes and small retailers
  • Eligible grant activities include planning, start-up costs, staff, building improvements, rent, utilities, vehicles, marketing, aquaponic systems, and recycling/composting infrastructure
  • Funds creation and administration of an urban organic farming education and training program for youth and adults
  • Supports development of culturally specific retail tenant space within the facility
  • Designated as a onetime appropriation

Legislative Description

Indoor urban farm planning and development funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

Last Action

Author added Fischer.

4/6/2016

Committee Referrals

Agriculture Finance3/10/2016

Full Bill Text

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