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MN HF4120
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/10/2022
Primary Sponsor
Todd Lippert
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AI Summary
- Increases farm-to-school grant funding from $800,000 to $1,600,000 annually to develop markets for Minnesota farmers providing fruits, vegetables, meat, grain, and dairy to schools and child care settings
- Authorizes reimbursement of schools and child care providers for purchases from local farmers at the commissioner's discretion
- Amends Laws 2021, First Special Session chapter 3, article 1, section 2, subdivision 4 regarding agriculture, bioenergy, and bioproduct advancement funding
- Appropriates $26,157,000 total for agricultural growth, research, and innovation programs including livestock operations, value-added businesses, urban agriculture, and food access initiatives
- Establishes base funding of $16,853,000 annually for fiscal years 2024 and 2025 for the agricultural growth, research, and innovation program
Legislative Description
Farm-to-school grant funding increased, child care providers who purchase from local farmers reimbursement authorized, and money appropriated.
Last Action
Author added Boldon
3/30/2022
Committee Referrals
Agriculture Finance and Policy3/30/2022
Early Childhood Finance and Policy3/23/2022
Agriculture Finance and Policy3/10/2022
Full Bill Text
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