MN HF4788

Increases total agricultural appropriation from $59,303,000 to $60,110,000 for fiscal years 2022-2023, with General Fund increase from $58,904,000 to $59,711,000.

Increases Agricultural Growth, Research, and Innovation program funding from $25,343,000 to $26,057,000, including an increase in second year funding for agricultural growth programs from $16,028,000 to $16,728,000.

Increases grants for meat, poultry, egg, and milk processing facilities from $750,000 to $1,450,000 in the second year, with individual grant awards capped at $200,000.

Establishes that unencumbered balances from processing facility and livestock investment grants do not cancel until June 30, 2024, allowing carryover to future fiscal years.

Sets base funding for agricultural growth, research, and innovation programs at $16,053,000 annually for fiscal years 2024-2025, including incentive payments for agricultural producers.