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MN HF113
Bill
Status
2/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Mary Clardy
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AI Summary
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Appropriates $1,363,000 in fiscal year 2026 and $1,363,000 in fiscal year 2027 from the arts and cultural heritage fund to the Commissioner of Administration for grants to the Minnesota Black Farmers Association
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Funds designated for three farm locations: Mahogany Farm in Mora, Frog Tree Farm in Verndale, and the 40 Acre Co-op in Sandstone
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Grants support development and construction of greenhouses to train new culturally aware farmers and promote sustainable farming practices
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Farm sites will serve as community hubs for cultural and educational programming
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Grant funds may also be used for improvements to the farmhouse at Mahogany Farm
Legislative Description
Funding provided to preserve cultural heritage of Black farmers, and money appropriated.
Last Action
Author added Momanyi-Hiltsley
4/10/2025