MN SF4202

Amends Laws 2021, First Special Session chapter 3, article 1, section 2, subdivision 5 to modify appropriations for Administration and Financial Assistance programs in agriculture.

Increases mental health grants funding from $238,000 to $260,000 in the second year for pass-through grants to Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Region Five Development Commission for statewide mental health counseling support to farm families, business operators, and agricultural professionals.

Provides $474,000 annually to county and district agricultural societies for annual fairs, $387,000-$337,000 for farm advocate services including farmland access teams and Minnesota FarmLink web application upgrades, and $47,000 for Northern Crops Institute equipment grants.

Allocates $1,700,000 annually to Second Harvest Heartland for food bank support, including milk purchases from Minnesota processors, surplus agricultural commodity compensation, and protein product distribution to food shelves.

Establishes various grants including $150,000 for Central Lakes College meat cutting and butchery program development, $150,000 for emerging farmer office and outreach coordinator, and funding for agricultural education, rural policy development, and specialty agriculture organizations.