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MN SF3711

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/3/2022

Primary Sponsor

Gary Dahms

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Origin

Senate

92nd Legislature 2021-2022

AI Summary

  • $20,000,000 appropriated from the general fund in fiscal year 2023 to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to the University of Minnesota Board of Regents for the Forever Green Agriculture Initiative
  • Funds support incorporation of perennial and winter-annual crops into existing agricultural practices to protect natural resources while increasing farmer efficiency, profitability, and productivity
  • Up to $5,000,000 allocated for equipment and physical infrastructure to support breeding and agronomic activities necessary to develop perennial and winter-annual crops
  • One-time appropriation available for expenditure until June 30, 2028

Legislative Description

University of Minnesota Forever Green Agriculture Initiative appropriation

Last Action

Author added Senjem

5/3/2022

Committee Referrals

Agriculture and Rural Development Finance and Policy3/3/2022

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