MN HF1795

Appropriates general fund money in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to the Commissioner of Agriculture for providing fruits, vegetables, meat, poultry, grain, and dairy to children in schools and early childhood education settings (specific dollar amounts not yet specified in bill)

Authorizes grants to reimburse schools, early childhood education providers, and child care providers for purchasing equipment and agricultural products; eligibility requires participation in the National School Lunch Program or Child and Adult Care Food Program

Allocates $150,000 annually for a statewide farm-to-institution coordinator to consult with stakeholders and provide technical assistance and training to participating farmers and institutions

Permits up to 7.5% of federal cooperative agreement funds to be used for state administration of Minnesota-grown food purchasing programs for schools, child care providers, and food banks, with federal administrative funds required to be exhausted before state funds

Appropriation falls under the agricultural growth, research, and innovation program (Minnesota Statutes, section 41A.12)