MN HF4281

Appropriates $5,000,000 from the general fund to the commissioner of agriculture for a grant to the Hmong American Farmers Association

Grant funds the purchase of approximately 155 acres in Dakota County that the association has leased since 2011, including all buildings and improvements on the property

Funds predesign, design, construction, furnishing, and equipping of a food processing and storage facility for rinsing, washing, and storing farm products

Appropriation is contingent upon $1,300,000 in matching funds from other sources being committed, as determined by the commissioner of management and budget

Appropriation remains available until the project is completed or abandoned, and takes effect the day following final enactment